The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1897-12-31
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CHAPTER TX. CONTINUED.

hoio was heavily Velle0, ana seemed very
feeble
Jane rode apart, feeling very Jolly: the
IDEA OF so much change was pleasant to her,
and she liked Dorothy immensely.
Il suppose | was foolish to travel with
you, darling, but could not bear the idea
OF you enduring the long journey alone.
rear 1t VIII tire you terribly. Are you sure
you are well wrapped up? l have tipped the
guard to keep all outsiders away. Is Your
foot-warmer comfortabe?'
Yes, l am quite too cosy; shall go to
sleep, beicve'
so you shall, sweet, if you will rest your
dear head on my shoulder, so that can kiss
you when like. hate that horrid veil, l
can't get at your lips
Dorothy laughed, and lifted it so that lie
could KISS her sweet red lips Then she
said:
when do we start, Pierce?'
Almost directly. Keep your head turned,
will lean out OF the window, and see there
is no one about.'
Everything went smoothly, and the train
steamed out OF the station without any
unusual delay.
The journey passed pleasantly enough to
the lovers.
At Gloucester Pierce said he would get
out second to get a drink, and asked Dor
othy If she would have anything.
NO, dear, thank you, Mrs. Steel filled nv
flask with wine; but you get yourself a
bottle of Bass, know there is nothing YOU
like SO well, and don't forget you want
some matches, or you will be done out Of
your smolle.''
All right, pet; keep your seat, I'll shut
the door. l hope no one will get in."
FIERCE swung out Of the carriage, and ran
across the platform to the refreshment-bar.
Directly he had gone a gentleman opened
the door and got in, sat down in a corner
tilted his hat over his eyes, and remained
as still as mute.
lie was Oh the same side as Dorothy, who
did not take much notice of him, SO anxious
was she for Pierce's return.
Take your sea;s!' shouted the guard
banging the doors to noisily, and Dorothy's
heart sank.
She saw Pierce come out of the bar and
hesitate. The rush confused him.
Dorothy was about to get up to wave her
hand to attract his attention, when the gen
tleman stood up, and filled the window with
his big bulk.
'Oh, please let me look out, my friend
has missed the carriage
Still the man did not STIR
Dorothy got desperate, and putting her
hand Oh his arm, said excitedly:
You are no gentleman to stand there
preventing my friend from finding me! Let
me look outV
Still he was as immoveabIe as fate.
The train moved, and another moment it
had steamed away.
Dorothy, afraid Of she knew not what, sat
down shivering.
just then the man turned round, and sat
down beside her, saying:
so am no gentleman. Yet l am your
guardian, Miss Snow, and have right to
know why you are travelling at night with
man of whom altogether disapprove.'
With shrek of terror Dorothy sank back
In her seat, her eyes rveted on the exutant
face of the man she feared more than the
King of Terrors.
God help me!' walled Dorothy. "Wha+
shall I do?''
''Why, act as modest girl should: return
to your home with me, and try to trust youl
best friend"
you my friend! Sooner than be at your
mercy would throw myself among a pack
of hungry wolves. Keep your distance,
don't dare to touch me, OF l will throw my.
self out of the train. am 10 coward, there
IS nothing under heaven fear as I do you."
You are in my power, Dora; ii you are
wise you will not provoke me. l am DIES.
peraSe man, and this is a dangerous venture
for us both. You see this pistol? If you
don't promise to return to my protection,
owear I will shoot you, and myself after.
wards.'
He put the shining toy away, and stood
over her, white with passion.
She tried to get away from him to ring
the alarm, but his strength was too much fol-
her, yet he held her kindly.
Keep quiet, Dora, and listen to me. lam
your guardian, the law gives me control
over you. l followed you here tonight to
keep you from clipping with a man of whom
do not approve.
II can enforce my authority, but prefer to
use persuasion. Listen to me. If you will
get out next time the train stops, will for
give all; if not, and Pierce Penfold and
meet, there will be murder done, for l am
desperate, and would risk more than life to
keep you with me"
Dorothy looked at the stern set face, re-
viewed her position quickly, then said, with
her innocent eyes appraised to his:
Horace Middleton, let me appeal to your
better nature. Hear me- love Mr.. PEN
fold, and have promised to marry him at
any cost. l will keep my promise. do
not fear death, but do loveless life.
For the sake of my fathers friendship,
my mothers trust, do not betray ME; let me
go my own way, and be happy. Even if /
had not got to care for Pierce could never
have cared for you.
For once be kind to me; if you loved me
you could not be so cruel as to make me
xurotchnl IF Won attomnt tn harm mo I