The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1897-07-23

nVftedtsrs hclu Dy the buckeye Loan
and Trust Company, and had the pro-.
seeds then in his pocket In going.
away with Louise he had arranged to
take thousands of dollars of Blatch-
ford's money. Assa.
During his confinement he was.
weighed down with the fear that this
emhezzlement should be discovered and
himself apprehended. Every day this
fear grev stronger upon him, until at
last he felt certain that the secret must
come ont. and he resolved to lie still no.
longer. So sending his attendant away
he arose from his bed and was surprised
to find his limb intact. With curse
on the doctor whom he put down as an
he hurried from the room
and was soon on his way to john
Green's house.
THANK my stars" he muttered, as
he cantered across the prairie, Il am
not too late yet. l have only to give
Louise. notice to be ready, and tonight
drive out for her, and inside of six
hours we shall be rolling to the west
ward as fast as steam can take u.s."
Louise had, of course, been informed
of Pearson's misfortune. Pearson,
through his friend Mills, had taken
pains to keep her informed on his con-
dition,. and she was aware that he
would come again soon to claim her an
swer to his question. So she waited
day after day with calm resignation for
the time to come for the completion Of
her misery and shame.
When Pearson reached Green's, Louise.
received him quietly, and'whatever her
feelings were she had mastered them so
well that she betrayed no emotion,
either of sorrow or pleasure.
"Louise, l have at last come to learn
your decision, (" Pearson said, when they
were alones~t1 have given You more
time than promised, and suppose you
have your answer ready
81 have, she replied, quietly. 1siAlss
Sand it is-m M
Gas you wish"
"Then tonight be ready ior svins
away. shall come at a couple of
hours after dark with closed carriage,
and by moving promptly and losing no
time we can catch the night train west,
and before our escapade becomes known
we will be far frem here. You UNDER
stand that there must be no delay?n ~
sYes."
"And you viii see thatthere is none?'
EYES,
u"Then I suIpose that is all, " and as
Pearson spoke he arose as if to go, but
suddenly stopping came ovento the girls
side and saids "a
e:'Since you are so soon to be mine,
Louise, you cannot object to me kiss
ing you. Heres just once before go.a'
''No. no, no, y she cried as she. drew
herself back from him. Spare me that,
please do"
"Humph, !" Pearson rnuttered, you'll
have to get used to that pretty soon
now, and you might as well begin one
time as another Do you think wiz
let you shun me as you would snake
when you are my own?"
'No, no, but spare me now. have
consented to give myself to you to-
night. From thenceforward am
yours, but to-day let me be free. It Is
not much l ask, and you will surely
grant SO small request"
"Ah, yes. suppose So" Pearson re-
piled with a coarse laugh. "Be your
own mistress to-day. for after this you
are mine. BE ready at eight tonight,
and meet me at the fence below the
stable yard"
Very we'll"
Louise said this 80 calmly and SO
freely that Pearson was constrained to
gaze at her in wonder, and as he watched
her quiet, iInmovable countenance he
began e doubt her Intentions.
LOOK hSte. Louise 4 he said, 'Twant
you to bear in mind tliat am in earn
est, and that will hrook no foolishness.
You fail me tonight in one particular
and your father will pay for it."
81 shall not fail YOU" Louise replied
in the same calm tone and manner. 81
have decided to follow your wishes, and
shall not turn back. Have no fears
of me-"
very well, then. BE ready for my
coming at. eight tonight, and then for
the far west and happy life-happy at
least for me-" he added, under his
breath. "Good-by for few hours"
The sun was not high as Pearson gal
loped back toward Magic City, but
hung suspended in the distant western
sky but little way above the edge OF
the earth.
There is no time to lose" he
unused, as he rode swiftly on,
''and | must move rapidly to make con-
nections all around. l have my ar
rangements well fixed, thank goodness,
so there need be no delay. I've got old
Blatchford's money all safe here in my
pocket, and our tickets for the train are
there, too. The carriage is arranged
for' and / have driver who knows
what is expected of him and who can be
depended on, so there will be no trouble
on that score. Then the man
who, is to oficiate as clergy