The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-03-31

you since tie iSSSiPI oL tIidS STuel leI- ter. am convinced that there has been some terrible wrong-some shame ful treachery. Tell me, did you see Neal the day this letter was written?"
 For answer Rennie related briefly as possible what she knew of the whole matter.
 Neal knew that l was called away from the city by a telegram that very evening"" said Roscoe. He accompa- nied me to the cars, and received a message from me for you, with the promise to write in day or two--I ex- pecting to be absent for about three weeks. He evidently thought that would give him time for his sinister work; and having heard you make the declaration that you would send let ter and let me witness for myself, he doubtless contrIved by bribing the ser want, or in some other way to obtain possession of the letter, and initiated your handwriting in preparing this one "a very clever forgery.
 During the period you were absent, I wrote twice, begging you to explain that strange letter Those letters were returned unopened-see, here they are we can guess now by whom. Never mind, darling" he added quickly, as he saw her turn deadly pale, Tit is all right now, I hope, I will furnish your father any credentials he may require in reference to my business and social standing; as for MT. Neal, his character is pretty thoroughly established. But see, they are preparing to go on with the entertainment.
 q will just add that would have been on the ocean tonight but for an accident to the machinery of the ves- sel; and having nothing better to do, lconcluded to attend this concert, which proved, after all, the very best thing I could have done, My sailing will be delayed for week, and great deal can be done in that time. Tomorrow I will call upon your father and invite him to accompany us-you and I, Rem nie--when we do go on our wedding journey. May F"
 One glad, grateful, joyous look an swered him; and as he pressed her Hduu, dt pdIllii5, d SteP dI HIS sue du- nounced the return of William Neal.
 A dark frown overspread Nears face as their eyes met; but with quiet bow Roscoe Farnham passed him and re- turned to his seat.
 Take me home, please!" were Ren- nie's first words to her escort, T fec unable to remain any longer" | Without oopop,aot Naa1 oha,,a5
 The carriage was called, and short time later Rennie was at her owr house
 Good night" she said, quietly. with out offering her hand; and the next moment William Neal was standing l,outside the door, alone, in a very be. Wildered frame of mind, and inwardly cursing the imprudence that permitted him to leave her for single moment unguarded in a public place.
 Just what mischief had been done ht could not sdetermipe there was nc help for it but to wait and see.
 His enlightenment came very soon 1T the form of brief note from Rennie informing him that their acquaintance was at an end absolutely and forever.
 Roscoe Farnham called the next day had long interview with MT. Law renee and longer one with his daugh ter, at the close of which Rennie whis pered as he kissed her for brief good by:
 Let us forgive him, Roscoe, for h. , did us one good turn, In prevailing ] upon me to go to that concert. If I hat : remained at home, as wanted to, yol would have left the city without an op portunity for an explana ton, and w should have missed our life's happiness : forever"
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