Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1898-06-16

stared at the man In establishment,
for his words were delivered in cold,
matter-of-fact manner, aud, if there
had been any reason for it. should
have thought there was a trium. !, liant
ring in the tones of his voice.
The idea that Horace jackson had ac-
tually succeeded in persuadiug the IA
thcr that | was the guilty one in ref
crence 10 the bank robbery flashed
across my mind. knew, too, that,
deep and sincere ms Florencc's love
WAS for me. she would never Ice my wife
against her fathers wish.
In bitterness of heart broke out in
volume of words, urged on 10 earn
estness by the fear that my darling
would he lost to me;
Good God. sir! You love your daugh.
ter; YOU love her tcnderly. Your dcN ~
ton To her has been synonym of IA
therly love; everyone has spoken of
il that knew You. Then how in heavens
name can YOU cndanger Der hepTiCHss
IN We T.; ,sSIIS,aa,s az &" ii.,a-.I {.
man she cannot love-one whom she de-
tests, the very sight of whom is alb
horrent TO her? oh, sir, she is young
and has lifetime Of happiness or mis-
cry before her, whichever YOU may
choose to make il. Yea nre-pardon
me for SAYING it-you are a breaking
man." Mr.. Morley sprang from his
seat at these words, and stood erect,
confronting me with glare of angry
resentment in his eyes. But went on.
Nothing could have stopped me then.
1T is true, sir; the signs of ill-health
are upon YOU. That was one cause,
the change in you, which brought the
tears 10 your daughters eyes just now
His naughty manner subsidized. went
down suddenly. lie sank upon the seat
covering his face in his hands, and
groaned.
could not help plying him. Meth.
err could | resist taking advantage OF
this change.
Il 'ntreat You, sir, to ask Florence
to speak out 10 you from her heart
II she exhibits the slightest compunc
tion at the thought of being my wife.
| solemnly promise never to intrudc on
your life and hers as completely as
though | he'd acycr lived. Think. Mr..
Morley, if anything should happen to
| YOU"
Happen to me-" he broke In, with
hoarse tones.
why, yes; people die, you know,
sometimes suddenly" l faltered. too
much astonished at the terrified look
which came over his face TO choose
my words. But my amazement
changed TO alarm at the effect of the
last remark.
Mr.. Morley's face became CHASTITY;
his under jaw dropped, and his hands
worked convulsivcly. His lips moved,
too. but no sound came from them.
Thoroughly frightened, ! stood and
watched him. then started with the in
tention of summoning aid. But he de-
tanned me by a gesture. Finally, after
a painful struggle, speech came TO him
"How did you know that?" he gasped,
in tones SO low that l was compelled
TO bend down over him to catch the
words. "IIow could you know-tbe
thought-the .feeling-the conviction of
n sudden death-has been constantly
with me of late?-Oh, God! 1t is COM
ing, | know it-coming soon, that sud
den DEATH"
NO. no, Mr.. Morley" i answered
briskly. Cheer up, sir. ! was only
supposing n case. You will not die
sir. You are sick man, and that is
the cause OF your gloomy premoIitions
depend upon it. Allow Inc TO help you
into the house. Go TO bed, and wei
have a doctor at you as quickly as pos
sible. You'll he all right again soon"
The fact is, really thought the man
was dying, and, in the fear of that,
my words were rather eNtravagant
| He did not seem TO notice them, how.
ever, but sat there with his head
| gently by the arm, and he raised his
eyes. Yielding to my uplifting mo-
ton. he staggered TO his feet
Slowly we moved toward the house
the broken man leaning his whole
weight on me. Not n word was uttered
by either of us until we reached the
steps leading up to the piazza. There
he drew back. and hastily placed my
arm behind him, from the fear that he
was about to sink down. He did not
however, and. as ] soon found, he had
paused simply 10 speak before entering
the house. lie gazed into my face long
and earnestly, and such an appealing
look was in his eyes that was stirred
TO deepest compassion.
Swear to God that she shall always
respect my memory; that she may
never hear anything to cause her &c
change in her love for me-" he said
brokenly, and in the manner of on,
in a dream. Promise this" he de
manded, fierceiy.
DO YOU refer to Florence?" ! asked
thinking that his mind was wandering
"Yes, yes"
"Why, you know how deep and tru'
is her affection for you, Mr.. Morley"
"And always shall be-" he exclaimed
There can be no doubt of it, an
sure. Nothing could change her
Come, let me help you in"
Not yet. Swear that she shall never
hear anything to make her change" h
again demanded, whatever happens
Swear il. Give me your oath Defor'
Cod"
Thinking to humor him in his weak
ness, and yet strongly impressed by hi
terrible earnestness, | raised my hane
and made the desired oath.
Mr.. Morley drew a long breath and
then again spoke, in firmer tones.
II believe you will keep this promise
IL You did not the other" he said.
Il will keep it, if it is at all possible,
I answered, earnestly.
ut is for her good"
For Florence's?"
"Yes, for Florence's good"
depend on me, sir. This promis,
will be kept faithfully"
Then, Conway, marry my daughte
my beloved daughter-my treasure
Marry her soon, Immediately! NVs
help me in. think feel better"
tTo BE CONTINUED