The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-11-10

leI' tue highway,
ana rumbled on the
causeway of the streets. About n
quarter of an hour later it drew up in
front of the railway station.
All was very quiet and gloomy. The
only human being visible was soil
tary railway porter.
Caussidiere leaped out
AT what hour passes the express for
the SOUTH" he demanded.
AT half-past twelve, sir. You've ten
or twelve minutes"
Marjorie drew the hood of her cloak
closely round her face, and, taking her
lovers hands. descended from the car
rage and stood shivering and tren-
bling on the pavement.
Caussidiere paid the fiy-driver, and
ordering the porter to follow with the
luggage. drew Marjorie's hand upon his
arm and strolied into the station.
On reaching the platform. Marjorie
cast frightened look around, dreading
10 behold some familiar face; bat, be-
yond couple of half-tipsy commercial
travellers and a cattle-driver en- route
for the south, no one was visible.
A little later the two were seated
alone in first-class carriage and rap
idly whirling southwark.
The train ran right through to Car
Isle. where they alighted. Hailing a
fly, they were driven to an inn, already
familiar to Caussidiere, in an obscure
part of the town. They were evidently
expected. and the hostess had prepared
separate rooms.
After light supper, of which Mar
lorie scarcely partook, but which the
Frenchman made festive with d bottle
OF very bad champagne, they parted
for the night.
Goodnight, my darling" said Caus-
sidiere, fondly. Tomorrow. early. /
shall be the Nhappiest man in all the
world"
Nothing could be kinder or more re-
spectful than his manner; yet poor
Marjorie retired with heavy heart,
and it was not for some hours after
ward that she cried herself to sleep.
The day following Marjories de-
parture there was commotion at the
manse At early morning her absence
had been discovered, and to make as
surance doubly sure, the following note
bad been found lying open on her dress
lng-table:
Dear Mr.. Menteth-When you re-
aeive this. shall be far away. | have
gone with one who loves me very
much. and in a few hours we shall be
married. Pray, pray do not think RE
wicked or ungrateful; but I was afraid
to tell you how much loved him. fol
fear you should be angry at my choice
He has promised to bring me back in
a little time to ask forgiveness OF al
my friends. Tell Solomon, with my
fond love. how weary | shall be till
sse him again; he was always good tt
me. and shall never forget him. Tel
Miss Hetherington, too; never had {
kinder friend: but she must not blame
me for following the wish of my heart
God bless you all! Your loving
MARJORIE AMMAN"
That was the letter. and Mr.. Men
teith read 1t aloud in utter amaze
ment 1t would be false to say that b.
exhibited any more violent emotion
FOR he had merely a friendly interest II
the girl. and felt for her no overmas
tering affection. But Solomon Muckle
hackit. after listening thunderstruck
uttered wild cry. and struck his fore
head with his clinched hand.
81 kennel it, 1 foresaw it! It's tn,
Frenchman. dawn him.
Hush" said the minister. mo pro
family. my man
Dawn him, dawn him." repeated
the sexton. trembling with passion
He has stolen cor Marjorie away.
saw the deii's mark on his face whel
ne first came creeping ben DOR hous
and fell sleeping in oor kirk. Dawn
him. say--noo and for evermair"
Then Mr.. Menteith, not without diff
Guilty, elected from Solomon, VINO wa
almost dlstraught, the whole story o
Caussidiere's acquaintance with Mar
jorie. and subsequent visits to tn
Iranse.
After ALL" said Mr. Menteith. re
fectively. "he is gentleman, and a
they are going to be married."
Married" calculated Solomon
Marry an awtheist-marry the dell
Aut he'll neer marry her. He'll be