Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-04-07

I'm exceedingly glad I've hurt you,
Mr.. Grubbs," he said hlandly. And
the next time you want to call me your
brother in literature, pray reflect On
The manner in which my fraternM af-
lection displayed itself. Good morn
ing,"
And he took his departure with o
quiet step and serene manner, leaving,
Snawley- Grubbs to his own medi-
tations, which were far from agreeable.
He was not ignorant of the influence
Beau Lovelaee possessed, both on the
press and In society--he was u general
tavorite,--a man whose opinions were
quoted, and whose authority was ac-
copied everywhere, If he appeared
To answer u charge of assault against
Grubbs, and defended his own case. he
certainly would have the best OF 10
He might-he would have to pay n
tine, but what did he care for thar
He would hold up the Snake and its
proprietor to the utmost ridicule ami
cpprobrium-his brilliant satire and
humor would carry all before it-~and
he, Snawley- Grubhs, would be still
more utterly routed and humiliated
Weighing all these considerations
carefully In his mind. tho shrinking
editor decided to sit down under his
horsewhipping in silenoe and resig-
nation.
1t was not very lofty mode of
action--still, 1t was the safest. 0x
course Violes VoM would spread the
story all through her particular set"
1T made him furious to think OF this
yet there was no help for Il He
would play the martyr, he thought
tho martyr to the cause OF truth, tho
injured innocent entrappod by false
information--he might possibly gain
new supporters ard sympathxers In
this way II he played his cards care
fully. He turned to the daily paper.
and saw there chronicled the death or
Sir Francis lJennox. II was true. then.
Well! no was not at all affected by it--
he merely committed the dead man In
the brlefest and strongest language to
the very lowest OF those low and sui
phurous regions over which Satan Is
supposed to have full sway. Not
soul regretted Sir Francis--not even
tho We're, whom he had kept and sur
rounded with every luxury for fve
years Only one person. fair. weary
faced woman away In Germany shed
few tears over the lawyers black
bordered letter that announced his
death to her--and this was the deserted
wife, who had once loved him. Lady
Winsleigh had heard the news.--she
sluddercd and turned very pale when
her husband gently and almost pity
ingly told her OF the sudden and un-
prepared end that had overtaken her
Quondam admirer--but she said moth
ing. She was presiding ut the break
fast table for the lrst time In many
years she looked somewhat sad and
listless, yet loveler SO than In all tho
usual pride and assertiye arrogance OF
Ter beauty. Lord Winsleigh read
aloud tho brief account Of the accident
In the paper-she listened dreamily,--
still mute. He watched her with
yearnlng eyes.
IAN awful death for such man,
Clara!" he said ut last In low tone.
She dared not look up--she was
trembling neryously. How dreadful
It was, she thought. TO he thankful that
a man was dead! Ito feel u relief Mt
lis being no longer in this worldf
Pl esently her husband spoke again
more reservedly.
mo doubt you are greatly shocked
| and grleved," he said. II should mob
| ave told you 80 suddenly pardon
mel"
II am not grieved," she murmured
unstoadly at sounds horrible to say
so--but II am afraid am gladt
/ "Clnra!"
She rose and came trombingly to-
wards him She knelt at his feet.
though he strove to prevent her, she
raised her large. dark eyes, full OF duli
agony to his.
| We Deeh Wlckeu Womhh' UNITY
she said, with a strange imploring
thrill OF passion In her voice. Il am
downtown In the dust before your
Look at NEEDN'T forgive mel won't
ask that--you can't forgive me-. but
pity mel"
lie took her hands and laid them
round his neck,-~he drew her gently.
soothlngly. closer, closer TIL he
pressed her to bis heart.
Down In the dust are YOU" he
whispered brokenly. My poor wife!"
God forbid that should keep You
u ere!"
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