Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-06-24

I.SertOn ought to have a fair chance. Now
II you are here he can see her with you.
under four chaperonage, and Henrietta
will probably also stay-otherwise-" he
paused.
II never hesitate to sacrifice myself ON
the altar of duty" said Mrs. Callander,
in a lofty tone, "or for the good OF others,
for l cannot say l W any duty to your
sister-in-law, but IL it is an accommoda-
to you. my dear son, I will remain until
you return"
"You see there are no relations or
friends to whom we can send Dorothy"
Il am quite aware of that" put in his
mother. sharply. Callander did not heed
her.
"And." he continued, "even if Standish
could stay on here, he could not he the
sort of protection you can be-"
Nor do l suppose it likely he will re-
main while you are away" remarked
Mrs. Callander, sweetly.
"Mother!!" he cried, do you know how
cruel YOU are? Do you know that my
life is bound up in Mabel's! in Mabel's
love and truth. Nothing you say touches
my faith in her-yet-yet-you torment
me. She is-shc always will be spotless-
in the eyes of all men,"
Np tA0 W THU AkO OAs
idly, with occasional fierce gestures.
"Spotless! my dear Herbert! should
hope SOL" returned Mrs. Callander, with
the obtuseness Of a hard, unsympathetic
woman. do you think l meant anything
beyond the necessity Of attending to ap-
pearances? When a man like Mr.. Stan
dish-a man of the world in the worst
sense-is seen morning. noon and night,
with a young woman whom some people
consider handsome, why"
"Be SILENT" he exclaimed, harshly, turn
ing to face her. with such wrath in his
eyes that even the unimaginative old wom-
an covered for n moment. Understand
me! unless you cease to insult me by harp
ing on these hideous possibilities will
never see your face again! I should have
broken with You before. but that I dread
ed that Mabel should be outraged by
knowledge of the reason why l dropped
all intercourse with my mother. Could
you think that sweet, simple soul could
ever be drawn from her children-from
me? Is such a possibility comprehensi-
BILE to you" There was keen main as
well as burning indignation in his tone.
"Ihe wickedness of the u~nregenerate
heart is unfathomable." said his mother.
severely. "and l greatly fear Mabel does
not know where to look for strength. It's
Impossible to say where unguarded begin
nings may lead poor weak creatures, and
your wife, though an amiable woman. is
no doubt easily influenced, in short. not
what you would call n person of strong
character"
NO. she is not! How should I have got
on with a woman of strong character?:-
l say, mother-enough of this. feel INV
head dizzy. If we are to be friends"
Il will never speak to you OH the sub
ject again." said his mother, with an in
jured and dignitied air. II have done my
duty. my conscience is clear. l have not
left you in ignorance! Now, as regards
Dorothy"
Caliander was again pacing to and fro
his head bent down. lips moving slightly
as if forming unuttercd words. Then.
with an effort, he repeated as he paused
opposite her-"Dorothy.-Ay! We must
not forget Dorothy. Will you stay here
and let Egcrton come to and fro, and see
her under your auspiccs%
Il shall be happy to further an alliance
calculated to reflect credit on you aud
yours, HERBERT"