The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1899-12-28
RETALIATION
a Short Story Concluded in This Issue.

SLOWLY the man VI GOu pIOCeeuS,
each word binding them closer. With
Increased solemnity came the words,
wilt thou, forsaking all others, keep
thee only to him, as long as both OF
ye shall liver
What inspiration caused her to raise
her eyes. glance over, seek and find a
face amidst the many there, whose
every feature spoke TO her heart, and
answered the oft-repeated inquiry! Yes,
he had loved her ever, and now. But
why his mysterious silence?
She heard no more. Lower dropped
her beautiful head, paler grew the
sweet lips. "A strong, firm arm clasped
and supported her trembling form.
A few more moments and friends are
crowdlng around. With powerful eff
fort she arouses her almost paralyzed
faculties. and gracefully receiving the
many kind wishes, she smilingly bids
adieu and is led away-enters the car
riage, and is soon on her way to New
York, to take passage on the steamer
about to sail for Europe.
Clara Dayton was girl of pure prin-
ciples and great depth of character.
She Immediately recognized the only
path to find and secure peace and hap
piness.
II was now her duty, she knew, TO
fulfil the vows she had made-to love
and honor the man she had consented
cl TO call her husband
TO this end she bent all her energies.
BY nature piously inclined, she sought
and obtained guidance and assistance
from the throne of Grace
Time passed on; children gathered
around her; little arms fondly caress-
ing, rosy lips ever lisping words of
love, 6lled the mothers heart to over
flowing. There was no room for re-
grets.
Mothers love, so pure and holy, had
chased all other thoughts away. 1t
was no longer a task to learn to love
her husband. 1t was perfectly natural
TO love him her little darlings chung
around and called papa
Nothing had she ever heard of Ever
eft Morse. except that he had returned
about the time Of her marriage, settled
up his business, and then resigned his
connection with the firm.
George Marbury was happier than he
ever thought to be. The doubt which
had clouded the early days of his mar
riage had entirely passed away At
tiful face. beaming with content and
happiness. he would wonder il it were
possible she had ever loved the man
from whom he had won her. The
means by which he had obtained this
great blessing had never troubled his
consc ence at all.
When his. he lavished on her every
thing that wealth could purchase
maintaining her in style of such ele-
gance that many were the whispered
predictions that such reckless extrava-
gance could not last great while.
AS the years roll past, anxiety, grief
and disappointment enter the home
where content, joy and hope had dwelt
so long
Their eldest son, bright, intelligent
youth of nineteen years, proved no
gonger source of comfort and happi-
mess.
Reared in a lap of luxury, Graded
In idleness, subject to little, IL any re-
sraint. he followed the bent of his in
ciinations, and found pleasure among
the youths of the widest and most
reckless habits.
Constantly were his parents hearts
wrung with the fear of coming evil.
At last 1t came, striking a terrible
blow. particularly at the proud-hearted
father.
With all his boys faults he had never
feared dishonesty. That was impossi-
BILE for his son. g.
but so II was. Fate had decided
Chat the brand of forgery should rest
sfpon the hitherto spotless name of
Siarbury. For nearly a year this
youth had occupied position in a
large importing house. and had won
the confidence of his employers. In
trusted frequently to draw from the
Bank various sums of money, he be-
came very familiar with the signature
bf the principal of the firm
The dreadful infatuation Of the gam
Ing table had lured him from the paths
OF honor and honesty
IL grew worse and worse Large
sums were drawn to meet the emer-
Sencles till at las; the day of reckoning
came.
o.
Father. dear! do go up in Dayton's
room and see what is the matter with
him. He rushed in few moments
ego when / was arranging his room,
and he is now packing his travelling
ANav He will not tell mo what IL tho