Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1899-04-27

He had by this zine possessed him
self again Of my md. ana was hold
ing il very gently in his own. gazini
thoughtfully down Jpo,. it,
Our minds fra similar thoughts
concerning differe. Z objects" he said.
and shook out the beautiful web.
Il will not have really. will not"
| exclaimed vehc lently. and would
have drawn away my hand second
time, but he made j tenderly prisoner
with his other ling
But | willard therefore you
shall"' he returned. Miss Lothrop
you are acting fcolishly. Don't You
see I want TO give you Il memento aS
a slight acknowledgement of my graft
tude TO you? Let me wrap your hand
in the rarest possession | have, AMI
even then / shall cnly have hinted at
the recognition of the debt owe you
for your devotion to me and mine"
| struggled no longer | saw that he
reahy wished to give me this priceless
article. and it seemed tactless to make
further protest. But 1 insisted upon
first throwing my own handkerchief
over the plaster into which the soda
had now formed. thereby protecting
the chalice veil from injury. His ef-
forts for my relief were quite con-
cluded, and l bade him good night.
He laughed as | did so
Now, what meaningless phrase
has that which you have Just uttered
come 20 be- he said. much use has
killed all its significance for us. You
speak II as casually as IL il were
matter of course that the wish il EN-
bodies were to be fulfilled: and vet
Miss Lothrop, you can scarcely for n
moment believe that man who has
just received beneath his roof the
shattered remains of wife who has
disgraced and deserted him could by
any chance pass goodnight
could your
1t seemed to me that his question
was only means Of prolonging the in
terview. and this ! had no mind for
so | moved towards the door and
made my answer standing on the
threshold
NO" | replied with keen sympathy
mo. | could not | will change my
valedlction. Auf wiedersehen.'
~ would rather have Il 'bientot."
he said. Then, as | smiled and nodd-
ed, he remarked quickly: BY the way,
Miss Lothrop, how much do you know
OF the true meaning of this occurrence
which has taken place this evening?
Has my mother seen fit to enlighten
you concerning our family hIstoryy"
NO"
And you are thinking me. doubt
less, a monster, to have alienated the
affections OF both mother and wifei
Are you notT"
| made no reply. | felt the subject
dangerous territory.
You are non-committal. Come back
moment. | have something to say
to you. Perhaps, II | say il, | may,
Notwithstanding other things, have
good night. You will not Gomez" as
| shook my head. Good God, What
is the matter with me, Miss Lothrop?
All women seem 10 shrink from me!
Why are you afraid or mef''
II am not afraid said, advancing
again into the room. Mr. Chester, |
know almost nothing OF the past
events OF your life. and my acquaint
ance with you Is "f recent date; but
! think no woman would need to be
endowed with extraordinary persplcac-
ity to feel assured that she might
trust you at any time and under all
circumstances. Now | am tired, and
30 ARE you: IL is awfully late, and
must go to bed
He was leaning against the mantel-
piece, looking earnestly at me- He
held out his hand
Yes" he said, you look tired. Co
But shake hands on the truth OF your
won't your
! drew near and laid my hand in
his. His fingers closed tightly upon 1t.
You do look tired, Dorothy" he re-
peated, the name appearing 10 slip
out without his being aware OF It, II
can with perfect assurance wish you
good night. Women of your callbre
have no uneasy memories to disturb
their slumbers. Goodnight, and good.
bye"