Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1899-01-05

loved to lounge and be idle; but when the
weather changed, he became FESTIVE, i'll
humored, and dissatisfied. He finally in
duced Watt to leave the hut they were in
and go to Raven Rock, where they lit u
fire to warm themselves.
Martin raised himself to his full height
that the fire might illuminate him from
head to foot, and so he stood, with his
arms folded, thinking what tine fellow
he was, and regretting that no appreciatiVe
eye was there to see him.
"Of all things could have deslred-the
bestw exclaimed Martin Babb as Eve
came from the cover Of the wood upon the
rocky floor. She was out Of breath, ana
could not speak. She put both hands on
her breast to control her breathing ana
quiet her throbbing heart.
Martin drew one foot over the other,
posing it on the toe, and allowed the vel
low freight to play over his handsome
face and fine form. The appreciatlye eye
was there.
''Oh, Martini" breathed Eve, "you must
go-you must indeed!'
"Why, my Preciosa"
'My father knows all-how, cannot
conjecture, but he does know, and he will
not spare you"
"My sweet flower" said Martin, not in
the least alarmed, "the old gentleman cam
not hurt me. He cannot himself fetch the
dogs of Justice and set them on me; and
he cannot send for them without your con-
sent. There is plenty Of time for me to
give them the slip. All is arranged. To
night | leave on Jasper's horse, which he
is good enough to lend me"
''You do not know my father. lie is not
alone-Mr. Coyshc is with him. cannot
answer for what he may do"
"Hahw said Martin, 81 see! Jealousy
may spur him on You agreed to marry
Coyshe if l was not hunted down. He
knows that we are rivals Watt, be Oft
with you after the horse. Perhaps it
would be better if l were to depart. /,
would not spare that pill-compounding
Coyshe were he in my power, and | can
not expect him to spare me-" He spoke,
and his action was stacy, calculated to
impress Eve.
"My dear Walter" said Martin, "go to
Morwell some other way than the direct
path; workmen may be about-the hour is
not so late"
The boy did not wait for further orders.
Ou neeu not lear lUI ne, Sdlu me eS-
caped convict even il that despicable
roll-pill set off to collect men, l would
escape him. have but to leave this spot,
and am safe. l presume not one of my
pursuers will be mounted"
"Why have you fire here?'
'"The fire matters nothing" said Martin
grandly; "indeed"-he collected more fir
cones and threw them on-''indeed, if the
form of the hare is to be discovered, let it
be discovered warm. The hunters will
search the immediate neighborhood, and
the hare will be flying far, far away"
"You know best, of course; but it seems
to me very dangerous
81 laugh at danger!' exclaimed Martin,
throwing faggot on the flames. Il dis
port in danger as the seamews in the
Storm" He unfolded his arms and waved
them over the fire as bird tapping it's
wings.
"And now" he went on, 81 leave you
to that blood-letter. Why do I trouble
myself about my own worthless existence,
when you are about to fall a prey to his
ravening jaw? No, Eve, that must never
be-"
Martini" said Eve, II must really go
home. l only ran here to warn you to be
off, and to tell you something. My father
has Just said that my mother was your
sister,"
He looked at her in silence for some mo-.
ments in real astonishment-so real that
he dropped his affected attitude and ex-
preston of face.
"Can this be possibleT
"He declared before Mr.. Coyshe and
me that it was So"
"You have the same name as my lost
sister," said Martin. "Her l hardly re-
member. She ran away from home when
| was very young, and what became of her
we never heard. If my father knew, he
was silent about his knowledge. l am
sure Jasper did not know"
Then Martin recovered himself and
laughed.
"Why, Eve" said he, eff this extraor-
binary story be true, l am your uncle and
natural protector. This has settled the
matter. You shall never have that bous-
maker, leech-applier, Coyshe. l forbid it,
| shall stand between you and the altar OF
sacrifice. | extend my wing, and you take
refuge under it. | throw my mantle over
you and assure you of my protection. The
situation is really-really quite drama tic.'
'Do not stand so near the edge of the
precipice," pleaded Eve.
II always stand on the verge Of preci-
pces, but never go over" he answered.
II speak metaphorically. Now, Eve, the
way is clear. You shall run away from
home as did your mother, and you shall
run away with me. Remember, am your
natural protector"
At that instant there was a crack, a
fash.
Martin staggered back, and put his hand
to his breast. Eve fell to her knees in
speechless terror.
Come here" he said hoarsey, and
grasped her arm. ut is too late; am
struck. l am done for"
shout, and man was seen plunging
through the bushes.
Eve" said Martin, 81 will not lose
YOU" He dragged her two PAGES in his
arms. All power of resistance was gone
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