The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1899-08-10
THE PRINCETON UNION: THURSDAY, AUGUST 10,

She began to despair, and then q terri
BILE apprehension seized upon her.
What if Claud.us Smith should put
his diabolical scheme in execution be-
fore she could invent plan to thwart |
it?
She was aware that Caleb Shurker
had been the cause Of her lover i'm
prisonment and that his wife had aban-
doned Robin for the old miser at a
time when he was languishing in Jail
on her account. But as these wrongs
had been the means of turning his
heart to her, Polly harbored no ill feel
ings toward them. In fact, she pitied
Zadie profoundly for having sacrificed
herself to the commands of her tyrant
father, and, now that she was threaten
ed with disaster. was ready to run any
risk to save her.
But how could this be accomplished
In vain had she endeavored to devise
means. Indeed the more she reflected
on the problem the greater became her
bewilderment, until at last the utter
sition inspired her to take a desperate
chance.
Her plan was to make catspaw of
Richard Smith, She knew that the out
law loved her in his brutal way and
hoped that she might persuade him to
assist her by pretending to return his
affection.
1.-THE wretch is far too stupid to sus-
pect me-" she reasoned and will will
ingly lend himself to my purposes.
only hope the expedition will not start
until have had chance to try him. y
So, hastily throwing a shawl over her
shoulders, she left the cavern and cross
ed the platform toward the place of
council She observed that the confer
ence had just come to an end, as tho
officers were dispensing in various di-
J rections. She observed further and
the sight made her heart beat quickly
that Richard Smith was advancing
in her direction and that he was alone.
"Out for stroll, my fair charmer?''
he inquired as he drew near.
? eyes; I have come out to see your
expedition start. " she answered. with
l a pleasant smile.
: ooh, we shall not leave until after
> dark!' said the outlaw.
3 "And Them she returned timidly
: II suppose 1 will be left alone to tho
l mercy Of wild beasts.
9 aye need have no fear on that
I score, returned the outlaw, with {
3 coarse laugh. "a guard will be left be-
e hind to protect ye
1 "You are very kind, am sure, - saii
: Polly demurely. Then, with an air O.
we'll feigned anxiety, she asked earnest
g ly, ''Is it true that my companion i
g going on this "~nedition p
6 EDO you n your lover?'' Thi
s with a scoW1.
o The girl pretended to be annoyed a
e the question and answered scornfully
e my lover, indeed! am tired Of hi
d love- In fact, since I have been in thi
it place I have seen that he is not til
:, only man in the world worth loving
y Here she dropped her eyes modesto
it upon the ground.
J. "What's that ye say?'' cried the out
law excitedly. Eye don't love Robin
rs we've seen another more to you
fancy?'
y Polly laid her little hand gently upo
to his arm and beaming upon him coque1
N tishly answered:
S. Eyes; have seen a man here whol
lg I would marry tomorrow if he wou]
ed only help me to escape from Edwa1
r Robin
ed The outlaws face became livid wit
Sc suppressed passion.
|Who is he? His ame?' he erie
IN in choked voice.
ed She drew back from him in alarm
n but, quickly controlling this feeling, r
ar piled with an air of assumed confusion