Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1900-06-15

The evening was oppressivclv warm,
even for that season of the year. The
anchor was being weighed, and there was
the usual hustle about the decks incl
dental to the final preparations for a
long voyage.
"lInrry up, or you'll get carried out to
set. Uncle Zach.. called out Eastwood,
presently. "Steam's up, and your boat
man is yelling for you yonder ut the foot
of the ladder"
Wccms had made his adieuX to the rest
of the party, and now quitting the rail
against which he had been leaning. he
advanced hesitatingly toward Miss Muir.
Can l speak Il few words with you
before l quit the ship. Miss MUIR" said
he. with Il smile that was very forced.
"~Ccrtainly."
II have tried my best to fulfill the in
strnctions concerning you which l rcceiv-
ed from Sir Luke, Miss Muir" he >tam-
mcrcd, trying to take her hand, which,
however. she did not permit.
"ln,!crd, L am sure you have. Mr..
Wccms." she exclaimed. quite heartily.
and not without embarrassment; for she
had begun To fear within the past few
hours that She had hecn somewla, want
ing i'll the respect thai WAS due from her
to MIR. Wecms, as the accredited agent
of Sir Luke DalZicl. "4And l really hope
that 1 have not seriously disconnected
you by my prrvcrscncss in this matter.
as you are at liberty TO call it o w
THAT is all over now said he. BE
sides. I feel safe in leaving you in the
charge of my nephew, who is perfectly
trGStworthy.' .
"Oh, as for that. l can be trusted To
take care of myself" said Miss Muir,
will, her bright smile. Trust mt for
that"
"Of course, l do: but s%till-you
wouldn't dcspisc IL little advice that l
might offer. l lopc?"
Oh the contrary. l shall doubtless BIZ
grateful for any advice you may Offer
said Miss Muir.
This, for one thing. tlnn!' said he.
speaking in Il deep. hurried whisper: "On
no account eve let Dnnmore know of
your expected marriage with Sir Luke
Dalzicl."
She drew back, surprised and n little
indignant.
mir. Dunmorc. sir. will prove himself
too much of :: gentleman To NEEDLE in my
private affairs she replied. coldly.
keep him i'll the dark. l tell YOU, OF
You may live TO rue it, he exclaimed,
paSsionltely. But, 10. no. l forgot
you will not live to rue it. That i, inn
possible"
What do YOU mclIi. sir!:" exclaimed
the young woman, thoroughly brighten
ed. II do not UNDERESTIMATE
"Forgivc me. 1t WAS nothing-nothing
nj ALL"
"Do o wish to say anything more To
me. MIR. Wccms?' said She, making a
step as though 10 rcjoiu her companions
"This-only tl.is..' lie cried, in his
hoarsc, choking whisper. and this time
Selling her hand in spite of her. Miss
Muir. if anything h%appcns-if this Shil
meets with DISASTER don't forget that
tried TO save you from her doom! Don't
forget that-that l did my best to keel
you back; even when death starcS yo,
in the face, remember this-that l woult
have done anything to save you. howso
ever rcmorscless | WAS concerning tn,
rest"
"Grcat heavens. what can you mean
sir: Is there any secret dangcr!'
mo. no: none whatcver! did bu
rave, Farewell. FAREWELL"
Waving his hand. he wildly rushed t,
the side of the ship. and then dow
into the sliorc-boHt that WAS. still await
ing his return.
Cro be continucd.l