Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1900-09-19

0neu metal as II naSne0 In the rays
from the electric bulb. Then, as If
fully decided upon his action, he partly
turned his face toward her; but she,
noting the tenseness of his white fea-
lures, realized in a flash the awful i'm
port Of his action. and darting across
the room snatched the deadly weapon
from his hand and held it behind her
For space he stood. regarding with
Wild eyes the beautiful, terrified face
before him. then, uttering a low groan,
he sank into a chair and hid his face
In his hands.
She stood looking at him, the color
gradually returning TO her face; then
she said, wondering pity In her tone:
20, Mr.. Morton! How could you think
Of such a thingT
He slowly raised his head and met
her plying gaze wildly.
why do you stop me, Miss War
denY' he said, brokenly. Il am a thief!
! caught the accursed fever Of specu-
lation and used your fathers money.
] prefer death to discovery and dis
honor"
His eyes closed, as II blinded by her
accusing gaze.
And do you imagine this will save
you from dishonor?' she said. gently,
holding out the revolver. 20, Mr.. Nor
ton, do you not realize that 1t will only
add to 1t? VIII such an act restore my
fathers money or absolve you in the
eyes Of the world and-GodY" Infinite
pity shone In her eyes as she softly
breathed the last word.
He did not look up, and she continued:
You are young and talented, Mr.. Nor
ton, perhaps above the average. The
world IL before you. Do you presume
to dictate in this way to the tender
mercy that has bestowed such priceless
gifts upon you? My father may not
overlook this, but there Is one, at least,
who will. How much money have you
ta-usedT she concluded.
He threw out his hands despairing-
ly. "More than 1 can repay" he fal
tered. Two thousand dollars at least"
She remained silent so long that he
ventured to look at her. She seemed to
look beyond him, a smile like that Of
pleased child on her now flushed face
the warmth oe high. noble resolve.
Your case requires no such desper-
ate remedy as this" she said. turning
her face little from the growing
eagerness Of his gaze. "Supposing that
IL replace this money. would"
He sprang to his feet. "No! no! Miss
wdrden." he cried. entreatinGly. You
must not think of s"cA a ,...l.,. l have
sinned; l must suffer-
You must do as l say, Mr.. Norton"
she firmly replied. MY father, know
would not forgive you; but that is ne
reason for sacrificing your future ca
reer. Besides. yor can repay me some
day"
He regarded her through a mist OF
tears, then held out his hand. Il will
accept your offer. Miss Warden-the
effer Of an angel" he said, huskiiy
'But l must leave this place and re-
deem myself among a strange people.
She started a little, but, laying her
soft hand in his, whispered: 1T may be
for the best; but, wherever you go, God
be with you" and she left him.
Five years had passed by when |
Ralph Morton again entered the city of |
his past folly. He did not bring the |
proverblal fortune, but he had amassed |
a competence which many less fortu-
nate might envy.
During all this time he had never for
gotten the sweet-faced young girl-his
savior. Thrice had he written to her
but no answer came; and now, when
be went to the old office, he was told
hat Anthony Warden had failed three
Tears previously and had died, leaving
Y danGhter pennuess.