The Red Cloud chief., 1900-10-19
CHAPTER VIII.

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had no doubt Of that as he entered the
sick room. But he kept revolving in
his mind the new mystery, II Sir
Henry had seen David Lloyd nearly
six months ago, why had he kept ST.
lence on the subject and prevented the
law from taking Its course?
Had II been out OF a human desire
to save the miserable man from the
fate that would be Inevitable once his
whereabouts and identity with the out
lawed man Gerard were discovered?
The dying man lay on his pillow
with 'closed eyes. looking so CHASTITY
that for a moment a fear took Enderby
that he was dead. Jasmine, seeing the
thought In his face. clutched his arm.
HE is only sleeping; he has moved
since I was I'M" she whispered, In an
anguished whisper.
Enderby felt his pulse; then nodded.
Yes, he is sleeping; WI can do
nothing" he said. I'VE must wait till
Doctor Bunthorne comes. He will not
be long. l shall stay with you till he
comes"
"Oh, no, you have other things to
do" exclaimed the girl. 1T Is too
good OF you, but you must not do II.
l shall be all right alone"
The pitifulness, OF the position OF the
pool child utterly alone in this great
city, ~friendless. f~orlorn, with the dy-
ing father whom she loved, who was
only. perhaps, to leave her a legacy
OF shame. struck upon Enderby's heart
again with strange force.
II shall not leave you, my poor little
child he said, and instinctively his
hand sought hers and closed upon It.
Hers was cold and trembling: his
strong, warm, and full of human SYM
patty.
Jasmine's eyes rose to his face; but
he did not see the look. II he had,
perhaps II would have startled him a
little. He did not know how, in the
midst OF an agony Of sorrow and
dread, the girls heart thrilled at his
touch as 1t had never thrilled in her
life before.
They sat down together, Jasmine
with her eyes or her fathers face, and
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derby thought Doctor Bunthorne would
arrive soon, and had made up his mind
to wait until the doctor came. But the
time passed, and he did not come; and
still David Lloyd slept on.
Enderby had an engagement with the
solicitor in his case mt 4 o'clock. but
he felt he could not leave jasmine
alone even IL he broke 1t.
Suddenly, to the startled surprise of
both his watchers, the sick man opened
his eyes wide and fixed them upon
Endcrby's face. There was conscious
ness in them. Notwithstanding the
shadow that was ever creeping higher
and higher, and deepening and darken-
Ing upon his face-such full conscious
ness that Enderby was startled.
Mr.. Enderby," said the weak voice.
1t was only a whisper, and Enderby
had to bend his head to catch It. ut
Is yon. is 1t not?"
1T Is l. Mr.. Lloyd" said the young
man. while Jasmine, with hands tight
ly clasped on her breast. as II to keen
down its wild heaving. stood close TO
her fathers pillow.
"Is there anything I can do for your
Yes, yes.' he muttered family, q
I have been wandering in my mind, I
think. l imagined strange things; but
now all Is clear, even the fact that I
am dying, and my child, my little
Jasmine. is left alone to face poverty.
hardship. perhaps shame. Oh, II had
but done that which I knew was right
for me to do! But now I am weak
l have not strength"
Perhaps We can give you some
thing that will revive your strength q
little" said Enderby.
He motioned to Jasmine to bring
him a glass, and, dropping a little of
the brandy into 1t. diluted II with wa
ter, and held 1t to the sick mans lips.
Lloyd was able to swallow II, and a
moment after a faint glow Of color
came into his cheeks a brightness into
his eyes. When he spoke his voice
had acquired a new strength.
Yes, that has given me new life"
He ooked at Enderby eagerly. "You
are a barrister. Mr.. Enderby, and you
have been very kind to my poor girl.
There IL no n In this city whom /
can entrust with my story but you.
shall tell 1t you. and leave 1t In your
hands to make what use OF II you
deem right, for M child's sake"
you have a declaration to make? !
shall take 1t down In writing. and you
will be able to sign III" exclaimed
Enderby.
He whispered 10 Jasmine. and In a
few minutes she had brought paper
and ink and set on a little table by
him.
Then she went TO her fathers side,
and supported him in her arms as he
spoke-low, and sometimes pausing q |
long time for breath. but still dis
tinctly enough.
my name 10 not David Lloyd: II 10