The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1900-07-12

~ thrill. Truly Sis
.s, ~. affection ass ? ,, wa.
=~.- tiful thing! She
had read as much in moral philosophy
and likewise in poetry. Few feelings
could compare with 1t In unselfish fer
cor and constancy. And, as she had
&4id, Edward was one brother In ten
thousand-and not to be compared with
common men.
She began the preparations for the
drive at half-past two, pursuant to her
husbands directions Not that she
sxpected to leave the house that after
aeon. Edwards Judgment being, in her
estimation. but one remove from infal-
ibility; she could not believe that the
trial Of the horses would result as Mr..
Withers had predicted. but that they
would be remanded to the stable and
srustody of the unreliable jockey with
ont approaching her door. or gladden.
ing Harriet's eyes. Nevertheless, the
order had gone forth that she should
non her cloak, furs, hat and gloves be-
fore three o'clock, and Mr.. Withers
would be displeased were he to return
~ five and find her in her home dress.
Harriet tapped at her door before she
was half ready.
Just to remind you, my dear ma
DAM" she said, sweetly, "of what my
cousin said about keeping the horses
standing" She was equipped cap-a-
ole for the excursion, and Constance re-
tewed her silent accusation Of imper-
finent forwardness as she saw her trip
Gown stairs to take her station at
front window, that my cousin" might
zee, at the first glance, that she was
ready and eager for the promised and
because promised by him-certain
pleasure Of the jaunt.
Constance was surprised, five minutes
before the hour designated, to hear a
hustle and mems voices in the lower
nall They had really come, then, in
spite OF her representations. Draw
ing on her gloves that she might not
DO accused of dilatoriness, she walked
20 the door Of her chamber. when it
was thrown wide against her by her
maid.
oh, ma'amw she blubbered her
eheeks like ashes and her eyes bullying
from their sockets. May all the bless
% saints have mercy upon We! There's
been the dreadfullest accident! Them
nrutes OF horses has run away, and Mr..
Wttherses and Mr.. Edward is both
killed dead! They're a bringing them
this blessed mint, and
catching her mistress's skirt as she
dashed past her-"yoa're not to be
frightened, ma'am, the doctor SAYS! He
sent me UP for to tell you carefulr
Unhearing and unheeding, Constance
'srested her dress from the girl's hold.
and met upon the upper landing OF the
staircase four men bearing a senseless
form. The head was sunk upon the
breast. and the face hidden by the
shoulders Of those who carried him. but
her eyes fell instantly upon the right
hand. which hung loosely by his side.
6hc recognized the fur gauntlet that
covered 1t az one Of pair of riding
gloves she had given Edward Withers
ut Christmas, and which he had worn
since whenever he drove or rode. She
had seen him pocket them that morn
ing before going out.
Mrs. Withers! my dear lady! you
really must not touch him YETI! said
the attendant physician, preventing her
when she would have thrown her arms
about the injured man. He pulled her
back by main force, that the body
might be carried into the chamber she
had just quilted.
Let me go! Let me go! Do you
hear me?" her voice rising into a
shrili scream that chilled the veins and
psined the hearts of all who heard 1t.
Dead or alive, he belongs to me, and
20 no one else! Man! how dare you
hold me? You do not know how much
loved him-my darling! Oh. my dar-
Iingy
The doctor was q muscular man. but,
In her agony of despair, she was
stronger than he, babe fair to master
him. as she wrestled to undo his grasp
upon her arms.
lis there no one in this place Who
cdh persuade ner 10 be calmy he
asked. imploringly. looking back down
fhe stairs.
There was a movement at the foot
or the steps. then the crowd parted In
stantly and silently, unnoticed by the
frantic woman. She was still strug-
Cling. threatening and praying to be
released: when pallid face, strsakcd
With blood. confronted her--a tender
hand touched her arm. Constance,
my dear sister, my poor girl, come
with mel Will you not?" said COM
passionate tones.