Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1901-01-02
CHAPTER III.-(Continued.l


and his brother Benjamin. two yea Is
younger, with bright curling hair. and
eyes full of the same cheerful light which
beamed from his mothers. entered the
room and quietly took their seats on a
low bench a little apart from the others.
They were followed by the subordinate
members of the household. all Of them
demeaning themselves in an orderly
quiet manner.
When all were seated, Mr.. Walworth.
removing little Ella from his knee, and
telling her to go to her mother. drew his
chair to the table. on which lay large
Bible. 1t had been brought to this coun-
try in the Mayflowcr 4 chapter was
selected, which he read with eounte-
nance expressive of earnest devotion. and
a voice deep-toned a, fnlI of solemn
fervor. The reading OF lie chapter was
followed by prayer, ano during thu per-
formance of each, the different demeanor
and aspect of the auditors might have
formed an interesting stuey TO specta-
tor.
Mildred Dacres now a:id then winked
at Falkland, who in return smiled deris-
lively But it was in vain that either of
them attempted to catch the eye Of Har-
leigh. There was to him, whose emo
tional nature was more earnest and pro-
found than theirs, something touching,
even sublime, in the simplicity with which
all was conducted, which could not fail to
inspire feeling of reverence.
larry the night with us, Gabriel
said Mr.. Walworth. when. as the clock
struck nine. he rose to go.
Il came for that purpose" he replied.
but now l don't feel fully satisfied in
my own mind. 1t might have been a
temptation
As he said this, his eyes suddenly di-
, lated, and for moment were fastened
upon Clarence Harleigh, burning with the
same fierce glare as when they rested on
him in the earlier part of the evening, as
he stood at the threshold
you are too scrupulous," said Mr..
worth. 1T surely can't be amiss for you
to sleep beneath the same roof with those
who differ from u.s."
1T isn't that--it isn't that" he said,
| hurriedly; and then walking up to Alice,
he seized her hand. alice" said he you
stand on the brink of perdition. If your
feet slip, remember that l didn't neglect
to warn YOU
Il don't know what you mean said
Alice, attempting TO withdraw her hand
from his vice-like grasp.
None are so dull as those that won't
understand. This very evening, you gave
pleased ear to the honeyed words Of one
who, being not with us, is against us. |
was near at hand and heard ALL"
Then you've been acting the part of
the eavesdropper.'
eff baya II IN 4bo ,,.n.,
Once more I warn you to avoid the un-
cody Hagleigh. and woe 20 you and him
if you neglect TO pay heed to what
say"
Gabriel Guthry," said Mrs Walworth,
who stood near, Il don't know what is in
your mind, but as you have taken it upon
you to warn Alice, ! take it upon myself
to warn you, and not mistake fanaticsm
for religion
Gabriel stood in rnusing attitude a
few moments. and then abruptly left the
room.
" How strange he seems. Aunt Esther"
said Alice. "He makes me afraid"
Il don't think that he means any
HARM" replied her aunt. "but he needs
checking, | will speak to your uncle
about it."
All present had by this time risen in
order to separate for the night, ane
o'clock. in those primitive days, being the
customary hour for retiring
'Harleigh,' said Mildred, as she pass
ed him, Il shall leave here tomorrow
morning early"
Not before break 'ast?"
Eyes; soon after sunrise"
"Shall you walk homer"
I h
canoe in which | am accustomed to cross
it."
'And do you not fear the water, after
what took place Yesterday"
'"Yhy should 1? l have crossed the
bay in the canoe hundred times. and if
some one-the Indian ,irl. suppose, l
have heard called hird- Voice-hadn't
made free with it yesterday, / shouldn't
have been obliged to emf 10y Silas Wat
kins, and then the accident might not
have happened. You aust hunt 1t up.
and have it ready for me at the foot of
the stone steps"
Your command shall be obeyed," was
Harleigh's reply, though it did not es-
cape Mildred's quick eJe or ear that the
promise was reluctantly given.
The time which he would be obliged 10
devote to the required service would have
enabled him to speak few words 10
Alice, who was an early riser. and he
more he thought of it the more he felt
determined to have what Mildred had IN
/ simulated respecting Falkland either con-
| firmed or denied by her own lips. Though.
as has been said, Mildred saw that Har-
lcigh's promise was given with reiEc-
tance, she felt no disposition to release
him. The few moments it would give
her alone with him--for she intended to
be in season to meet him at the foot Of
the steps-she could, as she believed,
turn TO good account
MY sweet Alice" said Mildred. tncirc-
ling her waist with her arm. as jhcy left
the room, don't put me into the spare
chamber; let me share yours
But the spare chamber wifi accommo-
Iate you SO much better
NO matter; your company will more
than make up for any lack Of accommo-
daiion; so remember tia; tonight. and
all future nights ! may spend here, | am
determined to share your ROOM
CHAPTER "
Morning bad scarcely began 70 tiudle
its fires ia the east whcn Harieigh rose.
Soon afterward he left the house. aud 81
| rected his sseps towards that part OF the
bay. opposite lodge, where dwelt the
: Indian maiden alluded to hy Mildred. He
/ did not notice Gabriel GBthry, who Was
approaching the house hF a different path