Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1902-10-09
CHAPTER XY.-lContlnued.l

ruptly in front Of somewhat spacious
building. 1t did not in the least rcsem-
bic what she had pictured to herself as
the dwelling of Puritan lady, yet
though she had some misgivings, she re
manned silent.
This is the house." said her conductor;
and ascending the steps, he raped at the
door.
1t was speedily opened by man whose
dress accorded as little with the style of
that worn by the Puritans, as the SLOW
emily appearance OF the building and the
gaudily furnished apartment seen
through an open door, were in unison
with their daily habits.
us it you, Corkle?" said the man. 81
didn't expect"
Here his words were cut short by sig
nificant look from him to whom they were
addressed.
II called" said Corkle "te inquire II
the widow Elliston is at home. Go and
tell some one to let her know that some
body Is here who wishes to see her very
particularly"
The man vanished, and Corkle turned
to Aseneth.
"Come In and rest yourself" said he,
''till the lady is ready to see you"
He entered an adjoining apartment,
and she neither saw him nor any other
person, though she could hear voices for
q number of minutes. He then made his
appearance.
1--WE seen the lady's waiting maid"
said he, "and her mistress sends word
that she shall not leave her room under
an hour from now, and requests you to
send her the letter you are the bearer
Of"
"Can | see the lady's hand maid?" she
asked.
Certainly" and opening door
through which was seen a staircase, he
called, "Cicily-Ccilyw
A girl came down stairs and stood in
the doorway.
Hand the billet to her, and she will
give it to her mistress
The Jewess iose,. advanced few steps,
and then stopped irresolute. Everything
appeared 80 different from what she had
supposed that her mind misgave her.
Perhaps" said Corkle, you would
prefer to wait an hour or two, till the
lady leaves her room; although" added
he, "she is so unwel l shouldn't wonder
II she didn't leave 1t for the day"
1T don't think she will be able to,
said Cicily. 81 will give her the letter
which, suppose, will be the same as il
you gave 1t to her yourself"
take It," said Aseneth, handing it t
her, "and may you find serpents stini
In 1t, IL you have possessed yourself o.
II wrongfully."
1t was already late In the morning, anC
with this thought, interviewer with I
vague apprehension OF impending evil
she left the house. with the arduous tasl
before her Of finding her way back
through what appeared to her the per
feet maze OF streets and dark alleys
where, guided by Corkle, she had recent
ly passed.
Now and then she looked wistfull
round on every side for such landmark
as she had the foresight to set down /
her mind while following her perfdiou
conductor, but she could see nothip
which looked familiar. She avoided IL
curing the way, for she shrank froI
again encountering SCOTS and jeers. Nov
however, fearing that instead of al
preaching, she was wandering furthe
from home, she concluded to seek IL
desired information of the first perso
whose appearance pleased her.
Not long after she came to this col
clusion she saw young man comm
towards her, whose air and dress show,
that his rank was that Of u gentlema
She felt certain that he was one OF tho
whose goodness OF heart and true nobili
made him above treating with contum
ly even one OF her despised race.
.aiJ ha t,n a..
to the shop OF Jeduthun, the jew"
you are SO great II distance from il
he replied, that it will be difficult
direct you"
Her heart sank within her when
told her this, for she was faint a
weary.
What can dor said she.
You won't be afraid to trust me
guide%
She looked at him as IL she doubt
whether she heard him Alright.
"Win you permit me to guide you
said he, noticing her look Of bewid
ment.
You surely cannot mean to show
the way yourself?'
why not"
lit would be STOPPING too low"
Not Il whit. / had it in my mi
before l met you, to call at the Je'
shop you mentioned, and, perhaps, so
OF those belonging to others who |
near by, between this and night. | n
as well so now as later in the day. *,
near by, or you may lose sight of ME.
At last, when they entered the str
where she lived, though lined on cit
side with buildings that were old (
unsightly, she could scarcely suppress
cry OF joy. Her conductor almost W
dered at the delight depicted In her CO
tenance on reaching place where
around wore an air Of so much wretch
ness and gloom. When they reached
door OF the shop, Aseneth stood with
till her conductor had entered.
II was afraid that some evil had
fallen YOU" said the Jew, as, on rails
his eyes, he saw her standing near
threshold.
THAT there has not, thanks are du.
this stranger" she replied. And pas
through the shop, she opened door
entered an adjoining apartment.
II have called" said the young II