Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-07-11
A SACRIFICE FOR HIS SAKE.
A STORY or TWO CRIMES.

fNA'N% tfN%SE
was killing: twas a marvel how She
the drivcT-kept it up on such night
without landing into the ditch; but she
knew every inch Of the road, and 50 did
ner mare. The trap swung again in its
velocity, and vet she dashed the steed.
We shall be there in time if only
jess keeps the pace, and she's good
>ort->he'H stretch point.
The poor thing was indeed stretching
a point. and her sinews as we'll.
But the man made no reply; he was
shaking with nope and lear. The woman
frightened her grip OF the reins. gaze ap-
other flick, ard they plunged on in
silence. Another three miies covered!
There you are!' she cried That is
only the first whistle. ! know it by its
pitch Get mp, Jess
and as some degree Of safety seemed
within grasp, the man found his voice
in a fervent Thank heaven!"
Yen remember your instructions y
she asked
Yes"
We'll, then. take this. You don't know
what you may want, and you must not
he short and she pressed a purse Of gold
into his hand.
But. Nell"
Now, Frank, this is no time for stu
pidities. You can repay me afterward,
OF course"
She urged ON the mare.
No matter if the animal dropped when
they got there, so long as they arrived
in time.
She spoke hurricdly
Il know You are q stranger to this
part, Frank; but don't make inquiries
Of any one might lead to compiled tions.
You know. When YOU leave the landing
stage at the other side. cross straight
over the road and 90 down the steps
then You are on the station platform.
The mail viii arrive two minutes LATER
Suppose"
Don't suppose anything Hope for
the best and keep cool. When you ar
rive in London go to Kings hotel, and
wait there till come tomorrow"
You'll not fail me. Nell?"
Fail you, DEAR" Her voice trembled
with suppressed passion. Not to save
my hfe | wouldn't" i
lie pressed her ann -
YOU'RE a brick, Nell'
NO, Frank. only foolish woman
Foolish! TO save fellow creature
from the hangmau's roper"
Mono! / wasn't meaning that.
Don't mistake me. Frank Never mind
now, there goes the second whistle, and
here we are
She pulled up with a Jerk and he
Jumped out and crossed the gangway.
even as they approached to haul it up.
Nell backed her mare into the shadow
OF an adjacent building that its steam
ing TANKS might not attract undue at
tention; then, after throwing the rug
over the animal she, too. dismounted.
tor she must sec the boat off. and know
that it was not followed ere she could
feel satisfied
How dilatory they seemed at the
wlndlass-why did they not hurry?
But at last, after what seemed inter
minable pueing and turning, the water,
worn old ferryboat creaked away into
the darkness, and. with muttered
thanks giving, Nell tmned-and faced
two constables! Her heart gave a bound.
but she preserved her equanimity.
Excuse me, miss, but did you notice
n tall thin chap in long overcoat board
the ferry Just now ?"
She had not noticed, of course. His
description! Once more She blessed the
moonlesS night that MD ner face. which
she felt had blanched.
Think we'd better take beat and
follow said one to the other; twill
do 10 harm if it does no good"
Heavens! This was what she had
dreaded. She must put them off the
scent With an effort she controlled her
voice.
Il did see some one answering the de.
Scription as | drove up the road. lie
was walking quickly. The idea struck
me at the time that perhaps he was try
ing to catch tho ferry. II You cared t.
return with me a little way we should
probably meet him
They regarded her. and then each
other somewhat obviously; but even
'uaily fell in with her suggestion.
OF course they saw no one, Had there
been any one to see. the ntful CLEAN of
the zig. lamps would hardly have done
duty On such night. After five mile
rot Nell pulled up.
We should have passed him hv now.
Perhaps he finished mp with the short
cut across the fields. in which case we
shall have missed him"
She had heard the express 60 shrek,
ing away into the distance and knew
that her loved was safe.
Shall | drive You right back To
|rasswell? Do you belong there?"
They did, and after some demurrine
they allowed her 10 drive them home.
wards
Luckily her little ruse had been sue
cesSful
The following day saw her in London.
She drove At once 10 Kings hotel
All, Frank. Then you are safe. SO
fsrt"
Yes, dear. Was there any trouble -
Not much-I'll tell YOU afterwards
Put these on while run down 10 the
docks to see how soon you can sail
tor--an anywhere"
She drew from her bag thorough
change of clothing seaman's outfit.
with whi>kers, etc, complete. Then she
lett him.
In half an hour she returned.
Capital, Frank-capitSE Why, my.