Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1903-01-23

n see TINT you are . very SELF con
ddent lady killer. z said she, .'for you
make yourself expected. But was
determined to meet you. When wo-
man has once 50 Far forgotten herself.
as to make the first advance, she has
long ago left behind her all considera-
tions of petty pride"
Silas was overwhelmed by the size.
and attractions Of his correspondent
and the suddenness with which she
had fallen upon him: But she soon set
him at his ease. She was very gracious
and lenient in her behavior. She led
him on to make pleasantries and then
appla uded him to the echo. and In
very short time, between Establishments
and a liberal exhibition of warm bran.
dy. she had not only induced him to
fancy himself in love, but to declare
his passion with the greatest vehe-
mence. ~".- ~
Alas" she said, Il do not know
whether ought not to deplore this mo-
ment, great as is the pleasure you give
me by your words. Hitherto I was
alone to suffer. Now, poor boy, there
will be two. am not my own mis-
tress. l dare not ask you to visit me
at my own house, for am watched by
Jealous eyes. Let me see," she added:
II am older than you. although SO
much weaker, and, while l trust i'll
your courage and determination, must
employ my own knowledge Of the
world for our mutual benefit. Where
do you live:"
He told her that he lodged in fur
nished hotel and named the street and
number.
She seemed to reflect for some min.
utes, with an effort of mind.
II see," she said at last. "You will be
faithful and obedient, will you not?"
Silas assured her eagerly OF his tide1-
ity.
Tomorrow hight, then" she contin-
ued, with an encouraging smile, you
must remain at home all the evening,
and if any friends should visit you dis
miss them ut once on any pretext that
,:.ost readily presents itself Your door
is probably Shut by 10?" she asked.
by H. answered Silas.
''At a quarter past H. pursued the
lady, leave the house. Merely cry for
the door to be opened and be sure you
fall into 40 talk with the porter, az
that might ruin everything. Go straight
to the corner where the Luxembourg
gardens join the Boulevard. There you
will find me waiting you. l trust you
to follow my advice from point TO
point, and remember, if you fail me in
only one particular you will bring the
sharpest trouble on i woman whose
only fault is to have seen and loved
you"
Il cannot see the use of all these in
structions," said Silas.
Il believe you are already beginning
to treat me- as a MASTER" she cried,
tapping him with her fan upon the
arm. patience, patience! That should
come in time. A woman loves to be
obeyed at first, although afterward she
finds her pleasure in obeying. Do as
ask you, for heavens sake, or will
answer for. nothing Indeed, now
think of it," she added, with the man
ner of one who has just seen further
into difficulty, Il find better plan
Of keeping importunate visitors away.
Tell the porter to admit no one for you
except a. person who may come that
night to claim a debt, and speak with
some feeling, as though you feared the
Interview, SO that he may take your
words in earnest
Il think you may trust me to pro-
tect myself against intruders,' he said,
not without a little piQue.
THAT is how | should prefer the
thing arranged" she answered coldly.'
II know you men. You think nothing
Of woman's reputation
Silas blushed and somewhat hung his
head, for the scheme he had in view
had involved little vainglorying be-
fore his acquaintance.
"Above ALL" she added, ''do not speak;
to the porter as you come OUT
"And why?' said he. ''Of all your
instructions that seems to ME the least
important
''You ut first doubted the wisdom Of
some of the others. which you now see
to be very necessarily she replied. <'Re-
lieve me. this also has its uses In
time you will see them And what am
to think of your affection if you re
fuse me such triacs at our first inter
vieW:''
Silas confoHnded himself in explan,
tons and apologies. In the middle OF
these She looked up at the clock an:
clapped her hands together With sup
pressed scream
"Heavens!' she cried. lis it so late?
have not all instant to lose. Alas, we;
poor WOmen-What slaves we are.
What have 1 not risked for you al
ready?"
ITO 3e continued.)