Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-05-19

I'm speaking the truth, II swear
it," walled the major. Desmond,
don't be hard on me. Look here, I'm
"a poor man. Listen &c me, Des-
mond. This money, you can do so
much with it. Out there-Nevada,
anywhere-a young fellow could make
fortune with 1t. Take it, Desmond
IN send you more; I'll dc anything
if--you let me Off" and in the extrava-
gance of his fear he seized the
young mans hand and tried to force
the notes within it,
With an ejaculation of disgust and
contempt, Desmond tore his hand
away.
"Ycu white-livered Curt" ne said,
With flashing eyes. What, spare such
creeping snake as you. Why, you'd
use our liberty to rob the next young
fellow who came IN your power Keep
off; don't touch me, or I won't answer
for myself! It's hard TO keep ones
hands off you as it is, you miserable
old scoundreli"
The major started, and with a cry
of terror sprang to the door, turned
the key, and set his back to it.
! "Des-Des-" he gasped. ''For
Heavens sake, have mercy. Don't
speak! Keep quiet Have mercy on
me. I've told you the truth She's
come home-she's outside. Have pity
on me, Desmond; I'll do anything, but
don't-don't speak before heri"
The young man eyed him with aston
ishment, but before he could make any
response, voice. soft and musical and
full-the voice of girl at its best and
sweetest-was heard outside, and the
handle of the door was turned
Papa. Are you up still? Are you in
there?"
The major made a gesture of en-
treaty, and Desmond motioned to him
to unlock the door. The major hasti-
ly arranged his coat, drove the hunted
look from his face, and, forcing a
smile, opened the door, and Kitty en-
tered
There was still the flush on her
cheek which the cold air had pro-
duced, though the locked door and the
silence in the room had alarmed her,
and her lovely eyes were sparkling,
and she came in like vision of youth
and grace and beauty.
why, papal" she exclaimed, and
then stopped short at sight of the tall
figure by the fire.
For moment she did not recog-
nize him. Between the cold and half
starved man, sitting like a tramp by
the wayside, with his wan, haggard
face leaning on his hand, and this
young man. warmed by food and wine,
there was an appreciate distance For
a moment she stared, then her face
jcrimsoned, and she looked from him to
her father, and then back again.
And Desmond Carr-Lyon? He made
no movement. uttered not word; but
his face. which had been bright
with color grew pale, and the dark
eyes which met her astonished gaze
were filed with a strange expression.
He recognized it at once. 1t was the
girl who had looked at him so
pityingly had spoken so gently. had
mistaken him for a tramp, had given
him shilling!
Could it be possible that this lovely
creature with the pure. clear eyes.
which seemed but as windows to the
soul, could it be possible that she was
the daughter of this heartless old
scoundrel?
why, Kate" said the major, 81
thought you had come home and gene
to bed! | must have locked the door
| by accident. Er-er-the fact is. |
have had pleasant surprise, my dear.
An old friend-a-er-a very dear
friend, I. haven't seen for the last-er
ten years, he happened to run against
me tonight Let me introduce him
! Clifford Raven
The young mans face flushed, and
he opened his lips as if about to
speak swiftly and angrily; then the
color went again, and he remained
silent He bowed, but Kitty held out
her hand.
I'm very glad to see you," said the
sweet voice, little tremulous, and she
raised her eyes to his face. appealing
for forgiveness for the mistake she
had made, the indignity she had in
! flicted.
"Er-Mr. Raven has just returned
from Australia, my dear" said the
major. rubbing his hands and nodding
smilingly. From Australia and he
looked at Desmond. I'VE have been
talking over old times, when we used
| to be at school together. Never was