The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-12-15

that l should pay no more debts Of
yours. contracted in gambling or il
any other way" she said. Il mean it.
you know that mean it. have given
you a fair warning. shall no
change" He did not speak; his head
was dropped upon his breast; he was
deathly pale. Il have done my duty
by you, Guy-you know | have" she
added.
Yes, you have been just, but Sou
have never been merciful," he replied.
"Oh, Godw
lie flung up his arms with 4 bitter
cry that wrung my heart
! looked at her. No, she did not re-
lent or go 10 him. He had flung him
self into a chair, and with his head
dropped into his arms folded upon the
back, was the most hopeless figure
had ever seen. She arose. for l had
finished her hair, and took q seat near
er the fire. Her lips were gray, as if
she were cold. but her face was still as
inhexible as flint.
He gave groan and started up sud
denly
II am goingH he said. "I-n He
met her eye. and asked: "Why DO you
not kill me? / was altogether in your
hands once. You killed her, you will
remember"
A slight flush stained her cheek.
"You would have made her happy. |
suppose, if she had lived she said,
sarcasflcally. But the sting did not
seem TO reach him.
IF she had livedl Oh, Heaven. i
she had livedl Winifred. may God
deal by you as you have dealt by me-"
Il am willing" she. answered.
He remained but a moment longer.
Wrapping his cloak about him, he gave
her one look Of reproach md left the
room. l looked wistfully at her; she
did not speak TO me, and l, too, went
away She was I'll the next day, but
on the following day she appeared
much rs usual
OF all that / thought and felt. 1, Of
course, said nothing. The matter was
no affair of mine. l understood that
the two were brother and sister; that
the young man was named Guy Sed-
ley, that lie was dissoute and in dis
grace, that Mrs. Saltby had taken care
Of him in boyhood, but now ignored
TIE relationship. l was in no way al
lowed to learn any more.
But on the second night was awak
ened by a light shining into my cham
Der. 1t was something unusual, for
the little clock on the inantel was
Ginning -. After a moment 1 slipped
out Of bed and glided toward the open
door. The long, embroidered folds of
my night dress nearly tripped me up;
but | made no noise with my bare feet
upon the deep velvet Of the carpet. l
don't know whom / expected to see,
certainly not Guy sedley, kneeling be-
fore a sandalwood chest, with papers
strewn around on the floor 4 taper
burning on the mantel showed his face
perfectly cool as he went on searching
for something He must have come
through my room TO reach the APART
ment, for it had no opening but into
my chamber. | saw, too, dirk knife
on the floor, close at his side. looked
at him an Instant Even then l re-
membered to pity him, then gllded for
ward, snatched the knife and leaped
back to the door was mistress Of
the situation. for l had come from be-
hind him and done all as in a flash;
and as be rose TO his feet I stood with
calmness that showed that it was
not my intention to Immediately arouse
the house.
With a presence of mind equal to
my own. he put the roll Of bank notes
be had been searching for into the
pocket of his waistcoat, and with 4
glltterlng eye regarded me specula-
lively. l did not scream. know now
that he was not much afraid Of me-
you have been robbing your sister,
I said. "but if you viii put the money
back l viii let you go"
His intense attention Of me changed
TO a look of wonder.
you, child, are not afraid of me:"
he asked.
NO" / answered truthfully.
"But I watched you in your sleep
a moment ago. debating whether it
were necessary to kill you or not"
"You must have been glad TO find
that it was not necessary" 1 said.
He looked more astonished than be-
fore. but I did not stop to think Of that
put the money back" I said.
"No." he said, firmly. II viii MUIR
dc- you first.
do not do thilt," said !. Il am your
friend. was sorry for you that day"
lie did not speak, but troubled look
disturbed the pale hxedness Of his
face
How much money have you there
I asked.
zone hundred pounds
"And you need it very much."
VERY much lie replied. with BIT
Ter smile.
please put it back, said; @she has
been just TO you: would ike 10 be
inerciful: will give you the money
Your
Il have it. yes, here in my room. Let