New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-01
6be EaxJeSdropper.
BY THOMAS COBB.

advising to refuse to have any further dealing
folds hearing Margaret stoutiy maintained her be-
no the ms aTe a5 9e Sl f war
Davy, since his paralytic stroke. we'll known
to be less than accountable for his actions. No
man in his senses could be capable OF accusing
to let or sell her house and its furniture. that she
was already making Preparations for very early
mond to one OF the colonies. Reserting such be-
body had anticipated referred to the subject at the
next Dorcas meeting, when she suggested that no
notice whatsoever should be taken of the marriage
Although, on the motion of Mrs. Anscombe. it was
agreed that ANYBODY who pleased should be at
liberty to witness the ceremony, the unanimous de-
cision was arrived at that no one should send Mar
Nevertheless, there were occasional moments of
weakness when Miss Penfold found it difficult to
been carefully nurtured and being herself suitably
scrupqlous and punctiious should yet be MISGUIDED
across the seas. Miss Penfold sat at her bedroom
plants and imagined how regretful she must feel
to leave her garden at its best The girls face had
ays although i ahe e chanead to oo in her
boris DIRECTION it would be certain TO lishten with
doubt, thought Miss Penfold such faith was an
point of view. To say nothing of Margarets money
which would keep him from restitution. surely
her comradeship might prevent him from sinking
While Miss Penfold never passed day without
pang. while she overheard many private
6 co Sme ReTer SteneG 10 any TgtgrehCT 20
Margaret never limited at her disappointment
talked Of the pleasures Of the voyage and ques-
toned him concerning his intentions on reaching
their destination But beautiful summer
ing when the air was fragrant with the scent of
singing and no cloud could be seen in the sky. one
evening. week before the wedding, Miss Penfod
Walater Redmonds voice within few feet of the
Few Women" he was saying. evidently in the
middle of conversation. would have been plucky
enough TO stick TO me as you've done"
censed knitting. Few, indeedr' she said TO her
Il can't attempt to tell you what think of
YOU Walter continued. ''or what I think of my
self I've gone through a terrible struggle. Mar
Margarets reply. but Giu sound somethfGg resem
bling catch In the breath reached the listeners
- with the PRINCIPLES Of light and darkness.
said Walter at which suppose lurk somewhere
ing TO say what I'm going to say this evening"
YOU" he answered AT first tried to deceive
myself-to make myself believe ought 70 keen
| couldn't face the necessity to lose You. Because
he o IN v ma ian am going to Put
vast difference it will make 10 me-to go alone, and
me? Do you know why am making this long in
Because. when you have heard the worst of
n When hSTs s ta 9obSg t. {0u want
keep up the deception and-and TO make you my
Margaret's next words seemed to Miss PenfoId TO
he the most astounding she had ever heard The
voice perfectly firm and distinct IN spite Of its
lOwncss.
=. ~ do know the worst" she said.
No" answered Walter. you may think I am
miserahly weak and not half worthy Of YOU but
from first to last you have believed IN my innO-
cence. You have been the only In SOuthbridge
and somehow. unmerited II was your faith
Rn 20 wa tns saG 4Er
"You-you cannot have believed that what Davy
and the rest Of them said was true?" cried Walter
Yes I believed IL she answered.
You believed that I thief? That
actually stole that money! Though Heaven knows
1 meant To replace IT," Walter added.
Il believed that you had taken It from the first
| said Margaret.
Although I told your
Miss Pcnfold recognized the depth OF shame IN his
| voice he broke OF.
still I knew" said Margaret.
"Rut-but you went about the town insisting on
nv innoccnCer' Walter exclaimed
God forgive met she cried
For a few moments they both remained silent.
Margaret" said Walter then. knowing all that,
in the face OF everything YOU promised 10 be my
wife and 10 come with me-
Yes" she raltered
And you never once expressed a doubt; you
y have always prayed that you would tell me Of
your own accord-before We were married" she
answered.
And now that have told you?-' said Walter.
You have removed the only regret I had
except the great that you stepped aside.
dearest
Then there was silence. and Miss PenfoId felt q
tear irop on 20 the back of her hand. Taking
out her handkerchief. she dried her eyes. ana.
rising walked slowly into the house. She bought
the pair Of silver salt-cellars the following morn
' inE.-(The Sketch.