Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-06-24
By Prof. WIN. Henry Peck
CHAPTER III.
Continued.

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slid into bis bosom. and there was 1
murderous intent in his eye when Kate /
spranc between.
James. no violence, SIr. Hammond
Il call You uncle no morris 50 pos
sible that your hand is now graspins
a concealed --rapons"
Hammond seemed 10 wither I'm the
sc0rnful FIRE OF Hates rcbuking glance.
and his hard fou 90 his side rs II sud
denly paralyzed.
"I.et James Greene leave this house-'
said he. hoarsely.
First let me tell you" said James.
''that was acquainted with this lady
many months before I repaired your
desk. Ours is no sudden love. but the
growth of time. I knew her father.
and he befrlendod me much. I have
not stolen into this house 20 win Miss
Elgin's love. She has honored me in
giving me her love without solicitation
on my part and 7 have returned that
love h0n0rahly and from my soul I
loved her and she loved me LONG before
either OF us recogniz cd 4 mutual affcc-
ton. Nou have insinuatcd that I have
sought hor hand FOR the fortune 90
may hold You 90 not know me. Mr..
Hammond Were she as poor rs She
IS rich-and FOR her sake. thank heaven
she IS mott would love her as much
rs 90 now. 1 DO not acknowledge
your right go stand between us. Tor She
Is ln her eighteenth year. and has wis
dom 90 guide her in the choice OF q
husband. 4 Go not ask You TO consent
20 our marriage. Your opposition is q
mere shadow TO me and 90 her. 1 leave
You. but ten you I intend 60 make
Miss Catherine Elcin my wife SO soon
a. she shall name the day"
And that viii be when you may APP
point. James said Kate. boldly.
"Not'so fast. young lady" said Ham
mond. by the conditions OF your
fathers VIII you cannot marry without
my consent and keep possession OF the
estate"
Then 7 VIII marry without either.
replied the high-spirited girl. 1T VIII
be a relief 70 me 90 escape from your
presence. and from those dismal night
noises"
THAT reminds me" said James ''to
tell Mr.. Hammond that he has played
anything but an honorable part In I'LL
Ing Miss Elgin's mind with n ridiculous
belief In ghosts and haunted houses"
DO you. James Greene leave this
house this instant. or / VIII summon
those who shall soon throw you into
the street" said Hammond savagcly.
There is not power enough i'm thi.
house 20 force me out" said James
''and should you summon the police
would take refuge in the eastern wins
of the housc-the haunted part. Mr.
Hammond"
Luke Hammond started slightly. bu
made no remark. while James slowly
moved into the hau with Kate.
Good night. my love-" said James
exchanging "a kiss AT the vcstibule
-Since your uncle carries so high
head 1 viii fathom his mystery. though
] violate one OF the rules OF my life
which reads. Let every man mind hi
own business Stn. i cannot presum
20 ask you 10 wed me. and SO caus
you 10 lose your fortune. have neve
heard Of the wiz of which he speaks
All think your father made no will"
Luke HammOnd-dO not call hin
my uncle" replied Tate-"says he dis
covered the VIII a few days ago. an
that he is preparing to have il prove
fn court"
You know. dear Kate, I am depend
ent upon my industry for my support.
laid James. land it viii be very wron
IN me to induce you 70 wed poverty"
Health. honesty and industry ar
not poverty. dear James" said Kat
pressing his hand. you have them. $
have I. 1 am ready 10 be yours. Tic
or poor"
You are an angel. Katy" eNclaim-
James. as he gazed into her brlgl
brown eyes. II have heard so niue
OF Luke Hammond's sharp dealing
both as a broker and 4 lawyer. for /
has been an attorney-that l begin
suspect that he IS deceiving you abol
the Will But at any rate we are d
termined 10 marry. rich or poor. Al
so here Is a kiss for goodnight
you walk out tomorrow evening
seven 1 VIII meet you. and we w
appoint q place and time for our we
ding"
The lovers parted. and Kate returnl
TO face her enraged uncle, while Jam
Greene hurried TO his home.
he lived alone. for so far as he kne
he had no kindred. When Kate !
entered the parlor she found Lu
Hammond pacing to and fro. and nj
tering curses upon James Greer
Kate had no desire TO quarrel. and
she feared Hammond's violent tel
per. she turned TO so 20 her roo
when be cried out: