The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1906-12-06

sncsf None. 50 far a. I could see
so ! imagine replied.
You relieve me Of a load Of expls.
nations There Is. however. one polnl
on which | myself desire informs ton.
Through the courtesy Of the editor-or
assistant editor-of that admirable peri
odieal the University Review, | was al
lowed glimpse Of the manuscript Of an
article signed 'Cantab.' Ii was a scur-
rilous effort. dictated by the meanest
Jealousy. IL was designed to DESTROY nv
book-my book which is my life's work
do you understand Any whole life's
work"
His voice rose to his last words till IL
ended in shrek Of passion.
Wei. and what Of that artieleY'
answered boldly.
My question Gained him in an instant.
There was crafty leer in his eyes as be
spoke again.
"Of course. K was your fathers. No
sentence Il contained was unworthy Of
so scholarly pen. But why, dear lady.
why was the original MSS. in your
handY"
My father had nothing whatever TO
do with il. | said. speaking very slow
" aud distinctly. Il wrote IL myself"
Your. he cried. staring at me. you
wrote itY'
Certainly. Do you think me incapa-
blel If so. direct your attention to the
record Of the honors that took at Cam
bridge
If ever lie be pardoned. may | not
claim mercy for this Of minel
VIII you swear this 10 meY'
Why notf am not ashamed Of my
work"
He stood staring at the table in front
OF him for some moments. his hands
pressed to his head.
She must suffer. then" he muttered.
But II l had knowni A grit was
hardly worth the trouble"
Don't you think you had better 20
back to your innf' l suggested.
mot until we have settled our little
account together. dear lady. You are
Toung. yet young yipers can sting. Is il
not better at once to put an end TO their
powers Of misehief?'
'-Yet the young can run where the old
annot follow. | am nearer the door than
Tou. At your first movement | shall be I
lear Of the house.
And leave your father as a Hostage
His words struck me ike a blow
swayed forward. gripping the table with
9th hands. He could heve seized ne I
hen II he had wished: but he knew l
'as in bis power. and held away. Z
do not forget that. dear lady" he q
ontinued; 1T must be either you or him =
here IS no way Of escape for both. !,
m afraid"
| am writing down the facts a. they "
ceurred- desire no credit for follow Il
x my duty. ". hat I did then. many q
lousands of girls would do to-day. For {,
lere remained no way out Of the pit
10 which we had fallen-my father r
ad I-save one and that I accepted
ably. readily.
Then take me-" I said 10 him
You have sadly upset my little ar !
nsements. | had not thought Of 50
IL an offender. Let me see" He paus-
!. softly rubo4ng his chin.
There was a cat-like qualification
'out the creature as he stood CHANGING
me from time TO time. with a smile
ekering on his thin lips: and all the
lille my soul was searching. searching
: the way Of escape that | could not
d.
-On the whole. il is the happiest pIan.'
said suddenly, with a little sigh Of re-
I. LET US make move to the front
Dr." an
The sun was dropping to the western 'nt
in angry banks Of cloud. His rays mo
me 50 strongly in our faces that had ,ur
shade my eyes as he pointed out the no,
inner in which death should come TO -
You are a strong. brave girl" be said
h a little bow. ''or I would not sug- oits
{ so novel a scheme ! shall sit here mef
the porch and watch y0u as you walk eau
r the moor. down into the little va moi
up again. aud 30 10 the elf edge. Il 4.
er a time for suitable meditatioa- int
Us say two minutes-you will step on -,
eternity. Do not fear. it IS an easy
bod Of putting an end to an infnity TINT
troubles. Keep back. keep 1000
<, sayt' pale
Go be continued.J oefc