Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1906-11-24

| aneef None, 80 far as could see
80 l imagine" replied.
"You relieve me of a load of expla-
nations There Is, however, one point
on which | myself desire information.
Through the courtesy If the editor-or
assistant editor-of that admirable peri
odical, the University Review, l was al
lowed a glimpse Of the manuscript of an
article signed Cantab.' 1t was sour
rious effort, dictated by the meanest
jealousy. 1t was designed to destroy my
| book-my book which is my LIES work
do you understand ?-my whole life's
work"
His voice rose to his last words till it
ended in a shrek of passion.
well. and what of that article"
answered boldly.
My question Gained him in an instant.
There was crafty eer in his eyes as he
spoke again.
"Of course, it was your fathers. No
sentence it contained was unworthy Of
so scholarly pen. But why, dear lady.
why was the original MSS in your
| handT'
MY father had nothing whatever to
do with it," | said, speaking very slow
| ly and distinctly. II wrote it myself"
YOU he cried, staring at me. You
wrote itT"
Certainly. Do you think me incapa-
Bile? If SO, direct your attention to the
record of the honors that l took at Cam
bridge"
If ever lie be pardoned, may | not
claim mercy for this of mine?
Twill you swear this to meT
why not? ! 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. them" he muttered.
But if l had known! A grit was
hardly worth the trouble"
Don't you think you had better go
back to your inn?" l suggested.
Not until we have settled our little
account together, dear lady. You are
young, yet young vipers can sting. IL it
not better at once to put an end to their
powers of mischief"
yet the young can run where the cid
cannot follow. / am nearer the door than
you. At your first movement shall be
clear Of the house"
anu JouI as II hostage,
His words struck me like blow.
l swayed forward. gripping the table with
both hands. He could heve seized me
then if he had wished; but he knew |
was in his power, and held away.
DO not forget that, dear lady" he
continued; lit must be either you or him.
There is no way of escape for both,
am afraid"
| am writing down the facts as they
occurred. | desire no credit for follow
ing my duty. What | did then, many
thousands of girls would do to-day. For
there remained no way out of the pit
into which we had fallen-my father
and I-save one, and that l accepted
gladly, readily.
Then take me-" / said to him.
You have sadly upset my little ar
rangements. l had not thought of 20
fair an offender. Let me see" He paus-
ed, softly rubbing his chin.
There was cat-like gratiGcation
about the creature as he stood Elaneing
at me from time to time, with a smile
pickering on his thin lips; and all tie
while my soul was searching, seszA fssH
for the way of escape that I eouN BAt
find.
ION the whole, It is the happiest plaza"
he said suddenly, with a little sigh Of re-
lief. LET us make q move to the trent
door"
The sun was dropping to the western
sea in angry banks of cloud. His rays
shOne so strongly In eur faces that had
to shade my eyes as he pointed out the
manner in which death should eoms to
me.
You are a strong, brave girl" he said
with a little bow, "or l would not sug-
gest so novel a scheme. shall sit here
in the porch and watch you as you walk
over the moor, down into the little var
ley, up again, and so to the elf edge.
After a time for suitable meditation
let us say two minutes-yOu will step off
into eternity. Do not fear. it Is an easy
method of putting an end to an inhnity
of troubles. Keep back! keep
back, l say!
(To be continued)