The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1906-03-01

| "It is not a proposal" she replied
, calmly. ut is the outline of my pres
ent instructions. Mr.. Orme."
The man colored.
every WELL" he said, curtly. 81 viii
have the deed drawn up at once. 1or
will be able to sign it tomorrow af
ternoon.'
Dorothea nodded. Then she wen>
across to Ashley, and asked him te
leave them for little while.
II don't want to trouble you with
the rest of my business affairs" she
said. They are only trivial details
You have heard all that wished you
to hear. hope you are content"
He got up quickly, and left the
room. AS soon as the door was shut
Dorothea drew ner chair close to that
Of the lawyer.
"Now, listen," she said, in low tones,
Gall this is mere pretense. am not
going to rob my husband of what he
has 4 right to expect. But that must
remain secret between you and me
for The present, Mr.. Orme. I shall send
my Old nurse away tomorrow for q
holiday. That will prevent her hear
ing the news, and so save disappoint'
ment ut the last. But The world will
think that ' am getting rid Of my
money, and will be reproved for it:
base suspicion. Mr.. Greet also is not
to know. But l shall *nll him all on
the cay when we are married.
The lawyer nodded. He had heard
4 few QniSotic things in his life. and
was Beyond surprise. Moreover. he
was beginning 10 see that the plan
might have its advantages. after all
He stood up to take his leave.
q wish you Ill happiness" he said
quietly, the girls slim hand ciaspad
for q moment IN his own. And then Lie
left hc:.
rorothea went to the doo". and
called hc- lover. He was conyersine
with Old Margaret Swan in all ad-
joining room. But lie came ut her
summons, and declined to discuss
the plan to which she had given so
much earnest and anxious conSidera-
ticn.
=
Il was = fortnight later, ana Lucan
Orma sat a,oEt in his private office
There WIS L tap ut the 0oor, and a
Clerk Uttered.
Mr.. Ashley Greet 10 see you, SIR
he sale.
The lawyer nodded.
"Show him ill.," he said, and the
clerk Withdrew.
Then he leaned back in his revolv'
ING chair, and Il queer little inscrutab!e
smile played for an instant upon his
clear cut face. Then the door opened
again, and ashley Greet was formal
i: announced. He took the chair which
was preferred him. and c:me to the
pGint 1T once.
II called in reference to that little
matter OF Miss Sprays decd Of gift tc
her nurse" lie said ;.iriiy. Il may as
| We'll intimate from the outset that the
plan in question was carried out viii
my full ard complete approval. II
was the very best thing my athancet
wife could have done 10 have estab
lish my true posit!on.'
Lucian bowed stiftiy.
| And your wishes:' he asked curt
Iy.
4 faint tinge of color came into
Ashley's face.
"Arenotto
care 20t 100 easily expressed" he
replied. But l an desirous of know
ing whether or not Miss Spray actu
ally carried out her intention. She
has never referred to the matter since
;he day when she gave you her in
structions. You, with your expert
ence of the world, Mr.. ORR must bt
aware that-er-ladies often revoke {
decision within an hour of its forma
ton. And, now that this matter ha:
gone thus far, am determined to SCI
it through. My honor demands it
And. if You have not yet drawn up :
deed of gift in favor Of Margaret Swa1
I must put my aversion to such top
les in the background, and insist OF
its immediate fuitil,ment."
The lawyer opened drawer, an.
drew forth a large legal document
Glancing at it for a moment. lie handel
it to his visitor. The latter took it
and devoured its contents eagerly
Then he handed it back and rose t
go.
Thanks" he said, with a gulp. I"
am delighted to see that this matte
has been legally carried out. Goot
day. Nj Or1ne"
He walked briskly to the door. Lu
Clan Orme watched him. His ste]
was jaunty, his head erect. Their
was 10 Disgusting the fact that b
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