The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-29

we are getting at Janson's record, which seems to be bad one--a mo- torious one throughout Europe, if he proves to be the man we think. I nope. really, that in q very few days MT. Dundas may be able to thank you In person for what you've done for him, and-to tell you what has become of those letters"
 What good win their destruction do me, though. if you are not merciful?p
 T intend to be, for I can combine mercy with Justice. Dear Mademoi- selle. Monsieur du Laurier need never knowthe circumstances you have told me, or that the Englishman's alibi has been proved by you. The arrest of these men in Frankfort will, I feel sure, make it easy for the police to keep your secret as you would keep 1t yourself. Now. will that assurance make 1t easier for you to put your whole soul into your part tonight?"
 If you will accept that box" I said. letting him kiss my hand. and feeling inclited to kiss his. Then drove home, with my heart singing, for I felt ensky's last trick now. When reached home Miss Forest was there. She had brought the dia- monds in the brocade bag. Oddly enough. the ribbons which fastened it were torn out as if there had been struggle for the possession of the bag. But Miss Forrest did not explain this, or even allude to it at all. l thanked her for coming and for bringing the jewels. T have kept my promise" I said. The man you love will be free in few days. VIII you let me say that think you are very noble pair, and hope you will be hap py together.'
 T shall try to make up to him for my hateful suspicious and--every- thing" she said, like repentant child. love him so muchl"
 And he you. You almost broke his heart by throwing him over; I saw that. But how gloriously you will mend it again?'
 you--have I really spoiled your life by forcing you to make that promise? I pray that I haven't"
 T thought you had, but I was mis- taken" I answered. "The thing you have made mo do has proved a bles- sing. I may have--altered some of the facts little, but none of those that concern Mir. Dundas. And a woman has to use such weapons as she has, against cruel enemies"
 T hope you'll defeat yours" said Miss Forrest
 'T begin to believe I shall" said I. And we shook hands. She is the only girls I ever saw who seemed to me worthy of Ivor Dundas.
 Early in the afternoon Raoul came. and the first thing I did was to give him the diamonds.
 You are my good angel!" he ex- claimed. Thank Heaven, I won't have to take your money now"
 All that's mine is yours" I said.
 Tt is you I want for mine,' he answered. .swhen am I to have your Don't keep me waiting long. my darl- ing. I'm nothing without you"
 T don't want to keep you waiting" I told him. And indeed longed to be his wife-his, in spite of Godensky; his, till death us should part.
 He took me in his arms, and then, when I had promised to marry him as soon as a marriage could be arranged, our talk drifted back to the morning, and the note had written, telling him that a pretty American girl had found the diamonds.
 she's engaged to marry Ivor Dun das, an old friend of mine-the poor fellow so stupidly accused of murder" explained. But of course he Is in- noeent. Of course he'll be discharged without e blot upon his name They're tremendously in love with each other, almost as much as you and I!'
 You didn't tell me about the love affair in your note" said Raoul. You spoke only of the girl. and the coin cidence of her driving past your house, after I went in"
 There wasn't time for more in that famous communicationr' laughed.
 Raoul echoed me. Tt came rather too near being famous, by the way" he said. Just after had found 1t in the safe-Where you would put 1t. you witch!--a man came in with an order from the the President to copy a clause in a new treaty which is kept there" What treaty." I asked, with a leap of the heart.
 "Oh. one between France. Japan and Russia. But that isn't the point" (Ah, was it not, if he had known?) "The thing Is, 1t would have been rather awkward. wouldn't it? if hadn't got your note out of the safe before the man came in. as he never took his eyes | off me. or out of the open safe, for l second"
 Thank God I wasn't too later' I stammered. before I could keep back the rushing words.
 You mean. thank God he wasn't sooner, don't you, darling?" amended Raoul
 Yes, of course. How stupid I amv' l I murmured.
 All along. then, Godensky had meant to get my promise and deceive me, for l had not even sent my note of defiance when this trick was played. Had the l treaty been missing, and Raoul dis | graced, Godensky would no doubt. have vowed to me-if I'd lived to hear his vows-that he had had no hand in the | discovery. Fear of the terrible man | who had so nearly beaten me in the game made me culver even now. You see," I went on, T can think of noth- ing but you, and my love for you You'll never be jealous ana make me miserable again, will you, no matter what Count Godensky or any other wretched creature may say of me to you?'
 last time" said Raoul. The dog! He shall never come near me again." | T hardly think he will try" I said. soon. Do you know. I'm half inclined and promised you wouldn't ask again
 leave the stage. I want to rest, and just be happy. like other women. 1 want love-and peace-and you"
 You shall have all and for always, D answered Raoul If only deserved youw
 If only I deserved you!" I echoed.
 Raoul would not let me say that. But he did not know. And trust that he never may; or not until a time. if such time could come. that he would forgive me all things. because we are one fin a perfect love.
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