The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1907-06-13

hundred am saved" His hands clos
ed over the notes. Saved Yes, and By
you-you, the woman / love With all my
soul; you"
Jack half started forward. but he was
not quicker than Audrey in her move
ment of horror. With gesture of con-
tempt and pride she struck aside his
outstretehed hand.
DO you think bring you This money
to save your" she asked in hurried tones:
you, the worst, the greatest enemy
have in the world No, no; have done
what | have done for love and pity for
one whose heart IL breaking through you.
whose whole life has been one Sacrifices
for you, who
Beverley interrupted her with his soft,
low laugh. Her contempt dashed him
into a state of fury.
And does Lady Iverne think that the
world will look upon her actions in the
same light as she does7 What will be
said when it is known that you, young,
lovely woman, came here alone at night
fall to provide me with money to escape
a prison cell, ehf''
II do not fear the world, Mr.. Roch-
the motives have given. Let what viii
be said, be said; ny conscience is clear
| have no more to say" she said, haught-
III: but Beverley moved forward and
Stood in her path.
And do you think I am going to part
with you like this, after all these weary,
horrible months? Say what you like to
the world, Audrey, act what part you
will, but l know the truth. You have
come here tonight &c save me, not be-
cause of my Aunt Agatha, but because
you love me, and
Jacks heart was beating so furiousIy
it almost choked him; but he did not in
terfere yet He felt that Audrey would
defend herself. He waited breathlessiy
for her answer 1t came swiftly.
And you call yourself man? You,
who insult a defenseless woman. who
work against woman in a mean, under
hand way that would shame the lowest
of earthly creaturesl Love youi Yout
Why, If there were not another living
soul in the world. II my very life depend
ed on it, l would still give the same reply
Love you'll / hate, despise, condemn
you! have no wish 70 see you or hear
you speak again. When Z remember all
you have done to my happiness, III
could almost curse youi Love you"-
how bitter and strong the girls voico
was-"when my very soul is fn, of love
for one whose shoes you are NIT worthy
to touch, one who is a man of honor. up
right and pure as the sun. There Is no
place for any one but my husband in
my heart-the husband whom you have
worked to rob me of-you and Sheila
Fraser Don't speak to me again, Don't
touch me! am not the simple, foolish
girl was; / am a woman with a wom-
ans heart, woman's pride. vcman's
love; and my misery, which you have
caused, is sometimes greater than can
bear. Let me pass, Beverley Rochfortr
Go into the world and say what evil you
like of me; am content if I am only
free from you, and 1 pray heaven I may
never meet you again."
Beverley broke in swiftly. His voice
was soft but dangerous
Your words sting, but they do not
spoil your lips; those lovely lips, which
are mine by right! Let you pass, Nc,
Audrey, / viii do nothing of the sort 7
We are here alone, and we do not part
until have clasped your proud heart to
mine. and taken from your lips the kisses
/ claim Poor. foolish. futtering child.
what use to struggle? You are in my
power now, and"
"And you are in mine - shouted Jack,
rushing forward, and with one blow
telling the coward to the ground.
Audrey staggered; her lips tried to
open, but no souLd came. The next min
ute she was clasped In somebody's arms
Jack Is it really you, Jack?" she
murmured.
Jacks lips assured her that it YVES no
myth. How he kissed her-eyes, hair,
brow, cheek, lips-as though he would
never tire. Then a glance at that form
lying on the ground recalled him to the
present.
Come" he SAIL gently: "come, my
darling! Ny pretty, brave. noble. good
little wife !"
As in dream Audrey felt herself LED
away to where the carriage lamps gIeam-
ed.
Jack lifted her in and shut the door.
II will be back in moment" ne said,
his voice deep with passionate love.
'sTake care; oh, take care J" Audrey
murmured, and he gave her smile Of re
assurance before he turned away.
1.-The cur has gone r. he said In tones
of the heartiest contempt when he re-
turned. "Not a race Of him anywhere
Drive straight home, Donald" he said to
the man, and then, as they were shut in
alone, he simply gathered Audrey into
his arms and held her in silence to his
heart. +,
Home and happiness =" he said. at
last. Dear little wife, am forgiven7"
"Oh, hush.' Audreys hand went up
to his lips. "It is I who should ask
that, my darling, -
I'VE will ask nothing, seek for nothing.
now We are alone and together again"
And then his arms clung close about
the slender, graceful form; his lips were
pressed to the delicate, fiower-like face,
and to both these young. troubled hearts
peace and joy came. with their golden
fingers, to heal all the wounds that re-
manned from the bitterness of the past
(The End