Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1907-10-04


Helen, evidently meaning exactly wha
she said.
This announcement drove Sherwoo,
nearly frantic. His passion for he
had been growing stronger day by day
until now it amounted to something
not far removed from insanity.
"You shall mott" he cried.
At this moment, Horton, who hat
been attracted by the sound of voice
raised apparently in alteration, en-
tered the room.
Each day you have spent beneatl
this roof" went on Sherwood, excited
ly, brought back to me the happ!
hours we spent together. Nell, u
there no tender memory of the pas
in your heart? Have you so utterl!
forgotten?"
Utterly" replied Helen, coldly, at
tempting to pass him. -
But Sherwood caught her by thu
wrist.
you shall not leave me like this!"
Horton advanced. Even beneath
the bronze his face looked pale.
Can be Of any service, Miss DareT
he asked, endeavoring to steady his
voice.
Sherwood released his grasp, and
the two started apart. 81
do you consider eavesdropping part
Of your duties, Mr.. Horton?" asked
sherwood, flushed with anger at the
ill-timed interruption.
do you consider 1t hosts duty tc
insult his guests?" returned Horton
not In the least intimidated.
Hush! hush!" exclaimed Helen In
a low tone of warning with a slight
gesture toward the stairs at the tor
of which Florence was standing. b
Helen! Sidney!" called Florence
in a tired voice. II am so lonely
Won't you come up?" II
IN a moment, Florence" replied
Sherwood. And then turning to Hor-
ton, he added in a lower tone, preg-
nant with meaning. I'VE will attend
to this matter later, Horton"
"At your own convenience, DOCTOR
answered the scout, no less signifi-
cantly. :"
The doctor bowed and went up the
stairs to his wife. -
Wont you come, too. Helen?" ask
ed Florence in the querulous tone OF
an invalid.
Yes. Florence, at once"
Sherwood and his wife entered the
latters chamber. AS soon as they had
disappeared Helen turned to Horton
with a wealth Of entreaty shining from
her beautiful eyes.
Promise me- she began. almost
breathlessly. promise me on your
word of honor not to renew this sub
ject with him."
Horton looked at her as II he would
plunge his gaze into her very soul.
What is that man to you?" he ask
ed, sternly.
"A strange question, Mr.. Horton, for
you to address to mel" exclaimed Hell
en-, haughtily.
II see you wish to shield him."
'Sir, do you dare" she began,
And then, suddenly re-
all that was at stake, she
interrupted herself, to continue in a
far different tone: "Oh, no! no! no!
Will you not believe in me?"
Believe in her! He would give his
life to do so; and yet how could what
he had heard be explained?
THAT man has no right to speak
such words to your" he asked, eagerly.
mol" she replied, vehemently, rails
ing her eyes unflinchingly to his. mo!
he has no right! Give me your prom
ise!"
"Helen!" called Florence from her
room.
"Yes, dear" raising her voice, II am
coming" She turned again to the
scout: "Promise!"
Horton hesitated a moment, and
then, unable to resist her imploring
gaze, he answered slowly:
Until we meet again, I promise"
Helen, with a sigh of relief, seized
his hand impulsively.
"Oh, thank you! And, Mr.. Horton,
trust mel"
In another moment she was gone.
Horton went out Of the house, his
brain in a maze Of bewilderment.
What did 1t all mean? That man
had called her Nell, and had
spoken of a past between them, and OF
a love. And she had tried to shield
him. And then their first meeting,
when / III had been so deeply moved.
Horton groaned aloud. What blind
fool he had been. But no, there was
truth in that sweet face or he had
never seen II in woman's eyes before.
Away with all doubts! Yes. through
thick and thin: come veal, come, woe,
he would trust her!
(To be Continued.