The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1907-11-22
By EFFIE A. ROWLANDS

| oeSree, audrey added, feeling she IOnge(
for some one she knew to be near her
otherwise Mrs. Thorngate would hav,
been here with the money you require
that you know better than l can tel
YOU"
But as 1t is, she sends her ladyship
the beautiful Warehouses of Iverne, t.
make her excuses" broke in Beverley
| bitterly. Your ladyship is too kind
| MY aunt will be happier woman wher
she reads OF my death in the papers
Tor l warn you sooner than suffer the
degradation and horror of prison life
VIII Kill myself! And this is Christian
charity"
You are most unjust to Mrs. Thorn.
sate' Audrey answered, as calmly as
she could. IF you had seen her as !
nave seen her this afternoon you would
not dare to speak like this"
You are generous friend, Lady
VERNE; but, you see, the thought of my
aunts great mental distress does not al
together help me just now"
Audrey drew out the envelope from
her muff.
But these bank notes may" she said,
with a contempt in her voice Jack had
never heard before. Beverley grasped
the envelope. In an instant he had torn
1t open and held them close to his eyes
to scan them in the dim light.
one, two, three, four, fve-yes, FIVE
hundred! l am saved" His hands clos
ed over the notes. Saved! Yes. and by
you-you, the woman love with all nv
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
outstretched hand.
20 you think 1 bring you this money
to save you?' she asked ia hurried tones {;
you, the worst, the greatest enemy
have in the world! No, no 1 have done
what l have done for love and pity for
one whose heart is breaking through you,
whose whole life has been one sacrifice
for you, who"
Beverley interrupted her with his sofx.
low laugh. Her contempt dashed him
into state of fury.
And does Lady Iverne think that the
world will look upon her actions In the
same light as she does2 What will be
said when 1t is known that you, a young,
lovely woman. came here alone at nirht-
fall to provide me with money to escape
prison cell, ehT'
Il do not fear the world, Mr.. Roch-
fort l have done what 1 have done for
the motives have given. Let what will
be said, be said: my conscience is clear.
l have no more to say" she said, haught
lily; but Beverley moved forward and
stood in her path.
And do you think 1 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 to save me. not be-
cause of my Aunt Agatha, but because
you love me, and"
Jacks heart was beating so furiou,ly
it almost choked him; but he did not in
terfere yet. He felt that Audrey would
defend herself. He waited breathlessly
for her answer. 1t came swiftly.
And you call yourself a man? You,
who insult defenseless woman, who
work against woman in a mean, under
hand way that would shame the lowest
OF earthly creatures Love you! You!
Why, II there were not another living
soul In the world, If my very life depend
ed on it, l would still give the same reply.
Love you hate, despise, condemn
you! have no wish to see YOU or hear
you speak again. When I remember all
you have done to my happiness, II
could almost curse you! Love vou"-
how bitter and strong the girls voice
was-"when my very soul is full of love
for one whose shoes you are not WORTHY
to touch, one who is a man of honor. m
right and pure as the sun. There is no
place Tor any one but my husband in
my heart-the husband whom you have
worked to rob me of-you and Sbeila
Fraser! Don't speak to me again! Dent
touch me! l am not the simple. foolish
girl l was; l am woman with a wom-
ans heart, woman's pride, a woman's
love; and my misery, which you have
caused, is sometimes greater than I can
bear. Let me pass, Beverley Rochfort
60 into the world and say what evil YOU
like Of me; l am content If 1 am only
tree from you, and l pray heaven I NAV
never meet you againv'
Beverley broke in swiftly. His voice
was soft but dangerous.
Your words sting, but they do not
spoil your lips; those lovely lii s, which
ire mine by right Let you pass! No
Audrey, l will do nothing of the sort
We are here alone, and we do not mart
Until l have clasped your proud heart to
nine, and taken from your lips the kisse,
claim. Poor, foolish, nutterinr child.
what use to struggle? You are in nv
power now, and"
And you are In mine ~ shouted Jack,
rushing forward, and with one blow
eliing the coward to the ground.
Audrey staggered; her lips tried to
'pen. but no sound came, The next min
'te she was clasped in somebody's arms.
Jack! Is 1t really you. Jack?" she
nurmured.
Jacks lips assured her that it was no
myth. How he kissed her-eyes, hair.
BROW, cheek, lips-as though he would
lever tire. Then a glance at that form
ying on the ground recalled him to the
present.
Come" he said, gently; come, nv
iarling! My pretty. brave. noble, good
title wife!"
As In a dream Audrey felt herself led
way to where the carriage lamps gleam-
3D.