Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-05-08

gIaoly nave lain down and silent 10 bo
nad dared. But he felt the peril of his
position too sensibly to give way to his
FEELINGS. He watched vigilantly for an
nour, put nothing could be seen Of Jact
1nat hour- seemed to him to Green with
snail-like pace
Il can't stand this watching till morn
lhs' ne said to himself 81 will find
sleep little"
searching about he found such a place
as ne desired. He lay down, and was
soon fast asleep. So pursuer and pur-
sued had yielded to the spell Of the same
enchantress, and half a mile distant from
each other were enjoying welcome re-
pose.
some hours passed away The sun
rose, and Its rays lighted up the dim re-
cesses of the forest. When Walter OPEN
ed his eyes he could not at first remem-
Der where he was He lifted his head
from his corpetbag, which he had used
as a pillow, and looked around him in
surprise; but recollection quickly came to
his aid
Il must have been sleeping several
hours" he said to himself, for it is
now morning. | wonder if the man who
was after me has gone homer"
lie decided that this was probable, and
resolved to make an attempt to reach the
edge OF the forest. He wanted to get
into the region of civilization again, if
for no other reason, because he felt hun
cry and was likely to remain so as long
&c ho H.
felt fresh and strong, and prepared to
start on his journey. But he had scarce
ly taken a dozen steps when a female
figure stepped out from a covert, and
he found himself face to face with Meg.
Not knowing but that her husband
might be close behind he started back in
alarm and hesitation. She observed this,
and said, you needn't be afraid, boy.
don't want to harm you"
lis your husband with you?" asked
Walter, on his guard.
mo, he isn't. He started out after
you before midnight, and hasn't been back
since. That made me uneasy, and l came
out to look for him."
Il have seen him." said Walter.
''Where and when?" asked the woman,
eagerly.
1t was strange that such a coarse brute
should have inspired any woman with
love, but Meg did certainly love her hus-
band, in spite of his frequent bad treat
ment
''Did he see your
mo, I was hidden"
How long did he stay?"
"Only few minutes, to get rested, 1
suppose. Then he went on"
"In what direction?
THAT way"
I'm glad he did not harm you. He
was so angry when he started that l was
afraid of what would happen if he met
you You must keep out of his way
''That is what l mean to do If l can"
said Walter. "Can you tell me the short
est way out of the woodsY
go in that direction" said the wom-
an, pointing, "and half mile will bring
you out"
sit is rather hard to follow straight
path in the woods. If you will act as my
guide, will give you dollar"
eff my husband should find out that l
helped you to escape, he would be very
angry"
"Why need he know? You needn't tell
him you met me-"
The woman hesitated. Finally love Of
money prevailed.
"I'll do it," she said, abruptly. Fol
low me-"
She took the lead, and Walter follow
ed closely in her steps. Remembering the
night before, he was not wholly assured
of her good faith, and resolved to keep
his eyes open, and make his escape in
stantly if he should see any signs of
treachery. Possibly Meg might intend to
lead him into a trap and deliver him up
to her husband He was naturally trust
full. but his adventures in the cabin
taught him a lesson of distrust.