The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-19

fields bearing letter from Emma which she was to deliver--she knew to whom she was suddenly accosted by Hugh She had known Hugh long time, but never had she seen him in such a mood before. In his coarse, brutal way he tried to make love to her-and Dolly hit him a sounding box on the ear. That's right, little one, strike again'' cried Hugh quite delighted. s"Oh do strike aEain,'' and he gave wild laugh. Then Ire seized her by both wrists and tried to kiss her.. at which
 Dolly screamed-and she had sound and healthy lungs. The sound of some one ' coming was heard and Hugh hurriedly whispered to her. Not a word of this or some one you love will die--I swear it. not a word," and disappeared in the copse.
 When Joe wiilett came running up he found Dolly much asitated, but, fearful for the safety of Joe, she would only say that an unknown man had accosted her rudely, and when she had screamed had run away. But Dolly found afterward that both her letter and bracelet she wore had been taken from her by Hugh in
 
 ter had more ways than one of finding out things. He had even managed to get ac- quainted with the worthy Iocksmith and had called to pay his respects to Mrs. Warden, from which rather garrulous lady he had abstracted many interesting bits of knowledge. Thus when Hugh ap- peared one morning at Chestcrs lodgings with the whip and the letter, Chester was not surprised. He questioned Hugh about himself and his ancestry, and his an- swers started train of suspicion, which he subsequently,. by putting two and two together, wove into some very interesting conclusions. He was reminded of a cer- tain gypsy girl whom he had once dallied with and had cast off after she had son by him. The girl had fallen into evil ways and finally been hanged. Yes, Hugh was undoubtedly Chester's son. But who could prove it--and 1t was so many years ago additionally interesting. And thought Chester, "he certainly is destined to fol- low his mama to q fitting end" So the Centaur. as Chester called him. came from time to time to bring news. After each interview Peak was ordered to sprinkle the floor with perfume, and while the centaur was present Chester took the precaution to have ring of camphor sprinkied on the floor around him-''the centaur was really such a brutish per- son!'
 Haredale, was let in It side gate by a servant who sympathized with the low ers But scarcely had he greeted Emma when a heavy hand was laid upon his arm and he was thrust away. The interrupter was Godfrey Haredale. Sternly be re- preached the young man for attempting to see his niece surreptitiously or, indeed, at all. She was too young to know her own mind. All must be over between them. He must never see her more. In vain Edward explained and protested. Haredale bade him leave the house and enter 1t never more. MT. Haredale," re- piled Edward, 'I shall never abandon this pursuit reply upon your nieces truth and honor and set your threats at naught. leave her now with no concern but that I do not leave her in some gentler care" So saying, he pressed the cold and trembling hand of the maiden to his lips and was gone.
 For some years England knew Edward Chester no more. And society said that John Chester had been much diBap-
 pointed in his son. And the Maypole and England knew Joe Willst no more for some years. Unable to stand longer his fathers bullying, he resolved to go away somewhere 70 enlist. He went to
 Dolly in the hope that she fould say
 Stay" But Dolly. only half believing him. said she was SO sorry her father and mother were away" Have you notfl- ing more to say, Doily?" What, Mir. Wii- let. what should I ssy?" After little pleading on Joe's rart it came to this from Dolly: ."rhere. take your arm right away from my waist, MT Willet. have said goodby twice. "Goodby." add Iee-