The Detroit times., 1910-01-01
VII.
A Dream Of Love.

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I awoke with a racking headache
and an uneasy sensation that / had
oversight myself l sprang up and
dipped my head into basin of Ice
cold water. That tranquilized the
pain l suffered, yet my uneasiness
continued; nay. 1t became intensified
when glanced at my watch and saw
that 1t was after 9 o'clock. Very has
tily began to dress, but ere I came
TO my collar paused and reflected.
In my room at Burton-st. ! had
almost $500 in cash, as we'll as Jewels
for which had last night paid E9.S00.
I possessed, moreover, credit bal
ance at my bank of exactly 9142. !
considered, therefore, that it would be
absurd for me to continue playing the
lackey to my master for beggarly
fS per month when a sufficient cap
ital was ready to my hands. with
which, and one or two smiles OF the
tickle goddess, could make myself
millionaire. I forthwith determined
to quit Sir VIM. Dagmar's service as
soon as possible. Such a course would
certainly awaken and fortify Sir Chas.
venner's suspicious, but what cared
/ for that. He could prove nothing
against me, and, besides. | would ne
utterly beyond his reach. 1t was my
idea to go to France; there realize
upon my Jewels, and with the proceeds
speculate upon the bourse. My only
regret in departing was contained III
this fact. Although had met win
marvellous success In exploring the
secret of my masters CHASTITY society
of consumptives, had by no means
plumbed all It's depths. The mystery
of the monthly dicing by the members
for the $1,000 check was still unex'
planned. and I could not think OF II
without tasting something of the tor
ture that afflicted Tantelus.
| proceeded noiselessly down stairs,
resolved to enjoy a last breakfast at
nv masters expense. and thereafter
bid the place a long farewell Having
arrived upon. the ground hoor,
pushed open the pantry door and en-
tered.
To nv surprise, Nurse Hargreaves
was standing before the table, with
her back to me.
Making a poultice. nurse? asked,
stepping forward.
She started at my voice and turned
I uttered little cry, then with a curi
Gus heart thrill I'caught my preatn
and paused, transfxed. overwhelmed!
I looked not at Nurse Hargreaves. out
into the eyes Of Marion lie Mar.
"Ahl" she murmured, you Thought
7 was Nurse riargreaves? My name
is lie Mar Nurse Hargreaves has
gone to another case"
She was just as beautiful, nay.
rather more beautiful than ever, In
spite OF her deep melancholy and the
dark sleepiess hollows that under
cast her eyes. watched her--dumb-
stricken. but with all my heart in the
looks with which worshiped her
and though the while gladly wonder
ed how for one instant | could have
forgotten that Incompatible woman.
7 had coldly purposed to leave Eng
land her. But to remain now. meant
that | should dwell under the same
roof
forgot my life governing maxim
M that moment: First person para
mount" | was the slave OF woman.
who had never seen me in my proper
nerson until then. and who seeing me
M last had turned carelessly away.
after one swift unlingering regard.
knew besides that her heart was
hurled in, dead mans grave.
"You Ne Brown. ] suppose?"
"Yes-at-at least" / stammered,
chat is how Sir VIM. Dagmar calls
me"
"Indeed, Then what is your nance"
49,. Hume madam" va
She gave me a glance OF nascent
curiosity end prepared to leave the
room. Her poultice was made.
pardon me-" | said. How is SIR
+Nyiulam this morning."
"StIl; very low. although sensible
THANK you" bowed gravely.
@permit me. madam, to relieve you OF
dat burden"
Tshe raised her eyebrows. but she
Ave m. Tie bowl ] read her
thoughts they said: This valet has
hbrrowed manners from his master.
n might almost pass for gentle
n n."