The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1905-1910, 1910-09-23

turned Capt Asbby, formally.
He was not greatly prepossessed
with the imperative manner and de-
meanor OF this young woman, but he
did not see exactly how he could re-
sent II, or force any improvement In
H. VIII you proceed now with your
story." he continued. "will you speak
slowly 30 that Mr.. Whitaker, who
does not write shorthand, can take Il
down."
Thereupon the woman told that por.
ton Of her tale which related TO the
evidence which she exhibited, the
piece Of the boat with the name OF the
ship upon II. the dog collar. the silver
Dor. the Bible. the two rings These
we're marked. set down and sworn to.
The afidavit TO which she subscribed
her name. and 70 which she took oath
on the very Bible OF the island. was
brief, though comprehensive. and the
little ceremony was soon over. Mr..
Whitaker assumed charge OF all the
exhibits. The tale having been com.
pleted and all the little formalities got
through with, the little party stood
around in awkward silence wondering
what was next to come
Miss Brenton. said the captain at
last, breaking the pause, 1T seems n
shame. For Gods sake, reconsider
your decision and come OF 10 the
shipl"
NO" returned the woman. quietly;
my mind Is made up"
"Katharinei" exclaimed Langford.
extending his hand In one final ap-
peal
Not with you. either" said the
woman
MY dear young lady" began the
old chaplain. think what II Is you do.
Has any human being with such pow.
ers as you possess a right to bury her.
self In this lonely island? Is there no
oall-9
Sir" the woman interposed. your
plea might move me II anything could,
but indeed tbs useless as the rest
Hear mine, then" said the man
abruptly. even harshly.
The woman turned and faced him
as unrelenting and as determined as
she had faced the others What could
he say There was but one plea that
could move her. Was he about "a
make thati
I'VE have loved each other" he
went on, brokenly. 1T was my dear
est wish. my most settled determine
ton. 20 make you my wife. That wish
I still entertain. that determination
refused TO marry that man"
And would you have me do so!'
asked the woman.
mo, a thousand times. no. | am
sorrier every moment that look Al
him that | did not kill him. But hav
ing refused him. there Is nothing nov
that you can do but marry me. And
as you have refused him. II makes Il
the more incumbent upon me TO marry
you and 70 take you away. Your honoi
demands H."
My honori" famed out the woman
Indignantly
Il have said IT," returned the man
dogEedly.
"Gentiemen. you will forgive ouI
frankness." said the woman. turnin,
TO the little group who waited. all en-
cspt Langford. who had walked dwal
out Of eArshot and who resolutely KEEP
his back toward the party. but thu
thing has TO be settled. Now" said thu
woman. here Is no question OF honor
but Of love. ash you. Man. do yo'
love me a. you aid last nightr'
T." he began. falteringiy.
you have never told me q lie." sh'
continued. you have never know
anything but the truth
Until learned from you." cried tn,
man. what you had concealed"
The woman smiled bitterly. vavinI
aside this cruel stab
Tell me the truth. DO you love mi
a. you did last night1''
IF you will have Il. no" said tn
man. rushing TO his doom.
Men have taken bullet In tn
breast. a shot In the heart. and for