Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-30

titious name. l waited until dusk, and thu
for a stroll through the village. There were O
two streets, and strained my eyes trying to ST
every open door and window; but no sign d
her | sat down on a stone under big tree
of one of the avenues of cottages. Soon the
piano came to my ears. 1t was from the las
the avenue about fifty yards from where W
A few chords were struck, and then voice
-hoated out to me in that old song, Some
you ever hear it? 1t goes something like this
Il know not when the day shall be, l know no
eyes may meet.
What welcome you will give to me, or will you
I only know some day. some day, eyes clearer
truth may see,
And every cloud shall roll away that darkens
you and me-.
81 haven't heard it since | was a boy"
a used to make the neighborS miserable by
in my puppy-love days, while my little sister
the accompaniment on the piano. Quite an al
song for the situation, but dangerous.
at was dangerous he agreed. Il flew
road crossed the lawn, bounded across the
through the open window, and stood before
sprang from the piano with a startled cry.
alt is H. l said. | thought you called
sleep, and have COME
"She leaned against the piano for support, P
hand to her heart, and breatned as If with
There was no light in the room; but the ligh
hall lamp shone through the door, and |
could see the traces of tears on her cheeks.
al did call you, she said finally, speaking
with difficulty and almost in whisper; but
had no right to, and you should not have
come You must 60 at once!' She looked
nervously out of the window. My husband
is likely to return at any moment My
name, my life-your life are in danger. Go
go quiclly!'
al will CO. l replied. L am going far
away where the temptation to see you Will
avail nothing l could not resist that call
in my dream. l came only to assure my
self that you were well and in no danger.
My life means nothing to me without you
and would give it gladly to save you one
moments sorrow or pain. Only let us re-
member the song, "Some day-some day!
Goodby, and may God and the angels watch
over you!'
81 knet down before her and kissed her
skirt swear l did not touch her hands!
A step sounded on the gravel walk outside.
l sprang to my feet, and for a second we both
stood paralyzed. The steps crossed the
porch, entered the hall-they were within
ten feet of the door! She covered her face
with her hands and gave low moan, her
body swaving like reed in the wind.
suddenly.
"At the same moment l tore diamond
studded locket from the frail chain that held
it round her neck.
"She screamed and tainted. sprang for
the window, dropping the locket on the floor
at the same time A breeze blew the lace
curtain across the window. My foot caught
in it, throwing me to the floor. felt sharp
pain in my temple, everything turned black,
and when | came to myself was in prison
cell. | learned that the husband had struck
me a terrific blow with heavy cane as lay
on the floor, rendering me unconscious, and
in this condition was taken to the county
jail.
"The trial took place at the county seat,
which was a remote mountain village, far
from the railway. The lady was Frustrated
by the shock, and could not appear at the
trial. | pleaded guilty, and was sentenced
fortunately under the assumed name | had
used at the hoteD to ten years in Auburn
Prison"
7 FOUND myself becoming absorbed in the
story. The absolute earnestness of the
man disarmed and fascinated me. | no