davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-07-03

] know there's a mystery somewhere.
have felt It about you always. |
have seen II in your eyes. have al
ways senstd It stealing over me when
I'm with you-this strange, bewilder-
ing atmosphere Of"
"Hushl You must not say anything
more" she cried out. Il cannot love
you. There is nothing moro to be
said"
But know It now. You do love
me. could shout It to" The mis-
cradle. whipped expression in her eyes
checked this outburst He was struck
BY it, even dismayed. My dearest
one, my love-" he said. with infinite
tenderness, what is It? Tell me?"
He drew her to him. His arm went
about her shoulders. The final thrill
- scstasy bounded through his veins.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-07-03
CHAPTER XII.
Sara wrsndaIl Finds tn. Truth.


Sara had kept the three Wrandalls
over for luncheon.
my DEAR" said Mrs. Redmond
Wrandall. as she stood before Hetty's
portrait at the end OF the long living
room. 81 must say that Brandon has
succeeded in catching that. lovely little
something that makes her so-what
shall / say?--so mysterious? Is that
what / want? The word is as elusive
as the expression"
Subtle IL the word you want.
mother" said Vivian, standing beside
Leslie, tall, slim and aristocratic, her
hands behind her back. her manner
one Of absolute Indifference. Vivian
was more than handsome; she was
striking.
There isn't anything subtle about
Hetty," said Sara, with laugh. She's
quite ingenious"
Leslie was pulling at his mustache.
and frowning slightly. The sunburn
on his nose and forehead had begun
to peel OF in chappy little fakes.
ripping likeness. though" was his
comment.
"oh, perfect" said his mother.
Really wonderful. 1t will make Bran.
don famous"
She's 80 healthylooking." said
Vivian.
English" remarked Leslie. a. II
that covered everything
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-07-03
CHAPTER xI.-contlnued.


"You do know It. don't your" he
went on.
T-God knows I don't want you to
love me. I never meant that you
should" she was saying. as II to
herself.
81 suppose It's hopeless" he said
dumbly, as her voice trailed of In a
whisper.
YES, II is utterly hopeless" she
said, and she was white to the lips.
II sha'n't say anything more"
said he. "Of course. | understand
how r. is. There's some one else, Only
want you to know that love you
with all my soul, Hetty. II don't
ace how I'm going TO get on without
yoI. But II won't distress you,
dear"
There isn't anyone else, Brandon"
she said In a very low voice. Her fin
aers frightened on his In a sort Of des-
yeration. Il know what you are think
Ing. 1t isn't Leslie. 1t never can
BE Leslie"
"Then-then-" he stammered, the
blood surging back into his heart
there may be a chance"
'No, mol" she cried, almost vehe-
nently. 81 can't let you go on hoping.
II is wrong-so terribly wrong. You
must forget me. You must"
He seized her other hand and held
ssem both firmly, masterfully.
See here, my-look at me, dearest!
What is wrong? Tell me! You are
unhappy. Don't be afraid to tell me-
xou-you do love me?"
She drew long breath through her
khlf-closed lips. Her eyes darkened
with pain.
mo. l don't love you. Oh, am
no sorry TO have given you"
He was almost radiant. Tell me
the truth" he cried triumphantly.
Don't hold anything back, darling.
IL there is anything troubling you, let
me shoulder it. can-I will do any
thing in the world for you. Listen:
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-07-03

every vestige OF color gone from her
face.
There IL an alternative" an
nounced the other deliberately.
You will expose mo to-himl To
his Nmilg7"
Il shall turn you over 10 them. to
let them do what they will with you.
n you so as his wife, the secret 10
safe. II not they may have you as
you really are, 20 destroy. to annihi-
late. Take your choice. my dear"
And you. Sara" asked the Girl qui-
city. what explanation will you
have TO offer for all these months OF
Her companion stared. Has The
prospect no terror for your"
CTo BE coNTIHUEDl
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-07-03

/ suppose" she said carelessly, nj
though there was a slight contraction
OF the eyelids. "He is a privileged
character"
II was long past the luncheon hour
when Hetty came In, flushed and
warm. She was alone, and she had
been walking rapidly.
"Oh, I'm sorry 10 be so late" she
apologlzed, darting look OF anxiety
at Sara. 1--WE grew careless with
time. Am ! shockingly later"
She was shaking hands with Mrs.
Redmond Wrandall as she spoke. Les
lie and Vivian stood by, rigidly await.
Ing their turn. Neither appeared to
be especially cordial.
What is the passing OF an hour,
my DEAR" said the old lady, "to one
who is young and can spare it?"
Il did not expect you--I mean TO
say, nothing was said about luncheon.
was there, Sara?" She was in a
pretty state OF confusion.
No" said Leslie, breaking in; I'VE
butted In, that's all. How are your"
He clasped her hand and bent over Il.
She was regarding him with slightly
dilated eyes. lie misinterpreted the
steady scrutiny. "Oh, II will all peel
OF In a day or two" he explained, go
ing n shade redder.
when did you return?" she asked.
1 thought tomorrow was"
Leslie never has any tomorrows.
Miss Castleton," explained Vivian.
He always does tomorrows work
today. That's why he never has any
troubles ahead OF him"
What rot!" exclaimed Leslie.
Where is Mr.. Booth?" inquired
Sara. Wouldn't he come I'm, HettyY"
II didn't think 10 ask him TO
stop for luncheon she replied. and
then hurried or 10 her room to make
herself presentable.
Hetty was In state OF nervous ex.
element during tho luncheon. The
encounter with Booth had not resulted
at all as she had fancled Il would. She
had betrayed herself In a most dlscon.
certing manner, and nov was more
deeply Involved than ever before. She
lad been determined az the outset. :
she had failed. and now he had a
claim-an incontestable claim against |
her. She found II difficult to meet |
Sara's steady, questioning gaze. She |
waneed to be alone.
After luncheon. Leslie drew Sara
aside.
Il must say che doesn't seem espe.
,ially overjoyed TO see me-" he
srowled. shes as cool az ice."
What do you expect, Leslle?' che
demanded with some asperity.
Il can't stand this much longer.
sara" he said. Don't you see how
hings are golngl She's losing her
cart 10 Booth"
Il don't see how We can prevent
2"
by cad. I'll have another try AZ
Tonight say. has she said-any-
hing?"
She pities you" she said, a ma.
icious Joy in her soul That's akin
o something else. you know"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-07-03

Sara laughed shortly. isn't the IN
ference natural onei You are for
getting yourself"
Il understand said the siri. through
pallid lips. Her eyes were dark with
pain and misery. You think am al
together bad" She dropped percept-
IDLY.
"You went to Burton's inn." senten-
uously.
But. Sara, you must believe mo.
did not know no was-married. For
Gods sake, do me the justice to-"
but you went there with him." in
sisted the other. her eyes hard as
steel. 1T Decent matter whether he
was married-or free. You went"
Hetty threw herself upon her com
panion's breast and wound her strong
arms about her.
Sara, Sara, you must let mo ex.
plain--you must let mo tell you every
thing. Don't stop mel You have re-
fused 10 hear my plea"
And ! still refuse;" cried Sara,
throwing her OF angrlly. Good God.
do you think ] will listen TO your IL
you utter another word, will
stranglo you'll"
Hetty shrank back. terrified. Slowly
she moved backward In tho direction
OF tho door. never taking hor eyes
from the impassloned face OF her pro-
tector.
Don't Sara. please don'ti" she
begged. Don't look at me like thati
promise--I promise. Forgive mel
would not give you an instant's pain
for all the world. You would suffer.
you would"
Sara suddenly put her hands over
her eyes. A single moan escaped her
lips--a hoarse gasp of pain.
"Dearesti" cried Hetty. springing 70
her side.
Sara threw her head up and met her
with n cold, repelling look.
"Waiti" she commanded. "The time
has come when you should know what
Is in my mind. and has been for
months. II concerns you. expect
you to marry Leslie Wrandall."
Hetty stopped Short.
"How can you Jest with me. Saraf"
she cried, suddenly indignant.
Il am not jesting." said Sara lev
ely. III
"You--you--really mean---what you
have JUST saidr" The puzzled look
gave way TO ono of revulsion. A great
shudder swept over her.
Leslie Wrnndall must pay his
brothers debt TO you"
my Godi" fell fr0-Si the girls stin
lips. ".You--you must be going mad.
madl" ng gT.S,. III s.g,ss... %
Sara laughed softly. II have meant
II almost from the beginning" she
said. 1T came TO my mind tho day
that Challis was buried. Il has never
been out OF Il for an instant since that
day. Now you understand"
IL she expected Hctty to fall into
n NJ OF weeping, TO collapse. TO plead
with her for mercy. she was soon to
find herself mistaken. Tho girl
Strengthened up suddenly and met her
gaze with ono I'm which there was the
fierce determination. Her eyes were
steady, her bosom heaved.
And have loved you 80 devotcdly
30 blindly." che said. in low tones
OF ecorn. "You have been hating mo
all these months while ! thought you
were loving me. What n fool have
beenl might have known. You
couldn't love me"
when Leslie asks you tonight TO
marry him. you are to say that you
will do So" said Sara. betraying no
sign OF having heard the bitter words.
Il shall refuse, Sara" said Hetty.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-07-02
PARADISE FOR THE BIRDS
Providence Seems to Have Provided
Temperate Zone for tho Feathered
Friends Of Man.

Up In the far country where the
timber fails. the calendar Is respect
ed. There Is no summer before the
official day set for 1t. The ground is
held fast by frost until June is we'll
started. There are furries Of snow,
wild, bitter winds, q sky that has no
mercy. And then, suddenly, the wind
shifts and comes out OF the south. 1t
is summer then with q leap.
The interest Of the temperate zone
In the northland Is that 1t is there
that have gone a great many of the
migrating birds which paid us a few
days visit and passed on. For all its
tnhospitality to man, that country in
summer is q paradise for birds. Its
marshes Are safe refugees from two
and ~four-footed enemies. There is ex-
haustless material for nests. And out
of the pools come myriads OF insects,
food that does not fail until the time
for the southwark bird movement ar
rives.
Some man has said that there Is
no God north Of latitude SO. He did
not inquire as to what the birds
might have thought Of that.-Toledo
Blade.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-07-02
ITcHED AND BURNED

R. F. D. No. q. Seymour. Monty
scalp broke out with fine pimples at
the start They itched and burned 80
much that 1 was compelled to scratch
them and they would tester and come
to a head and break out again. The
trouble was attended by such burning
and itching 1 could not sleep, also
when / sweat 1t burned the same.
My hair fell out gradually and the
scalp kept rough and dry with itching
and burning. After about two years
the Dimples broke out between my
shoulders. My clothing irritated them.
I was troubled with that eczema five
or six years.
Il tried everything that was recon.
mended without any benefit until /
used the Cuticura Soap and Ointment
according to directions, and Cuticura
Soap and Ointment cured me sound
and we'll in two weeks" (Signed) 8.
l. Killian, Nov. %, 1912.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample Of each
free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Address post
card 'Cuticura, Dept 1. Boston."-Adv
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-07-02
Continued next week.
Recalling Some By Cones.
From the washington Post.

Suet and ~soapmaking! Also ash hop
pers! Alas and alack, that venerable
institution is no more. The modern
prospectus for rural habitations and
accessories provides no place in the
landscape for that once Indispensable
adjunct to farm life and it's blessedness.
Dye mind the ash hopper in the back
of the house, just around the paling
fence? An inverted pyramid it was,
into which the debris from the great
fireplace was poured, with buckets Of
water thrown on the latter OF else left
to the sweet rains from heaven. Then
the I've caught in the old iron kettle
with the piece broken out of one side
1t was once used for making apple but
ter. After that, the soap boiling-then
the soap. Fine stuff, that soap-took
the dirt out, all right, and removed the
hide, too. if you weren't careful.
But the ash hopper has gone, along
with the roller towel, the mackerel Kit.
hog jowls. red apples and winter tur-
passed, before which you used to fry
on n side. while icicles formed on the
other. Nor is there any attic room UNI
der the shingles where the bows silent
with pap's old cavalry saddle in one
corner. n a sickly geranium roostine
precariously on the window sill. Nor
do we see the old time boots. slicked
UP with a mixture of mutton tallow
and beeswax, which, however, didn't
prevent a need for the services of four
blacksmiths n a plumber to get 'em
off O. nights, when the bootjack failed.
And the blootjack itself-say, when YOU
come to think Of it, a department bull
letin has got more real sentiment and
einsides" between its covers than can
be found in Kipling's Soldiers Three
or than Rossetti eve dreamed of in his
visions Of Blessed Damozels'' and that
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-07-02
:A:RbnalG &ENTaoTdindfyDbdnctiM
IHE MARSHAL
3yMary Raymond Shipman Andrews
Ag1@' The nlen H1bAze. etc

done this. Francois" he asked. why
do you always-do so much for me?
Monsieur the MARQUIS" Francois
spoke eagerly, sit Is not much 1 have
done before. only little things. This, ]
know 1t. is much. for it is a large sum
you. l am glad OF that. Monsieur the
Marquis" BY now Francois was
squatting cross legged at the feet of
the marquis. II do it because o did
that thing"
Then the marquis was entirely be-
you mean, .Francois?"
That thing in Russia, for my seig-
neur. When you saved the life Of my
seigneur."
oh" said the marquis and stared
down at the boy anxiously explaining.
II have been afraid that I could never
show you how 1 thanked you for the
my seigneur sabered you afterward,
but that was a mistake. Monsieur the
Marquis. you understand that 1t was a
mistake"
Quite" said Monsieur the MARQUIS.
you have forgiven my seigneur?'
Francois demanded.
There al nothing to forgive, Fran
co.'s. It was. as you point out, a mis-
take"
yes, Monsieur the Marquis" The
heels Of Francois came down on the
sod with a whack of satisfaction as he
sprang to his feet. $50 1t Is all ar
ranged. Only that even the gold Is not
enough. But I will do more. I Will
be a friend OF Pietro. That will please
you, will it not?"
The marquis was silent. but I know
that. 1t is. good thing to be friends
with me. Any boy in the village OF
Vicques would be glad to be my friend.
you know, monsieur the marquis. So
1t will be q good thing for Pietro. He
is six months younger than i; I can
teach him how to climb and how to
And 1 will. because of that thing you
did. Because, too. I think well Of Pie
tro and besides because Of your kind
ness to me-"
my kindness to ydA"
Yes. monsieur the marquis-because
you have been SO kind to me-"
And the mar0uis. In the silence OF
his soul. vas ashamed.
The next day he went. AS they stood.
gathered in the big doorway. he told
them all goodbye and lifted his boy
without a word. AS he set him down
he turned toward the carriage. but in a
flash he turned back as II by a sudden
Inspiration, and laid a hand on little
Francois shoulder.
ised to be a friend to Pietro. Francois 2"
Eyes. monsieur the marquis" the
child answered g.avely.
1.-THE marquis caught Pietro's hand
and put it into Francois and held the
two little hands clasped so. together
in his own; "Always" he demanded.
Always" Francois repeated quietly,
and those who heard the word spoken
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-07-02

walk the floor. / could not lie down0
sit still sometimes for q day and aniaa1
at q time. / was nervous, and had 49,
little appetite, no ambition, melanchoh.
and often felt q though I had ma ),
friend in the world. After I had iii
most every female remedy without -.
cess, my inother-in-law advised NJ g
take Lydia E. Pinkham's veestah0o
Compound. / did 20 and gained
strength every day. I have nov no tzsnp,
BILE in any way and highly praise -
medicine. It advertises itself. -
s. 7. HURLEY, Eldon, Missouri.
Remember, the remedy which II
this was Lydia E. Pinkham's vsgsfnio
Compound. For sale everywhere
It has helped Thousands 81 wun
who have been troubled with dispaaan.
ments, Inflammation, liberation, tnrno1
irregularities, periodic pains, backaeaas
that bearing down feeling, indieesuoa.
and nervous prostration, after N otk9
means have failed. Why don't va u
It? Lydia p. Pinkham Medicine g
Lynn. Mass. 6
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-07-02
CHAPTER XII.
THE CASTLE CHILDREN.

Imperceptibly to the child, the@ife of
Francois swept into a changing chan
mel. More and more he belonged to the
general the castle; less and less, though
he still lived with them and was faith
full to them. did he belong to his father
a few months an event came which
separated him from the old order
sharply.
There was a farm in the Valley
Delesmontes-five miles it was from
Vicques-which was a dependence of
the seigneury; for centuries the same
family had held it. and.it was consid-
cred the richest holding for a peasant
in that part Of the world. Just now
the family all at once came to an end.
1t was necessary to find new tenants.
and the general offered the place to
LIE Francois and La Claire. Even in
their best days they had not been SO
1t was a large farm of 400 acres. with
a big house. with gardens and farm
buildings and many horses and cattle
a rich, great place for them and for
their children. There could be no ques-
ton as to accepting the offer. They
could have their family together once
more and give them advantages beyond
what had ever been planned; it was a
new start in life. And LIE Francois.
having learned his lesson SO bitterly.
could be trusted now to make the most
OF 1t. 1t was ALMOST a miracle to hap
pen in old, quiet, little Visques. where
changes came mostly by slow years.
tlful as it was. tkeneswere. drawbacks.
One must leave ones village where
ones self and the grandfathers and the
great grandfathers and before that 9TH
ers. had been born and buried; n
must leave ones old house down the
street there. and the dream Of buying
1t back. which had kept despair out Of
these months of poverty; moreover
what about Francois?
La Claire and LIE Francois, sitting
sttffly on the fine chairs in the gem
erals library. where they had been
brought to hear the great news, asked
that question suddenly in a breath. The
general gloWered at them from deep,
eyes.
There is the screw" He fired the
words at them like hot shot and La
Claire shrank a little.
"There's always a screw somewhere
In every good thing. This time it's the
boy .Ae
There was a silence. Claire trembled.
The boy Is your boy" the seieneur Of
OF the castle went on. quietly enough.
then In q flash brought his list
doWn on the table with a roar, aBut.
py heaven, he's my boy. too, now. He's
ia miracle OF a boy and I love him like
a son and 1 want to give him such a
nan IN life az ! would have given
mad he been born my son. Are YOU 90
ing to stand In the way Of thaf?"
Like bullets the words stfuck La
Claire: she saw the way they led. and
she rebelled at tate. It was cruel. now
Wnen eney We're able again to do all
9 q child which they had planned.
* : b,! 1aKe lne cnild away: yet that very
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-07-02
He Was Hoping.
From the National Monthly.

A countryman named Street owned
q runaway cow AS the season adj
vanced Street was compelled to make
several long ptlgrimages into the coun-
try for the reprehensible animal. On
n occasion the trail led on and on
until Street had entered the environs Of
g town where a new trolley car system
was installed. Just az the cow hunter
turned g orner In the outskirts the
q numbered up and the conductor
called out:
Cedar street,"
The owner Of the cow stopped in his
tracks and bewled back at the man in
blue and gold:
NO. darn her. I amt iced her; an
when 4 do 1t won't be good Ter her
blamed old hide eitherln
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-07-02
CANADA'S
NATURAL RESOURCES
PETROLEUM, NATuRAe GAS, COAL
AND FARM LANDS.

The developments that have taken
place recently In the oil and gas fields
Of Western Canada have but added
another to the many previous evil
dences that have been produced,
showing the great wealth that has
been an unknown asset for SO many
generations.
The latest reports from tho OIL
fields at Calgary show that there is a
production there that would appear
to equal the best paying fields on the
continent. Experts have been on the
ground for some time. 1t is said that
n OF the wells Is able to produce
1000 gallons an hour. II this is SO
there are but about a dozen wells In
the world Of greater production. Dur
ing the past week discoveries OF sur
face indications have been made which
show that oil exists over q consider
able portion Of Alberta and Saskatche-
wan. while in Manitoba there have al
so been showings. At Battleford,
Saskatchewan, q few days ago discov-
cries were made which led to the Al
ing for leases on twenty thousand
acres Of land, all having strong sur
face Indications. Companies were
formed to carry on immediate work,
and in a couple Of months. or probably
less. the story will be told whether oil
exists in paying quantities.
But there are also the coal deposits
and the natural gas deposits that are
helping to make Of Western Canada
one Of the wealthiest portions Of the
continent.
With the grain fields covering these
hidden riches it is no wonder that q
continued range Of optimism is to be
9 everywhere. Early reports Of
seeding Of all grains being successful
ly completed all over the country are
followed by reports of excellent and
strong growth everywhere. During
the first week in June most Of the
wheat had reached a growth Of from
twelve to twenty inches, with the most
even appearance. almost universally,
that has been seen for years. Oats
appeared equally well, and covered the
ground in a way that brought the
broadcast kind Of q grin to overspread
the farmers countenance.
Barley, q favorite with the hog rails
ers, had taken good root, and was
crowding oats for first place. al to
length OF shoot. Cultivated fodder
grasses are getting great attention.
as a consequence of the inclination to
go more largely Into mixed farming,
and the raising Of hogs, cattle and
horses. The weather is reported fine.
just what is needed, and If present
favorable conditions continue, the
grain crop Of Western Canada for 1914
will be the largest average in the his.
tory Of the country.-Advertisement.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-07-02
A Stage Career.

Who Is the principal character in
this musical comedy?"
little Bo-Peep who lost her sheep.
According to the newspapers, she also
lost a breach OF promise suit"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-07-02
For Rose Bugs.

1t is a good plan to remember this
about roses and ros bugs; that water
at a heat Of 1872 degrees will kill the
rose bugs without in any way hurt
ing the roses.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-07-02

Better a woman with rosy cheeks
han a man with a rosy nose.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-07-02
Better to Admonlsh.

bctIeT 10
1t is better to admonish than to re-
preach; for the one is mild and friend
~, the other harsh and offensive; the
one corYects the faulty, the other con-
victs them.-Epictetus.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-07-02

If you think you can't do a thing
veil, you know the answer.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-07-02

The Eternal Feminine.
Want to hear some bad news?"
ooh, yes! Goody! Who is 1t about?'
Post.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-07-02

For every marriage in Kansas there
are five divorces.