The Washington herald., 1914-06-21

the common air, must-and who shall
say how much longer-unite US to all
The soft. sweet voice. the glance of tn.
him. He became as constantly a. Edward
himself companion OF Ellen In her long
walks and rides
The Stranger FIKherman.
Ellen and her two lovers (for both,
though perhaps not equally. deserved
that epitheO had met as usual at the
standing by the side of a stream just
where II swept into deep pool
Now, II / had q fish-rod and line"
SAID Edward. Il could catch big trout
Further down the stream was a fisher
man who attracted their attention
NJ He seems to TO- knoT M Somethins sds asSrt ,SS
as he walks, he has tried every pool and
ripple where trout usually hide
The stranger fisherman stroiled up TO
did you meet with much success,
'I have taken but one fish-yet love
to practice tho art" replied the stranger.
coarse. They were weather-beaten, but
indicating the age Of the owner not to
be above twenty. In person he was
IDENTIFY strong and active.
From Her own Lips.
Looking at Ellen he said: would not
gear. The hsh would love 70 be drawn
out of the water by 80 fair a hand"
Ellen shrank back-thouEh almost i'm
perceptbly-from the free bearing Of the
s'The young lady will not put the gal
lantry OF the fish % the test, sir" almost
Il shall have to hear the answer from
haughtily. "If you will step this way.
MIS- ns hEtG1 ssa N 1n you E cast yopT line
you will meet with success"
Ellen at first hesitated and then did
as the stranger had requested. Her COM
panions saw her take the rod and make
Then she hastened back to them say
ing that she must hasten home. She was
Waicott's arm with a freedom which. at
another time, would have enchanted him
From erFaIher.
That evening Ellen sat at a window
which overlooked the garden which DR..
Melmouth had misunderstanding to
his own ideas-back Of the house.
interview with her in behalf Of her
father. The dim form Of a man came
beneath the window.
OO you BIlu reIuSe an lnIerNleV which
Is Of so much importance-to yourself
and father?" said he in a low voice. IF
you would avoid danger now and regrets
hereafter come and hear what have TO
say"
Ellen descended into the garden.
What is it?" said she; speak quickly.
What is this mystery? Why, II you have
a an message IS from n1,dy my father was 1t not
depends upon you whether you win ever
see him again or no." was his answer.
FoiIed by FRnshawe.
He handed her letter, apparently from
her father, the writing had been well
even some of the phrases she knew were
those often used BY her father.
The stranger was preparing to speak
feW hurried e1 RorSs snG tn. sr ssrsnssp ais
Fanshawe came up to where Ellen was
standing. Miss Langton," said he. per
init me to conduct you to the house"
The stranger reappeared from the
shrubbery and said with an angry voice,
Miss Langton is under my protection.
Retire, SIR was all that Fanshawe
answered. There was a moments hesi-
tation on the part Of the stranger and
then he walked away. muttering some
The scene of this tale must now be
changed to a little inn which. at the
period in question, stood not far from
Hugh Crombie who had married the
widow of the former proprietor.
Hugh had been a wild blade in his
that he would come to no good. He
had vanished from their ken at the
same time the widow Buffers son had.
Companions in Crime.
When, after an absence Of fifteen years,
he returned, he was man secrettve,
stern-not the same wild youth who had
and Dde the S~sH Suns Of both both n the Indies. g A'e
So now he sat as authority in the inn
where, formerly, he had been but a
stranger who had accosted Ellen.
, This, then, is your living SELF" said
last met you, that We should meet again
and you were bound for a better world"
Hugh recoiled from the man. There
would have been little danger of you
at seems that 1 am not a welcome
guest at Hugh Crombies' inn.
y, That depends upon your errand and
he .sue length Of your stay" ..
-hese quiet hills where / was born? What
Z too, am weary of the life we have
"If you choose this valley for your
nabitation,. Dame Crombie and / must
seek another habitation. You have a
purpose in your coming here"
Threats.
"Yes-and you wish to know It? Well. |
you married, Hugh, and became pos
sessed of a comfortable habitation. |
also would do the same.
You remember the East Indian mer- |
,hant, Langton, who once had me in his |
smploy-until / went wild with you on |
he seas, the story of which had better |
De left untold to any one? Well, he has |
daughter living here whom I propose |
% marry.
He amassed a large fortune. The ship |
Ipon which he recently sailed for home |
vas wrecked. AL hands were lost Ellen |
s the wealthy merchants heiress.
i was always good at forging and have |
constructed a letter which, apparently /
,omes from her father. II you do not /
lid me ] will betray your past to this |
most respectable community
s Ses as Soa game
q did-but did not stop. Ny father /
s dead-and have forgiven him. What /
'ould hear of her but Of misery?'
Wasted Sentiment.
And remember you as a boy when !
'ou stood on the hill in the moonlight /
nd looked back at your home and wept |
Is often as / remember that / repent /
hat did not turn back instead Of lead
ng you on
STears-were there? well-there have
'een none of them since. Why. Hugh.
-ou must be getting sentimental You
ould not have turned me back.
Don't let that worry your tender con-
ou did but show the way to execute IL"
Hugh Crombie drank deeply of the
zine which was before him and said:
/ suppose there are none beside you
Tas not conducive to long lIfe.'
His companion of the Old nitrate DAYS