El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-09-05

mate that my niece knows the contents
Of that letter. g. NV
John Hale looked at his wife IN sur "
prise. He thought he unqeIs 80 80.
every mood, but until now ne NJ NJ 49,,
seen her when one Of her own - .-., J,
she loved and had trusted W. - Ls-
Of that which was degradlns
womanhood
Martha my dear" he protesJed' ms
is not the kind of matter OF NJ 49,
wish TO know more PeIsol L-,,I5irce me.
heard and seen enough 10 CON- - bss1
against my Will, that we ny 49,
mistaken in the character OF Ii-S
you loved
He stopped abruptly, for the COZ ~
opened quietly and Constance - 49, -,
fore them. For months after NaIu . 80
Hale could not erase IRON ms -4Cr5
the girls face and attitude as sAS 81
looking from one TO the olneE % - -
group She had put on D-4-CH 1-- -
dress-for she still wore NO ~ eii ris-57 ~
and the soft black tulle tnat Lllleu me- "a
the open triangle at the throat ao0o4I-
tuated her clear pallor- ,.---,-
Her deep gray eyes seemed "a : -
and darker than usual because "a -
shadowy rings around tnena-I-llss
caused Inv lone hours Of sleepnessness-
Her chestnut hair was coued loN a
the back Of her shapely heao' anu ne ~
lips dropped slightly at tne CuLHS 5 ,
giving a plaintive- penslNe eApl 17'-o-
to the sensitive mouth III
She resembled strangely wen
known presentiment Of Joan OF - ~ -
an Italian sculptor Any one 5-l.ll.5
at her would have found II ulLLlC 1lt -
believe that a smirch OF scdllu--l 49, -
ever touch this refined creature Let
as her glance rested upon EealpI nc
soft lines of her mouth hardened dAe
she took a step toward her uncle
7 knocked, but you did not near
me-" she said simply. 1 Walleu " "a y ,
for you to send for me, but as you uLV
not Go so I have taken Lne A4Del - u
coming unsummOned- Nay SPEAK WIN
you alone-at least"-Wlth ca-cn II
her breath-'with only aunt present
The usually sweet and trainanJe voice
was this morning a dull monotone any
conjunction that had seized John Hale
as he saw the solitary and palneIlc
figure in the doorway was changed 10
surprised disapprOval by TINS speech
Thinks Her Temper Has Not Improved.
I think" he said coldly, "tEal your
temper has not been improved py a a
night Of reflection II you can sun
cherish such anger against you cousin
and her betrohed that you ask me 70
send them out Of your presence
The retort went straight home, but
Constance had steeled herself TO main
tain stony calm 7 only meant IN
cle,V she explained. that prefer tell
ing my plans TO those who are truly
interested in me Nay see you alone
MIS- maze rose II Dl4 AANA N-Ae---H
am sorry, Constance" she said, with
an effort to speak sternly, that you
are so angry with Edith. She, poor
child was very unhappy about you last
night"
7 am sorry made anybody unhappy
last night" Constance rejOined, still in
an emOtionless tone. I did not intend
10 do So"
"Constancer' her aunt appealed 10
her suddenly and impulsively. What
did you intend TO do last night2
don't want to believe what I've heard -
But John Hale interposed before his
wife could say more If you please,
Martha" he said with dignity. 4 prefer
that you leave this matter with me.
know enough already TO prove 10 you
that Constance has deceived US II
you will leave her with me now. she
and viii come 10 an understanding
Perhaps" with a significant look at
the black clad figure. Il may then hear
from her that which Ralph's nobility
has prevented his telling US Of, her as
signation with Tom last night"
The flood Of crimson that sprang to
the accused girls face retreated as
quickly, leaving her paler than before
What do you mean she demanded.
turning swiftly upon Ralph What do
you mean. I say2'
My lips are sealed by a sense OF
honor" the N. N said Significantly.
The reply struck a blaze Of wrath