The Washington times., 1918-03-15
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Part One-(Continued)

srWhat do you mean-in the name
of God, man, what do you mean?'
Harold Borradale had started for
ward as IL to grasp the rector by
the throat, and was standing before
the man. anger in his eyes. and his
hsts< clenched. Mrs. Meredith stole
out of the TooHa. @s.-- -a-
Explain yourself, Air. ,Probyn,. il
you please" Mrs. Borradale had
raised herself upon her sofa. and
her lips were twitching nervously-
TT is a matter that you will un-
derstand.'' said the rector, coldly.
For your sake, you who have been
80 kind to me, and for Mr.. Borra-
dale's sake also, / do not wish to
speak more slearly."
"You must-you- shaH! cried
Harold, pRssionately.
"If 1 say that the marriage is
impossible" concilued Mr.. Probyn,
without noticing the interruption,
and looking straight at Esther, Il
think that Miss Vassell will under
stand what 1 mean, and Will make
her disposition accordingly"
Miss VasseIl Understands" He
Said.
Miss Vassel has said that there
is nothing to impede her marriage
with me."=sAid Harold, hotly, and
I believe her" - ..-
Miss Vassel is mistaken"
Esther had turned very pale, but
she did not lose her composure.
She took Harold's hand in hers, and
drew him to her side. But when
she spoke she addressed herself to
Mrs. Borradale..
II was Sgoing. TO tell you every
thing this afternoon. dear Mrs. Bor-
radale," she said Harold knows
that i had made that arrangement.
! wish now that I had spoken last
night. told you that there was an
obstacle to our marriage. did not
think It was a legal obstacle, but
morally Il seemed that it might be
binding upon me. / asked for two
days before I gave a definite reply.
In that time I ascertained that
was free. Mr.. Probyn, must be un-
aware OF the death"
"I know" interrupted the rector,
that Miss Nassen is mistaken In
thinking herself free To Mrs. Bor-
rodAIe 1 can explain this"
NO" cried Harold. there must
be no more OF this abominable sec
recy. Let US be straightforward
and have everything out. II has
only come a little earlier than YOU
intended, dear" He turned loving
ly to Esther. and passed his arm
Rbeut her at rs ] who am going
TO ask a few questions and straight
en- this tangled skein You WHY
speak freely and openly" He looked
down INTO the eyes Of tho pale girl
at hts side, and read truth and de-
votion in. them.
u will hold nothing back-noth-
ing" she fnurmured-
Again Warns Esther to Keep Silent.
at is UNIV Use. q" intcrpOSed the rec
tor. Miss Easself. you were sworn
70 secrecy
And have observed my oath"
cried Esther. until il has become
evident that silence on my part is
of no avail as a protection aEains Z.
those who wish to hurt me. Twice
have they sought TO take my life:
once have 1 been carried off by
force-for what purpose know not.
] have undergone sufferinRs greater
than you can imagine. and never
for one moment do I feel safe-yet
you ask me 20 keep silence" She
spoke wiki intensity of feeling.
But you surprise me-" cried the
rector, for the first time showing
emotion. - did not know OF this
nor do 1 understand that there
should be a motive for hurting you.
] think you must be mistaken, Miss
VESSEL. indeed I do"
do I not know all that has hap
pened to me during the last year,"
cried Esther, scornfully, "aIl have
undergone since that day when
was forced Into a mock marriage
which you conducted2"l
"a mock marriage?" HsroId. turn
ed angrily upon the rector. as this
true, Mr.. Probyn?"
"I cannot answer you, Mr.. Bor-
radale."
Tells Of Marriage at Adderley.
aft rs true continued Esther, eK-
eItedly. "and you shall hear all