Year: 1875

Sehsos- we VIII Try year In the lnterlO


OF tins desolate country, so far from an,


habltatlon and remote from the possibilit,


OF escape or a rescue, that she will eithe


langulsh and die or consent to marry me


He fell into gloomy train of thought


As he finished speaking, his mind revert


ing to his ill success in obtaining the con


sent of his beautiful prisoner to a mar


rage. He realized how far he had gone


too far to retract He must either carry


out his plans or forever abandon al


thoughts of returning to his native land


England.


They travelled over an expanse Of terri


tory for over week.


To Eveline it was tedious and weari-
some journey At times she became
almost wild when she thought OF her
father and her friends at home But she
was compelled to abide the issues Of her
fate, and she did not utter one word Of
pleading, anger or complaint to her cruel
and unrelentlng captor. She preserved a
silence that was CALLING to Eugene Faber,
and exhibited a cold contempt for him,
and an utter Indifference to ms action
which nettled and angered him beyond all
description.


Only once since their landing at Sydney
had he approached her. 1t was after a
long day S journey, and they had rested in
beautiful valley Forest being engaged
in preparing the evening meal over a small
fire Of wood. Eveline had been permitted
to stroll from the wagon to little stream
let which, from a moss-covercd rock, she
sat gazing pensively and sadly down into.


She started as a shadow was reflected
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she saw Eugene Faber.


She arose to her feet abruptly, and made
a motion as if TO return To the wagon. He
interrupted her progress, with OBTAINING
movement of his hand


. wish to converse with you for a few
minutes, he said, quietly.


: Ii is useless, she returned, firmly
" All that could be said as been said |
know what your words will be Spare me
the inhiction of any further conversation
with you, and save yourself the trouble of
talking. Let me pass


The ex-secretarys eyes blazed fire


" You shall hear me, he said, with a
suppressed oath, indicating the deepest
anger and chagrin and what is more, you
will accede to my demands. We are miles
from any habltatlon or village alone IL
the wilderness. Do not arouse the slum-
bering devil in my heart, OF you may i'll
vIte a fate which revenge VIII make far
more terrible than my ardent love otf-rs
you. Do You realize your position You
are entirely unprotected my power
wholly. You will find NE demon when
aroused. If you are wise, at least treat
me with ordinary civility."


II. II
words She realized forclbly
how wholly she was in his power how far
his INSCRIPTIONS nature might carry him.
But her self-rehance did not entirely de-
sert her. She placed her hands IN the
folds Of her dress and retreated step or
two.


Il defy you - she said, boldly II
have taInely submitted to imprisonment
because | realized how utterly futile would
have been any attempt at escape Perhaps
you will tnd that | am not So entirely in
your power as you think.


The man took a step forward and grasped
her around the waist.


You defy me do You r. he cried.


At that moment she raised her hand
from the folds of her dress


There was the gliminer of the barrel of
a revolver IN the air for a moment. sharl,
report, and then the man with loud cry
Of baffled anger and pain fell to the
ground


Evellne Berton stood irresolute for few
and then dashing into the woods
in a contrary direction from the wagon,
was soon lost to sight.


Bill Forest had heard the report and al
q L,kN Ill
But not knowing that his presence was
needed, or that anything more than
ordinary had transplred with Nane he |
continued his preparations for the evening !
neal, and not until he heard loud cries |
Tor help from Vane did he hasten to
he spot whence they emanated.


He found his comrade in a terrible rage,
ying upon the ground unable 10 rise; his
arm hanging to his side limp and bleeding, |
and his whole attitude and demeanor in
licative Of suffering pain and rage. His
has;ened to his side in surprise


What is it n he queried. What has
happened to you


''Oh you cursed idler," yelled the
man, III a tempest Of agner.


The others started back in some little
alarm.


What is the matter with you r he
asked simply.


'Matter enough That cursed girl has
got the advantage of us, and has shot
me. Why didn't you come when you
heard the shot and cry.


Because you told me not to interfere
IN your little love episodes. Where has
the girl gone to n


II don't know She made for the
woods. Never mind her. She cant stray
far. Help me up, for am very weak
from the loss Of blood, and can not move
alone. Help me to the wagon and then
bind up this wound


Bill Forrest did as required by his com
panion, who soon had the satisfaction OF
being quite comfortably quartered in the
wagon, his bleeding wound bandaged, and
his head reclining on pillows.


"And now 60 and search for that girl,
he said She is totally unfamiliar with
the country, and cannot 60 far. Search
for her, and when she is once more in my
power, | will show her what mans ven
geance and anger can do when aroused"


1t was quite a long time before Bill
Forrest returned from an unsuccessful
search for the escaped captive, and then
for the first time since her escape, Eugene
Faber began to wonder if, after all, he
should again recover Eveline Berton.


Somewhat Romantic