The Illegal Marriage — page 222: what you’re looking at

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214: THE ILLEGAL. MARRIAGE. “Of course, of course,” said the old man, rubbing his hands. “Go on.” “He said you were mistaken, that Mary was alive and well “ “What? Say that agin, alive?” = Yes, Hawks; alive and well, and doing well, and——” With a groan the old man sank back upon his pallet, and covered his face with his hands. “He said that this was your last chance—you would never see her unless——” “Yes; where is she—where is she?” he inter- rupted, quickly raising his head. “That he won’t tell unless you promise not to abuse her—not to trouble her.” Once more Hawks covered his face, and Alfred continued with the story. Without a word the old man listened, now and then rocking his head to and froas if in deep distress. Alfred began to be -alarmed at his manner. “Come, Hawks, what’s the matter? What’s all this about?” “What else did he say—tell the whole on it, can’t eP” “Hawks, I have told you the whole of it—all I can remember. He said that you might have until he got up to make up your mind. Then, if he found you here he would have you arrested for murder.” “Did he say that? Did he say he’d tell me where —where % Convulsive sobs seemed to stop his speech, but Alfred knew what he intended to ask. “Where Mary is? Didn’t I tell you so?” said Alfred, pettishly. “You needn’t be so rough about it though,” the old man replied, in a gentler tone than Alfred had ever before heard from his lips. : “Now, Hawks, I’ve done what you told me—when are you going? Can you go in the morning? Hawks, let us s art at once.” There was no reply, and Alfred doubted if the question had been heard. _ “Say, Hawks, will you go to-morrow? Where are (Efe) Comic 200 KS m