Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-04-02

troublesome enigma. Their eyes had met fol-
one secondhand Hugh Southbank knew tha
Edith Sayre was sitting beside hlm!"
"Mr. Southbank!" she faltered.
"Edithy'
Through the lonely winter soltudes- through
glens of ioiole-hung trees, and snow ravines
and miles on miles Of dreary hills and Wales
darted the nightexpress, it's iron lungs breath
ing columns Of fiery smoke, its solitary eye ol
red flame cleaving the darkness like spear
The fat man In spectaoles fell asleep and snorsd
the old maid nodded among her pyramid oil
bandboxes. Long ago the child on Hugh's knee
had fallen asleep, his flushed cheek resting
| against the sable fur upon his protectors
breast--the baby's blue eyes were yelled be-
meath tiny slumberous lids-but neither Hugh
nor Edith evinced the least tendency to drif. OF
into dreamlsnd! for the pale and beautiful
young widow had told the simple story of her
life to him who had once confidently hoped to
share its vicissitudes- how she was widow,
and alone
But am wearyiDg you," she said, timidly.
"Nay, Editb, ,"said Southbank, reproa acbfully.
Who should be interested in the history OF
your SORROWS If not II"
at is year tonight since Charles died."
she added, "and / feel that Il is my duty to ex
ert myself OF last for the benefit OF these lit.
tie ones, who are left penniless. Mr.. South.
bank, your circle Of friends is large and inAu.
entlal-at least know that 1t was. Can you
tell me of any situation In which, as governess
or companion, could earn livelihood, how
ever humble7"
Hugh was client an instant; he could scarce
ly realize that this meek, timid creature was
the naughty, high-spirited Edith Ssyre of six
years since! At dength he spoke, rather
nervously, for Mrs. Calthorpe's soft brown
eyes were fixed with eager earnestness upon his
face.
81 know of but one plan, Edith, which |
could confidently recommend to you, and fear,
even in this instance, you will be unwilling TO
take my advice"
:" will do whatever you recommend, Hugh "
Then, dearest, you will let the six years
that have passed be but as troublous dream,
and stand once more at my side se we stood
together in auld lang syne. have never ce ,sed
to love you, Edith! shall have no reward for
my constancy' Dear love, will you forget the
past and be my wife7"
"But the children, Hugh7"
"They shall be my children tool"
Speed on your way, feet winged nipht-ex.
press! you bear within your iron arms two
hearts that have passed through the fiery ordeal
Of trial and suffering, to be happy at last!
Speed on your way, for the dawn light ia red
dening the frozen earth beyond those orient
hills, and the morning of perfect love ia bright
above the darkness Of six weary years!
"Hal 10! Who on earth expected to see
you, Hugh SOuthbank2 Why, thought you
were en- route for the East, aud was Just consid-
ering the propriety of directing a letter to
STEAMBOAT, when here you turn up in Broad
wsym
III have changed all my plans, Neville, and
concluded to remain quietly at home for the
rest of my dsys."
land what magic spell has wrought this
transformation
"A wife. was married yesterday morning,
to Mrs. Charles Calthorpe, formerly Edith
Sayre. Come round to the - hotel this
evening, and let me introduce you to Mrs.
Southbank!"
"Aold on minute-tell me where on earth
you found the lost treasurer"
"ln the night.express train!"
And Hugh Southbank was gone before Ne.
vile could ask any more questions!