Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1863-08-27

c"All..right,' indeed; for in the full glare
of the lantern he had discovered the key
to that troublssome.enigma Their eyes
bank knew that Edith Sayre was sitting
beside him!
MIR. Southbankl" she faltered.
Edith
Through the lonely winter solitudes--
through gens of icicle hung trees. and
miles on miles of dreary hills and wales
darted the night express. its iron lungs
breathing columns of fiery smoke. its fiery
solitary eye Of red flame cleav-
ing the darkness like spear. The fat
man in spectacles fell asleep and snored-
the old maid nodded among her pyramid
Of bandboxes--long ago the child on
Hugh's knee had fallen asleep. his flushed
cheek resting against the sable fur upon
his protectors brea-t--the baby's blue
eyes were yelled beneath tiny. slumberous
lids---but neither Hugh nor Edith
evinced the least tendency to drift off into
dreamland! 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--now she
was a widow, and alons
but | am wearying you." she said.
timilly. ~
"Nay. Edith" said Southbank re.
proachfully. Who should be interested
in the history of your sorrows, if not II"
at is year ago tonight since Charles
diel." she added, land feel that it is my
duty to exert myself at last, for the
benft OF these little ones. who are left pen
niless. Mr.. Southbank, your circle of
friends is large and inAuential-at least |
know thai it was. Can you tell ME ofany
situation in which. "a governe-s or CON-
panion. | could earn livelihood. however
humber"
Hugh was silent an instant; he could
scarcely realize that this meek. timid crea-
ture was the haughty. high-spirited Edith
Sayre of six years since! At length he
spoke rather nervously. for Mrs. Cal
thorpe's soft brown eyes were fixed with
eager earnestness upon his face.
IL know Of but one plan. Filth. which
could confidently recommend to you.
and | fear. even in this instance. you will
be unwilling to take my advice"
Il will do whatever you recommend,
Hugh"
Then. dearest. you will let the six
years that have passed be but as troub-
Ions dream. and stand once more at my
side as we stood together in auld lang syne.
I have never ceased to love you. Edith
Shall / have no reward for my consistency
Dear love will yon forget the past and he
my wife,"
"But the children Hugh?"
They shall be nay children. tool"
Speed on your way. feet-winged night
express! You bear within your iron arms
two hearts that have passed through the
fiery ordeal of tr al and suffering. to be hap
by at last! Speed on your way. for the
dawnlight is reddening the frozen earth
beyond those orient hills. and the morn
ing Of perfect love is bright above the dark
ness of six weary years!
Halo! Vino on earth expected to
see you. Hugh Southbank? Why. ]
thought you were en- route for the East,
and was just considering the propristy oil
directing letter to STEAMBOAT. when here
you turn up in Broadway
81 have changed all my plans. Neville,
and concluded to remain quietly at home
for the rest of my days"
"And what magic spell has wrought
this transformation"
GA wife. was married to Mrs. Chas
Calthorpe. formely Edith Sayre. Come
round to the - Hotel this evening. and
let me introduce you to Mrs. Southbank'
Hold on minute-tell me where on
earth you found the lost treasurer"
I'm the night express train!"
And Hugh Southbank was gone before
Neville could ask any more questions.