Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-08-21

agreeable companion and never giving
,hoogbt TO the future, she gave herself up to
the pleasures of she present moment.
Several times during their stay IN wales,
Mr.. Lee CHANGED 20 remark npOn Mr.. Nor
tons long absence from their house; but
Katie would try TO change the subJace ~
soon as possiole, anxious 70 spare her
friend iron auy unpleasant memories, II she
could. 'a
Daily and almost hourly they we're thrown
into one anothers society and ha.ie eA-
pc rienced new feeling OF rest ana conn
deRoe as she scrambled DAY after Gay among
the beauliful scenery OF the welsh noun
tains.
The summer wss far advanced and ssiA
our frisnds fingered, loAlh to leave iheir
quiet welsh village for the nome and din OF
me great metropolis bat MIR. Lee finally
said one morning at breakfast that he m asst
return home, ss some business required his
I'm mediate attention. raA
The las, day on tbs mountains, Kettle
started alone TO take fa ewell look OF her
favorlte valley. Seating herself upon the
rock, she sat thinking o! the past. sF..a
lone year ago to-dAy,9 she said, 3ust
one year ago, and how changed AMI IL
1 had known-if had only known T. S'Is
Aud leaning her head upon her hand, she
looked sadly down into the distant valley
lar, far below where she sst., A well-knoWn
step aroused her, and blushing crimson that
the subject OF her thoughts should be 90
near her, she moved little and made room
Tor him at her side. s. 454L@
$50 YOU are taking g farewell look at oui
L H.
ing tie seat she offered him. "Are you sor'
~ to leave e. & am
Yes, shall not soon forget it, Mr.. Nor
ton. This has been very pleasant summer
aud regret the return to London, with III
endless routine ofgsI cites and its slavery 4
fashions rule. { would like to stay herr
"You would not md it so pleasant her,
in the winter months, Miss Katie. fear
after experiencing one OF .he severe storm
N these mountains, you would begin L
wish for your Londoa hOmeTgs~es
II presume I should. I forgot that sum
mer was not perpetual institution" KAT
laughed But this has been such plea
SAINT summer, and I have been so happ
here" .sr rga ss.l a5 %. ..rl tar.is.r-.
, |
re exclaimed, addenly farming towards be-
I and only for one thing, should be III
aAppiest msa in the world. Dear Katie
, orglve me, but have not forgotteR TIA
! he prize that cOvet more thAH sDy otht
. IN the world belongs 10 another, aud th
! bought adds bitter drop to my cup {
s happiness, -..-.- tg,....r .fr.. -,.s..
81 KsGe's heart throbbed tumnltpoOsly 9
G she listened 10 the impAssioned words. Her
VAS her happiness almost within her reAel
: f she would just put forth her hand 1t va
" hers. SboUld abe put down tinidng, an
s make for herself and Ibis man Sunshine Il
8 al life 2 -.---r- .-.-
5 "Forgive me- he said, after silence {
few moments Il would not offend yo'
! even at the cost of my iife's hAppiness. lie
, me you forgive me, Katie"
Il have nothing to forgive, Mr. Norton
e Katie answered, her heart throbbing pau
uly, and she added with great efor
. You are mistaken in your surmise. hay
been free from my eDgagemenrA for yea
1t you want me, | am yours" And she b
her face uPon his shoulder. .t
DO you mean what you say. my darling
be exclaimed, clasping her closely In b
/, arms. my hdklo al lAbt bDu NC COfoEe
: Der tace with his kisses.
!. Then Katie told him all the history Of Il
sst year, and he listened to it all, his bro
growing dark at Mr. Grey's insulting word
but becoming bright again st her EXPIRE
ion of faith in him.
The sun was sinking low behind the to
: # the mountAins when they returned 10 4
: house. Mr.. Lee sat alone in the pArl
Rhen they entered, and walking up to hin
Mr.. Norton said, Il love your sGghler D
Lee, and We have come for Jour coDsen
tur union"
4 You are the only man in the world W
should have her." he answered. "buI b
ieve ySu-Are worthy Of her. May you
. very happy. my darling. he continue
kissing her crimson cheek; '.yoH have be'
v good daughter, and will prove GOO
wife. God bless you. my Katie.
The WEDDING came off in good time, an
happier freside is not to be found 10 a
England, than the home Of our friend ksti
~ho reigns supreme in the hearts of husbsr
and fat her tssN .a .s.