The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1873-02-13

Oh. IN so hungry, mamma! cried a
little g;rr! wlo would not be comfor;ed
'Trg - sleep, dear, then you viii forget
it, answered the lady, while she pulled
more closely about the child .ome OF her
own warm apparel, removed for that pur-
pose.
Why don't the men bring Us some
bread and batter?' continued the child
pecvishly.
They will come oooner if YOU will only
sleep Then she rested her own head
YEARLY back upon the seat ana clOael her
eyes. The child, nesting close to her,
soon fell asleep. Occasionally passenger,
walking through the car, would pause and
glance at the beautiful woman, while a
shade Of pity mingled with admiration
passed over his face.
Yes, that WAS a fortunate thought Of
Marston's > said man to his companion
as they passed al the end of the car.
1t was indeed assented the other.
The lady gave a slight start and half
opened Ler eyes, but soon their long, dark
lashes again dropped and swept her white
cheeks, while her head rested sail more
heavily against the seat The day was al
ready waning, and to the already beuumb-
et, halfsta-ved passengers the prospect
was decidedly cherries.
Madame, you had better net 20 to
sleep said rough-looking man, touching
the shoulder of the lady with the child.
just then the cardoor opened, and a tall,
well-dressed man, wearing a heavy over
coat trimmed with fur passed through.
ives, captain, said he, approaching,
the man who JEST spoken, will some Of
my brandy come into requistion here 2
lie glanced as lie spoke, at the figure re-
cling upon the seat, and for moment his
! face seemed to have caught the pallor OF
hers.
Nv God : he muttered, tten collecting
himself put his hand upon her forehead
it was perfectly cold Extreme pain was
depicted upon every feature of his counte-
nance As lie gozcd.
Bella Emerson :! he groanel, while he
bent over h@r, with the pent up love aud
regret Of 50 ni5ny years condensed in his
voice Tic AJy stirred. She was not
frozen, though she soon would be if not
aroused ami stimulated.
Marston removed his hca-y coat and
wrapped it carefully around her; then ad
ministcred a portion of the brandy and
then commenced chatting her hands.
She soon opened her eyes, looked Ian
guilly at him for Il moment, then CLOSED
them again and moved slightly away
Maraton sat DOWN beside her
At length she aroused herself sufficient
y to recogi ize him. After tie first mo
mcrt Of surprise Ler greeting vas cain
AMI formal, though she thanked him earn
ealIy rs she rendered him his coat, sayin!
she vas qaito warm now. lie refused il
and leaning forward unstrarpcd from hi!
yaliso q large haNI ana threw it about bis
shoulders.
Dos the prospect continue as cheer
less 2 she asked, after moment, lookin.
auXiou,ly At the child who was sleeping q
the scat in front, where they had place.
her, warmly wrapped 10 the lady's CLOAK
Il think we shall be able to start in
few hours, he replied, a shade Of pain
crossing his face as his glance folIowet
hers.
Then she ilaired for Emily. Ssh,
was married, ana Ii ing abroad before VT
ceased corresponding Is she happy 2 II,
replied in the affirmative.
Scon she grew anxious about the cbil,
again.
May l trouble You to lift BERTHE over t.
ne, she IS not heavy 2
Tie raised the golden-h2ircd little pet
and placed it bcsiIe her; then she seemed
more cohtentcd.
Presently the child awoke and common
ced t. comrl,in.
Poor darling. this is gloomy Christ
ans eve for you.
lis, and you promised me tree loaded
down., said the little one potulantly
whereupon her mamma endeavored to con
sole her with promises of a tree upon
Christmas night.
But Santa Claus will give away every
thing before he comes to my tree protest
ed the chill rcbelliously.
/ Marston looked at the two and began tc
feel, instead of affection, an antipathy
toward she child of the woman he loved.
( He saw that IT'S extreme sclfshncss pre-
clndcd the least appreciation oe tie alec.
ton bestowed SO Iavishly upon it. There
was weakness in this tender, solicitous
love for the child which one could not fail
20 remark with pain.
At length assistance reached them, and
early the next morning they arrived at
their place of destination.
Oh, now Santa Claus VIII come tonight
and till my tree. cried the chill in an &C.
stacy of delight. You'll come and see it,
. as0nt you?' an invitation Mrs. Emerson
could not avoid seconding.
Marston placed shem in q carriage at the
depot.
We are under many obligations to you,
she said at the parting. Allow me to cx-
tend the hospitality of our home at any
time. Good morning.
As tie carriage rolled away, Marston
turned with sickening Leart and walked
dejte;eiiy toward the hotel, where he
slept through the greater part of the day.
The tree was brilliantly lighted and
loaded down with gifts, and a group of
people Nero standing abont it rs Marston
entered the familiar dyawins-room that
evening. Mrs. Emerson was dressed in a
marocr -colored silk,-a costly dmmond
brooch coufnin5 the fall of soft lace at her
white throat. She was queenly in appear
ance at least, as she advanced to meet her
guest
Her manner was kind, though rcrhaps
dashed with a touch Of haughtiness. To
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