The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1874-02-20

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the glow of heaven, as Arthur's kis
came, sweet and pure, to her lips.
As they entered the dining-room Ar
thur saw the decanter of wine near hi
plate.
stake it away, Fanny" he said
smiling. eff you want it hereafter fol
medicine, keep it. For myself shal
not want it."
Not want it Arthur %
I" have done with it forever!"
He spoke solemnly, with manlines.
that was strong and reliant.
And the wife saw whence had come
the great warmth of her heart-saw il
in the pure cheek, and in the clear eve
as she had caught it in the swee,
breath.
Arthur-my husband" she whis.
pered, as though hardly daring to trust
her own senses, "is it true ?-Do you
mean--forever?
Whlle 1--we, darling. God giving
me strength and reason"
Fanny was upon the opposite side OF
the table. She tried to speak, but her
voice failed her. She turned white
then she pressed her hand for an instant
upon her heart-and then, as the crimson
food once more bounded on its course.
she covered her face and sank down
weeping like child.
Arthur was by her side in moment.
Fanny My wife-What is it ?"
She looked up, and caught his startled
gaze through her tears. With quick
movement she threw her arms around
his neck, and pillowed her head upon
his bosom.
go, Arthur bless you bless you
1 could die for Joy if did not feel that
1 could find more happiness in living
now for your'
Here was new revelation. Arthur
Gravely now learned how his sweet wife
had suffered without daring to complain
how the worm had gnawed at her
heart-saw it all the more clearly be-
cause he saw in this present time her
surprising joy and ecstacy.
Not many words were spoken. This
was rot the time for such a heart-mov-
ing theme-and as they ate the meal
Arthur told of his trip to the distant
city.
After dinner Arthur went out to carry
a budget to neighbor, and when left
alone, Fanny sat down and cried again
for Joy. And SO Mr.. Vanderlain found
her. He had stopped in passing to do
an errand.
Mrs. Gravely! What has happened?
What is wrong?"
" Wrong? 2 she repeated, looking up.
" o, sir, it is for joy am crying"
And then she told him the source OF
the new happiness that had opened to
her.
Mr.. Vanderlain listened, and after n
deal of thought he slowly said, with his
hand upon Fanny's fair head
Dear child, you may rejoice with
out fear. If Arthnr has pledged his
honor to this new life, be sure he will
keep the faith -
Most of the afternoon Arthur spent at
the bank and as he sat at the table in
the private Office waiting for the banker,
feeling of sadness and regret came
upon him. 1t would be hard to leave
the old place, and it might be long,
long time before he could find another
so pleasant.
1t was toward evening when Mr.. Van
derlain came in, looking flushed and
self-satisfed.
:" 1 have kept you waiting, Arthur,
but have been busy. 1 have made
most important change in my pro-
gramme."
"Ah? And you are not going
away 2"
" Yes-I shall go to Europe, but l
shall not give up my banking business.
have found new man-one safe, re-
liable, and competent-who, l think,
will take my business while 1 am alb
sent"
Mr.. Vanderlain," cried the young
man, frankly, " l am glad of this, for l
know shall be able to persuade you to
let me keep my place in your employ"
The banker shook his head.
Arthur trembled, and started to
speak.
Tut, tut-not your present place,
Arthur. Know that YOU are my new
man. If you will take charge of my
business, shall not let it 60 from me
and shall leave it in your hands, know
ing that both it and you will prosper.
What say you?"
Z" Mr.. Vanderlain r'
"Ah my boy, 1 have seen your wife.
] found her crying for Joy. And when
she told me whence her joy came, 1
knew there was Joy for me also. To the
new man gave my entire confidence,
and in his hands 1 fear not to trust my
name and my honor"
1t was Arthur Gravely's turn now to
weep and he could no more help it
than he could have helped the great
food of peace and blessedness that
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