Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1875-06-09


out plan. But while these lover
were worrying their minds an,
hearts, Providence had taken car
of the case.
Hugh, determined to fly from
the girl he loved so dearly, haC
fixed upon the day of departure
Then an irresistible yearning cam,
over him to see her once more. HI
started off toward her home, a beau
tiful country seat, two miles from
W. He thought, perhaps, he
might meet her, or, lowering near,
might watch her at the window on
the porch, or wandering amid the
trees and flowers. But he was
doomed to disappointment. After
lingering until near twilight, and
failing to catch glimpse of Clara,
Hugh called boy who was work
ing in the garden and inquired if
Miss st. Clair was at home.
"No, sir. She went out for a
drive. l hope she will be back
soon, for the road Is in an awful
state. Them workmen cut it up
dreadfully this afternoon, and it is
dangerous travelling now," the boy
answered.
Hugh started off at a rapid gait,
for what he scarcely knew himself.
He had gone possibly a quarter of
a mile, when he saw light sus-
pended in the road as a warning of
a dangerous place. Almost direct
ly after came the sound of horses
hoofs. And then, as the little pha-
ton came in sight, he heard a sound
of alarm from the horse. Another
instant, and the terrified animal
came flying madly on, on to the
very danger whose warning signal
had frightened him. A few seconds
more, and it would be too late to
save her.
Hugh sprang forward out into
he centre of the road before the
,razed steed. With all his strength
lie sprang forward, grasped its
head, and succeeded in stopping
or an instant its mad career.
"Stand back, for Heavens sake
lie will kill you, Hugh!" cried
lara, as she sprang from her seat.
She was saved and away, more
than ever, the horse
ew, dashing Hugh to the ground
18th a violent blow.
Saved! Thank God! Clara .
card him whisper, as, pale and =
leeding, he lay lifeless before her. l.
Down on the ground beside him {
lara sank, pillowing his head in Il
er lap, and entreating him to open ,
is eyes, to speak to her. n
"Oh, have caused this! 70 II
I've me he will die. Hugh, dear a
ugh, open you eyesl Speak to .
e! Listen to me !" y
Slowly the eyelids raised, the u
ale lips tried in vain to speak.
"See, see, Hugh! Look here :.
your anchor! I've worn it every
Dur since you gave it to me- ,
ugh, / never trihed with Paul. ,
b, believe me, Hugh! Don't die :
" to live" she cried.
And then, as his eyes closed :.
,ain, ana the head sank heavier
| her arms, forgetting all, everv- 9,
ing, but her love for him, she a.
'essed her lips to those so pale y
ID cold, crying: %
ooh, Hugh, my darling, you will e
'ver know how have loved you
long! If you die, l shall die o'
o." e'
Again and again she pressed her D
IS to his. Surely the hand she
ID clasped gave back a gentle =.
'essure. "
"fes, yes, he ives!" she cried. =
must get help. But how can ~ =.
leave youl" IL l.
His eyes opened again, and with =,
pleading look were raised to hers. 90
oices reached her ear; footsteps "
ere coming. al
THANK God! Help is near, -
ugh. You will live. Tryto for" p
She did not finish the sentence. Oh
lie remembered then what Cora nc
d told her. NO
"fes, | must live now" be
iispered, clasping closer her hand.
The frightened horse with the OF
mnant of the phaeton, carried tn
lickly home the news. bu
Mr.. st. Clair, with two of the pa
IN. started To hnnt 10. Cl off