The Morning herald., 1876-09-21

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rscovsred sneueh 70 compsshend what waa
going O, burst into passionate tear.
'Thank tho Lordp exclaimed old Jona-
than Bailey, solemnly uncovering his head
while tears streamed down his aged cheeks.
SAY, thank the Lord, indeed" said the
young girl, wildly, ''thank Him Tor me
auntie, dear, for I've nearly been mur-
derer this night; I have indeed. Take me
home, Aunt Joan, and I'll ask you and
Heaven ia. forgive me-"
"Poor child she's overcome, and no
wonder" said Joan, tenderly. Well 90,
dear, and Matthew'll be there before US, to
say his thankful prayers along with US.
Come along, darling, they'll take the Un-
dercliff way"
They went slowly towards the town, and
David Bailey was borne gently along with
them; and at the end of the littlestraggling
streets they met Matthew. He was very
white and weary-looking, and was support
ed by two men, but he smiled and told
them he was none the worse, and they help
ed him into the house, and laid him on his
bed. Annie would have ministered to
him; but he kissed her hand and put her
lovingly away. "Let Joan wait upon me-"
he said, "she's used to it sit where I can
see you, darling, that's all want Of you
tonight"
So she sat down where the freight fell
upof her fair face and sunny hair, and
mused with sad heart over all that had
passed that evening; her mind was made
up-she would do her duty to the man
that had been father to her till this day,
and David should help her to do it. She
would tell him all, and he would go away
and forget her, and she-no, she should
never forget him, but she would strive to
think of him as friend, brother,--any-
,-sna which would not interfere with her
wifely duties. She glanced at the pale,
exhausted face of the man who loved her
so truly, and vowed in her heart that she
would never do aught unbecoming to
good mans wife. And so the night wore
on, and morning brought relief to all the
anxious watchers.
Matthew was, as he said only shaken and
bruised; and the doctor called in to David
Bailey gave every hope Of his speedy re-
covery, though he was seriously injured,
Annie was very calm and quiet, going
shout her usual avocations with a serenity
that astonished Matthew very much.
"Can have made mistake after all p
he asked himself. "But no; her words, her
manner, all convince me Of the truth !; !
was an old fool to think she could love
me. I'll talk to her this very day."
1t was evening before he could make up
his mind or get an opportunity, and then
his words seemed as though they would
not come; it was so hard to dash away his
own cup of happiness from his lips. He
chose a moment when his sister went out
for something to draw close to Annie and
begin.
Il want to speak to you, dear"
"Well,lMatthew."
He started at her words it was not I'm
Gle Matthew now, and she slid her hand
into his as she had done on the cliff.
II want to give you back your promise
Annie; was wrong to talk to you of love.
didn't know thought"-
Thought whatF'
"That your heart was yours to give me,
my child, may never blush, it's no fault Of
yours-it was only an old mans mistake,
that's all"
II said what meant when Ipromised to
be your wife," she said simply !; ''and I'll
keen my word, Matthew. Can't you trus!
me?"
"Trust you v' he said, with world of
tenderness in his voice, "ay, with my life,
but I want to make you happy, Annie
that's ALL"
"And 80 you will, Pine sure Of it j. and
I'll do my best, if you'll put up with my
ways, to be a good, true wife to you. You
think 1 love David" she went on, her face
flushing all over. II saw it in your eyes
last night upon the cliff; and SO do, but
as sister loves. Will you believe me
when he wishes you Joy himself, and tells
YOU that Annie Marshall was his little
sister always"
"Will he do it"
eyes" she replied, unhesitatingly; she
had faith enough in him to believe that he
would help her to the sacrifice.
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