Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1878-03-18

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in the lurld light, lay the motionless
form of Miss Verney
''Great Heaven p he uttered, as he
raised her gently in his arms and placed
her in one of the carriages. GA lady
has tainted on the line" he explained
in cool tones to the excited passengers.
Even in that moment he felt secret
thrill of exultation that for once this
girl was entirely dependent upon him
that she had lain brief moment close
to his heart. when in sunshine she would
not have allowed him to touch the tips
of her dainty white fingers.
The application of smelling salts re-
stored consciousness, and, with long
drawn sigh, she slowly opened her eyes,
to meet those magnetic ones of Chester
Vaughan.
"How came | here ?" she asked.
She passed her hand slowly over her
forehead.
ooh, yes remember. I was lost,
and wandered on the line-saw the ter
rible engine coming, and then all was
dark"
"Do you live at Ashmont % inquired
the guard.
Eyes; quarter of mile from the
station >
"We will be there in few minutes"
he said. "Try to keep up as well as you
can."
Again the train was moving.
The passengers fell back into the
seats.
"She is lady," said one, who knew
her face, erich, they say, though | can
not vouch for the truth of it,
"She is very beautiful" said the gen.
tleman who was addressed.
Edna leaned against the cushions and
closed her eyes. Soon she aroused her
self, and spoke to a kindly-looking lady
who sat near her.
"How did they stop the train in time
to save my life %
"The driver saw you on the line and
stopped. He carried you in here in his
arms as gently as your mother might
have done.'
So Chester Vaughan had carried her
in.
Somehow she felt glad that he had
been the one to save her, and then child
ed herself with the thought, "How fool
ish am %
In few moments the train glided in
to the station. Kind passengers assist
ed Edna into the ladies' room, and
messenger was despatched for her uncle.
The good old people had been terribly
alarmed at her continued absence; and
had been sending messages in all direc-
tions.
They both hastened to her, overjoyed
that she was once more safe.
Waiting there, she thought, 81 must
see him, and thank him for saving me. ;"
Chester came at her request
His tall, well-proportioned form filled
the doorway, and then, with the ease of
a well-bred gentleman, he advanced, hat
in hand, and stood before her.
81 want to thank you for saving me
from terrible death. | understand
that you saw me and stopped the train. :"
He bowed.
"The act requires no thanks. l am
thankful to have saved life. I hope
you are now feeling better
81 am, thank you. Tell me, was the
engine very near to me?''
"Very near, indeed. Half another
revolution of the wheels would have"
She closed her eyes with shudder.
81 must be very careful how | get
/ lost again." she said. 81 may not be so
fortunate the next time.''
Mr. and Mrs. Browning now arrived.
why, Edna, my child, we have been
frightened to death about you" said the
old lady, putting her arms around the
girls neck. Where in the world have
you been ?"
''Got lost, aunt, and wandered on the
railroad. | should not have been here
if it had not been for that man." point
ing to Chester.
"Ive been all over the country after
you," said her uncle. why" and he
turned to look at Chester, sits Mr. Vau.
CHAN 1t isn't possible that you saved
Edna ?"
at is, though" said Edna, "and
don't know how to feel grateful enough. y
"Look here. Mr.. Vaughan, this is my
niece, Miss Verney. Well, we must be
getting home" said her uncle.
"Yes; Edna must have rest" said the
kind aunt.
Edna reached out her small, white
hand, and Chester took it into his large,
firm palm.
81 should like to have you call anc
see me-" she said.
Il should be happy to do so,' he re
} piled.
Yes (; come by all MEANS" said tn,