The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1879-09-18

} They became almost oblivious "a
Georges presence. However, b,
would beg 30 hard not to be lef,
alone all the time that Alma would
prevail on him TO accompany them.
Walter was not aware how dear
Alma had grown TO him until a.
they were sailing together one pleas.
ant afternoon. She was gathering
lilies that grew near in great profu
sion, when, by a sudden lureh Of the
boat, sho was precipitated into the
water. Plunging quickly after her
he succeeded in bringing her to the
shore. lie was sitting on the bnnk
clasping hor unconscious form. pour
ing mad nonsense into her cars and
kissing tho pIllid checks, whou
George, who had bcen o wS,noss to
too accident, appeared on tho sceue
aud suggested that they return t.
Tho house and seek proper rcstora-
1ivts.
Taking his precious burden in hie
arms, be followed George. who as
sirol him that she had only tainted
Under proper management Wrs
Darrell soon restored her to con-
seriousness, and in n few hours she was
as strong and well as ever, none the
worse for her fright.
Walters three months probation
was rapidly drawing to q close. H.
must soon awake from his blissful
dream AMI face the storu realities ci
life.
lie was rulely awakened from bis
dream a few days later by alma de
cliring her Intention of going homo.
What could he DO "Could he re .
linqnlsh this sweet creature that
seemed already part of his being.
aud uH;te himself TO one whom he
did not ovol respect T. ha asked
+ Otherwise. had no succeeded in
winning Alma's love, how many
years wonld he have to wait ere II,
would DO ahle to support n wife
Almost crnzel at the thought Of
loJs,ng her, he detcrm ined 10 PIT
has fato to the test. and sought her
accordingly.
lie told his story manfully told
her of bis uncle's wishes, Of his
great 1--we for her, anl how he
would chccrfnlly toll. years il neces
sary, for one word of encourage
men. from her.
She listeuel 10 the end withon,
reply. then qlict!y sail. Mr.. How
eil-Walter, 1 4, lovo you very
mach, bpt it is not right should |
interfere with your uucles com,
nanis, ani the lady to whom you
are betrothel. Write 10 her. toll
her what you have just told ,ne.
Dc. what wonli DO better still. %
and SEQ the young la.iy perhaps
Won Sould not he 80 averso to the
nhion we're you 10 see her, sho Al
icd b!nsaingly. If sue releases
you, willingly, from the engn cement.
then | may bid you hope otherwise.
"Whnt 7"
"You must obey your uncle &
wisAes.'
II will write at once. She will
surely rclease me. We will be hap
py vet, darling he erie hopefully.
Walter awaited ilnpltien,ly the
answer 10 bis letter. At last il
came. Eagerly he tore it opan ani
devoured its contents
"Oh, h.avens this is too much !!
pressing his hand to his thrubbing
brow. ALMA q! Alma lost to me
| forever -
Alma, appearing at that moment,
asked tho cause of his SORROW
Pointing to the letter he hal cast
aside, Read that, aud it will toll
you.
Taking the little missive, she
road as follows
Mn. N,wELL-l have no desire T. 4 is,
obey your uncle's c>mninis. "a he has
been very kind TO me, nor do intend to
forfeit the advantages that will hs isriy>
ed from our uniln therefore, | shall ex.
pect you TO tulil. your part Of ths con-
tract. Your uncle bills me say that he
desires your presence at once.
Respectfully, A. d. VASE.
Dropping tho note into his hand,
she left the room witout a word.
The next mprnin, Walter de.
scended to tho brelkfast.room with
his valise,
George, you will bid Miss Oar
rcll good-by for me-" he said, as
his friend entered tho room q few
moments after.
Cousin Alma went or on the
train last night, l thou ght yon
know it. | say it ia too bal for
you to leave so suddenly. Cant
you stay another week T.
"Imposs,ble My term Of pro-
baton has almost expired mus,
return aud claim my bride, fyen
now the preparations are made ,o
celebrate that most unhappy day"
no said, bitterly
Wringing his friends hani. be
hurried away,
Ga h,s arrival homa he hscteuei
TO his room, and, ringing for a ser.
want, bado him tell his uncle he had
come,
Tho old gentleman soon appear-
oil. smiling and rubhiug his hands.
II AN glad, nephew, that you
have come ~ your senses Al las,