River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-10-02
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the dock to see if the Vermont had vet
left, for he thought he could induce
Henry to return, as there must be a mis-
take somewhere; but all hope left him
on finding he was an hour too late, and,
solrowful and disconsolate, he was
obliged to return without him. Three
weeks later Amelia was able TO go about
but what chqngel Instead of the joy.
ous, light-hearted girl of old, she was but
mere shadow of her former self.
Five years have passed since the events
above narrated In one of our principal
hotels there enters a man, weary and
. travel stained, yet with certain dignity
and grace that, seen under any circum-
stances, very plainly bespeak the gentle
man. He advanced, and. divestlng him
self of his overcoat, revealed a frame
sturdy and well-knit. The face, though
not exactly handsome, possessed a GER
tain winning expression, and was the one
out OF thousand most likely to attract
the notice of the beholder.
"What namel" asked the clerk, as he
opened the book and prepared the regis
| ter.
Henry lie Glare" he answered, as he
| drew out a book well-tilled with bank
notes,
That evening as he strolled along the
veranda in front of the hotel he noticed
! an unusual excitement some distance up
the street, and stepping forward he saw
| that it was caused by two horses attached
to carriage, who were dashing towards
him. They seemed greatly excited and
were beyond all control, while the car
| riagc lurched from side to side, and the
| bystanders expected each moment to see
! 1T upset and the inmates daahed to pieces.
| Within were two young ladies who sent
| forth scream after scream which only ten
ded to increase the speed of the madden
ed steeds. In front of them was a large
stone. Against this one of the wheels
struck, and rebounding several feet in the
air, one of the ladies was launched with
| terrific force against the curbstone. Henry
knew that if the other was TO be saved he
must act very quickly, else it would be
too late. He stepped into the street de-
termined to at least try On dashed the
steeds, flakes of foam flying from their
reeking sides at every step, while in front
of them stood Henry, pale but resolute.
But five yards separated them four,
three, two, onei Right up against the
horses faces he sprang, and was success
full in grasplng the bridle-reln. For
moment they struggled desperately, paw
ed the air wildly; in fact lifted him from
his feet, but there he hung like dead
weight, and they were unable to proceed.
They appeared to be hardly able to stand.
and shook violently. as if knowing that
they had met their match. Covered with
blood, for their iron hoofs had struck him
several times, he stepped in front of them
and lifted his hat to the lady. What
was his establishment at beholding in her
whom he had so calamity rescued
Amelia Forrest!
With groan of anguish he hastily as
cended the steps of the hotel, and disap-
peared from the view of an admiring
crowd, who would have further made the |
acquaintance of one who had performed |
an action of which any of them might |
Justly be proud.
Telegram just received, said the clerk
to Henry, as laterin the evening he hand |
ed him slip of paper.
"Thanks," he said, as ne threw the fell |
low piece of silver, and hastily tearing |
it open, read:
MIX. LIE NLAhE --NOult at OuCc- Dilt |
is dying, and would reveal something OF
importance. Mr.. FORREST"
"Dying!" he echoed wildly, all the old |
love returning despite the knowledge of |
her perfidy, and in few minutes he found |
himself at the house.
"You will find her upstairs alone
said Mr. Forrest, as he himself opened |
the door; she would have no one present |
when you arrived, and thought it best |
to let her have her way in what she de- |
sired"
He quickly assembled, but instead of |
Amelia Forrest, he behold Kate Payton
At the sight of him she held out her
hand and motiOned him to be seated be-
side her.
When she spoke it was IN a low voice,
and he was obliged to lean forward in or
der to catch the words.
Before / begin" she said, II shall |
have to receive your pardon. Otherwise
fear shall not have the courage to pro-
coed.
she continued:
'Amelia and were out riding to-day. |
when from some cause the horses took |
fright and / was thrown from the car
riage and received these injuries. You |
succeeded in resCuing her, and if ever |
man had claim on woman it is you. |
But I'd better commence at the beginning. |
Five years ago you received note that
was to undo the promise she once made |
to be yours. may at once state 1T was l
Who wrote it. Do not start so, you fright |
en- me; for wretched being that | am, | |
loved yon madly and thought that but |
for her you might he mine. You called |
to receive the answer from her own lips. |
It was who received you. For months |
previous, had been taking lessons from |
a celebrated ventrilOquist on initiating |
her voice. 1t was dusk, you could not
recognize me, and finished successfully |
what my letter had begun. The letter |
that you wrote ON board the Vermont al |
most drove her crazy, and for some time |
we despaired OF her life. On her recovery |
she had suitors by the score, but one and |
ali were forced to leave the field for want |
of encouragement. Ever since, your image |
alone has reigned supreme IN her heart. |
Examine your own, and see if there is |
not a little corner left tor her. Answer |
me plainly, do yet love her2'
"Love her?' he asked wildly, II love |
the ground on which she treads. If |
ever thought could once more call her |
but no, it impossible" and the strong
man threw himself across the table and |
wept like q child. Kate coughed feebly, |
and from behind the window-c curtain |
stepped the form of Amelia Forrest
Advancing to the table she sat beside |
him and wound her arms around his |
neck.
"Henry, dear Henry, have you no word |
for me after these years of waiting2"
He started back and shook like an |
aspen; then seeming to understand that
he was forgiven, he clasped her to his
bosom.
Strange to relate, Kate recovered, and |
to-day she relates TO pair of fine boys
how their father saved their mothers life |
in front of the M Hotel.
The Use of Pain.
The power which rules the universe, |
this great, tender power, uses pain as a
signal of danger. Just, generous, beau |
tiful Nature never strikes a foul blow |
never attacks us behind our backs; never |
digs pitfalls OF lays ambUscades; never |
wears smiles l1nOn her face when there