The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1879-12-06

oHehpA ~ ahof Sioniut 10 btuNuu ntfg flult n
few steps toward him. She was not dressed
for the street Henry was shocked at her
pallor. But in moment he thought he un-
derstood IT,
"Why, darling" he cried, with n worried
air, and starting 10 meet her, ''they have
frightened you to death ~
She made quick depreeatory gesture, and
moved back. Henry paused for On instant,
but she could not stay him. He took her in
his arms
"Come, come, Maud, cheer up Don't be
afraid. I'm to be your protector now. l
have horse and buggy at the gate to take
youaway. Now, dearest, run and get ready
When be released her she sank upon n
chair, covering her eyes with her hands. AS
be stood helpless before her, his own face
whitening, she raised her head and spoke for
the first time, looking at him beseeehingly.
Henry, forgive me. 1t was all n mistake
! cannot 80 with you. We must part Don't
blame Others. Il is my own act.
1t was distressing TO see the agony in that
strong mans face. lie paced back and forth
few moments in silence.
Good God A mistake You false
YOU Weakness where thought was a tower
Of strength ~
He took two or three more strides, uncon.
sciously wringing his hands, before he again
pauseu IN 'front.' oil her.
"No, no; it can't be true. IL all a cheat.
They've put these words into your mouth.
Tell me so, darling"
Maud could not let him go on thus. II was
unbearable. The interview must be terminal.
ed at once. She made n desperate effort for
self-eontrol as he approached her again.
Partly raising her eyes, she said, coldly,
"Mr. Vincent, ] have told you the truth.
May now ask ii you forget that speedy exc.
cutioners are the most mercliuly'
The ice acted like fire.
Trying those petty contemptuous ways on
mel | believe you now. You are like the
rest of your hollow-h hearted set. You have
| yielded TO the claims Of "society kissing,
hellish word land thingl"
This was uttered with great emphasis and
and intensity, and particularly into his enun-
ciation Of the word Society he threw indie
scribable bitterness and scorn. At the door
he turned his ghastly face toward her once
more, and said,
May God repay you and yours ~
| He was passing out, but Maud, remember.
ing the note, called him back aud handed il
to him. He read it, tore il up fiercely, threw
the pieces upon the floor, and the next mo
ment was gone.
The old nurse had another patient on hei
hands one that did not so soon recover.
Henry Vincent determined TO leave Kings.
bury Immediately; to remain after what had
occurred, to be in the midst Of the scenes
constantly reyiying his grief aud deepening
the bitterness Of his disappointment to meet
day after day on the street the same old un.
sympathetic faces, or to attempt TO endure the
horrors Of solitude, he feared might drive him
mad. Kingsbury had always been to him d
cage in which be was straitened. He had Of
ten chafed for freedom. Now he felt that he
must go, or his heart would burst
While on visit TO Baltimore be announced
in letter to Maggie that he was completing
his preparations for the execution of this pur
pose, telling her that it would make them all
happier; that he needed contact with the bus,
world that thus he might yet make her and
their father proud Of him. Upon his return
he found his father, who was ehaprined at nj,
sons slow progress among the " 'ristocrats, =
quite willing 10 have him give his powers /
trial in some great city.
But Maggie could not spare him. She had
it is true, tacitly consented when the proiee
seemed indefinite and the time for testing /
distant, but it now assumed different aspect
One evening, during a confidential talk, sh,
said TO him,
II am proud Of you already, Henry. Be
sides, 1t would be too late for me. FearinI
to alarm you, have not spoken of il, hut m,
health has been failing more rapidly of late
You must stay until am gone You won
have TO wait long
Putting her arms around his neck, sh
added,
..You are good enough for me, Henry
When he replied his voice was broken an,
the tears were flowing.
Maggie dear, you must not talk that way
! will pray to God. He is good, and He vii
strengthen us both. | will not go Maggie.
CHAPTER ~.
Six months afterward Henry Vincent lef
for New York The flowers he had plante,
were blooming beautifully around Maggie
grave.
1t was noted before he left that his bearin
was more erect, and that his face, with il
deepened lines, expressed new firmness.
There was less surprise, therefore, thai
might have been expected when it becom
known in kingsbury that he was making hi
mark IN New York as journalist and hlerd
teur
But five long years, with their counties
events, had gone BY when the aged Jerr,
brought fum the postofiice TO Miss Maud lii
erary periodical bearing in a corner the word
Compliments of the Editor" She hast
lily turned 10 the book notices, and found on,
of them, treating Of newly translated Ger
man novel, marked for her attention.
This is portion Off;
"One Of the notable characteristics Of th,
volume before us is the excellence Of th,
translation. Il eyiuees thorough under
standing OF German ldioms and an unusua
insight into German thought, aud, what il
rare, gives a faithful rendering Of the author
meaning in pure and flexible English.
The reader will soon perceive that this /
not one Of those bright little stories which
take us away among the pastoral scenes o
the Fatherland. Il is for other hours; il ba
to do with deeper drama; aud we especi
ally eoMmand 10 geneEal attention ils unhign,
moral, the choice Of which Is oreditahle alik
10 author and translator, and the eifectiv
setting they have given 1t will do incaleulabl
good.
In the popular apprehension great act o
selisacrihee means life OF agony. We ar
here taught that it means life in serene
atmosphere than that in which common NOR
tails dwell.
The book calls upon humanity 10 noun
higher; 1t points out the way--self-denial. |
makes us think anew Of Him who said =
"Greater love hath no man than this, that ,
man lay down his life for bis friends.n w,
iFemhle as We witness the anguish OF the for
saken One upon the cross; we fall to the eartl
At his desolate cry; but we raise again ou
head at the announcement, 'sIt is flushed. I
and know that il means wonderful peace.
Maud Cheswicke was the translator. Tn,
reviewer was Henry Vincent.
Simple Sermons.
The world Of to-day-its ioys and sorrows