Iron County register., 1880-04-22
a.. 70 indicate the e.

s,ft,ce to indicate the e. 1
s a. formerly yacht station, Prevesa
x,,ontL came in the woodcocke men
~ fo- -le quails; but terrible brigap
lsage, in which two Germans and an
English naval officer were killed, put an
eid to all such visits. Lydyard declared
tlat he never regretted an incident that
feed him from all intrusion of stran-
gers, and averred that he at least owed o
dbt of gratitude to the Klephts.
| When wished him goodnight he was
fT too deep in the gin-flask to make his
words impressive; but as he told me he'd
lie me to come up often and sit with
hin, / determined to accept his invita-
tim SO long as fingered in the neigh
brhood.
CHAPTER II.
stayed on five weeks at Prevesa, for
tough gave my evenings to the Con-
sl, passed every morning with Marion.
Inever saw girl whose society had the
ame charm for me. Heaven knows
here could scarcely have been so dreary
/ , spot, nor one where life had fewer
| Pleasures; but there seemed capacity
DR. enjoyment in her mind, which,
whether for sun or sky or shore, for
ireezy mountain or dark nesting wood,
ould extract its own delight and be
happy.
had seen enough even on the first
lay met her to be aware that Hope had
lot made a merely passing impression
lpon her heart, and / was cautious to
svoid all that might revive the memory
of his name. This reserve on my part
seemed actually at length too much for
fo 80 l., IL
she suddenly asked me if / had never
known him.
NO." replied 1, "never; and 1 have
been guardedly careful not to ask you
about one of whose intimacy with you 1
feel jealous"
elbow do you mean jealousp' asked
she, turning on me those large, full eyes
that reminded me of the Homeric smile,
the F" ox-eyed.''
perhaps my word was i'll chosen"
said I, in some confusion; 'but what
tried to convey was the discontinue
who walked with you where we are
Walking, and whose words, it might be,
Interested you as much, or more, than
nine
"Yes, it is true,' she said, softly.
(Which is true?'' said I, in q low
voice.
"That he loved mer' said she, in the
same unaltered tone.
land you-;'' but I caught myself
at once, and, shocked at the ungenerous
daring, turned it off by saying g l should
like to hear more of him; tell me what
you know of his history or belongings" -"
81 know nothing, except that he was
| ca1x hot WI, a
should become in life must be his own
achievement; that he was friendless and
alone.''
"He was gentleman" said !, inquir-
ing.
''Was he not a gentleman! Was not
every word, every opinion he uttered, the
soul of honor and high feeling! When
he spoke of what he read, he knew how
to praise all that was noble, and truth
full, and worthy, and to decry whatever
was ignoble or mean. When he helped
a 4beggar on the road, he gave his aims
like one whose happier fortune it was to
aid q brother, and who might himself ac-
icept assistance tomorrow. And sc
through all eNdid, the world seemed
like some flowery meadow, where, if we
/ would, we might stroll or stretch at ease
each happy with each"
"Was he ambitiousp"
elf you mean of honor, fame and good
repute, yes, as never heard of any one
but of that success that includes wealth
and state, luxurious living, and the rest
of it, he could not have been, for he has
said over and over at our homely board
THAT is indeed what delights me! 1t is
here l begin to feel how unworthy are
the vulgar slaveries rich men submit
ton
"He had, then, some experiences OF
the life he censured?'
81 don't know that he had, except
from hearsay; but he had read, and con-
versed, almost as much as he had read u
"Had he served as soldier?''
| "No; he could not bear any settled
career. He called it a bondage, and that
all men who followed any distinct call.
ing lost their identity in the craft; he
would laughingly say, they become
smaller than women
"He loved you very much, Marion,
and
"Why has he not returned?" said she,
as her eyes flashed fierccly. "Say out
your words, or if you have no courage
for them, let me say them. 1t was this
you would have askcd.'
Il had not any right
"Of course you had not; but l will
give the right, that 1 may shame the
questioner. If he has not come back
will you be prepared to say he may MOI
come tomorrow? This very night? Al
first, in every football ON the road, in
every voice 1 heard-I have grown wiser
now, and can wait"
"Such trustfulness honors you," said
I, thoughtfully.
"It is no more than owe him. There,
look therer' said she; there is Le-
vanter coming in already. and but mo
ment back that sea was like mirror! Is
not life just such another ocean, and can
he who plans voyage be more certain
of his weather. How can know what
difficulties he is now combating, what
barriers oppose himp''
q should be glad to feel that some
one would, one day, trust me in that
fashion"
so she win, if you inspire her with
the same love. A woman's heart can be
as good or as bad as you like to make it.