The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1880-12-03

seemed to be echoed by party proceed
ing along the hill. They were moving
but slowly. for there were lIgpts half wa,
up the face, and they were evidentl,
| searching very carefully. Tie wind wa
from them, and 1t was useless for Hugh Il
try and return their shouts. Gradually
they got nearer, aud he determined {,
make an effert. but to do so it was necessar,
to stand mp. He moved slightly. and tn.
elder girl moved also.
wake up, please, - he said ..help Il
at hand.''
She raised herself up.
Il do think have been asleep. fee
ever SO much better"
IL will stand up tn short.'' Hugh said
Twill yen lean back against the Hill ?
will lay your cousin down with her head
in your lap. She is as aonsld as top.
Now for il ~ And. standing ssp. Hugh
gave a shout will. all the power Of his
lungs.
There was pause to the movement oil
the lanterns, and then shout. 81
"HallO-a-a ~ Hugh shouted again
this way -
Rapidly the lanterns came fitting along
the road I'LL they were down in front OF
them.
Here we are here are the ladies ~
Hugh shouted.
ANY one hurt ?''
Not mnch Int we cart get either up
nj. lee
US from above. Here we are'' and Hugl,
struck match and lighted large piece of
paper.
Have the party above gut ropes ?''
There was shouting backward and for
ward, but the party above had not got
ropes.
''Scnd back for them at once" Hugh
shouted. ''and be sure and tell the lady
that no damage ia done here.''
''How do you feel now P-I was going to
say cousin Amy;" he laughed ..but
really haven't the pleasure OF knowing
your name.''
'Amy Herbert ?'
''EIow do you feel now, Miss Herbert s''
II feel weak aud rather heaslachy," she
said ''but there is nothing really the
matter with me. What an escape have
had ?''
Yes, you had narrow squeak Off,"
Hugh said frankly; '.just another pound
Or two of impetus aud you would have
gone over the LEDGE
She was silent and he went on
G.FN IL. ae
you don't I should really like to light my
Lipe"
Net at all.' Amy said.
There's something comfortable about a
pipe" Hugh said when It was fairly
alight ''somehow one can talk when one
gets pipe alight."
II think men can talk at all times,''
Amy said, with flash OF her usual spirits.
Some men CAM Hugh said. II can
talk with men but do you know, some
how cant talk with women can talk
with yOu now because don't see you. and
because am smoking but l should feel
horribly uncomfortable If met you in the
Il did not know any men we're shy with
women, nowadays" Amy said.
''Shy ?'' Hugh repeated ..WelI. yes. /
it ia a sort of shyness with me.
never had any sisters. and So you see, |
never got in the way of talking with girls
1t is very annoying sometimes. and makes
people think me a bear. suppose you
thought so. You mil<t have done so.''
SsVea - A a.,tA ~
rather bear. I am not accustomed to
shy young men, aud simply fancIed you
did not want to speak to strangers. Aid
now, please tell me exactly what happen
ed. because shall have TO tell aunt, and I
llaye only confused idea OF what has tax
en- place.
Again Hugh told her the facts.
''fllen owe my lif. to you." the girl
said, when he had flushed.
Il really don't think you do Hugh
aid In matter Of fact way. II question
Fery much IT you would have come round
'ut OF your faint before could have brought
'elp from BarmoutIi. However, OF course
acted for the beet. aEd iE avoided all risk.
Fher e was no danger IN getting down to
Iou the little one aud slipped down as
'asily as possible. II thought you were
:eing to tell me tomorrow that yon were
'ery grateful. or anything of that sort, /
i've You my honor I'D go right away by the
oach to Carnarvon
The girl felt by the tone of Hugh's voice
hat there was no affection about hirn-
hat he really felt what he said.
II may just say thank YOU now p, she
sked quietly.
''Yes, just thank you, y he ssid lightly. |
''If were man you would shake hands |
yer it s' the girl asked.
YES" Hugh said.
"PIease give me your hand. .
He stopped down and she put her hand
ito his.
'.Thank yOu,' IN deep, quiet, earnest
oice.
Then as be rose again. she went on in
hanged voice.
..Now mind, 1t is bargain. We have
aaken hands on iE. am not 60 be CRATE
Il, and you are not to be afraid Of me, bat
re just to be ~ natural with me as with
la.r
ssThat IL bargain, $ Hugh said. with !
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