South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-04-23

science, the words many souls will be
hurried into eternity, ani you will
have to answer for them ringing in his
ears.
AT last the current OF the disease
was turned. the fever abated, and mea-
sures were immediately set on foot for
the Improvement of houses and drain.
age, when Mr.. Falconer was struck
down. For weeks his life lay in the
balance, the whole burden OF his delirium
being, And 4 must answer for them
But God was merciful, and slowly Gill
Der, drlfted back to life and its respou-
sibilities.
Laying back in an casy-chair, pale,
out on Tue high road TO recovery, one
day he heard name which sent the
blood bounding to his heart--a name
which he had not been able to for.zet.
Ills aunt was talking to lady friend
at the other end of the room.
Eleanor Eliot is one of the sweetest
noblest girls l ever knew or heard of
Lady Hargraye was saying, enthusi-
asticaily. Her father was Clergyman.
and dying, left her and young brother
almost Destitute there was just enough
money left after everything was settled
to finish the boys education, and tho
dear, brave girl would not let them tell
the young fellow how much il was, and
has kept him at school ever since, and
has been working hard, very hard,
believe, though L don't know at what
and he does. not yet know how badly
OIL his poor sister is. She is distantly
related 10 the Honorable Mrs. Audlev.
and she asked me to look out for a posi-
ton for the dear girl.
II think / know OF position that
might suit her. said the visitor. my
sister is looking for governess for her
two little girls, and, of course, Miss
Eliot being SO well recommended,
might suit her.
IN give you the address,.
Then Gilbert waited impationtly,
while his aunt rung the bell, and Parker
was dispatched to find Miss Audley's
letter; then there was hunt for her
/ ladyship's eyeglasses. AT last the vel
come words fell on his ear.
Two days after sadly against his
aunts advice. Mr.. Falconer started for
London, going straight to n small shah.
by house in an humble location.
Miss Eliot" he asked, eagerly, of the
miserable looking female who opened
the door.
She's left, sur was the answer, she
left yesterday morning her money was
done, an l dunno where she's gone
Gilbert turned away with sick
heart, and, Diminishing the cab, walked
aim.essly along. By-and-by he came
to large dark old church, bearing
traces of lingo Jones in its beautiful
entrance. The doors were open. morn.
ing service was Just over, Gilbert was
tired and weak n sudden impulse-for
which he thanked God all his life long
caused him TO enter.
In one Of the pews still lInclt girl,
the face hidden in both hands. Until
every ono bad passed out, she knelt
there, then rising, came slowly down
the aisle.
Pale, worn, with weary droop OF
the proud little head THAI made GnberCs
| heart ache, came Miss Eliot.
Trembling with nervousness he wait
ed till she was opposite TO him then
sail, quickly:
Miss Eliot
Startled, she looked up, saw him, and
! colored to the roots Of her hair. then
{ n
dight.
Dent go he cried, putting ont a
thin hand. Don't go. Oh, listen to
me. Forgive me my brutal conduct
that day. l have regretted it ever since.
Say you forgive me =
No answer; her head was bent down.
Nora can't you forgive me?' he plead
ell. You were angry with me once for
calling YOU by your name, but / cant
help it, dear; if you could only look
into my heart and see the love | have
for you, the utter longing. For nearly
n year have been trying to forget you,
and to-day | love you better than ever.
Nora, can't you love me? Won't you be
my wife?'
AZ the last sentence Nora looked up
quickly.
Are you in earnest? Do you realize
who / am she said. with The oil proud
movement Of tie head. IAN operator
in your miIl-a beggnr, without home
or friend, save my brother, God bless
him, in the world while you arc rich
man p
Oh, come to mo- interrupted Gilbert,
stretching out his arms. Ii that is your
only objection, come To- rae quickly.
. Ny pure. noble dazzling, know al your
selt-sacrifce. I am not half worthy Of
you. Come 20 me make me better
man, DO good to my people. / know
they will bless you when they learn
how much they owe to you Then, in
low eager tones he told briefly Of the
fever, and Of the entire change in The
sanitary arrangements at Brinsiey,
fr.ss. q. $50
ing over bis bravery. And your pro-
phecy haunted me; all through my ILL
ness 10 run2 in my ears, and huugerod
for sight Of your bonny face, Tor o
touch OF yOur hand. Nora = with a
sharp ring OF pain in his voice, take
back your bitter words tell me you do