Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-10-21
lclusters and wreaths Of bright flowers

clusters and wreaths Of bright flowers
mingled with evergreens.
Nowhere shone the sunbeams more
cheerily or with more loving brightness
than through the eastern windows of the
sick room, where Ruth Odney was tie
gentle presiding spirit. For the first time
since her Illness Mignon had insisted upon
sitting up by the window; and, wrapped
in large crimson shawl, the pale shadow
of her former self. she looked forth dream
ily, seemingly but half conscious of the
scene before her. Ruth came and leaned
over her chair, smoothing the soft hair
caressingly. as she said. persuasively:
ALBERT wishes very much to see you
few moments, Mignon-indeed, it is
quite necessary that he should. if you can
bear it this morning; but try and keep
calm. You know much depends upon
your own self-control, hard as it is for
YOU. God give you wisdom. my sister,"
she added, kissing the pale forehead for
there had come to be no secrets between
these two women within the last few
weeks.
As the presence of Mr.. Odney seemed
to terrify her during her delirium. he had
kept out of her sight, and since she had
recovered her reason, she had steadily
and firmly refused to see him or listen to
any message Of his. Now. however, she
said calmly:
at is well; admit him, but do not you
90. Ruth. | can say naught that would
not wish you 10 hear
Il think that had better 60" she an
swered. ''but I trust all will be we'll"
and she glided out Of one door as Albert
Odney entered at the other.
With quick, keen glance, as if to read
the meaning in the calm, pale face and
clear brown eyes that met his so coldly
and unfiinchingly, he approached and
clasped her hand, saying tenderly, II am
so sorry you have been sick, but YOU are
better now-you will soon be we'll, dear
Mgnon." but refrained from the half
proffered caress. seeing that she shrank
from him. resolving not to agitate her.
bat inwardly raging as she coldly babe
him be seated, pointing to an easy chair
at a little distance, and fixing her eyes
inquirin.lv upon him waited for him to
announce his business. which he did not
find il easy TO do. under the gaze of the
pure. undetermined woman before him.
Gentle and yielding as he had thought
her. there was foundation rock
of principle, firm and infexible. underly-
ing this character, which threatened only
hurt to whoever should try to shatter it,
and the cowardly element in his nature
cringed before it,
The foreign brothers and sisters are
to be admitted with the proper ceremon-
les TODAY to the full communion of the
Saints he said, at length breaking the
silence, which seemed every moment to
separate him further from her.
She bowed her head YEARLY and he
went on; The prophet sent to obtain
your consent that should partake Of the
sacrament by proxy for you. thus seal
ing you TO the church of the Saints. The
ceremony has been postponed for weeks
on account of your illness-as it pleases
our most Righteous Prophet to accord to
YOU distinguished honor for the ability
with which you have labored in the cause,
but it is best to delay no longer. and he
graciously offers you this mark of con-
fidence and esteem;'' he concluded some
what nervously. for the crimson spot
that grew and deepened upon either cheek
and the heaving chest of the sick woman
raised some feeling of conjunction and
respectful regard even in his selfish
heart.
The answer came however low and firm
81 have told you that I should never I'M
tie with u church holding such doctrines
as yours, am still and ever shall be of
the same mind. Please call Ruth, l am
tired" she added. turning her head weari-
ly on the pillow-and he obeyed withou.
further words.
This was memorable day in Salt Lake
City. Beginning with clear sky and the
voice of sacred song. the serenity of the
late afternoon was disturbed by an alarm
of hostile Indians. and the men were at
once called out to repel them. encounter
ing an ambush when we'll out of the city.
which saluted them with volley of musk
ETY.:
Mr. Currier and two or three others
fell, who were each remembered alter
wards as leaders in promoting dissatis-
faction at the deceit practised upon them.
The remainder were ordered to retreat.
which they did precipitately. finding when
the roll was called that Harry Edlon was
also missing, though no one had seen
him fall.
Opoor orphaned girls. sitting hand in
hand in silent fearless grief, nearly parry
lyzed by the sudden terrible shock.
Continued Tomorrow
Health strsputb and ylyor given and