The Arkansaw traveler., 1883-06-16

sorrow of her heart, 1t seemed to me tha, our little Fleurette was something very near heroine, after all.
 My first idea was to telegraph to John, and tell him where to find her: but upon consideration 1 thought it better to wait until after our interview in the evening.
 found Fleurette alone. She was very pale, very sad. very subdued-very diff fcrent from the angry young woman who had walked into the river three years ago, or the unjust tyrant who had ordered me from her presence that afternoon. My first inquiry was after her mother. Poor Fleuretle colored as she told me that lady was now almost convzlescent, and she did not think need trouble to see her again Then she held ou, her hand, and as took iL said:
 Please forgive me for my unius, words to-day but was so vexed l scarcely knew what said"
 i've are always forgiving each other, Fleurette. Brothers unto seventy times seven-why not sisters, also?.
 Fleurette smiled sadly and hopelessly
 Tell me, Fleurette," said, gently, as ] sat down beside her, twas this the cause."
 She nodded her pretty head.
 Tell me all abou, it. How long has II been going on. can be as secret as you
 And then Fleurette told me. will no, give her words. They were too loving, too lenient, and ever framing affection ate excuses. It was piteous little tale. even as she told it-a tale of hope grow ing stronger every day. till in one hour it was crushed as flower is crushed un- der foot. Then came penitence, contri- ton, shame, and the ever-recurring VOWS of amendment: and with them hope sprang afresh and blooming for awhile only 10 be cui down as ruthlessly as be- fore. And so on for years, ever the same weary round: and, although she told me not ever the same loving care, the same jealous resolve 70 shield her mothers sins from the vulgar gaze. IL was a hard burden for girl to bear. For this she gave up the hope of being Johns wife. She would dot leave her mother 10 perish. and would not injure John. as she shrewdly feared might be the case if she subjected him to the scandal of having mo,her-in-law of Mrs. Dorvaux's disposi- ton living wi;h him; and, knowing as know the delicate susceptibility of pa- tien,s in place like Dalebuy. in my heart though, tieure,te was right
 And why did yol leave Dalebury:s l asked, when she finished her recital
 Mamma was-ill-there: so III was frightened and obliged te send for doc tor-and feared people would learn the oause.'
 50 that was why Dr. Bush had been called in instead of John.
 Then we came to London" she con tinued. London is so large l thought we might hide ourselves here
 " How often does ,hese-these a::acSs show thenselves:' asked.
 Sometimes not for months sometimes twice month. Oh. do you think she can ever be cureds She has been so good--so good for such long time. If had not gone out to-day this might never have happe-ed. Our poor old ser want died some months ago. and could not trust the new one. or she nigh. have prevented i;. Do you think she can be cured
 shook my head knew too well th-, when woman of Mrs. DorvauNs age had these periodical irresistible crav- ings after siimulants. the case is we'll nigh hopeless. Missionaries. clergyrnen and philan,hropis,s tell us pleasing and comforting tales of marvellous reforma- tions, but medical men know the sad truth.
 was so indignan, a. the sacrifice of A young girls life that had spoken my true thoughts should have said. Leave the brandy-bot:le always full. always near at hand. so that" We'll. won't be too hard on Fluere,,e's mother She mus, have had some good in her for the girl to have loved her so.
 Ne had said nothing abou, john as yer. That was 10 come.
 a Fleurette. I shall write 70 John to- night. Wha, shall tell him .'
 "Wha. can you tell him: You prom ised 10 guard my secret.
 = shall. at least. tell him that l have found you, then he can take his own course.
 Oh. don; let him come here" pleaded the sirl. '' could no, bear to see him: and perhaps" she added, in faul,ering voice. he doesn't care to hear anything about me now
 .Ah. Fleuie,te. Fleure;te after all. on some points you are only weak woman.
 The next day begged leave of absence from my partner and patients and ran down to Dalebury 10 tell John the news.
 Yet had little enough to tell him. was in honor bound to guard the girls secret; so all could say was. had found her again, and tha; she was as be- witohing as ever. and. believed. loved him still. could add that now l knew the reason why she would no, come 10 him. and was compelled to own that i; was weish,y one-an obstacle could give no hope would be removed for many years. He mus, be content with that il was all the news, all the hope, had to give him.
 Very well,' said John, with sigh: '' must wait. All things come to man