The Arkansaw traveler., 1883-01-13

morning" This as led her to the cab.
"How can ever thank you for your
kindness"
1T is nothing. am very idle, un-
occupied fellow, at anybodys service
especially at the service of your brother S
sister
| The mistress Of one of the Portland
hotels was well and favorably known 10
me- ! committed Miss Norris to her
care, explaining. in few words, the OBJ
/ Ject of her journey.
Then ordered-and ] remember
took great pains with its selection-a lit
tie dinner for one Of soup, game. outlets,
sweets, choice frui, and coffee to be served
as soon as possible 10 No. 60; and after
had done that went about my own
I business.
sent telegram to Portland to reques,
that my baggage, which had left un-
owned there, should be taken charge oil
till further notice. dined at an hotel
close 10 the stage Office, looking toward
the windows of the house where had
left Miss Norris, and wondered dreamily
what would come Of this very strange adj
venture of mine.
was sorry that she had seen my name,
otherwise | could have laid the flattering
JUNCTION to my soul that it was my face
which had inspired her with confidence
But what on earth could she have done
had not been there!
When was tired of moonlight ramb-
lings went to my hotel and found il was
too late to be worth while going to bed
that night. so watched till morning.
was at her hotel pretty early, anxious
to settle her account before she should be
troubled about it. ordered breakfast to
be taken to her in her room, and sent a
penciled message to her, telling her had
arranged everything.
shall not easily forget the earnestly
grateful look she gave me when we met
Had she been comfortable ?" asked.
"Oh, yes, had thought of everything
had been most kind" she answered.
her eyes full OF tears. And thea, where
was going!" with halfalarm in her
tone and her face. as she found did not
take III, place beside her.
TO the balcony above. one secs better
there, but this is litter for 1 LADY,
How long VIC were upon our route al
together cannot distinctly remember
We had bad weather AT one time. cold
and ram. snow. wind and hail.
She never complained. though she got
So benumbcd with cold that She would
have fallen but that caught her in my
i arms enc evening as was helping her 10
alight.
Caught her in my arms. Yes; and
before knew !, had given her sort OF
compassionate hug. cxclaiming. You
poor, tired, patient child - couldn
help H.
t-Nhenwc did reach Bangor, in The full
! brightness OF a sunny morning. she did
i look ,raycl-worn. tagged and faded
The night before, in a crowded stage
She had slept a grca, part of the night.
her head upon my shoulder sleep OF
such profound exhaustion as ha,. halt
alarmed RE. had vcuiu,ed 10 pat my
arm around her, Ia draw her To me. in
order 70 support her better. Nha, :.
slight. hagileteelng form it was
As held her thus. and she slept this
dead sleep. my eyes Revcr-eIe>eei. and
+ my mind Was very busy.
What would hc the end of this Jour
ncy: Should her brother be already
dead: tricndlc,s, moncyless. homeless,
/ alone
When We stopped once she halfroused
she looked conhdingly up in my face as
bent down 10 her.
Il am afraid weary you, she said
Il can't help tim So tired
! She was half stupeiied with fatigue.
Almost before she had finished speak
| ing. her head dropped on my shoulder
again. pressed her closer 10 Inc for an
answer, that was all.
quite worn out" said kindly, half Qua
keIish looking lady sitting opposite.
/ had o,ioed how pleasantly and COM
passionatcly she glanced at Mary.
answered simply, She is worn out
she has travelled week almost withou,
stopping. She has brother dying in
Bangor
Poor, poor young thing. But she is
happier than many; she will meet sor-
row with one by her who loves her with
more than the love of brother"
My conscience was reused none oil
our other fellow-,ravelers could hear US
| briefly told her Mays story, and I'm.
ished by asking:
Are you going to stay in Bangor?"
"Yes. friend and shall be glad to be
of service to the young lady"
You may, perhaps, be Of the creates,
service"
gave her my card and she gave me
hers S, penciling on it her address in Ban.
gor.
This is your brothers address ~
asked Mary. as we approached Bangor
reading card she gave me.
Yes. You are surprised; why?"
This is such miserable quarter"
oh. he is vey poor, and always say.
ing-saving ts be able soon to give me a
home she said. HE says never shall
be happy as governess, nor he know
me one"
MARY" said, taking her hand as We
drove through the streets "lct me cal
you SO. am brother TO you. wishing
to be 10 yoa more than any brother. But
| am not going to speak OF that now
Are you prepared for great shock!
knew that brave mind we'll. | mean il
your brother should be very ill-dying-