The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-02-09

and current news Pleasantly the hours sped by, and he gave visible start as the little clock on the mantel chimed eleven. Dear Aunt Glenn. between her maps, looked wonderingly on. Had kl- iery for once forgotten his bright fire, his easy chair, his after-dinner smoke ! But this evening was but prelude to the many pleasant evenings and days that followed. Katie Somers smiled as her friends letter told of morning rides, of evening strolls, of new books read, of new songs sung with this Mir Hampton, who had been such an ob- iect of dread in their confidential com munings. That Elley Hampton was no longer an object of dread to Helen was but too apparent to herself In the SC clusion of her own room she was forced to admit that this man, who had shown her only kind attentions, had become the idol of her hear. Her cheeks burned with shame over this unmaidenly confess sion. "What shall doT she sobbed. cannot meet him day after day with out betraying this secret, which must be mine and mine alone"
 She buried her burning face in her hands and for long time sat motionless. Suddenly she started up aud drew from her pocket katie's lettc: of yesterday. As she read a resolute expression gath cred around her firm little mouth. Yes, that will do" she said at last. katie's long, rambling letter closed like this And now, dear Helen, you will not longer deprive us of the pleasure of your own sweet self. We are all wild to see you have SO much to tell you, so many questions 10 ask. l am all impatience for one of our good long talks. Write immediately and tell me tha, you will come"
 Helen sat thoughtfully holding the let ter in her hand. "les, tha, will do" she repeated. l" In school mathematics was my favorite study and now 1t shall serve ny purpose. can soon fit myself for a practical bookkeeper and Mir. Somers' influence will secure me a position. l have no right to live here in idleness, ao- cepting daily favors from one on whom have no claim, save being the daughter of his friend" She faltered a moment as she coatrasted her happy life of the six months with the life that lay before her as an obscure bookkeeper in great city. Bu, il was only for moment, and then her proud spirit regained it's as cendancy. Ii is but just to myself and him." she said.
 Three weeks from ,ha, bright winter morning a square, deiieately perfumed envelope was placed in Ellery Hampton s hand. The look of pleased surprise ,ha, lighted up his face as he glanced at the address proved that he we'll knew whose hand had penned it. But the dark frewn that gathered as his eager eyes devoured its contens bespoke small approval of Helen's plans. Hastily doaning cap and overcoat, he was soon plunging through the binding snow toward home. Throw ing few neeessaries into a handsatchel. he appeared before Aunt Clem.
 What has happened, Eiiey:" she gasped IS she looked into his agiia,ed face.
 "l have only tune to say goodby auniie. Important business -no-well- - in fact. am going to bring Helen home. and or rushed this dignheo bachelor. leaving poor Aunt 0lem dumt wi;h as;onishment.
 .As iielen and Katie sa; ja ;heir pretty morning tobes. discussing ,4s; night: opera. esrsi WIS handed Helen Sht aHoeG |; the name and her lace fivalrl ;ae red rase T color Hastily eNcuSin- he ,e.t she Weo, doWn .a ne p..14oI.
 k.lety Hampton ,pians forward ,c nee; aeI and clasped me ag;a;ed slrl n hlS arms.
 "Oh. Helen he sA.... . An asl;ated yo.ce Geep Win emotion. Why Gld you wish Q .eA,e as .e,. ne ,ha, you did nes mean |. Come back sa Is. Jar ling come back as my lowed. p,e .ous vie seFsise my mpe;,.asi,y have loved VOL so .nd have been in such wi.d suspense Look ap, dar!ing. anu ,eil me Ina, .his passionate love IS 10, Gnwelreme k no, wholly Unre,alned. :"
 t'oof tielen was so newildeyed by ;his whu.wln>. wAoing ,ha; nc word ame a, her bidding bal in he l!ep,a of her loVel, eyes i.iiery read hls answer Katie ~as n Fap;ages when inc Tesa,, ot this uomcntaas interview Ms connded 10 he!. .-.t,et oE her face wore an ab- so!eea. abstsacteG air. Alter sQndry mysterious visits and whispered consul ;a;onS with mamma she lew to Helen : room and after much ooaNiag and caress- lng u.ed to persuade her tha, mos, charming denouemen,' would be a quie, wedding, with Papa somefs 10 give away he bride. When Ellely added his en,rea,ies and NIT. and Mrs. Somers would take no denial. Helen laughingly surrendered herself ,o her friends.
 Aunt Glenn rubbed her eyes ,o assure herself tha, she was not dreaming. Is she stood n her pretty gray sliS listening 10 inc solemn words that made helen the happy wife of Ellery Hampton -Er.
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