The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1884-09-17

that his lawyer had written about,
About 2 o'clock he called at the
cottage with the intention Of asking
Kitsie TO accompany him for a walk on
the beach. lie found her alone, curled
up in an easy-chair, having what she
called a good read.
Her uncle had gone TO sec patient ten
miles of, and her aunt on shopping
expedition 10 Miltown. The captain
thought he might rs well speak then and
there as anywhere else.
Fora long time Kitsie did not under
stand him, and when she did she glanced
around with frightened eyes, seeking
some means Of escape.
"Oh, no, no, please, Captain Chal-
lonerl / never thought OF such a thingw
she cried, entreatingly.
''But you can try and think of it now,
dearest" he said, holding her hands
gently.
81 can't won'tl PleRe let me gol"
she sobbed.
But he detained her, pleaded his
cause with gentle insistence-told her
that he knew her history, and pointed
out that it was her duty to relieve Doc
tor Grealy of his trouble and expense as
soon as she could; then he told her OF
his wealth, his home, his friends-of
the new and delightful world open to
her.
But Kitsie listened in dull, dazed
way; only few of his words rung in
her ears-"You are no relation to Doc
tor Grealy: you are lite sea waif."
At last she pushed him from her with
both her trembling hands.
'Go away, or l shall hate you" she
cried, passionately. 'You have robbed
me of all care about on earth; 1 will
never see you, never speak to you again,
Captain Challoner-never, never, never
be your wifel"
And she rushed past him and into
her Uncle Jacks study, leaving him to
find his way out of the house as best he
could.
An hour later the doctor returned.
Was that white-faced, trembling little
form looking up at him with such mute.
appealing misery his blithe, bonnie
| Kitsie2
"My pet, what is it2" he cried, strolI-
ing her hair tenderly. Come, tell me
all about it"
With many sobs and tears, Kitsie told
her story; how Captain Challoner wanted
to marry her and take her away, and,
worst of all, said that she did not belong
to Uncle Jack and Aunt Dora.
GAS If | could ever leave you'll" she
cried, piteously. "Oh, tell me it was O
cruel, wicked story, and that am your
very own Kitsie-tell me, Uncle Jack p
MY pet, it's true we saved you, but
you belong to us all the more on that ac
count and you shall never leave us, deal
never, till you wish to go. Come now,
dry your eyes before your aunt comes
home, and forget all about Captain Chal
loner."
But Kitsie, once set thinking, could
not forget so easily. She fretted and
worried herself into a serious illness, anC
then Miss Dora had to take her away fol
a change, she grew so thin and pale. Blu
after the first few weeks Kitsie seemed
no better, and one day, when the docto
came to see her, he resolved to find on
what was the matter.
- Kitsie, what is it2n he whispered
taking both her hands, and kneelinl
beside her. My darling, can't you trus
met Can't you tell me what trouble
your"
81 don't know" she replied, hidins
her face on his shoulder.
"But | must know, or shall go mad
Kitsie, you are not fretting for Franl
Challoner, are your Tell me the truth
darling
"Jackw Only one little word, but i
was enough. In another moment tn
doctor had taken her into his arms, anC
into his heart forever, and little Kitsie'
worst troubles were ended.
When they returned to Ballycoyle
wonderful surprise awaited them. Kitsi'
was no longer a sea-waif but a wealthy
hciress. Her friends at last had discov
cred her. She had sailed with her father
mother and nurse from Calcutta, ant
their vessel had been wrecked. The,
were rescued by the brig that went L
pieces on "Old Mans Nose and onl,
Kitsie and her nurse and two sailor
picked up at sea escaped. They, howeye
proved that a gentleman and lady anS
little girl had been on board their brig
and several other circumstances proved
that Kitsie was indeed the long los
daughter of a wealthy gentleman, who's
fortune on his death went to his brother
and from him to his nephew, Captain
Challoner, his sisters son. When Kitsi
was discovered, the captain honorabl
gave up the fortune, but neither she no
the doctor would consent TO taking all
half was more than sufficient for thei
wants, for they declare they shall con
tinue to live all their lives in Ballycoyle
only paying an occasiona. visit to Kitsie'
English home.