The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1885-02-11
CALLED BACK.
A wen-Told Story of Continuous
and Absorbing interest
CHAPTER XIv.-CoNTISuED.
BY HUGH CONWAY.

SuhI lLh Al 's-NONAhNNhbs
Il seemed to me that on such day
as this the shady woods and the run
ming stream must offer irresistible at
fractions; so l found my way down the
steep hill and began walking up the
river side, whilst the merry stream
danced past me, throwing its rich
brown peat-stained waters into a thou
sand little cascades as it shot over and
foamed round the great powders which
disputed its passage.
followed its course for about a mile
now clambering over moss-grown
rocks, now wading through ferns, now
forcing my way through plant hazel
boughs-then in an open space on the
opposite bank l saw girl sitting
sketching. Her back was toward me,
but knew every turn Of that graceful
figure well enough to feel sure she was
my wife.
III had needed extra assurance had
but to look at her companion, who sat
near her and appeared to be doing
over n book. | should have recog-
nized that shawl of Priscilla's a mile
away-its like has never been known on
earth.
Hard as I found II TO do 50, resolved
not TO make my presence known to
them. Before ] met Pauline l wanted
TO talk to Priscilla, and be guided by
her report as to my future method of
,,ronaadioO D,,t Il, anita ~ nv, dotar
mination I yielded to the temptation Of
drawing nearer-from where stood ]
could not see her face-so I crept on
inch by inch til was nearly opposite
the sketcher, and, half hidden by the
underground, stood watching her to
my hearts content.
There was the hue Of health upon her
oheek-there was the appearance of
health in every movement, and as she
turned and spoke few words TO her
companion there was that in her look
and in her smile which made my heart
bound. The wife returned to was a
different being from the girl had
married.
She turned and looked across the
stream Carried away by my JOY l had
entirely emerged from my lurking
place. With the river between us our
eyes met
She must In some way have remem-
bered me. Were It but as in a dream
my face must have seemed familiar IA
her. She dropped her pencil and
sketch-book and sprang to her feet be-
fore Priscilla's exclamation of surprise
and delight was heard. She stood
looking at me as though she expected
would speak or come to her, whilst
the old servant was sending words oi
welcome across the noisy stream.
Had l wished TO retreat, II was now
too late. l found crossing-place and
in minute or two was on the opposite
bank.
Pauline had not moved, but Priscilla
ran to meet me and almost shook my
hands of.
"Does she remember--does she know
meP" 1 whispered, as l disengaged my,
self and walked toward my wife.
"Not yet; but she will. am sure
she will, Master Gilbert"
Breathing prayer that her prophecy
might come true, l reached Pauline &
side and held out my hand. She took il
without hesitation, and raised her dark
eyes TO mine. How did l refrain from
clasping her TO my heart!
pauline, do you know mep"
She dropped her eyes. Priscilla has
talked Of you. She tells me you are 9
friend and that until you came l mus
be content and ask no question"
"But do you not remember mep
fancied you knew me just now."
She sighed. II have seen you IN
dreams strange dreams" As she
spoke bright blush spread over hel
cheek.
"Tell me the Dreams" said.
al can not have been i'll, very i'll
for long time. have forgotten much
everything that happened"
"Shall tell youp'
"Hot now-not now," she cried
eagerly. "Wait, and it may all com'
back"
Had she an inkling Of the truth
We're the dreams she spoke Of but th'
struggles Of growing memoryp Di'
that bright ring which was still on he
finger suggest TO her what had hap
penedP" Yes, would wait and hope
We walked back together, witt
Priscilla following at proper distance
Pauline seemed TO accept my society o.
though it was perfectly natural thin
% do so When the path grew steep o
rugged, she held out her hand for mine
as though its support was her right
Yet for o long time she said nothing.
4. ~Where have you come fromP sh
asked. AT last.
From long, long journey OF man
thousands Of miles"
.Yes; when / saw your face 20
were always travelling. Did you nm