Daily Republican., 1885-02-06

tered. "what would you say? Is he
dead ?"
She caught her arm in o painful
grasp, and looked wildly into her face.
Z" No but he has been wounded In
San Francisco. II will be almost seven
days before can see him. in that
time what may happen Oh, how
how hard 1t is-my only brother /"
Madeline picked up telegram lying
at her feet.
Have just reached here from Oh M.
Received wound during an insuIrec-
ton Of Chinese sailors on the vessel.
Come TO me, but do nos bring Made
line," were the words.
UnselHsh A. ever. thinking of her
welfare even at such time rs this.
Dear Madeline, / must 70 at
once. by to-pight's train. Will you
stay here or 90 to New York 2" Mrs.
Mansfield said, ringing the bell for her
maid.
civil 60 with you."
"Are you insane, Madeline 4? Do
you think will permit you to under
take such q journey when ha specially
Irequests you not to venture ?"
And do you think" the girl re-
piled, that / am wood or stone, Ito
stay here while he is suffering thou
saI do OF miles away? l tell you l
will 90 !" she stretched out her hands
In Q gestur- VI supreme self-abnega-
tion 30, God, take me in his place
" 1t Is decreed that one must die--take
m :, selfish, insignificant, and spare him
to brighter days than his past of self
denial contained"
i II was . clear Augurt morning when
with weary anxious hearts they reached
, San Francisco, and without q pause
went u the house where Richard WAS
The answer to their first breathless
/. question was rs unexpected a. joyful.
I" He IL very much better hut need,
1 quiet and care. The wound wa,
dangerous, and We despaired OF biz
s life At one time, but the danger Il
past"
d All possible excitement had to h,
% avoided and not sntil he was able I,
u rise for few hours every day was h
lpermitted TO know that Madeline ha.
IL accompanied his sister.
IL When aware IL, flush for an in
slant tinged his pale cheek, and
,t .ance of gratitude flashed from hi
/, leyes, the ugh he said
III You she U d rot have brought fb
IL child why should the misfortune of
" broken-down, disappointed man caut
D. her sorrow OF suspense
"Child !" exclaimed Mrs. MANSFIELD
b. Why, Richard, are you aware tbs
~ | NJ adel!ne IL q very beautiful worr NJ
~ aud has had lovers enough 20 sat .
ie the vanity Of the most Unsuitable be.i
1T levery one OF whom she has III
y conditionally rejected ? And pra,
70 Richard, don't censure me for h,
I'd presence Wh-S 1 spdeavored to pc
suade her 20 remain away she aske
me, with flash from her black ey,
which shall not soon forget. did
8, think she was who'd or stoue. coul
Q! only submit after that"
OF Richard remained silent.
W " Has she had any romance who
10 keeps her proof against these lover
pray ers?" he asked after a pause.
We yes" said Mrs. Mansfield; "or
no which commented many years ag
! Con you not guess!'
IL She bent over lis chair.
et Madeline loves you, Richard.
~ have known her * cret for long Will
ny though the fanciss ebe guards 1t we'll.
OF Loves mt. Oh, no,"-he spot
&c bitterly, and covered his eyes with h
10 hands, -" sheis as the dawn of da
IN and l The twilight set;' do not fost
no such hopes, deas sister. She looks c
rs me AS father or an elder brother onl
"g The happiness q" spo~h VI ~ "ot II
q, me-"
:" "well, the will be you in n momen
Read her face and accent, and 500 II
IL speak Alright
ser When Madeline entered Richard roi
in and leaned ono hand upon the tabl
the other he held invitingly to be
40. Sha -ao and har IavuA 90 ahn,
he ike brilliar's, and in her white DIRE
nd with crimson rosa nesting again
er- her neck. she was picture to aatisi
the most exactiDg lover.
cd Like tired child she leaned b,
head on his shoulder. and he passed h
ire arm around her. For awhile Meth,
cb spoke. Both were busy noting IL
changes four years had brought: sh
Oh In the flush of early womanhood;
10, with gray hair about the temple, al
OF sterntr, sadder lines about the moutl
~ bat with a gentle patience stamped NJ
10 on the handsome face y hich had alway
w turned TO her with love from childhoo'
ne My guardian" she said, her ey'
" III OF tears, my prayers we're not
IL. vain I"
"a "And you waited and longed for 70
q. Madeline ?" he asked ,drawi ing her clio,
he TO the heart that had known so much
or life's sadness.
10 There we're times when thought
ok should never see you again Oh, VIII
did you stay away ?"
VI My restless heart had many re,
J! sons. Perhaps l waited to hear 20
Va were woed and maVied and a
rd ere trusted myself to see you aga I
ID or loved you darling, even when
Dc let you. Do you love IN !, Madeline ?
or But he knew, tor her eyes told hill
e tho story.
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