The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-02-28

~Waik," said George, as the sable usher was about to close the door. Bring one milk punch, ice water, Blue Points and Little Necks as soon as possi- ble." The order came at once. George gave the milk punch to Harriet. Drink it,o said he, "so 1 will not be SO odious to you. had to have something or could never have dragged myself to the barber'a"
 When the table was cleared Harriet ordered cigars, and had George lie down on the sofa to smoke. She shook up the sofa pillow, cared for him as a mother cares for a child. and when he was dis posed of, she drew a chair close to the sofa. and sat facing him, holding one ot his hands in both ot hers-
 A-e yoa happy r said she.
 al am in heaven," said George.
 "Saall we talk, or will you sleepl 1 viii keep watch" said Harriet,
 70 I'm not sleepy" said George. l feel better every minute. l had eaten nothing all day. Harriet, who are you What are you2 Can you tell me ?"
 "Do you think an 'smart2' as that girl aid last night in the other room am l smart enough to belong to you 9''
 "You made B GOO dollars to-day for me and yourself gave you credit on my books for S2o 900"
 "Me- in wh at name2"
 "E H. Easter Hat at'-what otherT
 "Will that bear my share of our ex- penses 10 Europe?"
 ei will take care ot the expenses ifyou please. Is it settled that we go~
 "l go. The Cunarder sails to morrow afternoon. have engaged two passages. One IS at your service. Perhaps you do not wish to go."
 Harriet" said George, elasping her hand in his to-day when you sent me the ten thousand that saved me from ruin promised myself never to hurt you in any way. Shall keep that promise 2 You are a good, noble, true woman. l love you truly to-day. wish to be good to you"
 "And is this nice way to be good to me, to refuse me the pleasure of your es- cort for jaurney? Think how lonely 1 shal be without you" Harriet bent over George and kissed him. "You will not let me go alone," she whispered.
 Harriet, what are >ou5 cannot be mistaken in you!'
 "What ! am, you have made me. love you. George, a thousand-fold more than you know. may not live iong. Can you not be kind while l am with you? ?" Harriet had not risen. They spoke in whispers. "You cannot hurt me unless you break my heart"
 "My darling, will go to the ends of the earth with you-you know h ow gladly I | lk h please you"
 Then meet me on the steamer at 6 tomorrow evening, and be good to your poor Harriet while she lives. It will not be long. Then try to be as good as you can to your wife-after am gone. She loves you, George. You know she loves you"
 q cannot understand you in the least Harriet can only follow your wishes"
 "Then hold me here, and tell me you love me. while you rest. Do you think love you ?"
 They were very happy, for the next hour, George and Harriet. The tre- mendous fatigues of the day, the rsrfec, peace and quiet of the room, with the swans white wings encircling Leda's noble form, the physical rest, Georges adoring sense of admiration and gra,i- tude, and Harriet's sweet abandonment to the tender love that ruled her heart, made the moments swift indeed. Some happy tears slipped through the be aded veil and fell on Georges face. and there were many gentle words. and a swee, unison of hearts, for the moment as sim less as flowers.
 At 6 pm. the pex' day George me. Harriet on the wharf, and they went directly to their state room. The day had been full of fatigues for both, and they still had the wearine5s of the day be- fore upon them. George pulled the door shut. The cabin was on the side next the wharf, and the round window made only a twilight in the small state room. George put his hat, overcoat, and hand bag in the lower berth. Harriet took of the heavy wrap she wore and handed il to George; he laid it beside the overcoat. Harriet wore the Easter Hat George made a movement to lift the veil.
 "Not yet, George" said Harriet, wait until you have heard all wish to say have heard ali you wish to say to me. Let your poor Harriet live little while longer, for am sure you love her: do not know that you will love me, when you know me"
 "l shall love you, Harriet, whoever or whatever you are. But before we say one werd more let me settle our money transactions. do no, know what your resources are, but if anything should happen to me suddenly, you will want money. AAI did not know your name could not We'll buy you letter of credit, or ex change You sent me ten thousand, and credited you ten on Santa Fe. Here are seven Bank of England notes for five hundred pounds each l; count them"
 Harriet counted them, and put them in Russia leather portmonnaie which she took from her bosom.
 And here is the balance in small notes," said George giving her roll of money. which she put carelessly in her dress pocket. have with me a letter of credit for five thousand,'" said George. "Of course 1 wish you to under