San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-12-11

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The captain smiled.
"What can l sayi cannot speak.
Words viii not express my feelings. You
have done me the greatest service one
man can do another, and l will never for
get it."
"Pray do not mention it," said st. Al
bans.
~ only hope 10 heaven shall be able
some day TO serve yOu in some way, and
show what my gratitude really is"
And as he turned round TO re-enter the
house the old man dashed the tears away
from his eyes.
CHAPTER ".
DETERMINATIONS PURPOSES.
II had been arranged that the party
should ride to Ravenshill that morning, a
distance of about ten miles, and view the
old ruined monastry and wander about
the grounds.
They started away about eleven, leav-
ing Isabel, who required rest after her
excitement, and st. Adams, who was far
too happy and exalted to be fit society
for anybody but himself, behind to re-
cruit their strength after the mornings
performance.
st. Adams wandered aimlessly about
for a short time, lighted three cigars one
after the other, and allowed them to go
out again, tried to amuse himself by
knocking the balls about on the billiard
table, and at last threw down his cue,
muttering half aloud:
II wonder if l shall find her in the
morning room"
He speedily found his way thither and
knocked at the door.
1t is wonderful how timid love makes
some men!
Fellows with as much assurance as a
London street-bOy no sooner become vic
tins to the tender passion than they grow
as bashful as a schoolgirl.
Come In"
He entered the room, and, as he had
expected, discovered Isabel reclining up
on a couch.
A book was in her hand, but as she was
holding it upside down, we may take il
for granted that she had not profted
much by its contents.
81 thought should find you here" Oh
served st. Alhans as he seated himself by
her side. Il have something to say to
you"
81 thought had better lie down for
little WHILE" answered Isabel. "HOw was
it that you did not go with the others to
Ravenshill2"
"To tell you the truth, Isabel" replied
ST. Adams. Il thought that if l remained
at home l might enjoy few moments Of
your society, and l could not resist the
temptation
''You foolish fellow" said Isabel, play
fully tapping his cheek, land what was it
you wanted TO see me aboutf"
40 see you about" repeated st. Adams.
"a forget. Oh. yes, remember-to tell
you how much loved you, my darling"
but you told me that this morning,
Harry" responded the young lady.
II cannot tell it you too often" e1-
claimed Harry, placing his arm around
her waist as he spoke, "for every moment
feel my love growing stronger and
stronger! Oh, Isabel, if you were ever
to change and tell me you no longer loved
me, think l should go mad"
"Hush, Harry" replied Isabel softly;
'do not speak like that You need never
fear my affection changing; the founda-
ton is too deeply laid in my heart"
Tell me that again, my sweet onel'
cried st. Adams rapturously. "You can
not imagine the delight it gives me to
hear you say that you love me-"
81 do love you, Harry" exclaimed lisa.
bel, delicate pink color flushing her
cheeks as she met his impassioned glance;
"and always shall. There is only one
thing that would alter my affection for
you, and that am persuaded is an i'm
possibility"
"What is that, darlingr inquired St.
Adams a little anxiously.
"Your ever being guilty of-what is it
you military men term itch, yes, re-
member now," and she smiled as she con-
tinued-'conduct unbecoming an officer
and gentleman"
st. Adams raised his head proudly as
he answered:
"If that is the only rock have to look
out for, my sweet one, fear nothing"
81 am well assured of it; replied Isa-
bel, "or l should not have mentioned it.
But think could forgive anything else
in the man loved but that. If once he
caused me to feel ashamed Of him, my
love would vanish like snow in July"
"when did you first begin to care for
me, dearest" euquired Harry tenderly,
and drawing her beautifully moulded
form nearer to him as he spoke.
Il hardly know" answered Isabel, "but
/ think l began to notice how different
you were to other men the day that you
saved papa's life, and
But she was unable to continue, for our
hero, raising her head little, pressed his
lips to hers, and INDUCED in a long and
loving kiss.
"oh, Harry" cried Isabel reproachfully
as soon as she was able to speak.
al cannot help it, darling" answered
Harry. Remember this is the first time
l have ever really loved. and l feel al
most beside myself with joy and happi-
ness.'
"Am really your first lovef" enquired
Isabel, with her large eyes melting with
passion looking upward into his own.
II swear you are" replied Harry; ~
have never loved woman before, and
shall never love another"
For few moments they gazed at one
another in silence, and then once more St.
Adams caught the lovely girl up in his
arms. and slipped the nectar from her rich,
ripe lips.
Harry had not been sitting by her side