The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1886-03-10


with this little maiden, whose indiffer-
encc to all his attentions only made her
more charming and desirable in his
eyes.
SO it was not strange that ono day
while on one of their numerous excur-
sions, aud while Teddy had gone farther
down the river to fish, he should take
this most excellent opportunity of MAX
ing Llcw acquainted with his great love
for her, and offer her his heart and
hand.
Llcw, taken by surprise, replies, in
does not care enough for him to marry
she give him, and that is that she loves
no one else. SO Phil is comforted in q
degree, thinking that some day he may
be able to win her love.
He leaves her there and wandcrs down
the banks of tho river, for in his great
disappointment he can hardly bear to
sec her.
Suddenly he hears sharp cry and his
heart almost stands still, for it is Llew's
voice. Can she have fallen into the wa
torP Blaming himself for leaving her
there alone and so near the water, he
rushes back and secs Llew standing on
the bank wringing her hands while in
the water he discovered Teddy.
Without hesitation he throws off his
coat and leaps into the river. He is a
good swimmer but Teddy has become
unconscious and is very heavy, and it
is not without difficulty he gcts him to
| the bank.
Llew is standing perfectly motonlcss,
but this moment has brought her to the
| knowledge that she loves Phil Dclmarre
with all her heart, and that without hin.
| her future life would be dreary blank.
When Phil reaches the bank with tho
unconscious boy in his arms he carries
him to his unclo's house, which 10 not
far away.
Llcw follows, silent and unremon-
strating, and they soon reach the place
where Mr.. Dclmarre is enjoying his
morning cigar on the porch, and as the
procession nearcd the steps he called
out to Phil in gruff voice:
"Hello! What's up nowp Looks as if
! you'd been near the rivcr!'
"Yes. We've had an accident" re-
piled Phil, still holding the boy in his
arms.
Here tho old housckecper made her
appearance, much to the relief of Phil,
who began to give orders for her to pre-
pare bed for his little charge, and for
once she did not wait for her masters
bidding, because the distressed looks
on Llew's face, who was standing by,
touched the heart of the old woman.
When Llcw was left alone with the
old gentleman she summoned all her
courage and walked up to his chair and
stood before him, much to his surprise,
for all the ncighbOrs had looked upon
him as an ogre, and no one had ever
before been known to speak to HIM un-
less it was absolutely necessary
Mr. Dclmarro, am very sorry that
we have been obliged to intrude upon
your quiet household, but it was quite
unavoidable, and l can only hope our
stay will be rs short rs possible"
She stood waiting for an answer, but
received none save Il deep grunt. which
very nearly made her jump.
just then Phil came out, his dripping
garments being changed for dark
suit that was very becoming to him.
You had best 90 to your brother"
he said in polite tones, leading the
way.
"Yes, but let me first endcavor to
thank you for the great service you have
-" but here she was interrupted by
Phil.
"Lct US not discuss that. / am now
going for physician. There is the
room" and he hurried away. Llcw and
Mrs. Smith made Teddy as comfortable
as possible, but when he recovered from
his sleep he was delirious. When Phil
and the doctor came he was in restless
sleep.
Tho good old doctor pronounced him
too i'll to be moved for week or two,
to Llew's great horror. To stay week
with that horrid old man!
None know what the old man thought,
for he kept his thoughts to himself. and
sat most of the day on the porch with
either cigar or paper.
Phil next went to Teddy's aunt. but
Teddy would have no one near him but
Llcw, so her aunt packed few things
in valise and sent them to her.
1t was not long until the whole town
had heard OF the accident, and one and
all declared that "it was the strangest
thing they had ever beard of that old
John Delmarre would allow them folks
at his home"
Mr.. Chesleigh, Aunt Mary, and the
doctor paid regular visits at the farm,
and Teddy improved slowly under
Llew's tender care. She seldom left his
bedside, and her newly-discoverc love
grew stronger as she learned more OF
PhiPs noble nature. He was the light
OF the house. kind to everybody, but his
great kindness to Teddy would have
won Llew's heart alone,
At last the day has come for Teddy's
departure. and preparatory to this Llew
has persuaded him to take a nap. She
is sitting near the lounge. her deft fin
gers busily employed in putting the
finishing touches to smoking-cap Cor
Mr.. Delmarre, Sr., whose heart she has
won by making herself necessary to his
comfort in o thousand little ways, such
as reading his newspapers to him
and making dainty dishes for his lunch
eou.
lii tho meantime her thoughts are
with Mr.. Delmarre, Jr., whose heart
she had won long ago.
Suddenly the door opens and the OBJ
ject Of her thoughts comes into the
room. With pretty gesture she places