Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-06-04


Miss Raynor, I shall see you safely to
your destination. This I am sure you
will permit, as I desire to treat you ex-
actly as should wish q gentleman TO do
by sister Of mine under the same cir
cumstances."
His sister how differently she would
be situated, and she sighed at the
thought. The sigh stirred his heart
strangely.
It was now quite dark-when suddenl.
there was . rumbling sound, q terri Il,
jar, and shrieks Of terror were heard on
every side.
Natalie sprang up in alarm. Stanley
was beside her, and their eyes met ques-
tloningly. In an instant there was
another crash, and for Natalie uncon-
sciouSnesS.
When she recovered she was lying on
overcoat, and Stanley Mayne was
bending over her in q eat anxiety.
Where am II" said she helplessly.
Thank heaven that you are alive y
said he. ri have been terribly anxious.
Are you much hurt7"
Natalie raised herself with difficulty.
and looked around upon dusky forms
fitting about by the weird light oil
lanterns.
Hurtw said she. "whst has hap
pcned7"
There has been a collision, and many
have been killed. Thank God that you
are safe r. said he, fervently.
And you have cared for me. and per-
haps saved my life? Oh, Mr.. Mayne,
how kind you are !"
Never mind that. The thing now is
how to get you out Of this pouring rain
tnI: 7 hi 4nI, l..
now, and you must trust to me implic
ity. shall arrange everything for you
comfort, and you must not feel the least
anxiety"
How kindly he soothed and comfortet
her! How delightful it was to hay,
such brother, and how grateful she wa
that his life had been spared and Il,
sooner did she find herself In com
Portable bed at the hotel, In charge OF
pleasant, middlc-aged woman. tina!
she fell asleep without care for tbs
morrow.
Natalie did not awake until her nurs,
lot in flood of sunshine; then, although
weak and bruised, she insisted upoi.
descending to the parlor and sending for
her benefactor.
How his face lit up when nc
saw her. and how cordially she greetet
him.
shall telegraph for your isther7"
he asked.
"Only to tell him that am safe. He
gave me all the money he could spare,
md therefore he can not afford to come
would make no pretenses. ~ shall
train for the city and see what
fate has in store for me-" and she
smiled sadly.
Going to the cruel city. to toll, and
suffer privations Of all kinds-to be ex-
posed TO insults-and not one friend to
cherish or protect her! He could scaies-
ly endure the thought.
Natalie" said he, II will not leave
you until you bid me-unless you SEMI
me away with the sweetest, briyhes,
hope Of my life crushed out. This Ia
sudden, know; but I. too. am alone in
life. I have seen . great deal OF the
world, but, strange as It may appear,
lave never yet asked any woman to be
my wife.
But you have stirred my heart
strangely. When sat beside you yes
tcrday, thought what y joy It would be
to win you and protect you always. /
planned how could become acquainted
with your father, ofIcr him satisfying
references. and gain his consent, and
how l could best persuade your step
mother to be kind to you, and shelter
you. until ! had won you for my wife.
Nay, darling; do not turn yonr face
away and weep. Surely. life has nothing
better than al honorable love. and this l
offer you. Look up, brown ayes and
answer mine" And then Natalie looked
up bashfully.
1t was:
60 just the same old tender story:
Just q glimpse Of morning glory
In an earthly paradise,
With shadowy reflections
In q pair Of sweet brown eyes"
And. indeed. Stanley Mayne thought
they we're:
Brown eyes a man might we'll
De proud to win!
Open 10 hold his image:
Shut under silken lashes
Only to shut him In"
Natalie Raynor did not seek for pos
ltion In the public school. She was mar
ried at that quiet village hotel. her father
willingly giving her away to Stanley
Mayne.
Later. when he again saw her in her
beautiful homo In New York City. he