The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1886-03-04

cnco to all his attentions only made her
more charming and desirable in his
eyes.
So it was not strange that one day
while on one of thcir numerous oNcur-
sions, and while Teddy had gone farther
down tho river to fish, he should take
this most excellent opportunity of MAX
ing Low acquainted with his great love
for her, and offer her his heart and
hand.
Low, taken by surprise, replies, in
the usual way, that she is sorry, but
does not care enough for him TO marry
him, etc. Only one consolation does
sho give him, and that is that she loves
no one else. So Phil is comforted in a
degree, thinking that some day he may
be able to win her love-
He leaves her there and wanders down
the banks of tho river, for in his great
disappointment he can hardly bear to
see 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
terP Blaming himself for leaving her
there alone and SO near the water, he
rushes back and sees Llcw standing on
the bank wringing her hands while in
Without hesitation he throws off his
coat and leaps into the river. He is n
good swimmer, but Teddy has become
unconscious and is very heavy, and it
is not without difficulty he gets him to
the bank.
Llew is standing perfectly motionlcss,
but this moment has brought her to the
knowledge that she loves Phil Delmarre
with all her heart, and that without him
her future life would be II drcary blank.
When Phil reaches the bank with the
unconscious boy in his arms he carries
him to his unclc's house, which ia not
far away.
Llcw follows, silent and unremon-
strating, and they soon reach the place
where Mr. Delmarrc is enjoying his
morning cigar on the porch, and rs the
procession ncarcd the steps he called
out to Phil in Il gruil voice:
"llello. What's up now? Looks as if
you Il been near the rivcr!'
Yes We've had an accident" re-
piled Phil, still holding the boy in his
arms.
Here the old hOuSckccpcr 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 Llcw 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.
MIR. Dcmarre, am very sorry that
we have been obliged to intrude upon
your quiet household, but it was quite
unavoidable. and | can only hope our
stay will be rs short as possible"
She stood waiting for an answer, but
received none save 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 go TO your BROTHER"
he said in polite tones, leading tho
way.
Yes, but let me first endcavor to
thank you for the great service you have
- but here she was interrupted by
Phil.
Let us not discuss that. 1 am now
going for a physician. There is tho
room" and he hurried away. Llcw and
Mrs. Smith made Teddy as comfortable
rs possible, but when he recovered from
his sleep he was dclirious. When Phil
and the doctor came he was in restless
sleep.
The good old doctor pronounced him
too i'll to be moved for u week or two,
to Llcw's great horror. To stay week
with that horrd old man!
None knew what the old man thought,
for he kept his thoughts to himself, and
sat most of the day on tho porch with
either cigar or paper.
ihll next went to Teddy's aunt, but
Teddy would have no one near him but
Llew, SO her aunt packed Il few thifgs
III valisc and sent them to her.
1t was not long until tho whole town
had heard of the accident, and one and
all declared that "t was the stranpcst
thing they had ever heard of that old
John Dclmarrc would allow them folks
at his home"
MIR. Chesloigh, Aunt Mary, and the
doctor paid regular visits at the farm,
and Teddy improved slowly under
Liew's tender care. She seldom left his
bedside, and her Undiscovered love
crew stronger as she learned more of
Phll's noble nature. He was the light
Of the house. kind TO everybody. but his
great kindness to Teddy would have
won Llcw'S heart alone.
AT ,ast the day has como for Teddy's
departures, and preparatory to this Llcw
has persuaded hm to take nap. She
Is sitting near the lounge. her drft tin
%crS buslly employed in putting the
finishing touches to smoking-cap for
Mr.. Dclmarrc, Sr, whose heart she has
won by making herself necessary to his
comfort in Il thousand little ways, such
as reading his newspapers to him
and making dainty dishes for his lunch
con.
In the meantime her thoughts are
with Mr.. Dcmarrc, 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
one finrc on hpr Inns for aiInnco