The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-08-28

1 Will uutolhttph IdDiutur- mfSs D1ty COH
timed grave and distant in her manner
almost as il she owed him grudge Shs
| was always terribly busy with those abom.
| Unable account books, AMI would not look al
| him except when he entered the counting
house. and then it was with so much calm
surprise at his appearance-athi his impudence
in intruding upon the private apartments OF
| the International, perhaps-that the poor
major was fairly bewildered and discounted.
He had it out at last, though. The reader
Is aware he plumed himself on being straight
forward. miss Daily, he said, one morning,
Sin what way have foffended yoaG" - %
Il have not said you have given me
| offense," was the slow reply. a have nc
| right possibly, to take offense."
But still you are offended, and you are
| to, truthful girl to deny it,"
@And you too clear-sighted man not tc
| know what is the cause, said Ruth DAILY,
| facing him suddenly. Z.
| The major turned red and then pale Ii
| all his life he had never felt in a more awk.
| ward position, but he acted gentleman
1 should TO pretty woman. He gave ill., and
| acknowledged his transgressions without at.
/; tempting an excuse.
Il beg your pardon, Miss DAILY. and ON
very sorry"
| There was so m0urnful an expression in
the warriors face that Miss DAILY was soft,
ened at once. This was true contrition.
every sorryl" she repeated.
"Very."
"Then / forgive you, major, if a poor
| girls forgiveness is of any value to you.
! She held her hand toward him, and was
surprised to find that his was trembling
@You will not let this happen again, will
you!7 she said
"Happen again! What do you sayY'
~You know-you understand.
| "Of course had no idea that you were
| fond Of him You did not let me into that
secret, Miss DAILY" he stammered forth, COR
YOU would have found me still your friend.
But as to this happening again"
| The hand was timidly withdrawn; the
| eyes became larger and more luminous
"What are you talking abouti' she asked,
| in fresh anazement
about young Todd" he answered, "of
| course
I'm not thinking about young Todd"
cried Ruth DAILY, with a pretty little petu-
| liant outburst that really became her II
never have thought about him What has
| he ever been to me but a uulSancel'
you don't say soil am glad-I-
Well, then-what is the matter What have
donef"
you don't know Oh, Mai Crawshaw.
/ what is the use of playing the hypocrite, and
| PLAYING it so badly
Il play the hypocrite.' he exclaimed.
for heavens SAX, girl, tell me what is my
oifense y
| Ruth DAILY looked at him again sharply
| and steadfaStly, but the nIi@ht gray eyes of
| the soldier did not finch Hehad had only one
idea 10 the cause OF Mis- DAYS reserve
! and this being dismissed, h. was utterly lost
There was no time to consider \ fresh cause
!. Of grievance at this iuucturc
You have a very bal memory" she said
TRY and think why | am here, anil who put
ne here"
"Oh!' said the major. rccollectin, on the
, instant
vt was YOU who persuaded Mr. Fresh
water TO appoint me book keeper; 1t was
! YOU who persuaded him-who offered TO nav
my salary even, AMI IL fauci>i all the time
| it was my own wonderful talents which had
{ set me in this place You have robLe me
F; Of my independence b. this: YOU have low
| cred me in NV s'lf-esteam"
: i wished oget You away from Battleton
/ "At any oost-ves.' AMI the tears were
/ swimming III her eyes she spoke; Tut it
| was for your nel'hev's sake
| Pardon me. Mis- pslv. but it was for
ycur own said the major ~ wished to
| rescue You from tal-e Position-to plac
! You in ditferens sphere, who're at least.
! You should not be cNp's'-,' 10 the vulgar at
| tentlonS of a mob wanted You to Re
something better than waitress, and II
certainly told Mr. Fre>hws'er Won deserved
10 he
! And he took your hint, - You were
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| Satlfica'iN, AS You h''i 'nnueil'" and many
ffi"h Is but what con'a ne nave thought
OF me-
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Know, lie saih heipiessiv cannot ciam
YOU; ana YET cannot nht taihN YOU are
| ac'mS very raSh'y Ana upon nv hohof'
ne h'ur'ed ioith' you are making me very
MIST doie
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Because AL TINS IS my iaut-oecanSe-
Miss Daily, he SAID. sud leniy, there is an
no one knows hnt myself. You may as wei
| anu tieh YOU can du-u AT iue 'heipHgbN