The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1886-01-08
nd he struck out for the shore.

TO his breast, Whlie her eyes were hxed
up on his.
"Isabelw he suddenly exclaimed, as
they approached the bank. Isabel you
said just now you would trust implicitly
TO me. Would you trust to me for everi
Would you trust yourself to met Would
you trust your future happiness TO met"
A moment-an anxious moment-passed
and then as St. AIbans' feet struck the
shore, Isabel, in low voice, replied:
ayes, Harry, will trust you in every
thing, as I have trusted you this morn
ing"
At first ST. Albans could scarcely real
ize it. 1t seemed too much.
"Do you really mean il, IsAbeli" he
cried, trembling with excitement and
nervousness, strong man though he was.
"Oh, am dreamingi viii you really be
my own dear wifei"
Il will" softly answered the young girl.
In transport of happiness he seized
her in his arms, and raising her from the
ground, pressed kiss after kiss upon her
soft red lips.
For shame, Harry" exclaimed Isabel
nearly smothered, as soon as she could
speak. Think Of that boy looking on
Besides, am wet through"
Pardon me, darling" cried Harry pen
itently; II was so happy, forgot all
about the ducking we have had. Shall
carry you homer
"NO, indeed sir" replied Isabel with a
saucy look from her big black eyes, al
have had enough Of that for the present
besides, the exercise will prevent my
catching cold"
They Immediately started of at a sharp
walk towards the Hall, though Isabel
found her wet things terribly in the way
They had scarcely reached the lawn in
front of the house, when they perceived
the front door open, and the general rush
frantically out, bareheaded, followed by
visitors and servants.
The cowboy had not waited to see the
deH0,Iement, but had dashed away up TO
the Hall with the news that Miss Carlton
and gentleman had been upset in the
middle Of the river and drowned.
Nearly maddened with grief, the old
gentleman ran across the lawn to the
river, expecting every moment TO see his
daughters dead body being carried to
wards him.
o But he had not proceeded many yards
when she was in his arms alive and well
.3Oh, my darling child!" he exclaimed;
II feared 1 had lost youj how were you
saved7
ASK Captain st. Albans, papa" an
swered Isabel just tri1e shyly.
what, another obligation, ST. Albans 7"
cried the general, seizing the captains
hand as his daughter made her escape
and ran off to change her things; mot
satisfied with saving the fathers life, but
you must save the daughters also"
The captain smiled.
"What can I sayi / cannot speak
Words will 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
II only hope to heaven l 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 ".
LovE-MAKISG.-cROSs- PURPOSES.
II had been arranged that the party
should ride to Ravenshill that morning, q
distance Of about ten miles, and view the
old ruined monastry and wander about
the grounds.
They started away about eleven, lesv-
ing Isabel, who required rest after her
excitement, and St. Albans, who was far
too happy and exalted to be st society
for anybody but himself, behind to re-
cruit their strength after the mornings
performance.
St. Albans wandered aimlessly about
for 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 1 shall find her in the
morning-room."
He speedily found his way thither and
knocked at the door.
II is wonderful how timid love makes
some meni
Fellows with as much assurance as q
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 q couch.
book was in her hand, but she WAS
holding it upside down, we may take Il
g. n--o-,t-s A. no bod v,ot r,--o7+-ss
much by its contents.
81 thought should find you here" OBJ
served st. Albans as he seated himself by
her side Il have something TO say 70
you"
"I thought l had better lie down for
little while" answered Isabel. "How was
It that you did not go with the others to
RavenshiHT'
ITO tell you the truth, Isabel" replied
/ st. Allans, Il thought that if 1 remained
/ at home might enjoy few moments OF
/ your society, and could not resist the
! temptation
/ "You foolish fellow" said Isabel, plsy-
fully tapping his cheek. land what was 1t
you wanted to ace me aboutT
"'ro see you about" repeated st. Albsns.
81 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.
81 cannot tell it you too often" ex-
claimed Harry, placing his arm around
her waist as he spoke, "for every moment
i feel my love growing stronger and
stronger! Oh, Isabel, if you were ever
to change and tell me you no longer loved
me, 1 think l should go madT
'.Hush, Harry" replied Isabel softly
'do not speak like that. You need never
fear my affection changing the founda~
tion is too deeply laid in my heart"
Tell me that again, my sweet oneV
cried St. Albans rapturously. "fou can
not imagine the delight it gives me <
hear you say that you love me-"
Il do love you, Harry" exclaimed lisa
bel, delicate pink color flushing he
cheeks as she met his impassioned glance
sand l always shall. There is only ont
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