Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1886-02-19
"And you will go without word to

Darea"
"a strange look upon the brilliant,
brunette face, and the dark eyes
flashed like steel.
There Is nothing to be said but
adieu," she answered coldly, aod the
next moment she was gone.
''How stranger murmurea Garcia.
"What has happened to occasion this
changed manner and abrupt depar
ture2 And I do not even know where
she is going l wonder if she left the
address with Lila? Ali l will call
her back and question her."
The embroidery frame fell to the
floor with a crash as Garcia sprung
to her feet and threw open the door.
"Miss Remington-Edith I" she cri-
ed; but for answer there came the
clang of the front door as it closed
behind the form of the departing
girl.
When Dare heard of the fight of
Lila's companion, ard the Indifference
with which she received the mention
ing of MS name, he was overcome by
disappointment and wounded love and
pride.
"She did not care, after all, y he re-
Elected bitterly. 81 little thought
while | tested with Garcia this morn
ing, that / had been deceived, yet it is
So"
ooh, mother! there's been an acc
dent near the cliff-the train from
New York ran off the track, and the
passengers killed and wounded. 1t is
awful, awful And they are bringing
some of the injured people here"
Lefty Garments voice ceased with a
gasp as she sank into the nearest seat,
tanning her white face with her hat.
Her mother fastened to tie door,
where even then couple OF men
stood, bearing a senseless form be-
tween them.
evil you play the Good Samar
itan2" asked one of the men.
She threw open the door.of the cog
sitting-room, and motioned to the low
couch between the windows.
LAY him there; | will look after
him." she said. Are there any lives
lost2'
"Only one that we know of, but sew
eral are seriously hurt. Your house
is nearest Mrs. Carmen, and we may
make another demand upon your hos
pitality, but
"Of course, of counsel" she inter
rupted anxiously; then, as a slender
girlish figure near the window rose at
their entrance, she said:
There has beea railway accident.
dear, and this is one of the passengers.
Why, | believe the poor fellow has
broken limb. I'll send Lefty for
the doctor, and bring in some band
ages"
She FASTENED away, and Edith Rem
ington bent her sympathetic face
above the injured man to start back
with a cry of horror, her face paling
her eyes darkt md.
Then she fell upon her knees beside
the low couch, and flung her slender
arms over the silent figure, crying
aloud:
"Dare. Dare, my darling! are you
| dead2 No, mol Heaven grant he lives.
Oh, Dare, If you could only speak to
mel"
A faint smile curved the white lips,
the lids were raised slowly, and for
one instant the dark eyes of Dare Hill
ton gazed deeply into her own then a
| low moan stirred the silence, and he
had drifted back into oblivion.
The physician. arrived and Dare S
condition pronounced not serious; but
he was kept prisoner in Mrs. Car
mems pretty home for several days.
During that time he saw little of
Edith Remington, for her cousin Lefty
administered to his wants, and when
she CHANGED TO be in his presence she
seemed strangely cold and reserved.
One dsy at twilight she came into
the sitting room with her hands full
of roses, with which she filled the
vase of Bohemian glass on the stand
| beside him.
lie watched her downcast face with
eager, earnest eyes, and when she
turned to 60, put out one hand and
grasped her light draperies.
Miss Remington, why are you so
anxious to avoid meg' he aaked gent
ly. You have given me little of your
company, yet cannot think of any
thing | have done that should place
me under the ban Of your displeas-
ure"
II am not displeased, Mr.. Hilton, "
she answered Jelly. You forget
have duties here that allow me few
hours of leisure"
"You were rot always like this, y
he murmereG.
A flush swept over her face, and her
eyes glittered.
Dare Hilton, l hate you," she
cried passionately, and then broke IN
to bitter weeping.
Gently his outstretehed arms drew
her nearer, and held her ia close
embrace, while a low tender voice
breathed into her ear these words:
mo, Edith, no, you do not hate
me. Did l not hear your confession
when you believed me dead or uncon-
scious3 Edith, l love you. l have al
ways loved you. What has come be-
tween us9'
She had ceased to struggle now,
and raising her tear wet face, he
saw that it was brilliant with love
and joy.
You are not trifing with met" she
faltered