San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-07-01

. The visions Of tho Garth were gone ana ned
He saw the giant sea above his VI H'' I,,,,,,
How SOP
Because otherwise, might not have sur
yiyed-tO thank you for my Ire!
Was il gratitude. or an even rendered sen
timent, that filled her eyes with such tender
meaning, and after one long look, made her
blush and turn her head away? l cannot
tell; but the look made my heart leap, while
a new thrill of rapturous hope trembled
through my veins. / glanced at Anita; she
was basking again, with closed eyes Car
ried beyond myself by the inspiration OF the
moment | took my darlings hand.
miss Graham" said; "MadtIine-may
call you again by that dear name?-evrr
since we parted. years ago, you have been
the one memory of my life; and when we
met again"
would have continued hnpetuOuSly; but
gently disengaging her hand, she cried:
Anita come, it is time to 90 home"
The girl seemed TO understand for she
sprung to her feet and pointed eagerly up
the rocks. For myself, | stood stupefed and
ashamed; but turning again TO me with a
light smile, Madeline continued:
Are you returning TO the village Mr..
IL ~, lti Us wan lo@'blltl'
Something in her manner convinced me
that had better encrOach no further, but
make the best of NV immediate chance OF
happiness. So ans wcred eagerly that was
at her service. and the next minute | WIS
plotting her up the rocks. The way was
troublesome, and she often needed and ac-
cepted the help of my hand, thrilling me
through and through with her warm touch.
At last we left the rOck-Sown prOmOntOry
behind us and stepped out on the open
heath. We two led the way, while Anita
followed behind. so slowly that we were soon
left practically alone.
How came yOu to walk 50 tdl?' | inquir-
ed. I'VE are three or rour mills, rs the crow
flies. from st. GurlOtt's."
"Oh, | came out early, aud the sunshine
tempted me on lid not think that we had
wandered such distance. Poor Anita will
be tired out.
And your
"Oh. / love long walky' she replied,
gayly. Even in Demerara | used to wan
der for hours and hours in the woods; and
once | was nearly lost Night came down
suddenly, and had to creep into the bole of
a great tree; and | wasn't frightened,
though could hear the tiger-catS crying all
round me; for the fire-flies made it almost as
light as day. But poor papa nearly went out
of his mind, and, after that, would never let
me enter the woods alone"
How did they find YOU"
by beating the woods. There were about
hundred coolies carrying torches, and max
ing noise enough to wake the dead. At last,
as they were passing popped out Of my
,,Ia |
am, papap He was terribly angry, but |
was soon forgiven"
at would be hard heart" | murmured,
tenderly, that would not forgive yOu any
thingr'
She looked at me merrily, and shook her
head.
All you don't know me! Poor papa, il
he were alive, could tell you different tale.
| was always a spOilt child, Mr.. Trelaw-
ney."
Thus lightly talking, and playing with the
merest threads of conversation, to avoid
touching themes of more dangerous interest,
we walked across the moor. Though it was
wntertide, the air was very close and warm
with Sunlight, and Anita Jagged more and
more behind AT last we came in sight of
the village, and paused by the side Of the
mOOrland tan where | had parted with my
uncle. My eyes were fixed earnestly on
Madeline. Suddenly l saw her start and
change color
Fol owing the glance Of her eyes, caught
sight of a wel-knOwn figure approaching.
1t was George Redruth, elegantly dressed,
and carrying walking-cane.
He came up rapidly, and | saw by the eX-
preston of his face that he was ill-peaSed.
He glanced at me angTly and cOntemptuOuS-
ly, ahd then addressed his cousin.
Where have you besnY' he cried. 81
have been looking for you everywhere. Do
you know that il is three O'clOck?"
II did not know it was so late" replied
Madeline, quietly. ANITA and l went wan
dering across the moor and down to the sea-
side, where we found Mr. Trelawney"
He looked at me again, and saw his brow
blacken more and moS
Lunch was served nj haif-paSt one" he
muttered, land my mother has driven over
to afternoon service. | won't trouble Ire
lawney any further. Take my arm, and let
me see you home"
He spoke with the air of authority habitual
with him. / was not surprised to see Made
line flush angrily, and decline the prOifered
arm.
There is plenty of time for that" she ex-
claimed. See! poor Anita is almost ex-
hausted-it would be charity to assist her;
il is none to assist mer'
Indeed, Anita seemed dead beat She was
seated on stone, about hundred yards be-
hind us, resting her elbows on her knees her
chin in her hands. Redruth glanced toward
her and shrugged his shoulders.