The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1888-02-24

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Go foI it ut once, and meet me IN the
high-road below the house. Don't attempt
10 bring anything else-unless you have
other souvenirs"
THAT IS the only one"
"Daisy Daisy at this moment
screamed shrill feminine voice from
the kitchen door
The girl lifted startled glance 10 her
companions face.
lie smiled reasSuringly. Several rows
of tall bean-pOleS covered with blossom
ing vines interviewed between them and
the farmhouse, and there was little fear
that Mrs. Briggs sharp eyes had Pene-
trated the barrier.
Daisy fled toward the house, her face
all IN glow. Mrs. Briggs noticed her
heightened color and rapt look, and 4
frown made her sharp visage still more
forbidding.
What now p" she demanded Grossly
at was never work that made yOUr face
so red. You'll never hurt yourself with
OVERRIDING. Ten O'Clock, and the beds
not made. Go right upstairs and do the
chamber work as quick as ever you can.
II will soon be time 10 get the dinner on
for the men in the field"
Daisy gave the woman 4 scared glance
and hastily climbed the stairs.
The locket was quite at tine bottom OF
her trunk. She found it and hid ii in
her bosom, then quickly changed her
plain giuIAam dress for blue and white
lawn, the best her scant wardrobe afford
Cd. This done, and her hat and shawl
laid out, she sat down white and trcmb-
ling. She felt too weak 10 move Tor
few minutes. What excuse could she
offer II Mrs. Briggs came upstairs and
found her thus gOrgeOusly arrayei? She
lived in mortal terror OF the woman.
Finally, her strength came back 10 her
Hh... 4
window. She faucied the sight OF her
lover would give her courage. \ man
with pack on his back was coming up
the path. She watched him 20 round
the house and disappear IN the direction
OF the kitchen.
The next instant a low whistle sound
cd, and q hat was waved above the
hedge. Eustace Dare's signal, al she
grew strong all at once. Ii Secmed an
age. however, while she was desceniin.
the front stairs and crossing the bit OF
open lawn that iutcrvcncd between the
farm house and the gate. At last Il
strong arm was about her waist, support
ing her.
You SAW the pack-pe lI'cro" h
whispered .'Our gJOl angel brought
him this way / sent him 10 the kitch.R
door TO mOnopplizc Mrs Briggs attention
until YOU could escape by the front
door"
''~he viii be very angry"
$50 much the better ne laughed.
\ horse AMI carriage We're waiting ~
the bend in the roal Before the mO.u-
iny sun stool trembling IN the zenith, or
the Changing farmhouse bell rJug the
noon wIrEiu-, oar supplemented Daisy
was the bride oi i man who was almost
q stranger TO her
When the clergyman left them alone
for few moments, EUstace drew her in
to his arms and said, with rcprossed
eagerucsS -
Now, darling, let me see the locllet OF
which You spoke
She saw him start as his glance fell
upon Ir-I quaint, old-iashiunci triuk.t
OF Roman gold. After a moments clos,
inspection lac touched q secret spring
that Daisy had never discovered The
lii flew back, disclosing wOmau's la e.
Daisy leaned forward 10 look, her
breath almost gone.
Il was certain there must be picture"
she murmured, but | could never open
it. What a sweet FACET
"GOurs Is its counterpart"
Daisy's checks flushed, but she shook
her head and said, -
q shall never look like that That Is
the portrait OF 4 fine lady. Do YOU
think she could have been my moth-r2'
Il am sure OF IT. Put tn. locllct care
fully away. The time Is coming when It
Will be worth fortune to YOU"
1t might be jest, but the girls pulses
bounded. Ii would be 50 blessed 10
know that she had history that dated
beyond Mrs. Briggs and the workhUusc
doors.
An hour later the eloping pair had
taken an express train. and were speed
iug away from BrImley and harl-hcarteI
Mrs Briggs. The erratIc nature OF tho
step she had taken causcI her little
uueaSIn Is. She was suprcmcly happy.
rendered 50 by the devotion oi her
Eondsomo lover-hu-band.
Their journey ended Just rs the sunset
glory was fading from earth and sky
They left the train at a lonely country
station. Alter a short walk through the
woods, they came IN sight OF 4 rude
thItcAcd hut. On the doorstep sat 4
wrinkled OLD woman smoking pipe
"CooI evening Deb. Let Us come in.
| have brought company EIStl.e said
YES, yes" mumbled the hag. holding
her pipe III one skinny hand and givin :
Daisy keen look.
This Young lady Is my wife. We
want you to shelter us Tor few days" :"
your vile, sir -''
That is what | said" Eustac, answer
ed rather sharply. "Comc, bestir your
The oil woman arose. shaking her
head slowly from side 10 side. AMI Led
the way INTO the hut IL was 4 poor
place containing Two rooms AM 4 hot,
close loft.
Eustace Dare drew Daisy down into
one OF the ftaE-bottouel chairs, and nut
his arm tenderly about her.
a queer place in which 70 spend
ones honeymoon" he Whispered n
glowing light ia his handsome eyes
But We VII soon exchange for more
luxurious quarters. You 10 not mind
II, nay darling -
"Not in the least she answered.
Neither did she. Her hear was
running over with happiness an I con-
tent She had never known what II WAS
To be Lowell and CARE Tor. and this
sG.lten-born passion thrilled her who'll.
being She worshippel, her adorin-
young husband already. iiIS presence
would make "A paradise ont OF thc mean
est cabin. Even old Deb'S fur.iye LOOKS
and doleiul signs failed = disturb her
serenity.
The summer days went by like brief.
dream One mornin. Daisy slept later
than usual, and on steI ping into th.. next
room, a-fnT a Aasty toilet, found old Deb
alpns getting breakfast.
"NHcrs = Nr. i.rs 2' she GsEci, with
= vague !c. .lins OF alarm
-ione,' the woman answered, !, without
looking up.
"Guue What 10 vou mean -
Deb brought a letter from tha shelf be-
tween the windows. and silently put il
IN her hand. Daisy Lroke the seal with
trembling fingers
Ny bAELINr II must laavs Won for n
few days. Remain quietly where Won
are until ! come back, and on up account
l4..I D I..r, 81
Daisy Rad the letter twice over. an
fell hrlp.esslv into chair, her lips pale,
her eyes staring straight bcfure h.r l.
was very stTLnIe that her hus5an
shpult leave her 80 abruptly; aul wIlt
did he mean by the singular warn n,
with which the brief note concluI.ds
Alter while she Looked al Deb, but