The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-12-12

was mere scratch, ard was stunned.
I came 70 my senses just aftsr Pierre
rushed OF ike blockhead as he is. 10
frignten you to death, and I hurried
after him to undo the mischief
His paller, however. and a freshly
dressed wound on bis foreheAd told a
different story but Just then a shiver
ran through Margie's frame, and Glare
whispered nervously
Don't for the world let Nargie knog
that you have seen her n this state.
she'd never forgive me. Go to the receP-
ton room, and / willcome 10 you"
Margie opened her eyes at arst IN
eomprehendingIy- Then memory re-
turned and she struggled to her feet
we viii go to him, CiaFe. No one
viii talk You are his kinswoman, you
know, and I-I-must beg his pardon.
l have been 50 hateful to him, and-and
--sc nay dif aad merr hpae he truth r
'Yes, dear said Glare, soothingly
~You shall 20 to him. Wait for me in
the reception room. I viii joif you there
presently
NIargie was TO- st1p.fed. .by the sho,
to notice anything strange in her sister :
manner, aud she obeyed her as meekly
as though Clare had always been the
master spirit. As she entered the room,
Richmond Kineaid came forward to meet
her looking very pale. She stopped in
a dazed sort Of way, her eyes resting
upon the disfiguring patch on his fore
head. Then she shudered and turned
away.
Il VIII call my sister she said.
@Oh, Marg;e - Richmond exclaimed
passionately. Do not call Clare. It Is
you want. Why will you always turn
from me Do you not know that love
you that my life's sunshine is eentered
in your eyes ?7
Margie stood. her slight form drawn
proudly np, her eyes flashing, and her
lips curling in infinite scorn.
Not another word, sir, unless you
wish me 10 hate you. How dare yoa tri-
fle thus with ms sister It is well to he
off With the old love before you press the
claims of new one
Richmond Kincaid's face grew very
pale as he listened to Margie's words
Then he said with intense earnestness
AS God is my witness, Marzie. this is
the first time that such an idea has en-
tered my mind. Heaven forbid if / have
unwittingly gained more THAI the cons
inIy love eraved from yonr sweet sister. -
The two were 50 eEgrossed with each
other that they hadn't noticed Clare's
entrance. She stood beside them, listen
ing, a new light breaking in upon her.
Then she folded her sister in her gentle
arms.
Il see it all Ny little Nargie Vas 20
ins to wreck her own happiness 70 save
mine. Marsie and she held the girl
from her 50 as to look into her eyes. Il
loved my Lionel with love which Is As
enduring as life itself None other will
ever replace it. Ny heart is buried with
him in his ocean grave Even 80 Rich
mond loves you and, if mistake not,
these tell-tale bushes are telling the
same slory-so old, yet 50 new-to him.
Is il not 50 -
Margie turned toward Richmond, who
stood watching her his soul in MS ewes.
is Clare right, Margie o. he said, soft
ly.
One moment her head was bowed in
shy confusion, the next it was pillowed
upon his breast.
Clare stole softly away Joy in her
young sisters happiness was in her heart;
but there was also mingled with it a
surging tide Of regret for the lost days Of
her own love and hsppiness-days
xhich could never more ref1rn