The Irish standard., 1888-07-21
THE IRISH STANDARD SAT- RpAY. JULY2l.

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get full control over his feelings, when he
went boldly forward to her side.
She rose with a little exclamation OF sur
prise, and said:
Mr.. Gray, are you here2 had almost
lost hope Of ever seeing you again"
g Did YOU wish to see meg; he asked.
81 did. I wish to thank you for your
noble actor so kindly obeying my re-
quest"
:: Say nothing about it, It was a simple
service I rendered you, and one which
should be forgotten"
" Y ct one will never forget, Mr.. Gray.
1would be ungratefal indeed were I to for
get that, at my request and for me, you
! risked your life.'
g Have you any objections to me sitting
here at your side?n said Allen.
'sNone whatever There is no other seat,
and you must have become weary climbing
the hilln
;'How is the little boy2;' he asked, sitting
himself at her side.
ssHe is we'll" LAX
ssDoes he like to stay there?''
"He can be happy nowhere else.H
For several moments Allen sat thinking
that he was fully repaid for all he had en-
lured on that journey.
"Was pursued ~ he at Last asked.
"No, sir, you were not"
Elf thought was, and yet there was no
direct proof Of it,"
"Every precaution was taken to prevent
pursuit, and every precaution taken in case
you were pursued: but, thanks to Providence,
our precautions in that direction were I'm.
necessary"
Chow did he learn of my return?"
II do not know, Mr.. Allen-but let us not
talk any more Of that Grateful hearts
will ever hold you in sacred remembrance
for your noble self-sacrifcing actions. I
can not thank you enough. I wish I could
repay the debt OF gratitude owe 10 you"
IT would rather you would not mention
.t.n
"I will not, then. You want 10 go away
from Turkeys Point?'
elbow did you learn that?'
"Ijudge SO from your editorials, and
nave seen your press and material adver-
tised for sale in other papers,
"You have rightly guessed my motive,"
said Allen, sadly. s'lurley's Point has been
Disappointment to me aud the business
sad failure"
With Il sigh she answered:
t"Iurley's Point has been q great disap-
continent to more than yourself. It has
been the rock on which my bark OF hopes
went DOWN.
s'What do you mean?" Allen asked, gazing
wonderin ely into the sweet, beautiful face.
sYou, VINO have scarce been in the village,
how has 1T wrecked your hopes?"
"By Turkeys Point include the house on
the hill, ana there scnle Of the darkest days
oil my life have been spent. have formed
no acquaintance here save yours, and from
the first time I met you felt that you were
q brother. A real brother ccnald not have
been kinder than you have been, and for
your noble conduct shall never cease to be
thankful"
For few moments Allen's emotions got
the better Of him. AT last regaining in
part his self-control, he determined to dare
all and know the worst, and in voice of
forced oal1nneSs said:
ct wish could be more than brother to
you.''
"No, 10, do not mention tiaat,'' she said,
her face very pale, yet she T7:ss not excited.
ST did not come hare expecting to meet
you" She wenl ON. tsbul since by chance
we have met, J. am glad of it. Iour faith
~ ~lyself has: convinced me that you are
aiiOf 60 CtAefs,. b!lb, WEtle s. :suinlft3 you,
never be mere than q friend, a very
friend, sister if you will. but nothing
g."
On, Barta;a--Bertha! iii Heavens name
'tdrive me nlads'' he ayroanet1, in che Bit
est agony .1Don't you knew that ( love
~;
l have feared it" she answered.
Feared it?''
Yes. feared it from the very first"
Why need you lear honest loves OF.
tina, Bertha, Go not drive me away in
sr despair. l have, tried to forget YOU
can not. IT YOU do not, love me now,
me some hope, say that you will love
n the future and become my wife,
H"'uenSst tsf2as5, ee22sn never be" she wept
(ug her hands.
1t ~.4. y III be-" cried the frenzied
en-, selling \Tsir plump hand and rails
1T to his lip
You know not what you say, I am a.
tdy anary6etJE'
He dropped the hand and staggered as if
had received a blow.