Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-07-20
.eeeply troubled by what Won saw ~

1919 "CAI, rs often Mt his rooms |
,''no regrets his intemperance more
think" ~ i-Ae'''s' L
Does your brother think-does he
consider him entirely past reform ?"
asked May, with a trembling voice.
Hearing it, and the suppressed sob
'nat followed the question, Lena banks,
who was kind-hearted little CITY belle.
came out of her nest and sat down no.
side her friend.
Dear, May, my brother James has
often said that if Livingston had a reason
"a mot've-for reforming, his reform
would he a settled thing" she said.
What motive?"
explain myself bunglingly, I fear
James meant that if Livingston could be
induced to fall in love, the lady might
work his reformation easily, ii she chose
to do So"
He loves no one, then, at present?"
No one, May. James says that he
believes him to be faithful to the mem
DRY OF a child who died years ago. It
is an odd thing to say of such man, but
James declares that Livingston really
loved that child and that he loves her
now"
IF that is true he may yet be saved
said May, drying her eyes"
What do you mean, dear?"
II mean that I am THAT child, Lena"
"Tou! But the child diedl" ex-
claimed Lena in surprise.
"No. My cousin, Mary Cleveland,
died, and he must have seen the notice
of her death, or heard of it, and sup
posed it to be mine. Just before her
illness, my Uncle Warburton came to
my country home, and finding me a
poor and friendless orphan, adopted me
as his own daughter, and gave me his
name'
"And was it in that little country
town that you knew Gustave Livingston
as a boy?" inquired Miss banks.
eyes. He had been sent to the house
of some old family servant for his
health, and he remained there for two
years while his parents We're in Europe.
Oh, Lena, he was the noblest, kindest,
most generous-hearted boy! If you
will only help me now to save him!7
CT" exclaimed Lena.
"You," replied May, caressing and
kissing her. ooh, don't refuse me!
Dear papa is stern and unforgiving
about such things. He would think
that Gustave Livington wasn't worth
saving because Of this one fault. It is
in vain to hope for help from him. But
if you will only assist me, dear, good
Lena, 1 have such plan.
"Indeed!" said Lena, laughing. So I
am to be bribed with kiss. Well, let
me hear your plan for the benefit of
Gustave-I mean Mr.. Livingston-and
We will see what can be DONE"
IT shall need your brothers aid, too,
but that you must secure. And both Of
you must promise to keep my secret
from every one" concluded May, earn
estly.
Then, leaning her cheek against
Lena's, in the silence of the midnight,
she whispered her innocent plot for the
redemption of a human soul.
Lena banks stay in Boston was but
short one, and on her return to New
York it was noticed by her escort that
she carried in her own hands, and for
the whole distance, a small ebony box
mounted with silver, and fastened with
silver lock and key. A jewel box, as
he supposed.
On the evening of her arrival at her
home in - avenue, after the family
greetings We're over, Lena sought a
private interview with her brother, and
after long explanation left the ebony
box i'll his care.
"May is a trump, Lena, and you are
another" was the young mans some
what undignitied exclamation. "Liv-
ingston is we'll worth saving, and the
little box shall be in his possession to
morrow night before he sleeps"
Secretly, James, remember, said
Lena. HE must not know from whom
the Gift comes till he has shown himself
worthy Of it. !"
Crust me for that" replied her
brother. IF there were more women
like you and May, women ready to use
their influence over a man in this fash
ion, we should be great deal better
than we are, my dear.
SO James banks carried off the prize
to his own room.
The next evening a party Of ga friends
met, as they We're often in the habit OF
meeting, at the artists rooms. Wine
flowed freely, and the pictures on the
walls could scarcely be seen for the
clouds of smoke that rose from dozen
cigars. When the revel was at its height
James banks rose from his chair and