Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-06-15

end of time. Do you love me, Clara
with an affectionate pressure of the
hand.
Eyes. Give" she murmured, with
oil my heart do"
Instantly the young mans manner'
changed. Dropping the hand he held
he raised himself to his full height.
"NIiss Marston, this farce has gone
far enough. At this very spot you cast
aside the proffered heart of as true n.
man as God ever made.
"Geoffery Gordon was my best friend
my playmate from childhood. I sworer
to be revenged upon the woman Who
broke his heart. If I have brought
you to love me my revenge is complete.
Good evening"
And never daring to let his eyes meet
hers, he turned aside and was gone.
Clara watched him eagerly till he
was out of sight, then clasping her
hands over her heart she sank upon.
her knees.
II cannot bear it! o, God, I cam
mott" she cried. 20, have I caused
others such pain as this? May God
forgive me if have. I never knew
what it was to love before, else I could
not treat any one as have"
| Great tears welled forth from her
eyes and trickled down her cheek, now
ashy pale. "
Calming herself with an effort she re-
tturnsd. 10 tAe hotel
| What change so short {. eiDe HI
wrought
The gay, careless, thoughtless firE'
had in that short space of time become.
quiet, unassuming woman.
The afternoon following the htsle.
episode just described the gay Young
guests were disporting themselves m.
the waters of the gray old ocean
There were the timid ones who elung~
to the ropes with great tenacity, and,
there also were the incautious ones
who despised their friendly hid.
All went merrily. The gay laughter.
of the happy throng was mingled with,
the surging of the surf. Suddenly a.
loud, piercing cry of distress was borne.
over the waters.
The laughter was hushed on every
lip, and many cheeks blanched with
fear as all perceived that Clara Mars
ton had ventdred beyond her DEPTH,
and was struggling amidst the pillows,
a hopeless struggle unless aid was
given her.
A loud shout Of approval burst from
the lips of the bystanders as o young
man made toward her with vigorous
strokes
Who can imagine the thoughts that,
rushed through Gives mind as he.
sought to rescue Clara from watery
grave.
Amid breathless excitement the eager .
watchers gazed upon him.
Although an excellent swimmer the
dashing waves we'll nigh overwhelmed
him.
At last he has reached her His
strong arm encircles her waist and he
starts with his fair burden shorewarl
A brave struggle, and at last com
pletely exhausted, he drops upon the.
sand.
The next day as Clara sat in her
room meditating upon the events Of the
past few days soft rap came upon the
door.
In answer to her summons to enter
the door opens and Give Wexford
stands before her.
For o moment he stands without
speaking, then dropping upon his knees.
beside her he clasps her hand in his
Darling" he whispers softly, "can
you forgive me? did indeed swear to
punish you for breaking Godfrey Cor
don's heart, but in the attempt my own
heart became entangled in Cupid's
meshes. II am come now to ask for,
giveness, and to pray you to forget,
the past. Will you, Clara, darling 2"'
In answer she hung her head, HIS;
eyes met hers, no more reply Was
needed.
In after life Give often recalled the.
punishment of the firt, but never did;
he afterwarl find cause to complain. Of
her flirting.
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