The Red Cloud chief., 1889-03-08

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the trouble that WAS growing In the heart
Of her c0usinl
''See here, Oracle, 10 Il this that you are
feeling bad sbout!"
Lura laid . gold ring on the dresser in
front Of her cousin.
II found II IN the grass yesterday. I
imagined that you might have dropped it
am sure that I ssw Il on your finger . few
days since"
It WAS her ring indeed. tho one she had
given back to Austin Wentword but . few
days since-her engagement ring. Doubt
less 10 had flung IL away that day when
they had quarreled. Tho sight Of it only
the more emb.ttered her feelings. Grace
did not offer TO touch it. but continued her
occupation with increased nervousness.
ut - not my ring" asserted trace, try
ing 70 speak firmly, indi6erently.
"Are you sureW
The smile deepsosd On the face Of LurA
"Yes, I am sure"
''Now, how could I have been 90 deceiveds
Iwas SURF that I NV this ring On your
finger not . week since-"
ut VA mine then, but"
"Just reed this, Grace. Think you have
made yourself miserable for nothing"
Lurs thrust . letter into tho hand Of her
cousin and then stole from the room. What
. thrill shot over rsce's being a she rec
ognized the well-known chirography Of
Austin Wentword.
Sinking to . chair, she tore open the let
ter with nervous fingers, and read:
"DEAR GRACE: / An ashamed OF the TEN
per I exhibited at our last meeting. ! be-
Ieve I Wa wholly in the wrong, and il you
can forgive me and TAKE me back into your
affections you will never have cause 70 re-
gret it. I will never distrust you again
whatsoever may happen. A word or . line
from you, in token Of forgiveness, BY the
bearer Of this will be eagerly looked for.
"AUsrIN."
Grace pressed tho note to her lips, while
tears flowed freely. She breathed easier
then, and . happy smile touched her face
as she came to her feet, after ~concealing
tho precious letter.
Al few minutes later Lura came in and
stood regarding her cousin with q smiling,
half Questioning look on her face. She
seemed to realize at once that Grace was in
. moro pleasant mood, and this was sum
cient assurance that the young mechanics
letter had been welcome.
"Shal I carry tho answer to-day,
Gracie!"
Miss Penroy turned with . beaming face
toward her cousin.
"YOu did not bring this from Stonefeld.
Lural"
"Certainly. Why mott I would delight
to carry your answer to-day, for, to tell the
truth, the foolish boy is about distracted
over the thought Of losing you-and . fort
une."
"Lurs Joyccw
swell, didn't you say they were all fort
u~ne-huntcrs. Miss Penroyl Don't look at
me % with those gray eyes. I wss only
taking you at your word"
"But I did not
"Wcll" as the girl hesitated
81 did not mean Austin"
mo. it seems not Well, hurry and pre-
pare a answer"
"But you can not 20 to Stone:ield to-day.
The stage will take tho letter over in the
morning."
ut will. never do to trust that mode Of
conveyance; besides, the boy expects IN an
swcr tonight. A ten-mile ride is just sport
for Romeo and l."
Then Lurs danced up 3 Grace, embraced
and kissed her, and quickly rushed from the
room.
Grace, full Of happy thoughts at this un-
expected reconciliation, proceeded at once
to pen IN answ to tho letter she had re-
celved that would bring joy and peace to the
heart Of tho anxious young mechanic
Grace was sealing the letter when her
cousin returned.
"Au ready, 0racel Romeo IL anxious for
. rack over tho hills, and am fully..as i'm
patient 70 b %. All, won't tho boys eyes
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