The Springdale news., 1889-12-13

one Lad wealth Gn0ugn Tor DOlN, anu 10 spare. She would tighten any financial burden he might have and send him on his way rejoicing.
 Il believe you will rccover," she made answer, assurlngly, while pleased eH presslon came into her white face "Ouly live, Cousin Allan. and we will at least have each other. We can each say I have q cousin which to me will be great happ- ness, knowing that we will always be friends
 A mist obscured her vision, and she put out her hand toward Allan with gesture of deep emotion. His thin, trembling fin gers closed over it in silence. Neither of them were able to speak for some minutes. Then Miriam spoke
 Il am glad" she sad, "so glad to have found you in time. When 1 was bowed down with grief and sorrow for the dead; when my heart aehed because of the cruel decree, separating me from my house; when 1 prayed for friend, l found one Henceforth we are friends, inseparable, whether you live d week or a hfetine.n
 'tAmen! amcnr' responded Allan And now 1 shall livc,n he continued, in assuring tones; "instinctiyely 1 feel that shall out live my lonely, troublous existence and en- joy life. l am only thirty years old cousin, and it seems as if I ought not to gIve up life so soon, especially with a sworn friend at my side, and she Pcrc!yaln
 4 faint smile lighted up his wan face and his fine eyes shone like stars. God be thanked!o he said, fervently Il know what II IS to be hopeful and happy at last. believe 1 have groped ont from under the curse, Cousin Miriam. and ] trust It will lift from both lives as Weii t lalst.'
 "Ihave no hope for myself said Miriam; "but If you are only from under the maledie- ton l am content.o
 Don't, don'tl' pleaded the sick man, yisibly distressed, and he turned away his head so that the eyes resting on him might not detect the gathering tears.
 The physician came in and noticed the change. Much better, much bcttcrF he saia. encouragingly. T am hardly pre- pared to say why or for what reason this happy change has taken place but l could shrewdly guess and the little old man glanced mcaningly about the room, and then Ii Miriam, who was looking out of the window
 Yes nodded Allan, with happy smile, ''she has come and wrought the trans formation. The tonic of her presence and kindness Of her care have helped you, doe tor, to effect this marvellous change
 "Certainly, certainIY,n fussed the little old physician, spreading out and counting the powders he had been dealing. "I have no doubt now but that you are ou the mend, finely, sir, finely. Now have a little care, sir, q little care" emphasized tue precise doctor, with hIs hand on the door, Cor you ntGg have relapse. Don't get too ambl- tious, sir; remember you have been very il, very i'll, sir. :"
 The little nervous physician nodded in emphasis, little ierfSH uods, meant t5conyey authority. and the conNA.escent listened re spertfully, although he knew tue better physician of the two was oyer there by the window, where lhc dim sunlight sifted oyer her becoming coitfure.
 When l ain=abie to be about, cousin will yoa go back to the Restta
 Most likely, for awhile at least.n And thensa
 Allan, l have favor to ask Of you; viii you grant it3a
 "Certainly, if possible I will be glad to, Cousin Miriam His eyes held ill their depths such a glad light of anticipation now that he might do something to reward and please one who had done so much foF him.
 Tt isn't much," she sad, half in apology, coming near and taking d seat by the couch. But as yet you know nothing of my plans. You have asked me where then, or words meaning the same. If l should tell you that in q very short time will leave for AmcrI- ca. what would you sayi'
 To live there; make the Western conti- uent your home, Miriam!" asked Allan, all the eagcrne5s dying out of his faco be- clouded by gravest apprehension. Was he l. I.;.
 'fo reside there, answered she, an odd little shadow passing over her couutenance.
 "Oh, should say, please don [ go; wh.t earthly good can there be in that, Mlriam!"
 Il want 10 forget" she answered, sad ly. "I have d friend over there, at least a friend of my dear dead mothers, who has written me to come. 1 should have been gone ere this had it not been for a sever. illness directly after the receipt of her letter.
 "Then would have missed finding you and = died - He turned his head away once more to hide his tears.
 "I am glad dId not go,a she replied And you WIll be glad q second time if you gIve up your plan now" he ventured. "0h not when you get well and strong, and do not need me-
 "Therc never will be a day again that 7 will mol ned you. Oh! Miriam!n Then as If shocked at his untimely confession, he buried his face in the pillows and lay quite still Miriam went back to the window, without galnsaying this outburst of her cousins. Poor, lonely, sick man, she thought, he hardly knows what he Is say ing will not chide him When he will have fully recovered this thought Wis have passed. No; she will not say any thing now to hurt hIm. Doubtless her kindness had almost turned his brain in his weak state, and IS he convalesced lie would for get. The attendant came and thinking he sick man asleep, went quietly out again The silence was growing irksome. Miriam