The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1890-11-06

then diShonored IL for Noel-under
which, day after day, she was now re-
ceiving, welcoming, oaressing him-was
practically rescued for her and her
mother BY the money Of the man she had
cast aside.
The wedding cards came in April. It
was to be quiet affair, because Of the
death Of Mr.. Vincent within the year.
Lane read the announcement In The
Army and Navy journal, and sat for 0
while, the paper dropping to the floor
and his head upon his hands. Elsewhere
In its columns be found full account,
written evidently by some one thor
oughly well acquainted with all the par
ties, except perhaps the gallant groom
When Lanes servant tiptoed In Gt
revei1le the next morning 10 prepare the
bath and black tho boots ho was sur
priSed to and that oflcer dtting at his
desk with his head pillowed In his arms.
He had not been to bed, and did not
know that reyeille had sounded. Was
he ZIP Did he need the DOCTOR No. He
bad to dt mp late over some letter. and
papers, and had finally fallen aileep
there. An the same Dr.. Gowen, hap
pening into the hospital while Lane was
whiting one Of bis men after dck call,
stopped and keenly examined his face.
II want you to 60 right TO your quar-
ters and stay there, Lane, for you've got
fever, and, I believe, mountain fever"
were his immediate orders. "rn be
with You in . moment" It was only
the beginning Of what proved to be
trying illness Of several weeks duration.
When Lane was able to dt up again It
was the recommendation Of the post
surgeon and Of his regimental com
mander that he be sent east on dck leave
for at least three months. And the first
week Of June found him at West Point;
he had many old and warm friends there,
and their companionship and cordiality
cheered him greatly. One night, stroll
ing back from parade to the broad piazza
Of the hotel, he saw the stage drive up
from the landing and Q number Of vid-
tors scurry up the steps In haste to es-
cape the prying eyes Of the older arrivals,
who invariably thronged the south pi-
ara at such times and curiously inspect
ed the travel stained and cinder spotted
faces Of those whose III luck It was to
have to run that social gantlet.
There was something familiar in tho
face Of a young lady following portly
matron into the hall, and when Q mo-
ment later he came upon the massive
frame Of Mr.. Amos Withers, registering
himself, his wife, daughters and Miss
Marshall, Of the Queen City, Lane knew
at once that It was his friend of the dis
NAL dinner Of nearly year ago. Later
that evening he met her in the hall, and
was surprised at the prompt and pleas
ant recognition which abe gave him. Il
was not long before they were on the
north piazza, watching that peerless
view up the Hudson, and, finding that
she had never been there before, and was
enthudastio in her admiration Of the
scenery, Lane took pleasure In pointing
out to her the various objects Of interest
that could be seen through the brilliant
Gheen Of moonlight. And 90, having
made himself at once useful and enter
tanning, he finally went to his bed with
sensation Of having passed rather 0
brighter evening than he had known In .
long, long time.
On the following day Mis- MarshAll
was In the hall reading when he came
out from breakfast. She was waiting,
Ghe said, for Mrs. Withsrs 10 come down.
The nurse was dressing tho children.
II want to aSk you something, Capt.
Lane. IsawM1. Vincent Just before / left
home, and had Q little talk with her.
She has always been very hind to me.
Did you ever receive . letter abe wrote
to you three or four weeks Agog
II never did," said Lane. 'Do you
think that abe did write to mey"
~ know ihe did. She told me %, and
expressed great surprise that you had
accorded her no answer. She felt very
sure Of your trisndShip, and She was Gt
. loss to undsrStand your silence. Al
though had only met you once or twice
before I felt that I knew you sowell that
you could not refuse to answer . letter
from 20 lovAble Q woman e. she, and
deemed II my duty TO let you know what
she had told me. I am very glad now
that did so.~
'Is she at homer askSd Lane, eagerly.
"she was when / left, but they were
expecting to 60 10 the mountains. Mrs.
Noel Seems to be dropping . little. Tho
weather d very warm there already, a.
you know, and the doctor has advised
that both ladies 20 up to Deer Park.
Mrs.. Noel doesn't wish 10 90, ~ It takes
her 20 far from her husband; but, as hO
was able 10 get thsre quite frequently
when they were there before, I zee no
reason why he should not be able to Join
them every week now"
"Was he there frequently when they
were there beforer aSkSd Lane, an old,
dull pain gnawing at his heart.
He was there three or four times to
my knowledge during our stay, but Of
course his vidts were very brief; he
came generally Saturday and went away
at midnight Sunday"
II VIII 30 and telegraph TO Mrs. Vim
cent. II need be WIN 60 and see her;
and I thank you very much, Miss Mar
GhaIl."
That evening he received . dispatch
from Nrs. Vincent In response TO the
one Ssnt almost immediately after this
conversation. 'n possible, come hsrO.
I grottly desire 10 seo you. Wire an
swer." What could Il meant
By the hrSt train On the following
morning he left for New York. and was
far On his way 10 the Queen City whom
sunset came. Arriving there. he went
ArSt 10 tho old hotol, and, after changing
his dress and removing the StAins Of
tavei, for the arst time dnce his mem