The Forrest City times., 1890-03-08

the whitest face l ever seen since l was born, and didn't take it for a ghost? I sthruck for the officer an he came Patsy Hogan says l. I've seen ghost I'm in trimble."
 "I've no orders in regard to ghosts. says he, but il it's Q woman
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 Where is she?" asked.
 Up above" said he.
 'I must find her at once" said I. (Which way?"
 'lll go wid you,n said he. "Wait Patsy has orders in regard to wimmin, I'll call him"
 He struck his club on the pavement. Another answered him from afar A policeman was with us in moment, and the watchman's lantern shoue along the stairs up one flight up an- other. At last he uttered cry.
 Here is the woman," he said; and crouched in corner. with terror in her eyes. l saw the girl for whom was searching. Her face was white, heaven knows; her hands were pas sionately clasped together.
 Not even here!" she cried. Not even hereln
 What do you mean by thisp Come alongl'' said the policeman. advancing toward her.
 But interfered.
 "Oficer." said l. .'this young woman is slightly out of her mind She has run away from home. l have followed her. but lost sight of her little while ago, l will take charge Of her"
 "And who may you bepn asked the policeman.
 ..Her husband. There is my card,n said l, offering one.
 "Ah!' said the poiceman; T sup pose it's all right" He held it to the light Of the lantern, and added: Lead the way. John. You might get fall here easy. and don't want one"
 Meanwhile, 1 stopped over the young woman.
 II lied for your sake" I whispered ''I did not think you wanted to go to the station-housc-
 She made no answer. but suffered me to lead her down stairs Once in the street l kept fast hold of her. When we were out of hearing. 1 said.
 Do you remember me?"
 You were on the platform at the halt she said.
 "1es. said; when I fell into tho curious condition In which I saw the purse, the handkerchief. and the let ter. l also saw bottle labeled Poi son. and the contents of the letter. In 1t you spoke of your intention to com init suicide, and your faith in God. God has chosen to answer hy sending you friend. Look upon mo as one; believe me that though tlere arc vil- Hans in this world. an honorable man always stands ready to defend Il lady in distress" 1 took her hand in mine X strange thrill ran through me Miss Gray" l continued. command me"
 How do you know my namean she asked
 Il read 1t in your letter. answer ed. You are from the country; you were robbed; some QUO insulted you. Poor little soul you are safe now
 "oh you are so roodr' she said. bursting into tears; ESQ very good to mel.
 At that instant l. who had eaten a good dinner it six o'clock. began to feel the most toriueiug sense Of hun- ger l understood il at once. It was not l who was starving. it was Miss Gray and now quito understood why sine was so pale,
 "Ne must eat before we do any thing else sid. and shortly we aat ts.s btz ant
 1 saw the color return to the sweet girls lace, saw that she was herself again, Suddenly sue turned to me.
 ''I must tell you my story she said. Il don't want you to think me m adventures. am tho daughter of Owen Gray. n clergyman. who died five years ago in Michigan. M ' mother had already passed away and 1 went 10 1.-Two with my married sister.
 ''Six months ago she died also never liked her husband, but I stayed with the children until~---"
 She paused
 ''lle offered himself to you" said |.
 ''fes. she said Then went to teaching school He persecuted me. and l fled. had some money with me e~-H
 Which was stolen.' udded.
 With all my credentials" she went on: "i could get no work. My broth er-in-law had spoken flsely of mo in my native town. knew l must starve or beg. preferred to die. There, you nave it. Except that l was at the lecture by accident The door stood open. l entered and took seat for 1 was very weary, No one noticed me. think"
 Miss Gray" said, "will you give mo that little bottle and the note?"
 ''She handed them 10 me quietly.
 ''I will leave you here. There Is a decent hotel attached to this restau- rant.n l said. Win you assure me that you will remain hore until see you again? l shall then he prepared to place you in a good position. /"
 God certainly sent you to me-" she said. Il promise
 left her in tho landlady's care, and weat post, haste 10 the Comet office.
 In the early morning hours sought my bed. and there the thoughts that had been floating through my brain condensed into Il resolution that would marry Esther Gray.
 And so went to the hotel next day with rose in my buttonhole, and found her fairer than ever, sweeter. moro lovely
 l wasted neither time nor words In placing proofs of my respectable posi- ton in life before her. and offering her my hand and hears
 She was startled but the idea did not shock her,
 shortly took her hand and held 1t. and in tho strange old fashion. read that the influence that drew us togeth- CT had the same power over her heart that 1t had over mine.
 You must write to people 1 will tell you ot, you must make sure l am what sav." she said.
 But only laughed and kissed her.
 And so we were married that very day. and no couple could he happier.
 It is curious fact that have still only to hold my wlfe's hand In order fa rand b.as eyerv fhnurht. and if i'd a