The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-06-15

"Oh, jess, my poor dearW she cried, and
then, for great wonder. she began to cry
and tremble as If she were thoroughly over
come.
tits no good to cry at sight of her." said
Mrs Peck brusquely. "Here, give me the
brandy. IN give her drop-and then the
gentlemen win maybe help to carry her in
doors. She'll be all right when she's warmed
and dried"
She administered spoonful of brandy,
and then Jess sighed and opened her eyes
opened them full upon George Eastwood,
who was standing close beside her A look
Of sudden terror came over her pale face,
closed again. She had tainted, and had to
be conveyed in that condition to Alice
Drew's house, while a gardeners boy was
dispatched for the nearest doctor.
Mrs Peck, who had respected Alice
Drew for some years, was good deal puz-
zled by her demeanor. She was far less
helpful and sensible than usual. The tears
dropped unheeded down her cheeks when
she looked at the unconscious woman, and
her hands shook.
"One would think you'd never seen a per-
son in faint before. Miss Drew" said Mrs.
Peck, rather sharply. "Pm sure there's
nothing so dreadful about it; she'll be better
directly"
ut isn't that" said Alice. tits because
she's an old friend, and it's many year
since / saw her."
"Whatl hasn't she been here the last two
evenings~
mo; at least haven't seen herr
"Well, she set of to come TO you'll know
that expect she contented herself with
looking in at the window, as | saw her doing
Tonight"
Aad then, in more subdued tones, she
gave Alice an account of what she had seen
that evening.
Poor soull' Alice murmured "Ah,
then, it was just fright and being startled
that made her run off like that. Very
likely she didn't know there was water
down there, and couldn't stop herself
when she got on the slope. 1t was an acct
dent.h
Its we'll to say so, maybe" replied Mrs.
Peck. significantly. "a I'd it's a good thing
Mr. Eastwood and MIR. Lorimer were there
to pull her out. IL looks rather odd to me,
she added, in lower tone.
But Alice did not hear the last remark
Mr.. Eastwood's name had suggested a new
thought to her. She went out of the room
aud into the garden, and there she saws
she expected to see-George Eastwood, still
in his wet clothes, leaning against the gar
den gate as il he had not the strength to
walk away. Tom Lorimer, with his hand
on his arm. seemed TO be arguing or expos
tulating with him somewhat vehemently.
Miss Drew" said the younger man.
cant you persuade Mr.. Eastwood to come
away with mel He'll get an awful chill if
be keeps these wet things Oh; and can't get
him to move"
Alice noticed at once that Eastwood
looked dazed, and as if he did not hear.
You'd better go home or up to the court,
sir" she said, in her decisive way. you'll
catch cold if YOU DON'T
With a sudden movement, George caught
her hand.
"You know herg' he said, looking into
her ewes. "You know who she iss'
Eyes, sir. of course | know"
"How is shea She 10 Acknowledged"
"She goes from one faint to smother, sir.
daresay she'll recover before long. Here
comes the doctor"
"Take care of her." said George, hoarsely.
"For heavens sake don't let her get away
don't lose her again."
"It'll Q long before she stirs QUE that
house, sir" said Alice, as she turned away.
And then Tom Lcrimer, awed and
amazed, took George Eastwood by the arm,
and led him up to the court to get a
change Of clothes. And as soon as be was
shut safely into a room with blazing fire
and dry things, Tom went away to Lady
Hexham and poured his story of the even
ing's doings into her ear.
Sybil, fortunately, was out for the day
and would not be back until late, so Lady
Hexham, who had just finished dinner
ordered meal to be set for the two me1
in the dining room, and then sent few pen
ciled lines up to Eastwood's room by one OF
the servants.
DEAR GEORGE" she wrote, 81 have
heard from Tom of to-night's occurrence
and can guess what it means to you. STAY
all night here; you will feel less anxious II
you are near her. | am going down TO
Alice Drew'5 this moment, in order to see
how she Isl I'D you will find Ton in the
dining room, or give your orders as you
please.
Your sincere friend and cousin,
DIANA"
George preferred to co ne down stairs,
and although he could not touch food, he
drank glass of wine and seemed as we'll al
usual Tom looked at him once or twic,
and marveled at mis- composure. But the
bronze of East o DIS complexion prevented
his pallor from being noticeable; and he
was experienced enough now to b, able to
conceal any agitation that he might feel
He waited some time before Diana re-
turned. Tom disappeared when she Gu
tered the room, and George turned to his
cousin with uuwonted eagerness.
Diaua seated herself before answering.
Her face was grave and pale.
II have no very good news for you,
George" she sail, quietly. "She is in high
fever already. and the doctor is anxious
about her."
He looked at her and did not speak.
There was something almost piteous in his
eyes.
"She must have suffered great deal,p
Lady Hexham went On. "She IS very thin
and weak
THAT was not my FAULT said George,
rather bitterly. "She might always have
had plenty if she ID chosen"
Diana drew quick breath.
ut is not bread and money alone that
can make woman happy sae said. "You
would pity her yourself if you heard her,
in her delirium--talking about you and her
little child. She must have been watching
at the window for the last two or three
nights-not daring to come In. Oh,
George, my heart bieeds for her when
think of it-when think Of what she must
have gone through" and then Diana oov-
cred her face and suddenly burst into
tears.
George was profoundly miserable. He
moved restlessly about the room-cut to the
heart by his cousins sobs, each of which
seemed like reproach to him; yet not
knowing how to console her, nor how to
express his sorrow for the past. Presently
she dried her eyes and sat silent for little
while, and he then found 1t easier to speak.
Can do-anything-for her--noS ~ he
said.
"You can be kind to her--when she is