The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1890-02-07

She held out her hand. but he only
bowed and seated himself beside her.
in moment moro he said: II have
come upon IN crrand that will surprise
yon, Miss Atkins I am commissioned
70 tell you story"
THAT 81 some poor person. she
asked. "ion have only 10 Say that you
know him 70 % In need and worthy"
III Is the story ~ one who asks
gift" he said; ''but not gift 81 aims
gift more precious than gold could bel"
and here, as he spoke the thoughts Of
his own soul in another's service. his
voice trembled-'a gift that you can
only give you. Of all the world
Ada looked at him shyly now. In
moment more her eyes dropped and her
fingers began 10 triiic with her rings.
aud tho lace above her bosom to iiatter
softly.
II know man who has loved you for
long time" he went on, taking now
sort 81 fierce and bitter pleasure in this
cruel usage Of himself, framing from his
own knowledge Of his own love the tale
81 Aaron Pcnnss ''ior months he has
thought Of you by day and BY night,
until there is but one woman in tho
world 70 him woman who is called
Amy Atkins. OF all the objects that
there are upon the horizon Of the future.
he only secs your face. lie could do am
thing for your sake: without you be will
be- nothing. lie has seen no token 81
any liking for him in your face. nor
heard IL in your voice; yet he would
have Won hear his story, and know his
fate. Ills name"
But thcna sharp spasm Of pain caught
his breath. lie paused for an instant.
In that instant Amy turned toward him
and put her hand in his
My love is not worth so much" sho
said. tearfully, hut. since you value it
so highly il is yours. II always has
been since first knew you"
And tears came faster. and woman's
hysterical sobs. And what could he do
but take in his arms the woman he
adored, and who had just admitted her
love for him under the impression that
he had proposed TO her. and hold her
with lovers tenderness against his
| breast.
| lie was almost mad; he was quite dis
traught. indeed. The suddenness OF his
happiness was in itself enough. And
then there was the awful remorse. the
consciousness OF terrible breach OF
trust. when he thought Of Aaron PEN
mel. His utter JOY and his woeful shame
mingled themselves in his soul. as. hav.
ing bid Amy adieu, he found Aaron Pen.
mel waiting for him not far from hel
house.
Aaron looked at him. Julian turned
away his head. for he could not return
the gaze Of the man whom he had SC
wrongcd.
What have you been doing?" asked
Aaron. Why do you look SOP"
How can l ever make you believe
that have not played you falsc?r fall
tered Julian; and then Aaron burst into
laugh.
"You have proposed to her. he said
'and she has accepted you?"
Julian could not answer.
"You have the right to take my life,
he said. hut -"
do you think wanted to marry Am,
Atkins" said Aaron. ''or that dreamed
she would accept me? read your hearts
too well. l know your love and you
pride. saw two who were made FOL
each other tearing themselves asunder
and l took advantage Of your foolish
promise 70 place you in position IN
which it was impossible for you to con
ceal your true feelings. Somehow.
felt sure you would understand eacf
other; and at the worst. should only
have refusal. and the reputation O
being rejected lover. My happiness
as think you must guess, is only de
pendent on what Ada will answer ms
some day; and think shall have
courage to do without your aid in thi
case"
Can 1t be possiblc?" exclaimed Ju
liam.
Undoubtedly"
''And am not dreaming?"
"No, perfectly wide-awake."
And 50 the end Of the story Is, tina
there was soon a double wedding: and
since Amy and Ada were the names o
the two brides. 1t is easy to guess who
| were tho briderrooms N ~ World.