The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-01-12

that one case. but many more. His briefs
were concise yet eloquent, sharp yet truth
full and powerful, and success crowned
these fearless, untiring efforts.
London society now greets him with eX-
tended arms, yet he turns away and SLuns
all such advances.
He Is not happy or even satisfed-there
is something wanting. He yearnS with all
his soul to make one other plea--longs to
win one other case, and then he will rest
content.
He has never seen or heard one word from
his wife since that strange marriage oc-
Cured. His search for her has been untir-
ing. but fruitless.
Not penny of her money did he touch,
but carefully treasured it, hoping to be able
to restore it to her ere long.
One day he was called to the bedside of a
dying man, who wished to make his will.
AS Max entered the room the attendants
were sent out.
1t was not an Unlocking face that Max
gazed on, but it was aged by suffering, and
there was haunted expression in the eyes
painful to see.
Before the will is drawn up" he said,
Il wish to make confession. You have a
good face, and have heard of your merted
success as barrister. Perhaps you can
help me-.
g VIII endeavor to do So"
Three years ago my niece, Helen Castle
ton, was living with me. She was good
girl and did not appreciate her. l tried to
persuade her to marry a man Old enough to
be her father. but man worth even more
than L am, and L can count my wealth by
the millions. She refused to marry him.
At last | said she should be forced to it.
remember that she replied that she would
sooner die. And that night she fed. We
found her the next morning, just outside of
London. She proudly held up folded GER
tifcate, saying that we were too late, that
she was already married. Then wicked
sinner that was and AMI cursed her,
adding that never wished to see her I'M
grateful face again, and l never have. May
heaven forgive. l would give much now to
sisters child!' and his eyes glistened with
tears. lie continued more slowly.
- wish you to search for her. Find her,
and leave the sum OF $4,000 to you. The
remainder Is Helen's; if she be dead l be-
queath 1t 10 her husband and her heirs. /
wish to sign will to that effect Make
haste. Send for the hOusekeeper to witness.
Quick! L cannot live much longer" And
the dying man gasped for breath.
The Will was drawn and signed.
on will search for her?" he pleaded
Yes, aud heaven helping me | will find
her.; and Max turned away, struggling to
master himself. As he did so the door
opened aud woman'S form few to tile bed
side.
Uncle" she cried "they told me YOU
out taking back that terrible curse-for
mothers sake bless your niecep'
Helen. thank Godl L bless you-forgive
your uncle. Pray-for-pardon! and with
that last word his soul passed away.
For moment longer she knelt there In
silent prayer, then pressing kiss on the
closed lips she arose, and turning noticed
Max for the first time.
He stood there with outstretched arms.
Helen, my wife, come TO mrv'
With pitiful cry she tOttered toward
him, and lie folded her i'll his arms. pressing
warm, passionate kisses on her face
Let me 90, MAXI she pleaded "You
shame mel Think what did,"
Il do GU asked me TO marry you, nv
precious love, now l ask you to Strive 10
love your husband. Ny wife, l love you! |
have loved you from the moment you un-
yelled your face TO me-"
MAX! You cannot mean it! Don't, for
you torture mel" and she strove in vain to
free herself.
Listen" she said After l left Won, 1
travelled as companion TO a lady. Lately |
heard that my uncle was dying, and that
curse troubled me so that | returned to
London, just in time to receive his blessing.
l was hoping that L would not meet YOU.
sight"
Never! / have mourned your loss more
than you can know. Now that l have found
you, do you think | can give you up? No.
my love shall hold You. Darling, try ID
love me-"
An incredulous joy shone in her fair face.
is ii true, Max-husb1nd; do you mean
lido you want me-lne?" and she flung her
arms around his neck, and he saw the glad
love-light beaming in her eyes
Yes, L want you-my wife."-Boston
Globe.