The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-12

but hope yo' will. Nore sIngin' was
splendid, Salome. Why. lass, there's a
fortin In ycre voice if yo' on'y knowed it."
She smiled in pleasant way at his warm
words of approval. and after moments
silence said in persuasive tone:
on might do me favor, Hugh"
Nv nat is it?'
You might go back and tell Mr.. Malli-
Zoo much afraid Of singing again.
''Ah'll go an tell him, Salome. But will
yo' wait till alb come backp
Il Will wait here
You're sure you won't go back into the
school, SalomeF
Quite certain"
Wait minute, then"
He strobe away, aud she went through the
gate and passed up and down the quiet laue
10 front Of the school Presently she saw
her messenger returning, and as she met
him she said:
You told him!1
Yes, an be seemed vexed, too"
Thank you, Hugh, l am much obliged.
l will go now. Cool night"
u atn goin' too, Salome. There's nothin'
here for me if 20 are goin'," be cried.
quickly. HIf yo' will let me ah'll walk
back 20 tn village VII yo'"
The girl did not care very much for the
young pitman's company at that moment,
or at any other time even, but 1t vas diff
tered some words of assent. So together
they went along the dim, lampless country
road, exchanging remarks on topics of local
importance only.
Salome did not notice at first that she had
60 keep up the conversation or that his re-
plies 20 be queries and statements were dis
| connected, incoherent and at times almost
inaudible. At length she noticed that her
companion appeared to be both agtated
aud preoccupled. What was the matter
with hin2
Even as that question filed her thoughts
her brain supplied the answer. In a sud
den fash of recollection she remembered
the words Nell Crompton had spoken to her
that morning they went backberryiDR.
Was 1t true as had been limited that Hugh
was in love With her? She was sorry now
she had permitted him to leave the school
and accompany her home.
"Salomep
There was a question in the tone in which
he uttered uttered her name and she turned
ner face to him in mute answer.
"Ah've wanted to talk to yO' for lung
tGhme, Salome."
What about, Hugh?' she responded,
speaking IN matter of fact voice, although
she was in fear now Of what was coming.
"Yo'rsei' Alb lahke yo very much. and
ah wish yo'd keep company wi me. If yo'
will ahll sign teetotal, he stes1y-do every
thin to -"
Its impossible, Hugh You mustn't
think Of such thiDgm she burst out.
"Yo' don't care for meF' be asked,
huskily.
Not in that way. like you very much,
! but not-not--"
las a sweetheart he interpolated,
| quickly.
That is che truth, Hugh. am sorry
when hear of your getting drunk and
neglecting your work, but l cannot keep
| company with you"
"Whyg"
because don't love you. There! am
sorry, but it is better to tell you the truth,
| isn't it?"
"P'rhaps it isl" was Eastwood's sudden
reply. If alb were summot better than a
| poor ignorant coaler it would be different. -
| mo, it wouldn't, Hugh. If liked you 1
shouldn't care who you were"
Then 1t must be because o that there
| big swell who's been after yo'"
MIR. Cunliffer
"He may ca hissel by that name to yo',
| Snlome," he said, with shut teeth.
"Is 1t not his name? What do you know
OF hih9 If you know anything, Hugh, tell
me, won't you"
"Ah know that he doesn't come fro Iiv-
| erpool, and thet he's trying to make a foo
| o yo'. dear Salome."
I'm which way?" she cried "You need
not fear that am able to take care of
myself. Again ask you, Hugh, to tell me
what you know"
'Ah know that he's been coortin' yo'
under a fawse name.n
what is his name, thenY
paul Meredith. He lives at Carsland
| hell-is Sir Sydney Carsland's ward, an
folks sey that be is engaged to Sir Sydney g
| dowter, Miss Cordelay"
| There was few moments of silence, and
then Salome said In a low. husky voice:
| leave me, Hugh. / want to be alone. d"
He stared at her in mute pain for en- in
slant, and then walked hurriedly away.
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