Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1893-12-31

came to the end OF his account, aud he
DOlnted 10 the book be had been reading.
. The Land of the Chrysanths-
mnms,'n KaVanaugh said, reading the
title. Then opening the book and
glaneing AZ a page, he continued: Its
charms are not overrated, | suppose. IL
must be a delightful haven for the man
who seeks refuge from the storms OF
life"
They talked upon this subject until
Kavanagh rose TO go.
II should like TO read this book when
you have done with it," be said.
Take it with you. Its like volume
Of pOemS-pleasant to dip in now and
then rather than 10 wade through, and
l shall be quite as happy TO take my
next dip in couple Of weeks as in q
couple OF days"
l had listened 10 this conversation
with especial interest, conceiving thae
Kavanagh had a particular purpose in
making inquiries about this distant
country.
"Where is that land you were speak
ing about to Mr.. Kavanagh?" asked
Taras when we were at dinner.
Japan? Oh, right on the other side
Of the world"
=, Then it must y very difficult to get
lone must travel for weeks continu-
ously to reach there" he said, and then
he went on TO gossip about the country
and the ways and customs OF the people
with their simple. sweet and peaceful
disposition.
The next morning, just after lunch,
kAVanagh brought back the book. he
had read it through.
when | take Ibp a thing, I am bound
to go through ii to the end" he said in
reply to TaSas' exclamation of surprise,
but significant glance at me as he
raised his eyes gave double meaning
to his words.
l left them talking about books Of
travel, and running up to my room
dressed quickly TO go out. Buttoning
my gloves, l returned TO the living
room and told Taras that 1 was going
into the Remington road.
MAY | offer you a seat in my broug-
ham?" Kavanagh asked, rising.
l accepted, and we presently went out
together.
Rudersdorf has arrived" Kavanagh
said gravely when we had started.
had TO close my teeth to prevent
them chattering with the excitement
that shook me.
Il saw him this morning." he con-
tinued in the same somber tone.
Have you settled what you will dO?"
I asked, stammerng at each word.
"Oh, l had decided that question be-
fore I saw him. II must be done. There
is no other way out OF the difficulty"
He laughed bitterly as some express
sion of tkankiulness and gratitude es-
capped me.
You do not regret it?" 1t is good
thing to be- able to save a friend"
said.
Eyes, but one may be excused for
feeling badly used in having to escape
even the lesser of two evils. However, "
he added in lighter tone, 'ff it is to be
done, it is we'll to do it with a good
grace. Still, it's big wrench tearing
ones self away forever from friends ana
everything that has made life pleas
ant"
"Yes," said I, putting myself in his
place. "IL is a terrible sacrifice 80 give
up all You love like that I'm afraid
have not thought enough Of your loss. "
"Never mind that. my dear girl. For
heavens sake, don't cry"
A tear Of sympathy had started to my
eyes as 1 thought of the grief it would
De 70 leave Taras even to save him.
Come. There's no time for senti-
ment. We have to act. You will have
to help NE in this affair"
~ am glad Of that What am to
dO?''
"At present the sole object you have
% regard is to keep Taras entirely ig-
nOrant Of what is going on"
as that all?" l asked, with disap-
/ pOlntment.
TFor the present, yes. The time to
/ do more will come soon enough-soon
enough, you will find"