Smyrna times., 1893-06-14

in his large eyes, sat the paralytic /;
beside the chair, slight, pale, but firm
as steel, stood girl, with eyes like
stars and lips that began to quiver as
she saw the help that had come while
at her feet, with his low whines chang
ing to joyful barking, crOuched a great
black dog.
The chair was wheeled to the win
dow, the helpless man lifted into the
boat; then the girl put out her hands
to Vane, and as his closed on them,
and he drew her over the sill, she
tainted and fell forward.
There was only time to lay her down
gently, with her head resting against
Vane's knees, when the boat shot
away; and, with a bark, the dog
plunged in and swan after.
1t was some time before they could
effect landing, and more than once
Vane's eyes wandered to the still face
at his knee.
1t was the face of the "nut-broWn
maid" with all its rich bloom and
warm sunniness swept from it; but it
was sweet, and young, and lovely, and
the young man found such a charm in
it as no face, not even the fair one of
his mothers guest, had held for him
before.
81 have met my fate" he said to
himself, while he strOve to guide the
boat to land
And when at last land was reached.
and she was given to him to carry to a
place of safety, his heart leaped with
delight to find that his mother had
sent their carriage down to the valley.
Mr.. Glavin and his niece, Beatrice,
were taken to Vane's home, which
was already filled with sufferers from
the flood and as he gave Beatrice to
his mothers care, he bent and kissed
the old lady on the brow.
Mother" he whispered, "be very
kind to this new guest-fOr my sake
She looked down at the sweet, pale
face of the girl, then up to her sons
eyes, and she understood
At that moment the dog, shaggy
wet, painting, ran up to Vane, and put
his nose in his hand.
A few days later the food was a
thing of the past. Clear skies and sun
light smiled upon the world and OF
Mrs. CarrOlls guests but three were
left -Inez Kent, Beatrice Glaven and
her uncle.
Are those people going to remain
here fOrever?" Inez asked Mrs. Car.
roll, with a frown on her face. They
quite spoil my visit"
Il am so sorry" Mrs Carroll an.
swered, with slight flash in hes eyes
but | have asked them TO stay a
month with us here, and | think, ]
hope they will do So Miss Glavin is 8
lovely girl | could ask no sweetel
wife for Vane.
wife for Vane!" cried Inez, with
unsteady lips. DO you quite near
that?"
He loves her; she is worthy of him
| wish his happiness beyond al
things" ," the lady answered, with gen
tie dignity. The Glavns are now
poor, Inez, but | knew them wher
their wealth matched our own. and
they were always upright and loyal
l think Beatrice is learning to care
for my boy. know he cares for her
and | would not have things other
wise"
lnez turned silently away and wen
/ TO her room. IL was not wounded love
she felt, but disappointment and cha
grin are not pleasant companions, and
| they were with her.
From her window she could set
Vane and Beatrice walking slowly il
the grounds, his face earnest and grave
hers shyly bent, with smiles about th,
vivid lips.
I will go home to morrow" sht
said to herself
And on the morrow she went.
And when the "nut.brOwn maid
placed her little olive hand in Vane'
and vowed him love and honor. h,
knew that it was himself she valued
not his broad possessions.