The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1894-05-25

Sir Dasffs Encounter with the Flu.
getives.
swered, with sudden burst Of hvsteric
tears" Draw your sword again from
its scabbard, Basil, and let it drink my
hearts current, rather than leave me
here. despised and forgotten by your
The young baronct looked at her, un-
able to believe his senses.
BASIL" she continued, her voice full
Of heartfelt anguish, her hands ex-
tended towards him imploringly, II
know all, yet ask you to suffer me
to share my life with YOU"
Sir Basirs face flushed and paled al
Tentatively, and his limbs trembled be-
meath him.
II do not comprehend you," he re-
spondcd. touching his steed.
Let me accompany you, and us we
Journey along will tell you everything
making plain to you matters which
now appear rs If envcloped in cloud"
He hesitated for few seconds, as
IL doubtful how to act; then he put
spurs to his horse, and babe her fol-
low him.
In an apartment at Eagle Tower, a
few days after the events above re.
corded, an net Of atonenent was being
enacted. Sir Basil was sitting up in
bed. prOpped by pillows; Gertrude was
by his side, and II man, in holy orders,
in an impressive voice, was reading the
marriage ceremony. There was no
mockery this time; the solemn rite was
being performed by one of known in
tegrity, one of high standing In the
church.
But lie was thus vO wing to love, cher
ish and protect the woman by his side
was dying man. Yes, Sir Basil Dove
tree was slowly fading away. a gal
looping consumption which had no doubt
been brought on by undue excitement.
and by grief and horror ut the awful
crime he had committed, was rapidly
extingulshing his unhappy life.
Gertrude had explained everything
to him; wherefore she had been forced
to abandon her home and accompany
the creole; how she had escaped out
Of his power, and returned to Eagle
Tower, only to fall into his wicked
hands again.
Sir Basil's head was bowed in re-
pentance and sincere sorrow "or all
lie lad done. The evil tempter was no
longer by his side, and he was Il chang
cd man. He dismissed his riotols
guests, resolving to lead new life for
the future, to make all the amends he
could make for the terrible and guilty
rast. But of II sudden Il straage sick
ness seized him, and utterly Frustrated
him; and lie began to feel that his
earthly existence was fast drawing to
Il close. He did not regret that 1t was
SO, fer he was willing to quit the world
willing to do, but. oh! not ready yet.
Gertrude watched by his sick couch
bctf. by day and hy night, never weary
of watching there; ever near TO console
and comfort him; ever near to minister
to all his wants. 10 whisper hopeful
words In his car. and to lead his
thoughts to prayer. She never once
reminded him of his sins-,she knew
that he remembered them all full well;
but she spoke of our Father who is
In heaven, of His mercy to all those
who thoroughly repcntcd of their evil
ways; and Sir Basil Dovctrec listened
to her words, and his soul raised its
cry to heaven, Gatraatlng His forgive
ness.
Now. indeed, you are my wife, Ger
trudc"
She did not answer him by words,
but her soft hand claspcl his, and her
round. youthful cheek laid itself close
to his, as gently, as trustingly, and
Us fOntlly as ever.
The next day Sir Basil WIS co,lsi,lcra-
bly, worse, and the doctors shook their
heads, and looked .compassionatnly ut
the young wife, whose attention and
devotion towards her suffering husband
remained wholly untired.
MY peace Is made there, Gertrude!
said lie, pointing to above. II am not
afraid to die; my faith is too strong in
heaven TO admit of any dread. am
sorry" he continIed-"I am very sorry
that my sinful hand was the m,E,s Of
sending Warrington unpreparcd--Mi,h
all his many sins upon his held-intO
tho presence of his Maker. Yes,
ia rerent mo of that lced-.I do re-
pent mo Of every WRONG that have
ever DONE"
Then there nnsuetl somewhat
III gthy pause, In which no sound was
heard save Il womlu'S stiticd sObs, ard
a mans laborctl brathings.
Ry-and-by the Young larOnet spoke
again. "My Gertrude will be l,rppy
some day: her worth and goodness must
provide her with Il fitting and noble
mate. Ay, size shall be hOnored by
the world, when my worthless bones
shall be Wondering and forgotten
Say not forgotten. dear Basil; the
worldanay cease to + Amember you, but
your wife Twill never do so-ncvcr,
never!!"
Another hour went by. and G,..trudc'
was gazing on the calm, lifelcss feat
ures of her husband, Sir Basil Dove
tree. Yes he was g0pe-sone IN the
sprlngtime Of l,is existence-gone to a