The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-03-08

thought you were dead
81 have been in Denver. Mother st.
Gertrude will understand. We will
follow you over in little while. This
is one of Raymond 3 moves we arrived
In time to checkmate. .-.
Shortly after he had left the two pro-
ceeded to the convent. The priest had
explained all to Mother st. Gertrude,
and she was awaiting them. But for
the habit she wore, she would have en-
braced Mangan. Her joy was unmis-
taxable, and DR.. Leland, as he received
her welcome and read her kindly ma
ture, at once concluded that his sister
had not been reared or taught by an un-
sympathetic soul.
''Oh, must go and tell Isabel" she
said. but recovering as she is from
faintness I'm afraid she cannot stand
the good ne VS.
Joy seldom kills, said DR.. Leland.
ut will be an antidote.
"One moment, mother" said Man
gan. II must leave before she comes.
have found her brother. l have full
filled my assignment and kept my word.
You know why do not care to meet
Isabel''
You will stay" said DR.. Leland
firmly. -......
He must stay the nun declared.
"You ought to, the priest remarked.
'But will not, insisted Mangan.
at would be painful to her and pain
full to me whom she has rejected.
"She never did," said the sister
warmly. "She was led to believe by
Mr.. Raymond that you were her broth
er, and she declined to marry you"
Her brother! The infamous scoun-
drel, did ho say that2 But why did she
not tell me?"
because she had been enjoined
against doing so, F" said Mother St. Ger
trude, who briefly reviewed the story
while the three men listened and ex-
changed meaning glances that indicat-
ed their surprise at the ingenuity and
rascality of Raymond
II now understand, said Mangan,
"why n reference once made to Worces-
ter in a distasteful way gave a SEM
blance of truth TO the story. | have
few relatives there who have never been
overland. A family difference accounts
for it"
"There you are. You have helped to
deceive her. Can you not see how
great is her love for your"
"Mangan," said DR.. Leland, grasp
Ing him by the hand, "let me appeal
for my sister. hope she is worthy Of
you. know you are deserving of her."
~ will remain The rest will be as
al. ;.ha
"Then I'll go. said Mother st. Ger
trude. I'm tell her OF all your adven-
lures while preparing her to meet you
both"
Minutes passed that dragged like
hours. Mother st. Gertrude appeared
at last preceding Isabel, whom she in
troduced to DIR. Leland without much
form.
Your sister, DOCTOR, she said.
They embraced each other, shedding
tears of joy, but no word was spoken.
Mangan was pleased at the reunion his
work had brought about, sharing no
less in its bliss than tho sister and
brother DR.. Leland was not the man
to be inconsiderate of others, and loos-
ening his atfectionate hold led his sister
to Mangan, saying:
~ am selfish"
Mangan looked at Isabel. She held
her head down, fearing that her CON
sent to marry Raymond had been mis-
construed and that forgiveness would
not bo extended. MGugan surmised the
cause of her diffidence, outstretched his
arms, and with ferver that left no
doubt of his love simply said:
Isabel"
What charm there is to woman in
her own name when uttered passionate
ly and with endearment by the one she
loves! The head of the fair girl raised,
and her eyes met his. There was the
old glad light in the orbs of each, and
the two lovers. united again in spite Of
I. the machiaveliau schemes that had
temporarily separated them quickly
bridged the intervening space, and
locked in each others arms forgot ev-
cry one else, and the world to them was
simply tho zone of their memory and
their thought.
Mother st. Gertrude walked outside
to the corridor motioning to the priest
and the physician to follow. They
walked across to the convent office.
"They have many things to tell each
other, ?" said the sister, land l want to
know Isabel's brother better. u
"You will" said DR.. Leland. II
will not soon forget you or your con-
vent. Now that we are alone, however,
want to settle one matter. Can we
have double wedding tomorrow"
"a double wedding!" repeated the
priest and nun almost simultaneously.
"Yes."
"Who are tho couples2" asked the
priest.
well, Isabel and Mangan. and a
Miss Mortimer and myself. -
Knowing the circumstances so well,
think it can be DONE"
81 would have 1t so. II will end all
misgiyings restore peace and that sense
Of security essential to Isabelle us
all, let MS say, at this time. The viii
lainy of this man Raymond surpasses
everything have ever heard. "
And he appeared to be SO generous
and so friendly remarked the nun.
Leave him to God, said the priest.
Let the past remain buried.
fro BE CONTINUED
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