Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-12-30

about three weeks N, business which took
him 10 London was settled. Mr., James was
preparing to return home. when one night.
At a late hour. the cry Of FIRE rosounued
through the long halls OF The hotel In which
be lodged In an instant all was alarm agd
confusion. He inquired what part OF the
building was on hrc and was told that tho
eastern wing was In flames. He hnstened 70
the scsne Of danger. which appeared 70 DC
entirely forsaken Nearly suhoeated WIN
smoke, be turned 10 retracc his step7, when
i Wild scream attracted his attention, and
the next Instant he behed young and beau
tiful female IN her night dress rushing
through the names.
Save. oh rave him. for heavens sake"
she reclaimed. Save my sick husband. no
is perishlng' who WIN rescue him.
u VIII . saif Mr.. James. "but do not. on
your peru. attempt 70 follow me-"
~ an instant he was lost to sight. but d.
rectiy reanpeared. bearing In blanket the
oouy OF the helpless being he had heon the
means Of snatchirg from an untlmely
death. lie hastened 10 his own room and de-
paslted bis burden on the bed. and was ad-
mlnlsfArlng restorattyea when his servant
informed him that the lromen had succeeded
N pulling down the eastern wing and were
rapidly exungulshlng the flames.
we b3ye nothing now TO fear" said MIR.
James, addressing the young female. who
had partly ahrunk behind the curtains to
conceal her thinly clad person; ''hut you
are cold said he. as he threw his own
cloak around her ppardon my neglect"
On she exclaimed bursting into tears,
talk not Of neglect. You have been every
thing to us. You have saved the life OF
my beloved husband, and an age Of graft
tude IS ours"
Edward now left the room to seel, for
rest IN another apartment. To sleep was
impossible The excitement OF the past
hour had been so great that his nervous
SNNtpmI NOmnlafatsr nd "A
passed tho n'rht ln liNteniug for some
alarm. After breakfast he FASTENED to the
room OF the invalid 10 inquire for his health.
Most toyfully was he greeted by both hus-
band and wife, who now appeared to have
recovered from the alarm OF the past night.
In tho course OF Conversation. Mr.. James
mentioned that he was on the eve OF start
Ing for America.
when does the vessel sailg' inquired
the lady anxiously.
This afternoon at o'clock replied Mr.,
j., and | should like before / say
adiou 10 become acquainted with the name
Of those feel 20 deep an interest in"
Our name Is Livingston" answered tho
gentleman, And yours. slr?"
"James.'
well, this is remarkable. Lexington
and James to meet under circumstances
that have bound them together by cords
that death alone can sever"
Long and interesting was the commun-
Ion OF that morning. All waa told. The
gentleman he had rescued was the long alb
sent brother Of his own Mary. The tale Of
love was revealed, and Edward persuaded
to wait a week longer. that they might
return together TO their native land,
81 shall send dlspatchoa to my father
by the vessel In which you expect to sail,
this afternoon" said Mr.. Lavngston, and
II be has any love for his only son he
must receive us as brothers."
"a hnn hoo 10 \ aW,sV-
ston. After the departure OF Edward. New
York had lost It's attractions for her. Mrs.
NJ returned homo with Mary. She In
dulGed strong hopes OF influencing her
father In favor Of blr. James aud inducing
him TO consent TO bis union with her sister.
but she was destined to be disappointed.
Mr.. LavingRton would not even listen to
her. Ringing the bell, he ordered Mary
to be summoned 70 hIs presence
When Mary entered tho room her eye
fell Instantly beneath the steady gaze OF her
| father,
81 have sent for you" he said TO ex-
press my deep dlspleasure ct your con-
duct and my utter nbhurrence for the man
who could impose upon such a child as
| you. Your sister says you love the son
OF ono that has insulted and abused mo-
Can i be so. Mary. my ehild?' said he.
In moment Mary was on her knees be-
| fore him.
"Forglye me. dear father. I have suned
lgnuranty. Forgive me-" sho exclaimed,
FOR here promise TO renounce him for
ever"
IN this is your determination" said Mr..
Lexington, rise and receive your fathers
| blessing. May you long enjoy the consaa-
| ton OF knowing you rendered the last days
OF your father peaceful and happy"
From tn1t hour Mary Leyiagston was
| calm and happy. Innocence and an APP
! uHnNinfH aftmnnrfnl hnp
Never" said Mary to her sister. Mrs.
| NJ. on the morning OF her departure,
mention Ia your letters the name OF Mr..
| James, who In future must be as one dead
| TO me. Toll him when he returns. that my
| determination Is unalteraoe, and bid him
seek some moro coneenla alliance"
Weeks rolled round and found the calm
| quiet of the Levlngstonn unhrokeu. The
| .ose was sim blooming on the cheek OF
Mary. No change had taken place In any
except Mr., Lexington II was very eu-
| dent to all his friends that he rnpldly
failed. Every step OF tine hill he was de-.
Hcendlng seemed to fatigue him, and the
| only cordial that revived bis fainting spirit
| was tho presence Of his youngest child.
| Was not Mary Lovingston. as she ga2od on
| his pale face aud feeble Frame reioiced at
! the sacrifice she had mada TO necure his
peace? Yes tho happlneHs ahe now felt
was OF calm. enduring nature. She could
! lie down and rise uD without listening Ia
| tho uphraidlngs OF guilty Conscience
without having 10 reilect that It was her
rebellion which had dimmcd the eye and
paralyaed tho Hiep Of her father. Every
night before she retired she received his
embrace. and heard him say. God hlnss
| you, Mary, you have been dutliul child .
Late one evening, In the latter part OF
october. iervnnt entered tho parlor where
the family was sitting with package Of
letters. He delivered them to Mr.. I.ev.nss.
ton and retired. The hand trembied thai
broke the sea-.
This la from our dear son." said he
turning to his wlfo and holding up a let.