Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1894-10-06
FROsTBURG, Md. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1894.

Several days after this conversation,
Mr.. Carroll called on Mr.. Montague,
having heard that he had known his
brother. Mrs Montague inyited him
to bring Mrs. Carroll to see them, and
in a short time they became very
intimate.
But Mortimer never could be in
duced to be presented to Miss Carroll,
and his mother was SO in love with
her, for her beauty was enchanting,
and her intelligence wonderfully en-
gaging.
why does Mortimer not wish to
make her acquaintance 1t is so
strange -
May had so matured since she
lived at the parsonage that Mrs
Carroll did not know her to be the
same No matter now, they were
friends, DEVOTED to each other"
Il do. admire Mr.. O'Donahue so
much,' said Rose.
81 think he admires you also"
so, don't know, | have only met him
Il few times. He is so cultured and
select his father was an Irish earl"
Indeed but Rose, my dear, that
title would not make you love his son
more than you do"
"No, | think not but it is nice to
speak of. From the instant | beheld
him l loved him. For real love is a
true gift from an immortal hand.
Time cannot rob me of this feeling.'
Mays confidence was not SO easily
obtained. She remained very reticent.
just then there was Il rap at the
door. Rose said 'come in"
The door was opened by servant,
tray in hand, with card for Rose and
the gentleman was waiting in the
parlor. Tuning to May
will you excuse me Il few moments" !"
"Certaiuly."
TO the servant
"Say | will be there directly"
AS Rose entered the parlor Mr.
O'Donahue was leaning against the
mantle. He at once came forward
and extended his hand, saying
81 hope | see you we'll. fat,ered
myself that you would give me the
pleasure of IL drive with you this
lovely morning"
Thanks. shall be most happy to
comply"
After few moments conversation
she went and excused herself to May,
and told her mother not to let May
leave until her return.
They admired the scenery very much !;
the road was we'll shaded and cool
all lovely-and inviting. After a
short pause in the conversation O'Don-
ahue remarked
miss Rose. have something to
say to you of matter which has been
great source of anxiety since | first
saw you the day you arrived. Then
my heart was yours. have since
hesitated to ask you to be mine, fear
ing you did not love me, but if You can
reciprocate my attachment you will, |
assu,e you, render me the happiest of
men. Do you think, dear Rose, you
can entrust your happiness in my
keeping-to travel with me to Ireland,
where can offer my little girl (tak-
ing her hand in his) palace-such,
and no other, BELTS you ~
With a happy and modest manner
she replied
"Ithink | could"
"Well, my dear, you shall never re-
gret it, and you have my heartfelt
thanks for your frank avowal."
They were both supremely happy
and drove home with much lighter
hearts than when they left the hotel.
CHAPTER ".
In week afteI this ride, the day
being fine, many on the beach and
great number bathing, Rose and May
donned their costumes and were in
the water, when Mr.. and Mrs. Mon
tague and Mr.. and Mrs. Carroll ar
rived. Mrs. Carroll called to May not
to venture too far, as she was by no
means an expert swimmer.
All were so engaged that they did
not observe portentous looking cloud
in the east. and almost before they
were aware of it, small breakers were
visible. All shouted-'come in ~
Rose was not so far out as May and
at once turned for the shore, taken by
the hand and cared for, while May,
drifted by every breeze and losing her
strength, was failing rapidly. Nor
timer, standing on the shore and TAX
ing in the situation, plunged in and
swan vigorously to her rescue. Near
"a little nearer. and he could touch
her dress-if she sinks again, all will
be over. Another breaker lashed her
back little. All on shore shouted
"God save them !" He at last caught
her dress, passed his arm under her
ard supported her head. Their eyes
met, and he exclaimed
80, May, my long-lost darling May.