The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1895-11-14

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SIZE WANDERED DOWN TO TIE OLD DESERTED
ure the young editor, WAS growing des-
perate frequently driving her victim to the
solitude of the forests where, free from her
sickening nonsense, he could commune with
nature at his own sweet will.
In no place was he more secure from in
trusion than on the quiet hilltop where the
old mansion, like some vast castle, was set
up as a guard for the village Allen went
straight up the hill to the front gate, in
tending to sit down on the stone steps and
enjoy few moments reflection free from
the cares ana anuoyances Of the world.
But when he rea he'd the gate and
glanced through the iron bars, he was
astonished at the transformation. The
moon WAS bathing the scene in food Of
mellow light All signs Of neglect were re-
moved, and flowers were blooming and
fountains so long dry and silent lad found
their voices again and We're laughingly gush-
ing out the brightest sparkling water The
| till StNliIONi lhtA VI AIlp 'lilA 6 tNiliNoS'
From an open window came the strains of
piano Allen was entranced at the French
air that foated on the evening breeze from
the window Of tho house. Even as he list
cned cnrGptured the music ceased, the
/ door opened, and slight form, with light
shawl thrown over her shoulders, came
down the white-pebbled walk TO the gate.
Allen instinctively shrunk back so as not to
be seen.
Crouched in the shadow Of the wall he
was again thrilled at sight Of that angelic
being who had seemed to become part Of
himself Bertha opened the gate, and,
drawing the silk shawl about her shoulders,
passed down the old turnpike humuing a
plaintiye air. Her head WAS uncovered, aud,
her wealth of golden hair hung loosely about
her shoulders, was made the sport o. the
> trce2e
"Where is she gong?" he asked himself.
Slowly he rose, following ner. He could not
give any reason for his course, save that he
was impcilcd by some inward impulse.
Had he conquered his heart! Certainly
not, for now that he was near Eer again
those Same strange wild emotions which
had SO completely taken possession OF him
before were all revived with ten-fold power.
Still humming the plaintive French air,
she wandered down the Old long-deserted
road, until she came to the path which led
to the spring. Following, Allen soon saw
her seated upon the old rustic soat Behind
large square stone, which ages ago had
tumbIsd down from the bluff above, he
stood and gazed at the lovely creature who
seemed TO be u domestic&ted dlyad, that
had stolen away for few momeats to hel
native haunts
This was an opportunity not to be neglect
ed, something seemed to whisper in his
ear, and lac fel, at the same tme wild
almost Irresistible, desire to rush from hi:
concealmcut, east himself at her feet, ant
VOW tha he would never rise until his love
was returned lie VOTED long enough tt
pet full control over his feelings, when h
went boldly forward 10 her side.
She rose with little exclamation of sur
prise, and said;
"AIr. Gray, are you hero! l had almos
lost hope Of over sceinT YOU asaia."
Did you wash to see mo.7 he asked.
81 did. | wish to thank you FOR you
noble Gct--for so kindly oboying my re
!. quest"
Soy nothing about it, It was a aimpt
service | rendered you, and one who
should be forgotten"
Yet ouo win never forget, Mr., Gray
would be ungratcful indeed we're / to fol
got that, at my request and for nc, yo
riskod your life"
Have you any objections to me sitCin
hero at your side3" said Allen
81, 90
and you must have become weary climbin,
the hill"
How is the little boy he asked, aitt-a,
himself at her side,
He is we'll
Docs he like to stay therc"
he cau be happy nowhere else"
For several moments Auou SIT thinkin
that he was fully repaid for al he hud Gu
0ured on chat journey.
"Was pursued" he at last asked.
mo, sir, you were not"
al thought ! was, and yet there was n
direct proof Of it.
livery precaUtiou was taken 70 proven
pursuit, and every precauuou taken in cas-
you were pursued: but, th-uEs,o i.oyldQuc,
cur precautions in that direction We're III
necessary"
How did nc learn of ny rcturn!n
81 DO not know, Mr. Allen but let rs M
tllk any more Of that Gratcfgl heart
will ever hold you in sacred remembrance
Ter your noble sclf-sacrhong actions.
can not thank you enough | wish coul
! repay the debt OF gratitude owe TO you"
II would rather you would not mentio
it."
II viii not, then. You want 10 go ava
from LIr' 1F'5 r0.-l:n
"Haw d.I sou learn taat!'
Il Ibtso SO fro4 yyar oj..o,ia.s aad
tayo seen your press end me.l. IS, advc
Used fJe sa-c In ojher papers,
"-o- L-vc rs ltly g-.ssel ily motive,
said AIep, sacly "TCr.ey Point has bee
a disoppcAtlo@, 90 i-e ;ad tie business
81 fa.a41.
Nl.l sisl sao answered.
"rgr,ey . .ouJ mas been a great disa
pc.n.Ilcat 70 more than yourself 1t h.
been he rock ga wnic4 Thy bark of hops
/. went uOy,u.
..aj 10 ygU lelH," allen asked. gam
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