Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1895-10-27

good Harry is coming. 7 won't be a
bit glad to see him. What is it?"
If Ina did not understand. DerhaDs
Harry himself did, as. arriving the
following day, he waited TWO hours In
the parlor at the farmhouse for her 10
return from the harvest field. 10 which
she and little Hilda had carried a
pitcher OF lemonade for the harvesters.
and from which she came nc last.
flushed and happy looking, with Gerald
at her side.
Been waiting a wretchedly long
timew grumbled the bank clerk. after
he had saluted her a triie colby. II
thought you would be looking for
me-"
Il forgot all about you,, Harry" she
answered with perfect franBness,
which did not seem to enchant him.
Then Mrs Davis entered, was in
troduced, and insisted Hospitality up
on his remaining for the early cJun-
try supper
After the meal was over Ina had q
chance TO see her betrOthed and Gerald
and almost insignificant the city clerk
appeared beside the s,alwart young
farmer. with his sun-br0Wned face and
Muscular frame. developed and made
graceful by outer air and honest labor:
yet Gerald, as she knew, had taken a
scholarship az one of our colleges. and
was. in all things, "A thorough gentle
man.
Harry" She said to him, when ne
and she stood a moment at the door as
he was going away. Il think you and l.
have been very silly-don't you? And
! think We will love some day far bet-
ter than we do now love each other.
So here, Harry; it does not fit me now
l have grown too stout to wear it,
And she placed the bethrotal ring
in his hand.
II understand" he sail anguly.
you thought more of me than YOU aid
of old Drake, but I'm far less in your
sight than a rustic Apollo. Very well,
you are freew
she heard him with hot color in her
face and a pang at her heart
All. was IL not true? Was it not be-
cause Gerald Davis was there, that tho
country had grown fair as a Paradise
to her?-that she never had been so
happy in any spot as she was inthat
farmhouse, 30 which her mother had
sent her as punishment?
In perfect silence she turned from
him and went in, and on the following
day her mother arrived at the farm,
having been notified by the banker,
Mr. Drake, Of Harry's trip TO the coun-
try.
"T have come TO take yOu with mo 10
the seaside" said Mrs. Ayondale with
dignity. Mr.. Drake wilr join M
there. and ! have told him that y3un
weeks OF seclusion could not fail 10
have brought yOu to your senses. Be
ready TO go with me in the morning W
And Ina made no answer, but stole
from the r0om-lrom the house; and,
fitting into n small arbor in the gar
den. flung herself down there and
burst into sobbing
Little one" said a rich, tender
voice near her, and a strong arm lifted
and held her. my little Ina. what has
troubled you? / thought you We're
very happy with u.s.
But mamma is going TO take me
away tomorrow" sObbed Ina. Il was
so happy-happier than ] have ever
been in my life-and now It. lis all over;
and-and she wants me to-tO marry
that hateful old man. ! am so miser-
able, Gerald
He smoothed the tresses Of her fair
loosened hair and looked down at her
sweet fearful face tenderly.
Ina" he said. after a moment,
would YOU really like TO stay here2'
con. so much"
Would you stay as my wife, dear7
I love you, Ina. DO you care at an for
me?"
She shrank closer to him. and her
voice fell TO a whisper as she gave her
answer:
81 don't think. there is anybody like
YOU IN the world; and ! love you-yery
much, Gerald"
My darling" exclaimed Gerald, a9
he clasped her i'm his arms and passion-
ately kissed her sweet, trembling lips.
In anger and chagrln, Wnen INC
truth was made known 10 her. Mrs.
Avoud1le took Ina from the farm. 3
she said she would, bu. when May
bells were opening again along t1a
hedges Gerald brought ncr back I'D 10
his fair, loving bride.
That is many years ago, and Allen
Drake. the banker has bad his SHAFT
of marble over him this long time.
Harry Alton is cashier now In the
bank. and has a wife and half dozel
grcwn-up dlughters.-5- Louis Re-
public.