Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1895-08-09

troduced himself and the two walked
slowly away, talking in whispers OF
the calamity that had befallen the boy
both loved so dearly.
Twice during that week saw tina
tears stealing down the cheeks Of the
cripple as he lay there, SO still, on his
narrow white bed. Once he spoke to
me of Dorothy. you must tell her,
old man." he whispered, shat release
her Internationally"
"She will not hear OF It," answered.
And then the day arrived for the re.
turn OF the London surgeon. He
brought two assistants with him. Guy,
Dorothy and were present at their
interview with the lad.
Let me understand" said Archie,
in weak tones, but bravely; ''if l do
not choose to submit to this--this OPP
Grafton, it is certain death, is itps
The great man bowed his head.
"What shall do, Dorothy?" The
tones were very tremulous now.
"Oh, Archiew she sobbed, sinking on
her knees by the bed, submit to it for
my sake. 1t will make no difference.
/ will care for you as long as live"
happened to glance at the giant,
Guy, and saw that his bronzed face
had turned almost white.
Well" sighed the patient, softly
stroking the bright head of the fneel-
ing girl, lit shall be as you say. Shall
we begin, doctor?'
mot tonight, my boy" answered
the surgeon, rather huskily-the man
evidently possessed some feeling
'you will need all your strength. To-
morrow morning, early
He did not finish the sentence, and
all but withdrew, Dorothy weeping
silently. ] sat and watched my young
friend sink into restless sleep.
must have dozed myself, for pres.
emily found the moon shining softly
through the open window. and with
the silvery beams that lighted up the
wan face on the pillow in CHASTITY
way, came the eternal scent of roses
AS ] leaned forward to make sure
my patient was asleep, heard voices
from the veranda, just beyond the win.
dow of the room, which was on the
ground floor of the cottage. Presently
heard Guy speaking. There was nc
installing his deep bass tones.
II do not think, dear" he was say
ing, that it is so very vile in me- No
man could help loving you, and God
knows l would not seek to betray that
poor boy in there by SO much as q
thought. Nor would wish you to dc
so. Tomorrow will go away, for
cannot bear it. But before go yor
must tell me there is no harm in that
/ think-you love me, do you not?"
l could not hear the response; only 6
low, passionate sobbing. That placid
nature was aroused at last.
} 81 knew it, dear went on the deeI
voice. 81 knew it that first night tha
you looked into my eyes. And it is be
cause | know that you love me that
should wish you to be as you are
strong and faithful and true. l love
! my brother and--I am an honest man
, But when 20 shall leave all my lif,
J here with you. Dorothy, dear, goot
, night and-good-by."
: Silence. could feel the magnetism
of the inevitable kiss, just as if hat
seen it, heard faint rustic o
J draperies and the tread of vanishing
, feet. Then looked at Archie and IN,
, heart stood still.
| His eyes were closed, but tear
were trickling through the long lashe
! and the sensitive mouth quivered. HI
had heard every word, had no doubt
and was now trying to fe;gn sleep
obviously for my benefit.
There was choking in my hear
as rose and left the room. coul,
: not bear it. looked in once or two
during the night to find the sam
hing-tcar-stained checks and shan
t sleep.
: When we entered the room in tn
t morning he smiled cheerily and eS
7 tended his hand to the surgeon. doc
-. tor" he said briskly, I've changed m
ulluu. lou SildH u saw NY SnlDS Oh
r I'll take chances. I've that RICH,
| haven't I?'
Certainly, Mr.. Trevor" answere
the man gravely, 'but warn you tina
r it will be fatal"
t Nothing that we could say coul
t shake his determination. His brothe
0 Guy, whose great figure seemed to fl
the room, joined his pleadings t
S Dorothy's, but to no avail. When tn
= doctor and his men had gone, h
n breathed sigh of relief and went fas
e asleep with his hand in Dorothy's
y He died very suddenly ten day
G afterward. There was glorious sur
: set of crimson and gold, and still tina
: eternal scent of the roses. He ros
. suddenly on his pillow and looked on
!, over the sea and then sank gentl
: back. Dorothy was by his side 10 a
e instant, but he only touched her chez
l light ly with his lips and then beckone
g to his brother. "Guy-dear old Guy,
|. he murmured, pulling the grea
shaggy head down upon his emac
o ated breast-''kiss me, old chap. An
e take care of her." That was the enc
v And neither of them ever knew
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