The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1896-11-20

VISION or loYellneSS.
But when she was a mile or two from
Calendar she saw a boy on a pony.
The boy, who must have known her
by sight, stopped, and handed her
telegram. She had to pay several shil-
lings for the delivery, or intended de-
livery, of the message, so far from the
station. The boy galloped away, con-
graduating himself on having been
spared a long ride, and Miss Rowan
tore open the envelope left in her
hands.
The message was brief: "Mr. Carr
is seriously i'll. Come at once. You
will be met in London"
Madeline did not scream or faint
She gave one low moan of pain, set her
teeth, and with the face of one in a
dream drove as quickly as she could
to Calendar, straight to the railway
station.
Fortunately, or rather unfortunately,
she had money with her, 30 she did not
waste time in going to Mr.. Douglas.
In spite Of the crushing blow she had
received the girl had all her wits
about her. A train would start in ten
minutes time She took her ticket,
then found an idler outside the station,
and paid him to take the pony and
carriage back to the farm, with the
message as repeated to Carriston.
The journey passed like a long
dream. The girl could think of nothing
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dead before she could reach him. The
miles flew by unnoticed; twilight c"ept
on; the carriage grew dark; at last
London at last! Miss Rowan stepped
out on the broad platform not knowing
what to do or where to turn. Present
ly tall, well-dressed man came up to
her. and removing his hat, addressed
her by name. The promise IS to her
being met had been kept.
She clasped her hands. Tell me-
oh, tell me, he is not dead" she cried
Mr.. Carr is not dead He is ill
very ill-delirious and calling for YOU"
Where is he? Oh, take me 70 him"
"He is miles and miles from here
at friends house. l have been de-
puted to meet you and to accompany
you. If you feel strong enough TO con-
tlnue the journey at once"
Come" said Madeline. Take me
to him."
Your luggage?" asked the gentle
nan.
II have none Gomez
you must take some refreshment."
81 need nothing Come"
The gentleman glanced at his watch.
There is just time" he said. He
called cab, told the driver to go at
top speed. They reached Paddington
just in time to catch the mail.
During the drive across London.
Madeline asked many questions, and
learnt from her companion that Mr..
Carr had been staying for day or two
at a friends house in the West of
England. That yesterday he had fall
len from his horse and sustained such
injuries that his life was despaired of.
He had been continually calling for
Madeline. They had found her address
on letter, and had telegraphed as
soon as possible-for which act Miss
Rowan thanked her companion with
tears in her eyes.
Her conductor did not say much of
his own accord, but in replying to her
questions he was politely sympathetic.
She thought of little outside the fear
full picture which filled every corner OF
her brain; but from her conductor
manner received the impression that
he was medical adviser who had seen
the sufferer, and assisted in the treat
ment of the case. She did not ask his
name, nor did he reveal it.
At Paddington he placed her in q
ladies carriage and left her. He was
what at this desertiOn. Then the train
sped down west. At the large stations
the gentleman came to her and offered
her refreshments. Hunger seemed &c
have left her, but she accepted a cup oil
tea once or twice. At last sorrow, ia.
tigue. and the weakness produced by
such a prolonged fast had their natura
effect. With the tears still on hel
lashes, the girl fell asleep, and mus
have slept for many miles; sleep un.
broken by stoppages at stations.
Her conductor at last aroused her
He stood at the door of the carriage
1--WE must get out here" he said. AL
the momentarily forgotten anguish
came back to her as she stood beside
him on the almost unoccupied plat
form.
Are we there at last?" she asked.
II am sorry to say we have still 6
long ride; would you lik< to rest flrst?'
Mono. Come on, If you please.
She spoke with feverish eagerness.
The man bowed "a carriage waits,
he said.
, Outside the station was carriage o
, some sort, drawn by one horse, anC
driven by a man muffled up to thu
, eyes. 1t was still night, but Madeline
, fancied dawn could not be far off. He
conductor opened the door of the car
riage and waited for her to enter.
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