The Chipley banner. (Chipley, Washington County, Fla.) 1893-1943, 1897-07-17
CHAPTER XXI.
HAYWOOD AdAIN.


surprised at his unusual manner.
! CHAPTER XXI.
ELMwoop AGAIN.
Margaret had finished her breakfast
and even after Brian had left she still
sat over the table, her heart filed with
sweet content, and her eyes dim with
the happy tears that shut from her vision
The familiar objects about her.
For she was home. Home In dear old
Elmwood.
And now, after eating what she de-
.lared to Brian to be her biggest break.
last In three months, she wanted to sit
still and feast her eyes upon the smooth
green lawns where the bright sun eifted
Itself through a luxuriant network Of
green branches, and the lilac and the
hawthorn were bursting into a breath
II fragrant flowers, ana say to herself
t is good to be here.
She repeated the same words to Brian
when he came in at luncheon, and he,
looking at her face, almost marveled at
the change that had come over 1t.
Il dare say, you are right, Margaret;
1t is good for you to be here. don't
believe / exaggerate when declare
that there is already some color in your
cheeks. What have you been doing
with yourself this morning9"
Il don't believe / can begin to tell
you. First, there was so much to talk
about with Mrs. Davis. We have been
laying our heads together and evolving
some delightful plans. You will see the
results after awhile; AMI then, this
afternoon I must 60 to The Cedars. I
am pining fos sight OF the Colonel"
And he, no doubt. is pining for a
sight Of you. suppose that will COM
plete your happiness.
AS nearly as 1t can BIO completed
Do you remember how we left Elmwood,
Brian, under the chill and cold OF win
ter, and We return to 1t In the Joy Of o
glad resurrection! accept 1t as an
omen, and am-very happy"
She left the table with these words
and walked to the open window. Brian
followed her.
LET me share your happiness. he
said, in low voice. Darling, the pro.
baton has been very long"
He slipped his hand about her waist,
and drew her to the veranda outside. I
you remember our compact I shall
keep it-be sure OF that-until the day
comes that you shall bid me break It..
And 1t will come, Margaret, as certainly
as we both stand here. You will find
me very patient until 1 have won my
victory, for feel that even the price
which Jacob paid for Rachel is not too
dear to pay for you. Now, may tell
you what have been doing to-day"
Yes; shall like very much to hear.
We'll, l have been taking with DR..
Philips. I wish you would let me see
your face, Margaret. 1t will be more
encouraging than your back. There,
that is better; thank you. I saw DR..
Philips, as / said, and told him Of my
wish to build up practice here. just
as expected, he feels his advancing
yea rs, and will be very glad eff q young
assistant. He is delighted to help the
son OF his old partner, he tells me. So
you see am particularly fortunate.
can step right into his shoes, and, though
I may find them very large"
You will grow" put in Margaret,
glad OF this new turn to the CONVERSE
ton. And l am very much pleased"
she added, more gravely.
so am I. It is the first step toward
winning my wife,"
a half hour later Margaret was sit.
ting In the chair Of honor in Alice's
rooms, half-laughing, half-crying, and
trying to ask and answer questions in
the same breath.
I'm going to keep you few minutes
all to myself" declared Alice, because
have 30 much to tell you, Margaret.
So much could only hint at 1t In my
letters. ! could not express one.h half
the happiness I longed for you to share. y,
i am 80 glad. DEAR Margaret an
swered. $50 very glad for you and for
BERTHE. Fell me all about it now"
Alice sent the message telling her uncle
Shat Margaret was there. 1t brought
the Colonel In very quick time.
oh, Colonel" she cried, and the next
second she was folded In his arms.
Back again, Margaret. ! am so
glad, child. This time we mean to keep
you. Bless your dear heart; it does my
eyes good to see you. Even though you
have grown 30 thin and your face is as
white as our own snow balls" f-rI.i
Colonel, you hurt my vanity. T
shall grow wonderfully fat and we'll In
q few weeks. You won't know me.
Brian thinks have some color already"
Brian! Let Brian 90 to the DEVIL!
beg your pardon, my dear. 1 see I
have horrihed you. am not over
pleased with Brian, as you may guess.
dare say you find excuses for the
scamp, however. I am glad he has
some grace left You women can
usually manage men. / was getting
ready to come and shoot him, but i
must acknowledge that your method
has been more effectual."
He is growing tired Of doing moth.
Ing" she an, wered, without meeting
the ColonePs glance, .and he has de.
cfded to practice his profession here.
j dare say he will become as highly re ;
speoted as dear uncle Stephen was"