Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-12-16

rs it? l thought it happened every
day in London. Some one put her over
the garden wall, and we kept her. We
couldn't have done anything else, could
we?'
"a very pretty child!' repeated Sir
Wilfrid, .contemplatiyely.
He was right. The little founding had
developed into a lovely specimen of in
fancy. She was now about two years, and
had just learned to talk and run.
You seem to have a faculty for taking
burdens ON yourself, Jane" remarked Sir
Wilfrid. First, your poor mother, then
my truant sister, and now this little or
phan. You must have enough to do with
them ALL"
II did not take them; they were sent
me-" she answered, and she folded Nellie $
wrappings closer round her, and went on
her homeward journey
They had by this time reached the
streets, and the time for confidence and
emotion was over. Jane breathed more
freely as she trod the pavement. The
walk along the country road had been a
fearful trial to her.
Jane" said Sir Wilfrid, as they neared
the cottage, what do you intend to do!'
II do not understand YOU"
"What plans have you made for the
future?"
''None. I have my daily work to per-
form, and leave the future to God.'
II have not quite spoiled your life,
have II" he whispered.
ct is not in the power of a mortal to
spoil the life of another, WILL" she said.
81 am content that mine should be as it
is. You must be content with the knowl-
edge"
'"That is just what have been longing
to hear you tell me-" he exclaimed in a
tone Of satisfaction, "that you are happy
and contented. You have indeed lifted
load from my mind, Jane. shall go
home and sleep as | have not slept for
weeks past"
Still selfshly thinking Of himself and his
own comfort-still seltishly unmindful of
her and the sea Of tears through which
she had waded in her present state Of
calm. Still unsuspicious that the calm
was all assumed, and that in granting him
leave to meet her as a friend, Jane War
ner had only added one more to the many
sacrifices of self which should shine as
jewels in her spiritual crown.
When they reached the garden gate of
Wolsey Cottage, Sir Wilfrid murmured,
'May come in?" and she answered, mot
to-day" with hurried manner that seem
ed almost unkind.
He felt it, but he did not demonstrate
with her. He wanted to prove, if posi-
BILE, on this first occasion of their reunion,
how ready he was to give in to all her
wishes. Still with the idea of pleasing
Jane, he took sovereign from his pocket,
and held it toward the child.
"Will baby buy dolly?' he said.
Little Nellie made grab at the gilt
tering coin, but Jane Warner intercepted
the offered gift, and turned upon the
donor with dignity Of manner that made
her almost majestic.
II will not allow her to take it," she
said firmly; land please to understand,
Sir Wilfrid Ewell, that if you wish to
visit at this house you must never again
make the mistake of Offering any sort OF
present to me, or toto the child"
Jane Warner was very silent and de
! pressed that evening. She could not make
up her mind whether she had acted wisely
or not. And yet since she was the only
one likely to suffer from their renewed
intercourse, was it not her duty to do all
in her power to help and succor this man.
so much more unhappy, because SO much
more guilty, than herself?
Go be continued)