The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-22

she snatched 500 from me and ran off. she
may have been IL need; she was shabblly
clothed"-both women thought instantly or
her what was necessary, but the robbery
was so barefaced. l am, however, Wiling
not to have her arrested If she VIII re1unu
the money; the coin was one which L espec
cially prize. l have kept it for sort or
luck-penny; l would pay it's full value to
have it again Madam, were you not II, IN
the car from which she followed me? she
is here and l must and will see her!
rs this your money!" asked Lenore. She
held out the gold piece d to ni mistake can Nv Nv
friend thought it to be mine she spoke
with dignity. You must believe me, and
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uncertainty. - 49,,
"Of course if you say SOL should like
to leave a reward.
mo, no. only CO..
'.Well, thenv' he shrugged his shoulders
and turned to leave. IGNORES heart gave
bands footsteps approach; the stranger
stopped short as he entered.
why, F'erguson!'
"Telfordi'
II have been looking all over the city
II heard that you had gone back to Mon
tana.''
The two men shook hands as if they would
Nobody seemed to know where you were
and my time was very limited; Herk1mer
longer IN existence. | looked up your num-
Der in the directory only to find that the
house had been pulled down. was gong
on to Rochester tomorrow TO get NeVlhS
in your place"
in town. said John. Il thank God that |
have found you now. You know my wife,
TelfOrd?"
"A little" the stranger bowed and smiled.
The two men talked in low tones for few
minutes! and then they both went out John
came back to kiss his wife hastily, and tell
her not to wait dinner for him:
What must you go on Christmas ever!
she said.
Her eyes were moist; she felt shaken and
AS they departed, the prisoners burst from
"Oh, oh OH cried Alice. She flung her.
self into her friends arms, bushes envelop-
Rg hff spendd oR MRS
1 never was so ashamed OF myselt IN my
whole life actually listening there There
pitied me so! Well, if l didn't bring you
the gold piece:I brought you luck, anyway,
you dear soul"
impetuous movement for her handkerchief;
she drew it forth with so much energy that
the pocket came with it, and from its folds
wards the fender and then stopped. 1t was
a twenty-dollar gold piece.
The children Shriekedt as usual tI; Am, ana ran
no delusion. 1t brought with it visions of
Christmas cheer, showers OF toys. table
full of good things, evergreens for the walls,
sweet comfort, ana Jointly, anu uedr nope
for the future.
"Alicer said I4enore, solernnly, II believe
that you did it all on purpose"
II was late that night when John Fergu-
son came home; his step was light and
ouick as it had not been for months; his
eyes were smiling and tender as they fell
He sat down by her on the lounge, and
drew her to him. her long chestnut hair fall
ing over his shoulder, her soft cheek flushed.
Neither spoke for a few minutes. Then he
said very CERTIFY:
Sweet mother"
rs it ali settled with Mr.. Telford?" she
asked presently . -
YES all: that is. If you cOnsent-if you
are willing to live away out in Montana"
with you? She gave loW sweet laugh
for answer.
II am to have charge of the works. the
salary is beyond my expectations, and he
gave me an advance at once"
did YOU buy anything for the children
Yes; Telford and made "a round of the
shoDs afterwards. He insisted on contribut-
ing his share to them. He's an awfully
good fellow | have the package outside
and well fill the babies stockings soon. BY
the way. Lenore. he has fallen head over
ears in love with Alice. He viii marry her
some dav, and they will set up a family
gold piece of their own. | do believe. His
rhapsodies were amusing.
YES: don't talk about them now. Oh
nv dear, my dear. | am so thankful fer
YOU"
They sat without speaking again for
time in that silence which is the hea ft's
Presently he said do you want TO see
what / have In this parcel for yours
"Yes." He unfolded it slowly Il have