The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-04-18

was in bold. manly hand; TO Hes
ter; June 2s. IS" was aghast at
such an act Of impertinenee. and
glanced at auntle TO see II she would
resent Il; but she had probably not
noticed Il. for she made no sign.
The congregation began TO dispense
and we went out. but we we're scarce
ly In the street when the major spoke
to auntie.
Madam. am COINS 20 ask you
very singular question. but let me as
sure you that | have a deep personal
interest in asking Il. VIII you tell me
how you came by that red prayer
book you use?"
shall never forget auntie's quick
ly-giyen answer. but could tell by the
faint flush on her usually pale face
how deeply she was moved.
you gave II TO me. yourself. Ma
jor Blake, years ago"
Surprise. delight and incredibly
struggled for the mastery In the ma
jor's face. lie took of his hat and
stood bare-headed. and that one little
gesture told more plainly than the
most passionate protestations could
have done. that the old love had been
kept a treasured and sacred thing ]
think. from the smile or her mouth, as
she looked At him. that the same
thought came 10 auntie.
And you are Hettyi Yes. know
you now" he said.
You had forgotten the eight years
Major Blake. knew you from the
hrst."
And would you really have let me
90 without a word?"
why not7 How could know you
would wish to be reminded OF old
times7'
"Remindedl ! have never forgotten
tried my hardest 70 forget and
couldn't. Although you preferred an
other
Another What other'"
didn't you marry young sandysr
Il have never seen him since"
A. this stage Of the conversation Il
struck me that ! was dc trop. Major
Blake. side by side with auntie. wa,
walking slowly homeward. and on
reaching a convenient street corner.
vent on for a stroll In an opposite d.
rectlon. when ! reached home foun,
auntle and the Major sitting IN thl
courtyard under the trees. The Maio
lifted his hat at my approach and said
Miss Danvora, your aunt and ar
, very old friends. indeed many year
ago We we're engaged to be married
! but an unfortunate misunderstandlnI
70 separated u.s. We have lost many hap
h py years. but hope some still renal
I TO Us. trust We shall have your goo
2 wishes"
:. looked from one TO the other
!, "You dear. darling auntie. then 20
really are going 20 be married afie
all? OF course / wish you Joy. an
s Major Blake too. from the very Dol
p tom Of my hearth
n don't know how the secret oozC
y out. but before another day had passS
every one In the house knew that q
handsome English major had met a
old love IN the person OF the gent
little lady with the sweet smile AZ
the soft gray hair. and that after
separation OF eight years they we're q
gagged TO be married. and they were a
eordingly promoted 10 all the priv
leges OF engaged lovers.
must pass over the homeward iou
ney and the establishment OF o
{ friends at Fairfield when auntie !
: turned engaged 70 be married. sor
few OF them had known Major Blal
but TO most OF them he was a stra
ger Many were the questions and q
plantations before everything was a
counted for TO every body's satlsia
y ton: but Il was done at Last Al
then came the preparation OF the trou
e. seau: and al last the happy pair Ia
10 been made one. and auntle IA on 20 1
"a Isle Of Wight 10 spend her honeymoc
es Before going she called me 10 b
n room and said:
Ruth. dear. I am going TO give y
m this little red prayer book as a pa
ing remembrance. You know how
y. have treasured Il. and you won't val
he Il the less. am sure. for having b.
be 30 dear TO me. And n. when Mr.. Rlr
In comes. Ruth. you are tempted 10
I wlIlful or Maynard. or 20 pain a he
ut that loves you truly. think Of u
lot Aunt Hetty, and the faded leaf. for
SO every mistake in life ends as mine
a an Eaafer nay"