The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1898-01-22
she sat dorn. leaning her head on both
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uOTe tuaU u Kindly liking.
Tho revelation to her was this: II War
ng really loved Mary, or any other woman,
low was she to endure it2 The mere Idea
illed her with despair. The terrible con-
fiction grew upon her that she loved her
.ejected lover with all the warmth and
enderness of her fine rich nature, not i'll
thy half-hearted way, but glowingly, com
,letely. She loved him for the straight
Onward, honest affection which made him
hasten to offer her all he had in her hour
II need. She loved him for tho delicate
consideration which had guided him in
heir brief engagement, for the forbearance
NTH which he had released her. for the
rank kindliness with which he had offered
aer his friendship when she had refused
,s love, for the stand he had made against
ais own follies and weakness. for the reso-
ntion with which he had cast off his atti-
Jude of lover to herself. She admired and
owed his quiet, unpretending strength, his
mn-burned face, his big brown eyes that
could say SO much If they chose. Never
again could she touch his hand without an
electric thrill. She loved him! loved as
The never before dreamed she could love,
and all in vain! He had put off the lover
forever. She'was from his life n thing
apart; and he was, or could be, her whole
existence. Yet, through all, she did not
regret that she had rejected him.
"Ihcn, should have misunderstood him:
we should AVE driftcd apart, as we shall
aow but at least I do him justice. All
that remains to me is to hide my W feel
ngs Che shall never pity mc), and bid him
goodbye forever with tolerable composure.
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She was not of the sentimental, weeping
prder of young ladies. She sat, very white
and still, and thought 1t all out, and re-
solved OF her own line of conduct. She
would be n kind, pleasant friend while
they were together-and afterl Then, in
Iced, would come anguish and Despair
brief parting, probably to meet no more on
earth!
Slowly she gathered herself together, and
collected her ideas. Then she wrote a long
gossipinG letter to Mrs. Fielding, telling
NIL the events of their little world. This
accomplished, she gazed critically in the
glass, smcothcd her hair, and looked fol
her hat, hoping to etfnce any sign Of emo
ton before meeting any Of the party.
1t SO happene that Waring asked fol
one or two part lar songs that evening
Mona sung them easily and swcetly.
you have not had any bad news?" he
asked, coming over to stand by the plano.
mo. What made you think soi"
"Ah, that l cannot tell! You look Sc
pale, there was something's do not know
what-in your voice TINT made me fancJ
you were-not so bright as usual"
why, Mr.. Warning, are you growing
fanciful? You will be writing poetry next
Perhaps l may! Do youand Miss Blacl
never sing duets?"
"Oh. yes! We have ono or two. Woult
you like us to sing togetherp
YES; very much"
Come, Mary, and try oh, We're Tho1
in the Cauld Blast do not think we cai
do much in this way"
When this was over, Mary was called t,
play chess with her host, Kenneth stol,
away to enjoy n private smoke. and Mon.
and Warning were effectually tete-d-tctc.
"You IRE wonderfully better. Mr.. War
ing" said, Mona, who for once was doing
nothing, and sat %cnsconced in a deep arm.
cha which was well in the shadowy re-
cess OF the window, away from the lamp,
near which the chess-players were seated.
Warning, somewhat weary after his walk.
lonnged on the sofa, from which. being
Still more in darkness, he could see her
profile against the moonlighted window.
"Ies"-suddenly, us if out of his thoughts
THAT is exactly what l have been saying
to myself. In short, l feel rs If | were
staying here on false pretenscs. l ought
to be or the moye.n
II am sure my uncle does not think SOL"
mol! He has been wonderful kind,
though nave been troublesome enough
to tire you NIL out!"
1--WE are not quite tired out yet"
"Oh. you and Miss Black are n brace of
angels; and, in short, l must stay till my
arm Is as strong as ever. which Donaldson
promises it shall be. A right arm is i'm
portant everywhere, but particularly in
my new abode. Do | like the idea of re-
turning? Oh, / she'n't be sorry to be Mt
work again: but the mere going will be
awfully hard. l mean l shall be very sorry
to say goodbye to you all."
They were both silent for a few moments
after this. Then Mona asked, in a low,
dreamy sort of voice
"What is the chief work on n ranche?"
"There is so much that is chief, l hardly
know which comes first. There IRE cattle
and sheep to be looked after; and fields
1--WE have wheat fields) to be plowed. and
sown, and rcapcd; and horses to break,
etc., etc."
"You have plenty to do them"
"Oh, plenty; and then, lots of sport
such heaps of deer, and birds. and bears"
Bears! That must be rather fearful.
Do they ever com near your houses"
eyes, they come after the hogs. Part Of
our stock-a large part tools a big drove
of hogs"
Your partner is not exactly a gentle
man?'
well, one would hardly invite him to a
South Kensington aesthetic evening party;
but he is n very good fellow, q gentleman
as regards keeping his word, and n first
rate shot"
Another pause. Nom leaned her head
against the back of her chair. and gazed
drcamily ut the moonlight, which slum-
bercd in silver radiance on the opposite
hillside.
when was Isle herc?' asked Waring,
with startling abruptness.
"Oh, let me see! In the autumn-in Sep
TENDER and October"
II suppose he Is the same cool hand as
ever?"
Il see very little change in him, except
that he looks n good deal older"
And he has the family estate now, ]
dare say he will make a goodlandlord. He
understands his own interest"
II have no doubt he does."
dare shy he will be in town when go
there, but shall not try to see him. ]
have done with that world"
1T Is a.pleasant world when one is in It.