The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-10-07

bide WI me as long as 20 can. An yo'
mum keep as quiet as little mouse.
so as to be strong when he cooms."
Hannah nodded slightly. her lips
drawing back for an instants smile.
which showed a brief glimpse Of her
white teeth.
only one thing I've got 70 ask.
mother" she whispered. you told
Nr Frysion that he was to come on
horsehack-on the bay-so that l
could hear him hrst7"
Mrs. Robson leaned over her. "Ay.
ny. ! told him all. she moanod. "Naa,
Tor yo'r mammy's sake. lie yo' quiet"
u Will NANNY dear, II you'll have
the bed pushed mp close to the window.
J want to know before anybody else,
There III be still now"
After the bed was moved she lay per-
fectly silent Tho evening was gloomy
but the dancing nrclifht showed a face
lighted with the happiness Of cxpecta-
ton. Her mother sat beside her. hold
Ing her right hand between her own
palms. The old doctor came at o.
clock When he desired Mrs. Robson
to come TO the passage with him. she
OWNED his meaning. and cruel pain
woke at her heart.
I'm afraid-I'm afraid that the ends
very near" he said. ITS Just n leap
Ing up OF the flame. Have everything
In readiness" lie turned away. for his
chin was trembling. 81 can't tell you
how feel for you. Mrs Robson" no
added In a husky voice. ut IL very
hard"
u suppose that God will gi' mo
strength TO stand H." she replied wear
ily An now, doctor. WI yo'r leave,
III 70 back to her"
A she turned TO open the chamber
door she heard Mr.. Fryston speaking
to one Of the women downstaira. She
descended hastily and drew him into
the parlor. 30 that none might hear.
Well" she stammercd. where Il
he7"
Mr. Fryston shook his head mourn
fully. ''ivo no good nows." he said.
young Mr. Amborstone'a away In the
south Of France with his mother"
Mrs. Robson olutchcd the bosom OF
her gown 30 violently that two but
tons Flew TO the floor.
Thank yo'. Mr. Fryston." she said
quietly: 'yo'vo done all man could.
Yo'll pardon me n 10 10 her-hoo
Gamma aatlas' tn night"
Hannah's questioning fnzo met her
M she ro-enicrod the chamber. a sharp
cry came from the scarlet lips. "oh,
mothori"
Mrs. Robson tottcrod toward the bed.
MY prcttyl" she said. "yo'vo to walt.
He's ooomln'-hc's coomin'-a-rldin'
on IN galloping bay horse"
The girl laughed with delight "Mhm-
my. don't leave me till he comes; put
your arm under my neck. aud your
face against mine. Don't ory-rm 20
happyl"
For the next hour the mother prayed
in silence. She had lied for her chllda
sake. and she was asking God 10 ac-
compllsh a miracle. In that hour her
faith was strong enough TO move
mountains.
As the clock ON tho stairs struck 3
Hannah began TO cough again. thll
time with horrld. choking sound. Mrs
Robson. knowing that the end had
come. gathered her TO her breast ant
held her tightly.
The color had left both checks ant
lips. her head swRyed slightly on the
flonder neck. And In the anguish Of
those last moments the mothers hear
began TO beat louder and louder.
Pat-pad 80 pad - padi - with Jus
such sound na horses hoofa MAKE
when galloping over grass.
Louder and louder with every In
slant Old Lizboth. who sat on The
other side OF the bed. rose suddenly
and. drawing the window curtain look
ed out into the misty moonlight Tn,
gardens were desertod-no living thini
moved on the cart track through N,
frost bound helds.
observation-disclosures and
louder.
Hannah stirred and laughed gladly;
she thrust her arms toward the door
Hes come-lot me go. mammyi" sh'
cried "let me meet him In the or
chardl"
The beating OF Mrs. Robson's heart
ceased for awhile.
"Ah. he's herei"
Then Hannah turned her face up
ward IA n 10 receive her boys kiss
and a murmur like a wood pigeons
oame-her life passing as this died
away.