Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1899-12-13

lovers inauner showed that he had no.
forgiven her. Those were unhappy
days. Edna was too proud to show her
regret, and only those nearest her
knew that she suffered Alvin Hall
went West, and reports came to her
that he had married and settled down.
1t was then that Jack asked her to be
his wife and she consented, though ac-
knowledging that her heart had been
given to another. She made him a
cozy home, however, and soon three lit
tie ones came to bless 1t.
But one day the change came. Her
husband was brought home insensible.
and the doctor said that paralysis
would prevent him from ever working
again. Then Edna faced the problem
bravely. She obtained work as a dress
maker and earned enough to maintain
the family. At length her husband
died, and she was alone with her chill
dren, the oldest Of whom. bright boy
of Is, was employed in a store. One day
he came home breathless.
Mother" he exclaimed, to-day two
ladies' came in. and one was asking
where she could find a good dress
maker. made bold to speak about you.
and she gave me her card, and said
would you please call Tomorrow
II am glad of It, Jack" said his moth
er. "for 1 am not busy just now
The next day found her at the resi-
dence of Mrs. Gleason. Her references
being satisfactory, that lady gave her
a dress to be finished by the following
Saturday. Edna worked at it early and
late, and at the appointed time she
stood again on the step Of that dwelling
SO different from her own. A gentle
man answered the bell and invited her
inside.
Mrs Woods. is 1t not?" he asked.
MY sister said she expected you, and,
as she was called out, she wished you
to await her return"
As he placed a chair for her she
thanked him; but something In her
manner made him observe her closely.
Her eyes wandered from a portrait In
one corner Of the room to the face OF
the man before her. The picture was
Of young man with dark, serious eyes
and g broad, high forehead. When
Edna saw 1t she started and turned
white.
Are you ilT' inquired the gentle
man. He approached her. Good heav
ensw he cried, sis 1t Edna, after ali
these years.
TT is strange that we should NEE,
again here" she murmured, trying tc
calm herself.
Yes" he answered. How have yoy
Jared since 1 saw you? Is your-hus
band wellT
"My husband died five years ago.
she said quietly. How are your fam
ily!"
They have been taken from me.
am alone, except for my sister,
They were silent for little, each oc
cupied with many thoughts. At las
Alvin spoke.
"Ih have much to ask forgiveness for.
he said. MY heart has not changed
through my long absence. Tell me, car
you forgive my arrogance"
TT was my fault. every bit Of 1t" sht
exclaimed with something of her ole
impetuosity, but l paid the penalty.
she added.
Then say we may begin over again,
he said eagerly, land make bright the
short time that 10 left to us here. VIII
you. dearT'
You don't know what you are say
ing" she faltered. "There are Jack, an(
Elsie, and little Alvin"
And. best Of all. there is Edna" ant
he held her fast.
The door opened at this point. ant
rs. Gleason stood amazed.
MY dear" said her brother. with Al
I'm around his first and last love. 81
IN glad you found a dressmaker, bu
I'm afraid you will have to change, b
e.use ~ belongs to mA."