The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1899-08-03
|" "Yes-sOmetime."

that does 1t, | suppose. You know
subconsciousness Is like clairvoyancc
and second sigLt and hypnotism and
all those things which know all about
the past and future"
Celia shuddored.
"i'm afraid OF such things"
"But not OF subsconsciOusness TO
be afraid Of that would be like being
afraid Of ones own soul"
"Well, what then :" eagerly.
"Why, II it Is best that you should
accept Mr. Ford your wheel will keep
straight ahead down Columbia avenue
after him. But II you really ought tC
refuse him it will turn without your
really making 1t, down the street that
your father takes
"Neally ?"
yes"
81 have read that the wheel laugh,
one dccision,' Celia said. "But never
knew just how"
"Well, that's how" said Mrs
Cassidy, slowly and thoughtfully.
The sun had disappeared bohtnd the
tall brick blocks to the west and lett
the street, cany0nliko, in soft shadows.
Cola dartcd among the carriages,
dodging hcavily-ladcn trucks, tho
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walk for two men.
"Oh, thoro he is " she said, softly,
with little thrill OF Delight. MORN
has new suit OF gray-that's why
didn't known him sooner. WHAT would
he think OF me II he know | was so
near, watching him? He said he
should bo under torture till gave him
my answer. EIe doosn't act Ike 1T.
What can papa and he be talking SO
agrocably about? Papa, the dear old
soul But must be thinking. | must
choose between thCm.'
Cola's face paled little.
"papa wouldn't come aud live with
us. He Just couldn't. Whcncvor we've
talked OF boarding, he has said he
could not bear to give up his homo.
It's IS wonder Norm doesn't look this
way. lie has said again and again
room with him-that he could fcci my
eyes"
They crossed Jefferson street
It's At the next corner now :" sho
gaspcd, and haven't decided yet. |
an ali that papa has in this world
How can | leave him alone? Would
it be right? Other daughters do.
Laura seemed to think 1t would Norm
says he can never love anyone elsc-
he'd rather die than live without mo.
Oh, here is the corner. And they arc
separating. Papa 10 looking this way.
What shall | do? | Just can't decide.
Laura said leave 1t to the wheel.
What will the wheel do ?"
There WAS a breathlcss moment.
Jcla's wheel WAS going very slow; then
slower, slower, but straight ahead
Upon its movements hung her fate.
Would it decide for Norm? Her heart
had almost ceased to beat. Ono moro
urn OF the pedals would carry her by.
Slower, slower. Suddenly her wheel
,urned sharply to the right.
"Oh, It's for papa,' she said, with
orcath that came like u knife In hor
side. "Po0r Norm"
In another moment Cola had Ovcr-
taken her father, and together they
,urncd down the street, which ran
parallel to Columbia avenue.
"iourc not looking wcll,' MIR. Beth
me said.
"!'ye been aol"g aomc very hard
riding" Celia replied, avoiding his
oyes, for there wore tnars in her own.
- Why, .hcrc Is Nor-Mr Ford" she
exclaimed, as that young man came up
tho side street toward them.
Ford was surprised to find Cola with
hor father, but delighted withnl. Her
reception was such as one might givo
the ghost OF Il dear friend.
Hero arc some papers meant to
give you, but forgot thcm."
"Oh, yes" replied Buthune, tGlc'nn
the package. You'll be up this cv, n,
ing ~ he inquired with Is look toward
his daughtot whict sucmed to add,
- no~ that Cola is home"
Yes Celia answered quickly Tor
him, and Ford felt he was TO know his
fate that night, and feared what it
would be. Celia was very pale; her
manner was unmistakabio.
After tea MIR. Bethunc sat I'm his H.
brary. Celia had taken stool and
drawn 1t near him in the dusk.
Daughter, I'm going to take MIR.
Ford into partnership in my business.
Oh, papa, hc--ho has askcI m to
| be his wife, too ~
Too? i IN not going To be his wife;
you needn't be 50 frightened"
"Oh, you. horrid papa You know
what | mean. There's his bell now"
she added, springing to her feet.
We'll, | half expected it," sighed
tho Old man, " but he'll have to come
here to live. can't have him carry
Ing you away"
Come here to livc," Cola repeated
to hersclf 90 sho flow to answer the
ring. "Why, Of coursc-that's what
! 1t meant HIS coming up that other
street TO join U.s. My whccl knew how
IL WAS to bo."
We'll, which Is II - said Ford.
like ono asking his doom.
- yos But, Oh, it came awfuly
near being no must tell you about
IT, Now, don't act silly"
DEATH or A PROMINENT EDuCATOK.