Evening journal., 1899-09-02

and all the fame lie 4 imperfections of
her face mattered J title; for her large
gray eyes were soii and full Of anima-
tion. her skin was III 5e velvet, her figure
and carriage perfecl ). But, womanlike,
she could only dwa n upon her facial
defects, and was I'd Il Of apprehension
lest some day his 81 ght should be re-
stored, and, seeing her features, he
should loathe her.
Her cousin Kate, o. sister nurse, Soc
ing how things tendl ID, chaff6d her uu.
mcrcifully.
snow, May, 1 tholi ght you had long
yet the first good-los olling young liou-
tenant"
"He will always wnint nursing, Kate"
she faltered, in excuse.
"Ahl but suppose DIR. Haggerty Is
right, and his sight comes back; he
won't want any nurst ng then"
Sister May did not answer.
A week later HamR lton left the hos
pital for Graefrath, n Ill Of. hope. The
night previous to his departure they
came TO an indefinite understanding,
and though she would not give an un-
qualified answer TO h pleadings, she
had not the courage 4 10 stop him alto
gether. In reclSlessne IS she allowed
herself 20 drink in N sweets of his
passionate words; they would at any
rate be a lifelong rem embranee, even
though on his return hsi should cast her
of.
The operation was successful beyond
his hopes, and in a few weeks he was
rushing back TO his love-eyes shaded,
80 is true. but with the certainty that in
a short time his sight would be fully
restored
II want 70 see Miss Johnstone," he
said to the orderly at the hospital en-
trance.
"Aliss Johnstone, sire Which9"
"Why, the nurse"
ayes, sir; but there's two of them"
"Well-er-she's very good looking.
/ did not know there were two"
"Oh, yes, sir; there's two. But 1
know the one you mean now"
And he was shown into the wasting-
room.
Gentleman wants me9 Who can
it." Then the door opened. He start
ed forward.
my Lowell" he whispered. "I knew
you were beautiful. have come back
TO claim you."
Sister Kate drew back, startled. For
the moment she could not imagine who
this man with the shade over his eyes
could be. In that moment he had
drawn her to him, and was wildly pour
ing out his love.
In that moment also the door again
opened, and Sister May, looking in
saw all.
She faltered and stepped back, tn,
beating Of her heart choking her fol
the minute.
"stop, siri" said Kate, regaining hel
senses. ''You must be Mr.. Hamilton?"
EYES," he answered, amazed, releas
ing her.
This frivolous Ettle voice was no
that Of his love. This over-frizzled haif
these shallow eyes were not beautifu
at the second glance. What had h
done?
"Are you notIliss Johnstone2"
''Yes. Kate Johnstone."
'Kate? And is'your sister"
"Cousin."
''Is she not here'f"
'Yes," said Kate, with a smile. "Sta,
here. win fetch her"
'Why, May, you there?" she whis
pered, on finding her at the threshold
and wondering if she had seen or heard
"Here Is Mr.. Hamilton. Comel"
"No, neverl 1 will never see him!'
she painted between her heart beats.
"Nonsensel He has come back oi
purpose for you, and his eyes are al
right"
''Yes, and he expects TO see a prett,
girl like you'll" retorted May, bitterly.
look here, Mays don't be a fooli G'
in; he is waiting"
But Hamilton had already grown i'm
patient. The door opened, and he saw
them both.
Here she is" said Kate.
"Ahi" he said.
Sister May looked down, trembling.
"Are you May Johnstone, my dea
nurse2" he asked, his voice full OF ten
derness and love.
''Yes," she whispered.
Kate had disappeared; they wer
alone.
''Afy darling, I have come for you" h
said.
"But-you can see now?"
She looked up reclilessly, and thei
eyes met.
Eyes, thank God; can see my Lowell"
Then she surrendered herself.-Chi
cago Times-lIerald.
ScOtcn Dialect.
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