Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1899-06-15
CHAPTER XIII.
OF THE DETER MINATION OF THE
WHOLE NATTER

Of II Il DEL T. MI Ina lON Of
WHOLE MATTER.
But once dived down into the quiet
(nonc of the passengers were in
sight), the concern and trouble of the
old matter returned. The prospect
came back, dubious and uncertain, and
the pride which had sustained me so
we'll till now incontinently left me. I
made forward with heavy feet, and
only pulled myself together at the
door of the berth, where I took
thought that Mr.. lynn might notice
me. l entered and found him up and
already about to go on deck, and de-
ljvered Mr.. Hopes message. He re-
piled: VERY WE'LL" and after finding
that was not for going back, passed
out, and l heard him ascend the BRASS
shod stairs.
l might now momentarily see my
love. which | was bound to do, and tell
Ler how matters had gone, and, be-
Sdes-well, hoped for fleeting en-
brace. Most likely it would be our
first and last.
l slipped out into the main cabin,
accordingly. running my eye about
under the dim, grease-smelling lamps,
but again finding the place empty,
and stole along to the senorita's door.
At my first light knock she opened
it. She was habited as she left the
deck, even to the mantilla. Her face
was pale, and her eyes seemed big and
bright, showing the strain of her
anxiety.
''He makes little of me, yet he has
not absolutely refused me-" l hastily
whispered.
''Oh, then there is hope!" she cried
tingeing instantly with color and
clasping her hands. HE did not de-
spise you?'
Nay" I answered, trembling with
love and tenderness, mot so bad as
that"
1 could not find it in my heart to
disclose the doubts and dubiousness
that were depressing me.
'But yet you speak heavily" she
said, looking at me more narrowly,
land there is that in your air What
were his words, Carlos?"
THAT he bids me rise to station in
life fit to sue for you," l was now
pressed to answer; "but even then
promises nothing. In short, he treated
me with civility, and perhaps beyond
my deserts, but has left me with near
as many doubts as had at first. And
yet"
'Poor Carlos!" she gently broke in,
and to my infinite delight she laid her
hand gently against my cheek. Il
perceive how it is. He has played the
slrewd merchant with you, and has
dealt with you in a fashion to avoid
offense, yet to afford little hope. But
be not discouraged, for if he did not
come out with harshness against you
he is not offended with you, and that
l am sure is much. I am now better
hAartened than I have been at any
time before, and believe that all will
yet come out in triumph for us
Dear heart" said l. with a shaking
voice, and, unable to utter any more
words, 1 clapped the caressing hand
to my lips and with another motion
drew her unrcsisting to my breast.
The shortest moment in my life.
Feet began TO clatter down the COM
panion stairs, and with one swift, ten
der kiss and II am yours, Carlos, or if
not. then the veil. The Holy One keep
you'll" she was inside and the door
closed, and I was speeding to my
ca bin.
I reached the door just as the per-
son coming down fetched into the
range of the lamps. To my relief. it
wasMr. Tym. Nevertheless, had never
seen him when he was less welcome.