The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-16
CHAPTER XIV.
o-~r,s rorrrserny

Brian at first was content 10 40 eNA |
and watch Margaret, but as he grew
stronger he would ask her TO Gag or
talk to him, and then would she toy MN
again and again OF the bitter regret and
remorse which had filled those three
long miserable weeks.
How cruel was" he whispered.
did not know what l was saying.
could never reproach you. You have
done more for me than I can ever speak
of. Always my true, loyal wife. Al
ways masking sacrifices for me. II was
such dear, tender heart that longed
for lust a tender spot in It.
x very proud heart she corrected
gently.
=, "Only sometimes. And had Il hesn
thousand times more proud should Tor.
get it all In the JOY OF possessing u q
last
"You have possessed It oil the time,
she confessed, burying her face from his |
glance. 1T has been yours SINCE we
were together 1t Scopset, Brian. 1 0d
not realize it myself, but noY mow,
and am glad Of the suffering that tausn'
me-"
"Ah. darling, that I have been "
blind. When you mAxrisd ne
YES Brian. 20 did think. My asnss
of Justice felt outraged by unclA 6ce.
nhen's will. and I persuaded 4Vself
that I was marrying you to make Ahoeda
for that. and all the while my love fo1
YOU was pleading SO much more sie'
ouently than my love Of justine. have
kept it back SO long wish you to know
ali the truth now.
His eyes filled with an tnexpressioie
ioy. az he lovingly stroked her bowed
head.
Rachel has made her confession o
last. he said, softly. and Jacob would
willingly live over his svfferings again
for the pleasure OF hearing sach sweet
words. He is very hayPy nov, Tor h<
feels that thie is his true wedding day,
and his life lies before Kim.
August was nearly gone, and ne was
only able to cit in his chair s1d allow
her to wait upon him.
They were together so one moreina
when messenger arrived inom aee
Cedars with note for Margares. xh@
read It hastily, and, with radiant fase
and the words ] am SO glad, handed
1t to Brian.
Good news, he said, taking IL from
her hand and reading the words aloud;
Another BERTHE came aomewhat I'M
expectedly with the sun this morning.
Alice hopes you will pay your immedi-
ate respects to his lordship.
"'' -BERTIg, 3d."
BERTHE is evidently in the filth heaven
M delight" commented Brian. Garry
my congratulations, Margaret. sup
pose you are going.
Margaret, of course, fell In love WIN
tb. tiny bit of humanity. ana fuuy
agreed with Alice that Cuthnsrt BARON
An Looking VOunQ
man. She even fanoied she discoveries
likeness to BERTHE, though not par
ticularly striking ono. rs she told brlar
afterward.
september came IL very COOL ana I'M
,nvivoratina mir seened y muse new
life into Brian's veine.
sYou will not be able to Impose upoi
mn much longer" he said to Margaret
one morning. 'I'll be strong enough Il
rebel against your tyranny soon.
"As soon as you like, Brian, she an
swered. looking up from the roses 81
had placed on the table, beside him. ;,
think I've played nurse long enough
m YOU do not get wen very soon 20
will grow so fat and lazy that IN neVe
be able to get you out OF mat char /.
He looked up into the race, wnic
81 never seemed more sweet and lo'
prisoner within his own. III,
Never mind" he said. wait until
am out of this for good. Then 1 mea
80 take NV dear little nurse In nan
ond make her fat and lazy, TOO;
swant to sac some roses In her VIM
cheeks. -,
at don't think you will ever be able
- tham there. Brian. 1t Is not the
I",nsnt hut the nurse feels that 81
hasires some petting and ceddling; 5,
Sas given YOU so much. what can 81
10 for YOU now Read?'
.No. my dear; talk. am a gre
trial. am / not?' ~, 1911, sh.
.Oh. YES. a dreadful trial, sne !
turned with > half smiie. buI; ,
added softly, VI could never uo "i'no
y Ne sSfSht her hand as she uttered 7
&c. yvoris, md drew her unresisting
T rts n came q shafa end unexpect
lrtarruption, in Berries voice: .,
.Ma,,n theret | don't want to q
.,,rh sucb interesting proceedings, bu
S-ou,d like to know how soon the pun
no admitted. Such civilities-
syon are extremely impudent, or ri
n.roaret. starting to her feet win
SrilIiant blush. IF you do not le'
better manners / shall drop youi
quaintance. .a vour n
tnction sadly. My respected la.ne ,.t
inst sent me from his presence I'LL
parting injunction to visit Ia: 2 cs sE
Gentleman who is credited with wa
quarters. preferred coming ne
And. by the way, Brian, I've oeen C
snissisned to inform you that yoo =
she looks quite miserable over
prospect" returned BERTHE, with
ayes on Margaret's laughing face:
saw Wilson when was In the oit
tay or two ago. He inquired very 7
tieularly about you. and Margaret q
tod him you were doing nnely;
that Margaret was as unmanaseapse
ever" .ha.
Il shall be revenged for tnas'
WAS DIR. Wilson well?"
Il can't say he looked very Wen.
kwered Berthe, with some nestle.
We works too hard, think. q