Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-05-31

would have followed you to Africa, or to
the ends of the earthv' exclaimed Dun
more.
Il proposed as much but he hadn't the
courage for that" said Miss Muir, in a
low voice, and with a gesture very like
Indicating shame at the recollection. I'VE
correspondent regularly for short time,
after which his letters grew less fire.
quent, and finally fell off altogether. Six
months ago / received visit from MI.
Weems. He was on his way to UNA
lundi, and, after searching and even ad-
vertising for me for long time, learned
of my whereabouts, he said, by the mer-
est accident. He was, personally, not
agreeable to me, but his object in seek
ing me was a most extraordinary one"
HE was your lovers agent, sup
poseY' muttered Dunmore, with slight
sarcasm in his tone.
Eyes; he brought letter from Luke,
and was also commissioned to give me
much more information concerning him
that could not we'll be committed to writ
ing" continued Miss Muir, without great
ly needing the interruption. Il learned
that continued poverty and misfortune
had been responsible for my lovers long
silence-these, and false but pardona-
BILE pride, which had caused him to shrink
despondingly from letting me know Of
his miserable condition
pardon my interrupting you again,
Miss Muir" said Dunmore, with ill-con-
cealed agitation, "but did | hear Alright
You spoke of your lover, did you not, as
Luke"
Luke Graeme, sir, that was the name
under which had known him-an assum-
ed name, as | have mentioned before.
He was not only enabled to resume his
family name, but to take possession OF
the family seat and title, as the reeognlz-
ed head of his ancient house. He had
been faithful to his love for me during
all those weary years. l was touched by
the assurance of a devotion that had sad
ly resigned itself to separation through
wears of darkness, and then rushed to a
renewal of vows-which so many would
have forgotten-at the moment of pros
perity's dawn. A sentiment of tender
admiration, if not that of love, was re-
newed within my breast. l finally made
up my mind to rejoin my lover. We pro-
ceeded to Cape Town under the escort
Of Mr.. Eastwood, who had been travel
Ing III lis uuCiG . oAu ASAAAAA
ed there awaiting Mr.. Weems' return
from the mines, it having been my orig
inal intention to make the voyage under
his escort, according to the wish, as he
said, of my betrothed."
MAY ask why you made the
changer asked Dunmore, who had recov-
cred his self-control.
Yes, and will tell you," replied the
young lady in low voice. Il wished
chiefly to escape the attentions of Mr..
Eastwood, supposing that he would adj
here to the original plan, and tarry with
his uncle for the sailing of the Gale
donia. / have been foiled in this. as you
have seen, but I am still content; Mr..
Eastwood not having ventured to annoy
me very seriously during the voyage.
HE had better beware Of 80 venturlng
while am on the same ship with You,
said Dunmore. in low. deep tone.
sOh! but am pretty sure that ne new
er really intended anything Of the kind s
said Miss Muir, with deprecating smile,
though secretly much pleased with her
companions remark. 1T was, after all,
litsls else than his want of breeding that
I ever had occasion to object to. Indeed,