Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1901-12-07

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THANK you. But excuse me-
haven't seen you somewhereg"
"vhy. on board the Aurora, OF
counsel" stepping forward suddenly
with outs tretched hands. You are
the man who sprang overheard in
gale to rescue a poor emigrants
child, and who nearly lost his life in
the attempt. IL WAS the oravess
thing ever saw, and have often
wished l could thank you. The WON
an belonged to my own town"
s.Oh. come. come: Asou make too
much OF my share In the matter" he
expossulatcd But. nevertheless, he /
took the outstretched hands and felt !
a strange thrill as he gazed into the |
upturned. glowing face. Then. eager I
". "You are the young lady who !
, paved the piano so exquisitely on the
/ boat. and TO whom all the passengers
wanted 20 be introduced. / went 10
4 every body I knew. but not one Of
them could claim the honor of your
acquaintance"
why. that was too bad" commits
eratingly.
Indeed il was. L" But she had
Suddenly recollected herself.
II am very sorry" she said, quietly.
''but I forgot myself for the moment.
am only the housekeeper here"
NO. reauy2" But she recognized
with n pleasure which surprised her
that there was more OF incredulity
than CONSERVATION in his voice.
"Nes--but here comes your aunt,
now. Good-morning."
The next day the young man called
again. and again IN the evening. And
the next day and the next, and after
that two or three times each week.
And for reward he saw Esther sew
eral times in the distance. and once
r actually spoke 10 her as she passed
\ through the hall.
: ~Why don't you bring your friend
with YOU occasionally. Harold -
/. asked Mrs. Van Maurice. one morning
He must be remarkable young
81, man. Your mother was telling I'D,
+, about him the other day"
T. "iIe is remarkable young man.
i answered Harold. warmly. just nov
y he Is absorbed in a new invention
p, and can hardly be dragged away iron
"a IL. But perhaps 1 can bring him on
=, tomorrow"
n The next evening they were all "a tn
i, cred En- Mrs. Van Maurice's coy music
-t room. During the conversation IA
81 hostess occasionally regarded he
guest with a puzzled. inquiring e,
a.. pre- ssion. She had never seen him b,
!, fore, but. somehow. his feature
y, seemed familiar; and that pecuiia
q, way he had Of throwing back his hea
re why. she had seen IL dozens Of time
nd Suddenly "a mirthful gleam of reco'
cd milton swept the shadows from h'
an face. and she rose quickly-with h'
,ut a thought was 10 act.
.0e 'Nou say that your sister shou
have crossed the ocean before this. NJ
o. | Fitzgerald" She said. land that NJ
.e6 have not heard from her. Do you r
me semble each other2"
People used 20 say so, believ
az but Elsie appropriated all the beau
which rightfully ought 10 have be
divided between us"
Du, Those attributes naturally 60 20 L
zen sisters" said Mrs. Van Maurice SIN
ingly. "But would YOU mind goi
q; downstairs with me moment. ! Ia
vas something 70 show you"
had As they left the room. Mr.. Van Ma
of rice rose with the remark that
ont would 60 into the library after Z
ves chessmen. Hardly had be disappt NJ
ana when Harold heard a slight rustic
b OF the hail door.
as Mrs Van Maurice here?''
age "Esther!" Harold's face was II
i,on glow as he stepped toward her. -
ring don't CO." as she drew back; 81 want
speak 20 you, dear. ! have been &C
-oul ing here for weeks. aud have only j
been able 20 catch glimpses OF you
ne YOU fitted through some distant DC
SOU / cannot endure"
e. in "Why, what absurdity." she int
Mt rupted, her face flushing. "We do
eco even know each others names"
nd He looked blank, but only for
son ment. Something even in her rail-
gave him courage.
tnen what OF it?" he asked. boil
Names don't signify. We know E
r. other. And, besides. the names
Re be easily remedied. am Harold a
2 10 Feners. at your service"
'What?" the glow fading from
,sscd face. and then coming back in a q
MS flood Of eager questioning. Not
init. brothers friend2"
~ an II was his turn 20 look surprised
that ''Your brother? don't understa
ion Reginald Fitzgerald. He is
state brother"
plcy- "O-h!"
az sc There were sudden footsteps. Il
dis "Here you are, Esther. We
%. heeu Iooking for Won ev4rxxher