The Holly chieftain., 1901-05-31

led into the village. Then her eyes
wandered away beyond Banley. and
out towards the hill where the haunt
ed house stood. How strange the un-
seen and unacknowledged link that
bound her to the people there! What
would they say when she went to
them and told her tale? Would they
think her mad or would they take
compassion upon her for the sorrow
she had undergone. and admit her to
their family circle a. welcome and
honored guest! Was it likely! Had
they ever heard her name? Yet how
well she knew theirs: and how much
abe could tell Of their daily life and
habits. from the stern banker down
to his favorite daughter. Rosel "Cous-
in Rose! Cousin Rose!" She said It
aloud twice. and then started and
flushed guiltily. lest any one should
have heard her.
Some one had heard! Not Mr.. Mag
num-not even Kitty, but tall, hand
some young man. who had been walk
Ing along the public road, with his
hands in his pockets and his head
bent down. He had passed the gar
den gate without even looking that
way, but the low voice made him start
and turn round. In an instant he had
leaped the iron fence. and stood by
Miss Marporie's side.
Have I found you at last?" he ex-
claimed. II have looked for you all
over England, and in vain. Now, Mar
torie-"
But Miss Marjorie looked in his
face, gave low cry, and tainted.
He caught her in his arms and kissed
her passionstely.
Marjorie, my love. my darling, look
up and speak to mel"
Slowly she revived. Slowly she
came to the knowledge that life was
no longer blank-that he had re-
turned, and that he loved her still.
"Oh," she sighed. "is this a dream ?"
mo dream, but truth, my darling" :"
Are you sure? I have dreamed 80
many times"
But you are awake now. Awake,
to hear me say that wronged you
that was jealous, suspicious fool to
listen to word against you; awake
to see me kneel at your feet and ask
your pardon! Look. Marjorie! won't
rise till you say you have entirely for
given mel"
my love-my love!" answered Miss
Marjorie, bending over him with a ra-
diant smile. And then the long misery
OF the past was wiped away and for
gotten.
But where have you been!" she
asked. when the hrst surprise was
over. Where have you been, and
how did you know I was here?"
Il have been in Australia, my love.
l would not come back till I could lay
a fortune at your feet, as some amends
for all l have made you suffer; and
can do 1t now. Thanks to q spade and
pickaxe. l am rich man. and you
shall have new silk dress every day,
and eat OF gold and silver plate, il
you like, Marjorie!"
"As IL cared for that" she said.
kissing him.
NO, know you are not mercenary;
but still. money is one Of the best
things you can have. my child. Money
and love-love and money: any one
who can get. those two things may
think himself remarkably we'll OF in
this vale of tears. Miss Marjorie! And
you have both; and II you don't feel
Obliged to me for 1ettin1 fhom VIM
are a very ungrateful young woman,
l must say"
"Oh, do, do. but how in the world
did you know I was here?"
II did not This is the strangest
part Of the story. came home to En-
gland lonely and sad enough. For
three years In Australia l have been
trying to find you out. through agents
and advertisements. in vain. Where
have you been?"
Il taught in school at Brixton for
two years after I lost you: and then
one of the pupils. daughter Of this
Mr.. MaRnum-"
THE gentleman who owns this
house?"
Yes; his daughter was educated at
that school. and she thought would
make suitable companion for her
mother, who Is i'll, or who fancies her
self 50. at least. have been here
year. shall leave the place In
months time"
I'm week-in a day!" was the i'm