The Minneapolis journal., 1902-06-19
FATE And MRS, MAGUIRE
By M. LOUISE CUMMINS

boreen at home whiting because the bush that
sheltered it was tore. away"
And 1 thought t'-her slender body seemed
to contract with the agony of recollection
"God help me, what thought was not tho
truth
"God help us all when we begins to doubt
the wan that's dearer to us than our hearts
blood
"'Tis we'll to be sure she went on slowly
sure before you spake the word that can't
be onspoken."
.'If some one had said that to me then!"
Her breathing seemed to tear the delicate
throat "But would not listen to him, and
| now-now it is too late!"
"'Tis never that" Mrs Mcguire said, with
conviction.
1T is. He said if left him it would bs
FINAL" ~
If Mrs. Maguire's fingers flew, her thoughts
went at such bewidering pace that she
started when her companion rose. She took
and patted between her own the hand held
out to her. looking beyond with unseeing
eyes.
She'll come back, she thought, with the
assurance of one who knew. And he, Moth
er of God! Isn't it the pity of the world 70
see. them parted: And for nothing at ALL
most likely!'
It was strange, after that, on days when Q
slight figure in dark blue sat in the ladies'
waiting-room how many excuses Mrs. Ma
suire found for excursions to different parts
of the station, with what eagerness she seS
out on these expeditions, and with detection
written in every line of her comely lace
when she returned.
",Tis watching for him she is herself"
she thought meeting the wistful interroga.
tion of the dark eyes. And never did maiden
look for the coming of her lover as did Mrs.
Mcguire for the tall figure which had I'M.
printed itself on her memory.
1t was matter of genuine importance
however, which called her away one day JUS
as her visitor entered. ~
'I'il be back in a minute. 'Tis the super.
intendent himself wants me- she explained.
smoothing down a snowy apron in a little
hustle Of excitement.
/ Half an hour later, in returning, she passed
by the long line of tracks. A crowd sur
| rounding woman, whose dark head was
covered with cotton handkerchief attracted
| her attention, and she drew near.
| What's the trouble Mixer she asked Q
| uniformed fellow countryman.
Thin dagos'' Mike jerked a thumb over
one shoulder. IVAN of thin lost his mother,
| and nothin'd do the young dvil but to cross
| the tracks just as No. 81 was pullin' in II
| 'twasnt for that gintleman there. thered b
! one foreigner less to grow up in the coun-
! thry.'
| Mrs. Mcguire turned to look at the tall hg-
ure.. One glance was sufficient. A moment
| later she was hanging to his arm with all
| the pressure of her 17o pounds.
| wait, sr!'' she painted. For the love OF
| heaven, don't go!'' x
= He looked down, amazed. = '.- a..
| And. indeed, the gray eyes raised II hi1
|. And,in deed. the gray eyes raised to hS
| were wonderfully sane behind their steel.
| trimmed glasses. .--..----,.
| 'She's In there" Mrs. Mcguire whispered.
she! Who?' -
sIJoreo1f-fhe LITTLE oir Won married fe,JR
years ago. o, didn't see you? Sure, twas
little else i did that blessed day but look at
the picture you made The curse OF the AL
mighty on whoever came between you, for
sure you must have the kind, brave heart to
do what you just DONE
| The man paled he had not done when
looking death in the face.
@s"Go!' Mrs. Mcguire gave him a push to-
ward the waiting-room door. She's in there,
Istell you aiting her heart out for sight Of
4 you And grasping~ him again, don't you
say a word, but just take her along home"
4 As his broad back disappeared Mrs. Ma
guire laid hold of a newspaper stand for
/ support. @<a ..%5
A few minutes later, when, with flushed
cheeks, she passed. humming a bar Of Ell
leen Aroon" above lump which threatened
to choke her, they were sitting where they
| had sat four years before
+ Dear he said, Thuskly, his head bent
+ fate"
!. :"And Maggie Mcguire" added that worthy
! woman as she entered her own domain,