The Yale expositor., 1902-03-28

bdfue. SuCu SUBJECT VIII Jake TIC
bad taste from my mouth"
We'll. have seen the young woman
again and you may even have that
pleasure tonight"
How SOL"
Simply because we are going to a
house that adjoins the Red Cross hos
pital. where she Is engaged In her holy
labor"
THAT is singular indeed"
1T may be more ere we are through.
You know am a firm believer In the
working OF Providence, and to my
mind there is something more than
n mere coincidence I'm this thing"
They were now near their destina-
ton. Apparently there was no suspic-
ious craft above the horizontal least
Won Stettin gave no indication OF
serious alarm.
THE hospital!" he muttered.
Paul came 90 a stand for "A moment
who could blame him under the cir
cumstances?
Although he halted to look In at the
open door only a brief time. IL proved
most unfortunate piece OF business
for him. as subsequent events turned
out.
A figure stood 20 one side. perhaps
waiting until the wounded soldiers had
all been carried into the house OF
mercy-a figure screened by the shad-
ows that fell on that side OF the great
building. observed Paul's action and
oaly with difficulty repressed a cry Of
abstraction when the light fell upon
his face.
For although the figure and dress
OF the watcher seemed to belong TO
1 dandy French captain. the counie-
nance was surely that OF the bold adj
ventures. the Countess Aimee.
Karl awaited his friend nj the ad-
Joining door. Are you rcady?" he
asked. solemnly.
Go on Paul said. shortly.
The door opened and they passed IN.
Up the stairs-now light appeared
above. coming from an open door.
Karl. Is Il you?" asked a girls
voice. whereupon the individual de-
clarod II TO be no other.
When Paul saw the loverlike meet
ing OF the two young people he knew
II was all right. and that the chances
were his friend would never again
wish TO challenge any one because Of
jealousy.
And how startled the pretty girl was
when she discovered second figure
ascending-how quickly she sprang
away from Karl and uttered an OK
ciamGtion.
Perhaps II was more on account or
her fears for Karl's safety. within the
French lines on such a perilous mis-
sion. than mere maidenly modesty.
that made her cry out:
"Beatrix." he called.
Sister. have you then forgotten
me?"
Then a glad cry broke from her lips,
and Beatrix gladly greeted the new
conner with all the warmth the dearest
brother could expect.
You do not know-ohl Paul, how
shall I tell you the truth-how will
you bear it," she said. in weak al
lllNnl
"Ah. But / do know IL. my dearest
girl.
t-our-mothcr?" eagerly.
YES"
"Oh. Paul. how "a II In your heart
do you hate her still-sne has suffered
So"
Our mother" he said. softly, ten
derby.
His words. his manner aroused her
widest hopes.
you forgiye-you forget-you will
love her even as | do. Oh! God. this
Is blessed news-I thank thee for this
happy hour. oh! how glad J am that
sne has lived to know this blessed
hour"
she took her brothers hand and led
him into the lighted room.
He saw a black-robed figure rise.
saw n pale face, with tender. sad and
l.aunting eyes-heard n low cry IA her
gaze fell upon him and she started 70
stretch out her arms. but they fell
helpless at her side.
II was all 10 his credit as a man that
he did not stop one second. but walked
directly over 90 where she stood. now
holding on 20 the hack ca the chair
through weakness.
MY mother" he said, but his very
voice was a caress.
then he took her quiyorlag form In
bis arms and gently kissed her.
At that she gave way.
The fountains broke forth. though
tho wonder was they had no. run d.
In the long years OF nor weeping.
She clung 20 him as she sobbcd. and
he pressed her head 20 his heart AZ
on might a grieved child.
Paul had placed his mother upon q
divan and seated himself beside her
II was necessary that they speak OF
the past.
That could never be n sealed hook
with them.
She hung upon his every word. and
there were tlmes when she moaned
like a stricken deer as he spoke OF HIS
fathers accomplishing life and the
manner in which he held aloof from
the whole world to conceal his grief