Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1902-08-20

for here, where the old trees inter
| laced. not a CLEAN of moonlight pcne-
trateo the place. Yet ne walked on
without stumbling through the
blackncss, coming presently to an
other hedge, scarcely higher than
his shoulder. a silvery radiance
shone over this part of the park
Here he paused for moment to
listen. then stepped back again into
the shadows. There was the sound
of rustling leaves, and then n man
appeared in the moonlight.
Dick could only make out that he
was tall and ragged, for his face
was in the shadow of an overhang-
| ing Dough. Only for moment did
the stranger stand there, when he
turned and made off in the direction
OF the house, the lights o: which
could be seen cleaning in the dis
tancc.
what can that rufTian be doing
herc?' muttered the schoolmaster.
as he came out into the path again.
"A Poachcr, no doubt, after Ellison's
fish. Better buy such things than
have a stocked lake to attract all
the wandering yagabonds in the
country"
lie approached the hedge again,
peercd cautiously over, ard. catch
ing sight of something white in the
distance, uttered Il low whistle. The
young woman, for such the white
object was. running forward, opened
a gate in the hedge near at hand.
and came toward him.
"Oh, Dick" she began. impulsive-
~, lifting her face to his, what does
it-what can it all mean?"
Il will tell you-but not here.
| Come, we are far too near the house
to talk I'm peace" and he drew her
away into the shadows. but still in
sight Of the moonlit path.
Finding a fallen tree, he pressed
her to sit down, and then took a
scat beside her.
Now, then, tell me quickly. Don't
you see, | am burning with anxiety %"
She said.
There is little more to tell You
than that | think it best to go away.
1t is only a question of time before
should be sent. Your mother has
learned of our attachment. and She
could easily break it oil, she be-
Iieves."
'She little knows me-" replied the
girl, firmly. After all, what can
she do?"
well, the first step would be to
get your father to discharge me. and
that, | believe, he contemplatcs do
ing, though he has been friendly 10
the last. Still, she could persuade
him. feel sure Of it, Then. YOU
see, | would have to go anyway"
But what is to become of me
what am I to do?" almost in tears.
She was little more than a child.
barely II. Il don't want you to 60
won't have it," with a stamp of
the foot.
My dear, l am acting for the
best" firmly MY usefulness here
Is over, and to remain would only
make matters more disagrceablc for
you, as well as me. / am going TO
! the city, where there is some chance
for me TO show my ability if have
any. There is no chance for me to
rise here, and when | have made a
! competence, and am in a position to
! take care of you as you deserve.
why, we will marry, in spite Of the
| world"
"And will that he very long very.
very long?" She asked, in doIcful
voice, that caused him to laugh.
Not long, if tn" world appreciates
my transcendcnt genius" with a
tiippant air. Not long. if hard work
and application will lift me to a re
! spectacle place i'm society"
still. ] think il is very mean OF
You to go" poutingly
Don't think it is not a wrench
for me To part from you"
But the girl refused to be com
fortcd, and it was only through Law
ish cndearmcnts and many promises
! that She became more composed and
reasonable and began to share his
view. that it was for the best
But we can't part this way" She
| protested. Il must give YOU some
thing 10 remember me by just
wait here for moment until / run
over to the house. / shall not be
gone long" and, before lac had a
chance 10 protest that "a souvenir
was not necessary. She had fitted
away out beyond the light into the
shadows.
After She had gone hc found him
SER listening 90 thc myriad voices
or the forest, that seemed 10 fam
with irritating retcraura ON bis
cars. lie faIt far from being in 80
cheerful mood. not knowing what
the future might bring forth. or IT..