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the coach. You appeared quite
happy in your meditations and re-
gret'ed to disturb you. am natu-
rally interested in you and feel con-
fident you will never refuse to tell
this to me, your brother"
A crimson glow came into her
cheeks and not syllable did she
utter until several moments had
elapsed.
els it true that you have ceased to
bestow your confidence upon me ?
Will you tell me where you obtained
the lovely diamond ?" he continued,
suddenly spying the ring.
1t occasioned much pain to inform
him of these sacred feelings and a
great conflict arose in her heart, but
she felt that it was her duty to tell
him all, as she would brother.
eyes, Arnold, l consider it right,
as sister, to inform you of my in
tentions-I am, ere long, to be Prof.
Wallace's bride. He is kind to me
and humors my every whim. shall
endeavor to be his affectionate and
obedient wife, for this he deserves.
| feel confident that we will be con-
genial and happy. You all will be
rid of quite a charge. This is a
token of his sincere affections"
And she placed the sparkling
jewel into his hands. After reading
the few words engraved upon its sur
face, he replaced it upon her finger
and his face became pallid, as he
sank upon the seat. His attitude
alarmed Her and she Immediately
obtained glass of water from the
rear of the car, and after placing his
head upon her lap, gently bathed it
with the cold liquid, but he had only
swooned and, ere long, returned to
consciousness. His eyelids slowly
Enclosed and, for moment, he gazed
at the features of her face, now bend
ing anxiously above him.
care you well? If so, you may
sit up" murmured the girl.
eyes, thanks TO you, am all right
once more, except little faint, but
allow my head to remain thus for a
few moments, here where l may
gaze into the depth of your lovely
brown eyes. 1t was only the awful
shock that caused this slight attack,
and you were so kind to me-"
"Arnold, you must not stay in this
manner, and If you have any respect
for my feelings you will obey at
once. | am delighted to know that
this illness did not terminate more
severely and regret, more than words
can express, causing it,
"You have nothing to regret; I
am quite well and should be willing
to faint again, provided 1 might
obtain that inexpressible pleasure
that |, for a moment, experienced
and have so faithful a nurse as your
SELF" continued the boy, slowly rails
ing his head.
"Darling Her." he moaned, "I can
not realize that ere long you will
wed Irby Wallace. No; this shall
never be. I shall yet win you,
though at present no hope remains"
lier was soon wrapt in a deep
revery, but her meditations were
disturbed by the voice of Arnold.
"Look, little sister! Is not the
sunset DER the hill lovely, and does
not the summer breeze remind you
of the fact that we are approaching
dear old Sunny Side once more,
after our long absence? The peo.
pie, the birds and even the houses
seem to welcome us home. 1t is
pleasant to near Bennetsburgh again,
especially 80 for one after having
been away for almost two years."
eyes, indeed" she answered, gaz-
ing at the throng of people assem-
bled about the train.
She observed many familiar faces
present to meet them. After ex-
tending greetings to all of their
friends present, Her and Arnold
entered cab and were soon bound
for "Sunny Side."
CHAPTER TX.
AS Her and Arnold approached
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