The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1902-07-31


TO bed. while went to Mrs. Mavor.
went with fearful heart. but that was
because had forgotten the kind Of
woman she was.
She was standing in the light OF the
window waiting for me. Her face was
pale. but steady; there was n proud
light in her fathomless eyes. q slight
smile parted her lips, and she carried
her head like a queen.
Come in." she said. You need not
fear TO tell me. l saw him ride home.
lie has not failed, thank God! | am
proud of him. knew he would be
true. He loves me'-she drew In her
breath sharply, and faint color tingcd
her cheek-"but he knows love is not
allah, love Is not all. oh, am glad
and proud"
Glad | gasped, amazed.
You would not nave him prove
faithless." she said, with proud de-
tiance.
"Oh, it Is high sentimental non
sense" | could not help saying.
You should not say So" she replied.
and her voice rang clear. Honor,
faith and duty are sentiments, but
they are not nonsense"
In spite OF my rage | was lost in
amazed admiration of the high spirit
of the woman who stood up SO straight
before me. but as | told how worn
a MI lrnlsnn hn shn hc.,nnI
changing color and swelling bosom,
her proud courage all gone and only
love, anxious and plying. in her eyes.
Shall so TO him." she asked, with
timid cagcrness and deepening color.
"lle is sleeping. He said he would
come to you," replied
Il shall wait for him" she said soft
ly, and the tenderness in her tone went
straight To my heart. and it seemed to
me Il man might suffer much to be
loved with love such aS this.
In III" early afternoon Gracmc came
TO her She met him with both hands
outStrrtchrd. saying in low voice:
81 am very happy"
Are you sure" he asked anXiously.
"Oh. yes" she said. but her voice
was like sob, quite, quite sure"
They talked long together till saw
t'". craig must soon bc coming. and
c...ea Gra"me away. He held her
hands, looking steadily into her eyes,
and said:
You are better even than thought.
I'm going to bc q better man"
Her eyes filed with tears. but her
smile did TO: fade as she answered:
Yes, you will he good man, and
God will give you work TO do"
He bent his head over her hands and
stepped back from her as from
queen, but he spoke no word till we
came to CraiS's door Then he said
with h0u.1ty that seemed strange in
him:
Conn that IS great-to conquer
.heself. II is worth while. l am go
ins TO try
| wOr, ut have missed his meeting
with Cr +. Nelson was busy with tea.
c-aig Y ) writing near the window
He looked up as Graeme came in and
"odded an easy good evening, but
Graeme strobe to him and. putting one
hand on his shoulder held out his 9th.
er for Craig TO take.
After moments surprise Craig rose
TO his feet and, facing him squarely,
took the offered hand in both Of his
and held it fast without word.
Iraeme was the first TO speak. and his
voice was deep with emotion.
You are great man. a good man.
I'd give something to have your grit"
Poor Craig stood looking at him. not
daring TO speak for some moments.
Then he said quietly:
Not good or great, but, thank God.
not quite a traitor"
Good man" went on Graeme. pat
ting him on the shoulder Good man.
Bur its tough"
Craig sat down quickly, saying,
Don't J. that. Cd chap"
l wen; up with Craig 10 Mrs. Ma
'0-'s door. She d.I not hear u com.
-. bG: stood near the window gain:
e. at liz mountains. She was dressed
. me rich soEt s,u:t and wore at her
-..,t l.-.- u Wild flowers. | had
le~"- se.G ae. - beautiful. l did not
"ya-"- that Craig paused with his
.'.- -.-- 80 threshold u look at her.
go '----, az! saw u. With q glad
.. "'-. '-- L-.-H-. ygg have come