The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-12
On the Way to the Opera.
BY FLORENCE w. DINsMoRE.

BY FLORENCE w. oASS
 There had been a long silence between the man and the girl in the carrase. 1t suddenly struck him that she nao scarcely spoken save in monosynables since she accepted his offer of marriage. He scanned her half-averted face more closely. Of course the din of the stree. was not favorable to conveTsanon' , pus why was she so excessively pale! Was 1t merely the cold gleam of the electric Again he looked at her. hesitated. and then laid his hand gently on her arm- A childish scream of terror from the street broke in, followed by deeper voices and the vague rush of gathering crowo' Mildred Allerton came out or her ap- gtraction with a start.
 What was that? What has hap penedr' she exclaimed.
 Hayden threw up the window and lean cd out. The carriage had stopped. Two to the nayement something helpless and What's the matterT' he asked
 .sPou've run over a man." somebody said roughly.
 Tt wasn't my fault, sir" put in the coachman. "The little girl run right in fr,nt of us. an he afxer her. We were on 'em before I could pull up.
 Miss Allerton gathered her wraps aoou, 
 My dear Mildred" he protested, "T will de all that is necessary-- , Thanks. I would rather go myseh. And she laid her hand on the door.
 Seeing that she was determined, he un, willingly helped her out. The crowd turned to stare at her.
 Was the little girl hurt' too! she No, Miss. she ain't. only him. He pulled her right out from under the horses hoofs afore they hit him. That { Mss Allerton hesitated. then went on, Hayden following in irritated silence. A white flower fell from her dress, show ing crimson as soon as it touched the pavement
 Come away" said Hayden, stopping short in angry protest. T refuse te countenance this folly"
 She paid no attention, but advanced to- ward the two figures under the electric light. ore lying motionless. the othel kneeling beside him. As she looked dowr into the white upturned face. her owl grew almost as pale and her claspet hands trembled. But with quick breatl she reeained her self-control
 1T hope he is not very badly hurt !? she said.
 tor checked himself. Women were iiabl, to scream or faint. That is. unless He gave her quick, appraising look DO you know him.
 1eS- S1e came ClOSeE. was m lHe carriage. And I saw--the blood" with q shudder.
 Only a little cut" hastily interposet the doctor. fearful of her breaking down "Its his head I'm afraid of. Nothing May I try?" She knelt down beside him.
 "Hm! Can't do any harm. I suppose. glancing around for the ambulance tha had been summoned.
 She laid her hand softly on the man! forehead, and looked into his wide-open unseefng eyes ''Carrick!' she pleaded ''oh, Carrick! don't you know me-Mil dredT
 The doctor. watching. gave start. e believe he does know your he exclaimed pointing to flicker of the rigid eyelids Speak to him again."
 .sMiIdred!' Hayden came hurrying up too impatient to wait longer At sight o the prostrate figure look of hatred flashed from his eyes.
 ''BffIdred." lie said again imperatively ''tllis Is no place for you.''
 Leave her alone" sharply interrupted the doctor. "The mans in q death-stu Hayden scowled but said no more. Tn, patient again.
 Those few seconds had wrought a won lerful change. The strained eyes has grown soft as they gazed up at tn, girls face lowering above him like vision out of cloud of light. The tim was not long past when that face hat meant Heaven upon earth to him. Thei
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