The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-21
Avn.-Continued.
No Indictment.

OW W ried people could not
n do better than to cover
la themselves with ridi-s
Guile by a second we'd
ding! Never mention
the matter to me again"
1t was for you 1 mentioned it. I
Know you better than you know your
self, and | say again that if you would
consent to- marry me anew your olden
love would return to you
Say no more. l distrust you. /
feel that there is something false about
YOU. have from the first
DO you doubt my love for your"
Not that, perhaps she said, fall
tering, for she could not doubt it, look
Ing into his face so full of loves emo
ton, but do not feel at ease in your
presence. What of Lenora?" she
asked, suddenly, wheeling about and
racing him again.
Lenora,' he feebly repeated.
- Yes, ALenora.'
N"There is no Lenora."
mis- she dead?"
EtsShe may be, for aught know. Con-
stance, as heaven is my witness. she
Is nothing to me. Your husband has
been true to you always, in word,
thought and deed Look at yourself"
4 pointing to the mirror set between two
panels. and reaching from floor to cell
ing; do you think I could
ever have forgotten you for any other
beautiful or good in the wide world?
II there is, / never saw her."
III this passionate assertion moved
Constance in the least, she did not
eYince any emotion. She put up her
hand merely, as if to stay further
words, and said calmly II hear the
children. They have finished their
game, and it is time for Uncle Carter,
too"
Glare and Perley entered, flushed
and rosy from their game. which they
had finished by the aid of the electric
light.
N Such fun" said Perley, as an echo
to the late game, unwilling to let the
sport drop.
ooh, yes: why didn't you come out,
papa?"
81 was talking with mama. my little
Glare" said Mr.. Hamilton, fondly
stroking her curls
She clasped his hand and held it.
You wear your ring all the time now.
You used to only wear it occasionally"
bringing out the long word with care
full precision. You carried 1t in your
pocketbook.'
q III know it, dear. 1T is almost my
dearest possession, my mothers ring,
and 1 love to wear 1t. It reminds me
that / had a mother once who loved
me as your mother loves you and
Perley.''
She took his hand and kissed the
ring with childish sympathy.
love you, too. papa. almost bet
ter than I used to-
You are the only one who does,
my darling. Is it really, truly, for
myself?" he asked her, as if yearn-
Ing for some Acknowledge
of course it is. But" she contin-
ued thoughtfully, you never hear me
say my prayers now"
would you like to have me? I
thought it was to God you prayed"
Eyes; but ] want you to pray, too,
In your heart, as you used to- -
Very we'll, l will" t
st''Wait a moment" and slipping to
her room, which adioned the one they
We're in, she quickly slipped off her
dress mad put on her long, fair night
gown.
II am going to bed, I am tired" she
said, simply, kneeling down by his
side, clasping her hands and closing
her eyes. Dear Jesus" she said
bless my papa and mama, and Per-
ley and me, and make us all happy
together as we used to be. And for
give us all our sins. Amen"
And forgive us all our SINS" he
repeated, SO low that only Glare heard
him.
Perley was in his mothers arms,
half asleep, and Clare approached
them and kissed them both.
Good night my darling" said her
s mother. Get into bed and I will
come and tuck you up after help
to undress himself
Mr.. Hamilton looked at the group
with misty eyes and strange, yearn-
ing gaze. Then, putting on his hat
he suddenly left the house and walked
down the street. encountering man
< ',xyI,r c,to to tN ~ E,,f
Mr.. Hamilton brushed him one side.
.unceremoniously. as he said:
IF you must see me, come to the
office tomorrow, Not Tonight
fare you sick?" asked the man.
peering into his face.
Yes, sick of living"
The man shrank back without re-
plying, and Hamilton strobe on until
he met Mr.. Carter, who asked him
where he was going.
Nowhere. I will walk back with
That's right I stayed down with
Henderson to play whist. Henderson
beat him 50 he didn't know where he
was" and Mr.. Carter laughed anG
rubbed his hands. But, bless my
soul! Vane, are you sick?"
" why, no; do I look sick?"
mo, but kind of queer and silent.
H ~ NJ am IeeunS d llCLle uull anu UluS.
sse'aThat will never do, Vane. Cheer
npp'
gadfI can't I was just Wishing that
had never been born. The world is
all wrong for some of its people, and
Isam one of them. l never felt 1t TIL
lately. There Is no justice In the
world. I almost feel at times that
luck rules it,.
SSpS9rThat's bad state of mind, Vane
but think I understand you. Con
should. see it, but / don't under
stand it. Women are strange
creatures. But think the cause an6
cure are in your own hands"
ys.'IIow is that?
q "You treat her too tnderly, alnos
like lover. Women like masterfu
men, they say, and you used to be
Hike that. You never usedssto allow
her moods and whims to move you
g what has changed you ~
s-'tNothing, unless the fact that love
her better. She is dearer to me now
a thousand times. Ineyer half appre
ciated her divine character
'tDivine! Fiddlesticks! Constance
is good woman, but there is nothins
divine about her. Now get rid of thai
idea and assert yourself"
~ II can't. If Constance does not love
mo, she shall be left to herself. Hark
what doleful music is that? he asked
!, suddenly, stopping before the house
u of Mrs. Fry, from whence stole the
strains of Inournful music, solemn anC
1 swaet, as remembered sin and forgive
Il ness. Who is playing? The fellow
| ltr,r q wonderful Gift