Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1903-12-12

| have hoped for the former end. but ]
have forfeited my rights by coming on
shore, | suppose" He paused. and as
the admiral nodded gravely he contin-
ued with we'll simulated Indifference
"'Tis not q pleasant mode of death,
my lord. nor one that L would have
chosen, nor one that is becoming gen
tleman, but trust shall meet it with
equanimity at least" O'Neill was a
little paler than before, but still daunt-
lessly smiling. = ~ ~-...
81 am glad to see that you are man
Of such resolution. sir" said the ad-
miral eff your discretion equal your
courage, tn, matter may be arranged"
cit is useless to try it," was the re-
ply. ITO have known your ward, to
have seen her and to know that she is
destined for the arms of another makes
life hell and death pleasure"
"Is it SOP" said the admiral, pausing.
"Think Of the days of your own
youth. sir, and one that you loved, and
you will understand me-"
The admiral reflected. The stake he
was playing for was so high, his desire
was SO great, that, like the woman who
hesitated. he fell. There would be
some way out Of it. surely. AS he drew
near to the moment and to the goal
his overwhelming desire took posses
sion of him and blinded him. Desire
blinds as we'll as love.
'Even that" finally he said slowly,
looking meaningly at O'Neill the WHILE
may be arranged"
"Good God!' said O'Neill. white to
the lips. what is it you would have
me do? Speak! Titles. rank. station,
friends. fame. opportunities, life itself,
would cheerfully give for her who
has taken possession of me. Speak, my
lord" cried the young man entreat-
ingly.
The heart of the girl in the picture
beating. The gates of heaven. as it
were. had been opened before her.
What was the proposition?
"Listen!' said the admiral slowly, at
last. He was sure he had him now.
II could settle the course of the
world while, wait for your reply. sir.
Delay no longer. pray you; | am in
D torture of apprehension said
ONeill eagerly.
Il design not to take from you rank
nor station nor lands nor position" re-
piled the admiral Il offer you a free
pardon for all your past offenses-nay
it shall cover your fathers as we'll, if
you wish. There shall be restoration
Vt the ancient lands of your venerable
house. | will put your feet upon a
ladder by which you may rise to the
very highest position. ! open before
you vistas OF honorable advancement
n the service OF your rightful king in
your native land. in which there is no
INIT to which man OF courage may !
cot attain"
''These are nothing" said the young
nan impetuously. beside Lady Eliza
beth Howard. Some Of the things you
mention now have; some | do not
wish; some are nodlinS to me, But
your ward. sir-what of her?"
ooh. what a lover is therev' whis-
oered to herself the girl in the picture
frame, forgetting the pose. clasping
1er white hands and leaning forward
With shining eyes. blushing cheeks and
parted lips. listening with wildly beat
ng heart. This in her breast now
vas love. indeed. in no way like to tile
yale affection with which she regard
d the unfortunate Coventry. The adj
niral spoke again. fixing his eye upon
he young man. His words came slow
Y:
well. sir. will even agree to in !
erpose no objections to your suit for q
he hand Of my ward.'
But that is tantamount to giving
our consent. my lord said O'Neill.
oming nearer to him in great surprise.
is heart bounding. and yet there must