Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1903-01-08
Woman S Face
FLORENCE WARDEN


of bud into flower
Even dear old Uncle Hugh thought
they were only fancies," she said soft
ly. And he tried to keep me from
coming to this room, because he
thought they were bar for me. But
they are my great happiness now ne
Is gone. Your face is changed" she
went on, looking at him fixedly. what
is it?"
He smiled at her quickness of per-
ception, and answered:
81 fancy | may be able to find out
something about your music, that is
ALL
He was thinking of DR.. Peele, and
the fragments he had heard concern
ing her father.
"And now" he went on, looking at
her gravely, "was it the music you
were listening to at the window just
now?"
mo-" in a very low voice.
What was it?"
in the same whisper:
Il felt restless, and could not keep
still; have felt so only the last few
days; then | wander about the house
and the garden and the road outside,
/ waiting for"
Her Toi"e dropped altogether, and
she put np one hand to her face as if
in shame
| We'll, waiting for wbom?"
He mover thought CT any indiscre-
tion in his question. No thought, no
feeling that was not utterly pure and
| good could dwell in this falr-souled
woman. He had held this faith since
the fist moment when, by the light
of her warning lantern, he had looked
into her steadfsst eyes. and every
word, every glance he exchanged with
her confirmed him in it.
''For-for my husband"
She b 'eathed 1t out almost without
sound. Armathwaite was startled,
puzzled. There was fear, not love in
her face and voice; there was truth
above all. She suddenly raised her
head, and saw the expression on his
face.
You don't understand it, don't
understand it myself | want you to
try. He has been kind to me lately
all the winter, especially since Uncle
Hugh went away. He comes and reads
me to sleep at night, and is dread
fully distressed by these restless fits
| have had the last few days. believe.
poor fellow he thinks | am goirg out
of my mind"
And so, during these last few days,
you have never been able to rest?"
mot when Ned is away" she an
swered, ir low bewildered voice.
Il feel helpless and-and agitated
when I'm left by myself. can't read
or write, or work or do ANYTHING
steadily, even If reason with myself
and try hard"
These symptoms seemed all to pcint
to developmc Mt of that Weakening
of the will of which she bad com.
planned on the first evening of his ac-
quaintance with her, and Armathwaite
began to take some pains to hide the
alarm he felt. Fortunately at this
point Nanny brought in lamp. and
diverted attention from his anxious
face.
Il will see you again." he said.
rather abruptly, after a few minutes
silence. Your nerves are altogether
uphirged and | should like to consult
DIR. Peee about YOU"
DR.. Peele! No" said Alma. quick
ly.
But Armathwaite put his hand very
gently on her arm.
You must trust ia my discretion
now, indeed Mrs. Crosmont he said
firmly. "Your state of health is really
serious. end | have not he'd either the
experience or the acquaintance with
your constitution which DR.. Peele had
will take care that he shall not
blame-anybody; you may trust me.
assure you" She gave him one earnest
look. and he went on, retaining his
entire composure only by an effort
under tie touching. pitiful confidence
of her gaze.
Her eyes seemed to say: you see |
am all clone: | must tlust YOU"
'One thing | must impress upon
you " he said with unexpected sever
ity of tone. "You must NO longer ex.
pose yourself to the necessity of being
shut up to keep you quiet. believe
you ere goirg to Lady Kildonan S
skating party ton orIow?"
She seemed to shrink into herself
with an expression of disgust and re
,pugnance.
Il don't wish to go" she mu. INJURED.
But you are to 60" he said. almost
sternly, insisting on her raising her
her head to understand the import,
ance of his admonition. You must
seize every chance of breaking the
imonotcny OF your life, Your husband
wishes YOU to so, does he not?'
Yes" in a reluctant whisper
Then | hsll. see YOU on the ice to-
morrow. Untilfthen- Goodbye"
You viii he there," she painted out
with the eagorpess of q child.