The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1904-07-09

WrcckE' he asked. for by this time the
stream was full of trees and timbers.
"You rSked your lir2 to save mine"
There was not much danger. Row
fast. John. We must save her
Save who. Kath?'
Miss Nane. Her house lies so low
that she may be in great danger. Be
careful. There is Il log in the way"
Il shall take you home before go
to M Nancs"
Il must steer. John. Besides, | shall
not let you 20 alone"
Neither spoke again till they reached
the Nane house The water was above
the second story windows. but there
were lights in the third story AS they
stopped the boat they heard a woman
screaming. John called and Mr.. Nane
appeared ut the window.
God bless you, John. my boy" he
said as he stepped into the boat John
lifted Rosamond in. and the two terri
fed maids followed The cOachman
and butler had taken refuge on the
roof. and John promised to send help
to them. for Kath's little boat was al
ready taxed to the utmost.
Il shall leave you ut Mr.. Groves.
Mr.. Nane." said John as he neared Il
tall house Il half mile from Mr.. Nane's.
1T is the safest place in town. think
the water has reached its height"
Leave us at Mr.. Groves, John. That
is right. Bless you, you shall hear from
this nights work"
AS Rosamond stepped from the boat
to the piazza roof she chung to John,
implorn@ him not to leave her. He
went few steps to encourage her, and
when he turned to come back Kath
was starting back across the water
"Kath." John called. come back
He could scarcely make out her an
swer above the roar of the flood. $50
back. John. where you are safe"
"Kath come back he commanded
in tone she had never heard him use
before
She brought the boat up. and he
wrapped it around her. paying no heed
to her demur. "Give me the oars" he
said And she obeyed
John slowly threaded his way back
to Kath's home. Day was breaking
and they could see the extent of the
damage done.
"The worst is over" said John, land
1 think the water is going down lit
tie. Your house is standing. Kath, but
The study is nearly under wa:c". See
the water reaches the tops of the win
Gows. Your manuscripts will be wet
Il" added mischievously. I'VE shall be
obliged to land on the roof"
The study was only one story In
height, and John stepped to the root
and held out his arms. Come, Kath,'
he said. He did not release her when
she stood beside him on the roof. He
held her close while he made his con
fession.
"Kath, I've been fool and l came
near being rascal. But although
| treated you so badly you care enough
| about me to risk your life for my sake
l know now what feel for you. For
give me and take me back. Can you
| ever love me again?'
"IIush, John. Don't blame yourself
| 1t was natural that you should love
| her. | do not blame you. / wrote q
! note last night releasing you, and | i'll
| closed your ring. | was not angry.
| did it freely. Don't let any feeling OF
| gratitude
"Kath, will you understand me?
love you. What can l care for Rosa
mond Eane after what has happened
tonight? / shall never give you ur
unless you can truthfully say that you
don't care for me. Tell me the truth OF
I shall keep you on your own study
| roof forever
Kath did not make any audible reply
but she put her arms around Johns
neck and rested her head on his drip
! ping shoulder in perfect content.