The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1904-05-25

In her resolution.
u win wait years for you, Mary
he pleaded; only hold out to me the
hope that shall not wait In vain"
Mary shook her head
II WIN not be 80 selfish as to let you
waste your youth in fruitiess waiting.
Go; make some happier woman still
more happy with your love. As for me,
all this past. shall never love another
as have loved you; the lips that you
kiss tonight shall be held sacred from
the touch of any other"
And so they parted.
In the room overhead sat an old man,
counting over. with exultant heart, the
gains of the just closing year, unmind-
full of the great human love and happi.
ness that he had trampled beneath his
feet.
We can touch but briefly on the
events and changes of the years that
followed. and which combined to place
the lovers still farther asunder.
inspired by mania for speculation,
Mr. Dane left his pleasant New Eng.
land home for California where he
was as successful AS ever in heaping
up the wealth that was his idol.
In the meantime Mary remained true
to her promise. From all the admirers
that her beauty and modest worth
drew around her. she turned steadily
away. And IL her father urged the
claims Of some one of them upon her
notice, her answer was the same.
AT Your bidding. separated from
the only man can ever love; but. as |
told you then, so tell you now, will
never marry another"
Soon after his rejection James joined
the army. taking an active part In the
great struggle that was then at its
height. partly to deaden the restless
pain at his heart and partly from the
higher motives that animated so many
brave men in that dark hour of our
country's trial. Though he enlisted rs
a private, his skill and bravery insured
his rapid promotion. ard at the close
Of the war he was honorably dis
charged with the rank of captain.
A few months after business called
him to San Francisco. AS he was en-
route for that city. at n way station.
two ladies. dressed in black, entered
one of the cars, the one In which
James, now Captain Eldridge was sit
| ting.
He could not see the face of either.
but there was something in the form of
the younger. especially in the graceful
| turn of the neck. that at once arrested
his attention. thrilling his heart with
strange emotions.
She turned her head. Yes. It was she.
his lost. but never forgotten. Mary!
And. as their eyes met, the blush,
the bright and happy smile that over
spread her countepance showed that
she still held him in as loving remem-
brance. The elder lady was Mrs. Dane,
Mary's mother.
In the conversation which ensued he
learned that Mr.. Dane had died few
months previously. Left alone as II
were. the widow and daughter, as soon
| as the business of the deceased could
be closed up, prepared to return to
their home in the East. though propos-
ing to stop few weeks in an adjOin-
ing town to visit friend, and they
| We're now on their way thither.
James escorted them to the house Of
their friend, where he was so happy ms
to find the opportunity he so ardently
desired.
SIS not the hand of Providence in
this unexpected and most happy meet
ing?" he said. his eyes resting appeal
ingly. upon the benevolent countenance
Of Mrs. Dane. "and will you. can you
refuse to recognize its leadings?"
at is for Mary TO choose" was the
smiling response.
81 made my choice long ago." said
the blushing girl, as she raised her
smiling eyes to her lovers face.
Here Mrs. Dane considerably left
the room.
"Said not Alright" murmured Mary,
as she yielded to the warm embrace
to which she was folded, "that would
give myself to no other? The kiss you
left upon my lips when We parted,
you will find there now"
"My love! My own! exclaimed the
eHTdptuTeu man. us he uTeW ueT sui
more closely to his heart.
A few weeks later james and Mary
publicly pronounced the vows that
made them one in life. az in heart.
Does not the heart of the reader echo
with ours, Goods choicest blessings go
with them ?'--New York Weekly.
Pain In the Eye.