Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-10-11
The Sea SCourge


On the following morning Paul found
Mary much better, and ne felt assured
that she would have no fever if she re-
manned quiet. About 20 o'clock Mari
came ~, and after he had seen the in
valid concluded to let Paul remain to
attend heI, for he had planned to go to
Nagasaki ana learn why his men had
been arrested.
Accordingly Laroon FASTENED away,
and Paul was once more in company
with the being be so wildly, so fondly
loved.
That evening as the sun touched the
western horizon and poured its food of
golden sheen into the room, Paul sat by
the bed and held Mary's hand within
his own. He sat thus for some time in
silence, when the maiden spoke:
Paul. she said. in low. tremulous
understanding from emotion rather
than weakness-"you are not happy at
having found a sister"
The youth started, and for a moment
his eyes were bent to the floor But
soon he looked up, and while an express
sion OF more than common sadness rest
ed on his handsome features, he replied
1T is not what have found that
moves me. 1t is a holy blessing to own Il
sisters love. But what have | lostY'
None Of my love. Panl." quickly cried
Mary. Il can love you ever, M brother -
"Oh, Mary, il you love me, speak not
that name. Call me Paul-call me-
call me-LOye. Oh. call me anything
but thatP'
And do you not love your sister,
murmured the stricken girl, in soft plain
tive sadness.
Yes, yes, oh, yes; love you more
than l can tell. But do not call me
brother. Not now-not now. At some
time when my heart has arisen from it's
grief, | may bear it. But not now"
The youth pressed the white hand
he held TO his lips, and the tears coursed
freeiy down his cheeks. In this position
was he when Otehewa entered the ROOM
My master" she said, addressing
Paul, you must not fear, for all is not
yet lost. | have been long prepared for
any emergency, and Mari Laroon can
not succeed in any plan of wickedness he
may undertake, save to keep my mistress
here prisoner; and / do not think he
can do that"
Paul returned her look of gratitude,
but he made her no immediate reply in
words. The sun was now down, and the
shades of evening were gathering about
the place. The youth saw that his fair
patient needed repose, and leaving with
Otehewa instructions how to administer
the medicine. he left the apartment and
walked out into the garden, and there he
paced to and fro until long after the
darkness had come.
''She my sister, he murmured TO him
self, stopping suddenly and clasping his
hands together. II know the man can
lie-most basely lie; but this may be
true. Alas. l fear it is for my own
memory holds some such picture. Well
do l remember of calling her my sister
yet it may be false. The man with whom
| lived was not my father for Burn
ington has told me as much; and then
| remember that | called him uncle. Oh
why has this come to blast my life plan?
Why has this heavy hand OF anguish
fallen on me? burlington might tell me
something, but he is my enemy-and he
is a prisoner. besides"
Paul stopped, for at that instant he
felt light touch upon his shoulder. He
turned and saw Otehewa
What seek We here?' he quickly ask
ed.
ITO tell you a secret" answered the
dark-skinned girl, at the same time cast
ing her eyes quickly about.
"A secret?" repeated Paul.
"Ay," whispered Otehewa; land when
you know it you may be on your guard,
though you must trust me more than
yourself. Mari Laroon means to make
my mistress his wife as soon as he comes
back"
WHAT calculated the young surgeon,
starting as though he had been shot.
How know you this?''
Because heard him say so; and he
has sent for n priest. The priest will
come here and remain until the maiden
is we'll enough to be married"
Paul started away with his hands
clasped The girl hesitated a moment,
and then she added in a thrilling whis-
per:
wait until the time comes. Even the
base mans life is not worth that maid
ems happiness"