The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-04-19

disappeared. Indeed, the bank officials. saw
plainly now that there was little friend
ship between the two; for, though Mr..
70 aet mas arabs when they CHANGED
never went near the house. However, he
was as respectful as ever toward Mrs.
Hamilton.
All this time her attitude toward Mr.
Hamilton did not swerve from its GOODNESS
and reserve. He was treated as a guest,
every attention shown him regarding his
comfort and convenience, but the distance
was maintained between them always. She
palpably shrank from being alone with
MIN, or having any private conversation.
And he never seemed to resent her attitude.
Instead, he grew to love her better and
more tenderly every day, and If she seemed
for time to relax her chilling
demeanor he was conscious of such a feel
Ing or happiness as seldom falls to the lot
of man. But for the most part he was very
miserable and considered himself the most
unhappy of mortalS.
He was often conscious that Constance
was submitting him TO tests, If she still
doubted that he was indeed her husband,
and one day he said TO her:
Look at me, Constance; my hands, my
helght, features, gait; consider me in every
way. Do | differ in any respect taking
into account the trifiing changes my mental
disturbance produced, from the husband of
few months ago? Tell me, Constance,
and tell me truly"
Why do you question me?' she asked.
Il have never said you were not my hus-
band"
mo, Constance, and in your heart you
know that | am. though you affect to
DOUBTED me, even though you do not say
so to me-"
He had never spoken to her so plainly and
sternly before. and she trembled as She
looked into his face.
Tell me-" she said in low, clear tone.
with every particle of interest it appeared,
or which her nature was capable, concen-
trated upon her question. Tell me where
always laid my head when 1 went 10
sleep"
He looked at her a moment before re-
plying. AT the foot of the bed. 1t was
fancy of yours"
No, it was habit. but no matter" and
she moved 20 the piano.
Sing to me, will you not, Constance?,
yes. Shall 1t be your favorite?"
Yes, if you have not forgotten it,
please" NV
For moment he gazed at her earnestly.
Then he glanced through the pile of music
till he came TO Annie Laurie" which he
do you remember when you gave me
your promise true?" he whispered
Did l mot say just now that l never
forget?' she asked crisply. And then she
that brought out all its tenderness to the
waiting ears of her listener
II wish l could prove to my Annie Laurie
what would do for her. he said, in a low
breathing tone. as he stopped to lay aside
the music as she finished.
YOU nave, she said in a tone full of
meaning; and she left the piano. crossed
the apartment and took up book.
Tho next day Mr.. Hamilton asked
workman at the mill TO tell Primus Edes
that he wished to speak with him. Accord
lngly, in a few moments the two men stood
face to face--Edes in his usual humble
detected attitude, Mr.. Hamilton stately and
erect. However, as the man stood waitinc
not venturing TO speak himself Mr.. HamiI'
ton said presently:
Your name is Edes, believe
YES SIR"
Have you worked i'm our mill lonr,"
about eight months"
Where did you work before Won cam.
here?' 'ou came
'In Alabama
Were you born there?"
mo. was born in Vermont"
who were your parents %
child, and they are both dead" ~ on'y
Were you ever married?'
You VIII excuse my questioning. I hone
but l like to know much as possibie
about my workmen, particularly when
desire 10 advance them. You are said 10
be good. natural machinist WOULD Won,
like TO be transferred to our other Mill
where you can have an opportunity to study
the works, and. perhaps. have a position
as foreman there after timer"
NO. sir. ! ike where am, and would
You have ambition them"
mo, SIR.
VERY well. remain where you are. hut
let me caution you. my good fellow never
to De seen watching my house as you did
before my return"
II will remember" replied Edes in III.
dased, hopeless fashion, though his sallow
cheek REDEEMED, and his eyes cleaned