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linger over the keys at the concluding
bars.
Ida, can you give me the slightest
hope, darling? You must know l love
you, dearest. Dare L hope that you
will consent to share my lot some day?
Tell me you care for me just a little,
dearest. and l will be content"
Ida raised her eyes shyly to his face,
and then dropped them again, While he
pleaded:
Ida, do not say me nay-not just
yet, at least. Perhaps l have spoken
too Soon, or is it that you do not care
TO marry a struggling journalist? OH,
Ida, my darling, cannot you love me
just q little bit?'
She looked up bravely now, murmur-
ing in a sweet voice, which was scarce
ly audible:
Not a little. dear. a very great
deal!"
My darling!!" exclaimed Arthur, SIS
it possible that you consent TO become
the Wife of u poor man? Remember,
dear, | have nothing beyond what ]
earn as u journalist. 1t would mean,
perhaps, waiting for years ere VIZ
could build a home.'
Yes" she replied in the same tone,
Il love You Arthur, and 1 am young,
you know, and can work too"
The next day Arthur announced his
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again, much to Ida's regret.
You know darling, my principals ara
getting impatient, and it would never
do for me TO get into their bad books
now To which lad agreed reluctantly
compelled TO agree.
Three days later Arthur wrote APP
rising his solicitor Mr. Ramsey of his
intention OF going down to the Pop
lars IN n day or two, if convenient,
TO which letter he received a reply
that Miss Hayes would be Very pleased
to welcome hec guardian on Thurs
day, and hoped that he would be Well
Impressed With the place.
Arthur smiled somewhat at this reply,
and took the morning train to Gran
Geld Glen the next day C~rhursday), ar
fiving at the familiar little station
about . in the afternoon.
On ringing the bell he was admitted
by a new butler, much TO his relief,
yet. He sent his ard up to Ida, who
very soon came into the room.
exclaimed. But" looking around,
where is my guardian? 1 was told
he was here"
And so he isl" replied Arthur.
"Eut l don't see him. said Ida.
Darling. don't you understand?
am Sir Arthur Hayes, and"-
But you said YOU We're Mr.. Arthu,
James, and a Journalistic" she said
Wonderinsly, but smiling mi~schievouslJ
the While.
That is perfectly true, dear. MY
name is Arthur James Hayes, and up
10 the present l have been earning my
living as a Journalist. 1 thought oil
coming over here the day you upset
the trap. but changed my mind as ]
thought 1 should like to have a look
round first without being recognized.
Won know thp ,.nCf 1nar on1 I-yrh1-
Whatever are you laughing at. Ida?'
as he looked around and saw that shs
was standing by the window. her
shoulders shaking with suppressed
laughter.
Why, what a dear old simpleton you
have guarded your linen more carefully,
sir, il you did not want to be dis
covered. Look holding up a hand.
kerchief, Il found this the other day,
after at s6a you corn Isft! "a pointing ngot to the mar
"Then you knew all the timer he
questioned, coloring.
this after you left us on Friday after.
noon. oh, base deceiver!"
But there was no trace of anger in
her voice at the said deception, and
Arthur sprang up, catching her in his
arms, and kissing her repeatedly, en-
claiming:
You're not angry, then, darling? /
was afraid l should not win you in the
role of baronet and guardian, and so l
had to resort to the next best means
of managing matters!!"
You know l always said you would
never make q good burglar!" laughed
Ida.
You don't deserve her, my fine fell
low!" was the comment Of DR.. Bland,
who was the next day to
attend one Of the servants who had
beent taken suddenly i'll.
"All the same" retorted Arthur,
I've got her. and, what is more, i
mean to keep her!!"
But Ida would have none of that,
saying, as he worthy old doctor i'm
printed q kindly kiss On her cheek:
Il am not worthy of him, doctor;
but l mean to try and make him a good
Wife, with Gods help!"
Twelve months later they We're mar
ried and started off on a continental
tour for their honeymoon, the happiest
pair that one could wish to see.