Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1904-06-25
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had carelessly slipped into the red velvet
bag.
CHAPTER XIII.
Eugene clapped her hands in exulta-
ton at the sight Of her riches. like a
child who II compelled to find some out
let for overlooking glec. Father and
daughter had both counted their wealth
that night; he In order to sell his gold,
she that she might cast It abroad on the
waters Of love. She put the money back
into the old purse. took It up. and went
upstairs with II without a moments hes.
itation. Her cousins distress was the
one thought In her mind; she did not even
remember that 1t was night. convention
alitics were utterly forgotten: her con-
science did not reproach her. she was
strong In her happiness and In her love.
As she stood upon the threshold with
the candle In one hand and the velvet
bag In the other. Charles awoke. saw
his cousin. and was struck dumb with
establishment. Eugene came forward.
set the light on the table. and said with
On unsteady voice:
"Cousin Charles. I have to ask your
forgiveness for something ] have done:
Il was very wrong. but IL you will over
look Il. heaven will forgive me-"
"What can Il be?' asked Charles.
rubbing his eyes.
II have been reading those two letters.
Do you ask how came to do itY' she
went on, "and why ! came up here? In
deed, I do not know now; and I nm al
most tempted to feel glad that 4 read
the letters. for through reading them
have come to know your heart, your soul.
your plnns-the difficulty that you are In
for want Of money"
MY dear cousin"
"Hush! hush! do not let us wake any.
body. Here are the savings Of a poor
girl who has no wants." she went on.
opening her purse. you must take
them, Charles. This morning l did not
know what money was; you have taught
mo that It 10 simply q means to an end.
that Is all. A cousin II almost a brother;
surely you may borrow from your sister"
Eugene, almost as much a woman as
a eirl, had not foreseen Q refusal. but
her cousin was silent. The silence was
10 deep that the beating of her heart was
audible. Her pride was wounded by her
cousins hesitation, but the thought Of
his dire need came wildly before her.
and she fell on her knees.
II will not RISE" she said. until you
have taken that money. Oh! cousin. say
something, for PHYS sake! 80 that may
know that you respect me. that you are
generous. that"
This cry. wruns from her by a noble
despair, brought tears to Charles eyes
he would not let her kneel, she felt his
hot tears on her hands. and sprang ia
her purse, which she emptied out upon
the table.
swell, then, II il Yes Is Il not?" she
said. crying for JOY. do not scruple
to take Il. cousin; you will be quite rich.
That gold will bring you luck, you know.
Some day you shall pay 1t back to me.
or. IL you like, we will be partners; I will
submit to any conditions that you may
impose. But you ought not to make so
much Of this gift"
Charles found words at last.
Eyes, Eugene. ! should have q little
soul indeed II would not take It. But
nothing for nothing. confidence for con-
6dcnce."
What do you mean" she asked
Listen. dear cousin, I have there
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one friend confide more sacred trust
to another; but you shall Judge for your
self"
He drew the box from the leather
case, opened It. and displayed before
his cousins astonished eyes dressing
case resplendent with gold-the curious
skill Of the craftsman had only added to
the value Of the metal.
"All that you are admiring Is moth.
Ing" he said. pressing the spring Of a
secret drawer. "There IL something
which Ia more than all the world to me- y
he added. sadly. and he took out two