The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-03-31
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IN March Ms. pumharton MAS hael
in town, but not To the house or To tn
district watch was naucht With Sucl
terrible associations II Memories 70
her. for Quinton Qutve. having Vol
uNtaered to and her Il new dwelling
he had by lucky chance found a quaint
delightful house in kensineton To let
which he had Immediately taken TO
her,
And here, in this house. which wei
coined her by lis brightness. it's al.
OF old fashioned s%olidity, its promis,
OF comfort, she met George Bostock
for the first time Since his accident
As he entered the room where sh
awaited him. she arose n~ervously. anC
advanced with outstretched hands. hen
eyes meeting his, her heart too full 10,
utterance of What she felt.
For some seconds she could ouly ,oot;
at him in silence, noticing that his fig
ure WAS hinne Than before, that Il
scar marked he right temple. that his
cheeks We're more hollow. hut his large
gray yes under their heavy archcd
brows were not less luminous and were
now filled with a purpose deeper. and
with a light of hope they had no, pre-
viousty known.
He Was telling her in a voice he
stroye to steady and command, how
! glad he was they had met again after
what seemed a century. because of
all the darkness ii had held for both,
when she suddenly interrupted him,
for h could keep no longer'silent.
How can l thank you? What words
of mine can tell YOU how l feel for
what o would have done, for the
sacrifice you would have made for
me-"
IL was now his turn TO remain mute,
but only for a second; the opportunity
he desired. was given him, and he
rapidly replied:
Give me, If you can. your love; it is
the one thing l have hoped for and de-
sired"
Very calmly, her eyes still seeking
his. She said:
1t is ours already"
Mine" he exclaimed in delight, and
he took her in his arms as if he would
snatch her from all further pain and
shelter her from care.
While the short afternoon OF that
spring day died. they two emptied their
hearts. He told her what he believed
she neither knew nor suspected, how
from the first day he saw her II fresh
interest had come into his lonely life.
md out of this interest had sprung
Il % that Was to him as Il revela-
ton: told her of the pride he had felt
in her success, of the happiness he had
found in her friendship. of the grief
he had known because he was unable
TO claim her as his own.
she listened with wondering delight.
her long face with its irregular feat
ures frightened. until. despite the gray
streaked hair loosely massed above the
broad intellectual forehead, she as
sumed IAN air of youth that seemed 10
take ten years from her age. And then
in turn she odd him how dear his
friendship had been to sher. how well
come his presence. but that no thought
OF love had dawned upon her until the
i1rst day of her affection, when he hav-
ing come to see her had protested his
faith in her innocence before hearing
her story. And then anxious to spare
the dead as much as possible, while
eager the living should learn tho truth.
she spoke of the evening Valerius had
called to tell her that ne. George Bos-
took. had confessed, and how she would
not credit his self accusation, but had
guessed Alright the cause for which he
wished to sacrifice his good name. |
And so understanding, loving and |
eonhding in each other. they. with
solid foundations for happiness, began |
a new life. brighter than either of had
Nersary of her husbands death had
passed. would she consent to marry
again.. George Bostock respecting her !.
wishes, but the days which came be-
tween We're full of contentment for
both.
iossels' MHicn' curing me crisis \
Of her life she feared had failed her
forever. awoke fertile as before, and
strengthened under the impetus which
heI nature received through love.
And therefore. setting to work once
more. she produced Il novel. deeper In
us analysis of feeling. fresher in it's
force. and wider in Its
sphere of thoughts than she had pre-
written. Moreover. work which
nad formerly seemed a drudgery now
became a delight; each chapter that
passed from her pen was read aloud
her TO the man on whose Judgment
relied. in whose criticism She found
nelp. whose appreciation she valued
most. sand this book being published
'ained her a higher place in the literary
world, a greater popularity thaa she
lad previously attained, the realization
II which brought her "a proud salts
action for such eNcellency as the
Ter future husband. to the impetus he
given to her mind.
Its merit is solely due to yourself
Lear he answered, smiling at her.
To myself it may be in the first in
lance she replied. But you know
people with terrperaments like
nine. Don't you know there are those
vho have the effect of paralyzing and
xhaustfEg your brain during half an
ours conversation, and those who
Emulate the mind and give you mcn-s
strength, just as there are modern
who. without a conscious eff :
ort Of theirs, seem to drain you of all I
force J
so have heard,,Aanswered George !
'ostock. but my nature is too tough.
suppose. to experience such things" ,,
1T is so strong, so calm, so profound !
lat it helps others. though you may !
OF know or feel it: it certainly helps 1
he. I'm sure it does" 9
Il am afraid. Olive. you will make Z
lie conceited," he said with mock gray i
y. y
That would be beyond my ability
ut want to max you happy: TO re- q
YOU for all YOU have done and all q
ou would lave done for my sake, !
Dearest. you have repaid me a thou n
and times over by your love. No I
ain. no sacrifice we may endure or o
lake is ever lost; its reward is stored !.
p for us. Do o think you or / could II
eel such JOY today if we had not =
such sorrow yesterdays"
Perhaps not" she said. a thoughtful
coming into her eyes. Our sor-
wv, 1t was bitter while 1t lasted. and t.
most drove me to despair: but p
ould bear it again, if through no "