The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-03-09

well controlled. He gave his hand (
Madame Van Heemskirk saying;
Good morning. mother You lool
well, as you always do. Where is thu
Colonel?"
He has gene to Elder semple'i
house. You know
Il know we'll For a long time
have purposed to call on the old gen
tleman, and what have neglected
am now justly denied. for must leave
for England this afternoon at fve
O'Clock, and have more TO do than
! can well plish."
George ieaped to his feet at these
words. 'sir," he cried. what has hap
pened?"
Your uncle is dying-perhaps dead
/ received a letter this morning urging
me to take the first packet. Now
George, you must come with me tc
Mr.. Hamilton's office; we have much
business to arrange there"
So far his manner had been peremp-
tory and decided, but, suddenly a
sweet and marvellous change occurred.
He went close to Madame Van Heems-
kirk, and taking both her hands, said
in a voice full of those tones that
captivate women's hearts:
Motherl motherl | bid you a low
ing, grateful FAREWELL You have ever
been to me good, and gentle, and wise
the very best Of mothers. God bless
youl" Then he kissed her with a
solemn tenderness, and Lysbet under
| stood that he believed their parting
to be a final one. She sat down, weer
ing, and Hyde with an authoritative
motion of the head. commanding his
sons attendance, went hastily out. 1t
was then eleven o'clock, and there was
business that kept both men hurrying
here and there until almost the last
hour. At four O'Clock Gen. Hyde joined
his son. He looked weary and sad,
and began Immediately to charge
George concerning his mother.
We parted with kisses and smiles
this morning" he said. q leave her
in your charge, George, and when
send her word to come to England,
look well to her comfort. And be
sure to come with her. "Do you hear
me?"
Yes. sir"
"on no account--even if she wishes
it-permit her to come alone. Promise
me-"
Il promise you, sir. What is there
that would not do for my mother?
What is there would rot DO to please
you. sir?"
Il ask you, then, to play with some
moderation. l ask you to avoid any
ENHANCEMENT with women ask you
to withdraw yourself. as socn as pos
sible, from those blusterers for French
Iiberty--or rather French license. rob
berry, and assassination. Stand By the
President, and every word he says.
Every word is sure to be wise and
right Then, taking out his watch, he
rose, saying, Come, it is time to 90
to the ship" My dear Georgel7
George could rot speak. He claspod
his fathers hand, and then walked by
his side to Coflee House Slip, where
the North Star was lying. Before
either realized the fact, the General
had crossed the narrow plank; it vas
quickly withdrawn, and the North
Star. with wind and tide in her fayor
was facing the great separating ocean,
George turned from the ship In
maze. He felt as If his life had been
cut sharply asunder cnd that his
mothers voice and presence would be
the best Of all comfort at that hour
so, late as 1t was. lie rode out to HYDE
Manor. His mother opened the door
for him.
"I thought it was thy father, Joris,"
she said; "but what? Is there any
thing wrong? Why art thou alone?"
There is nothing wrong, dear moth.
er. Come, l win tell YOU what has
He gave her his fathers letter. and
assumed for her sake the air Of one
who has brought good tidings. She
silently read, and folded 1t.
"Ah, Joris, your father has always
lcnged in his heart for England Like
a weaving babe that never could be
weaned was he. and thou, too? Wit
thou become an Engllshman? Woe is
me. have planted and planned. for
whom | know not"
you have planned and planted for
your Joris. | desire most Of all to
marry the woman love. and live here
In the home that reminds me OF ycu
wherever | turn.
SO true art thou So lovirgi So
lear to mel Oh have thought ever
as | worked. shall leave my memory
lere-and here-.and here agaia--for
never. Joris. never. dear Joris. while
.hou art in this world, must ,hou for.
get mel"
"Neverl Never. oh reyc., dear. dear
And that night they said no more.
eoth felt there would be plenty Of
inc in the future to consider what.
iyeT changes Il might have in store for
hem.
CHAPTER VI.