Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-12-06

brought her back TO him. ma. -
declared, II am not sure that ! be
lieye in love at all"
Ignoring her speech, he went on:
There is a southern flower that, in a
night, throws all its great heart bare.
So my love for you had lis being"
"And SO in a night 1t will die" Law
ender tried to speak lightly. but she
could not meet his ardent gaze. In
stead, her own followed with dismay
the starry track ever widening between
her and the shore.
at will never die, ARA mia, 1t will
live always, and from its roots shall
/ spring another-your love for me. Is
it not so?" he leaned toward her; his
senses swimming in a passion for this
| girl in whose fair face was reflected ali
the crystal Of moonlit wave and sky.
For the first time In this mans career.
something he ardently desired seemed
out of reach. Gold he had won and
lost as easily-land and fame had
cheaply battered for a song-a smile.
But this maid, half child half woman,
with at once the purity Of moonbeams
and q rare, earthly witchery about her,
had suddenly become for him the one
thing worth striving for.
From my love shall spring another
yours for me. Is it not sol"
II do not think so, senior. I am
too modest to believe in the strength
of your feeling for me. 1t will die
before mine can have birth. No, no."
she commanded, as he was about to
speak, II cannot listen; IL am not
ready now. thank you for your
love, II 1t be love-I do not know"
she ended, dreamily.
"Then, ignoring his ardent Interrupt
ton: II am not ready to hear of love
II do not want it."
Her earnest, yet matter-of-fact tone
maddened him, and he blurted out:
..You do not want it? But there is
another love that you do want-the
love of a spy, a %traitor!"
She met his blazing eyes with q
look of cold disdain. you talk in rid
dies, sener."
"A riddle you ear easily read, lady,
but if you prefer, I shall construe it.
You deny me, only to give your love
to that other, the champion Of a bold en-
terprise which counts for its success
upon the dismemberment Of a great
republic. This conspirator against the
flag for which the blood spilled d
scarcely dried-this brave knight-er
rant Of the gaming table-this-"
!, "No more, sir! Did you, then, bring
/ me out to listen to insult of my friends
For that you traduce Mr.. Winslow,
can no longer doubt. I fear, Senol
: Gonzaga, that the flower which was tt
i bear the fruit of love requlted, will bu
> nourish the parasite Of hate"
, Calming himself quickly. "Forgiv'
me-" he pleaded, "but as all is fair il
love and war, SO Jealousy Of a rival /
, not a crime. That he is a successful
, rival makes it all the harder"
"You presume much, senior. MI
: Winslow is no mans rival where
am conference.-the does not wish to be
buL ludL u6 10 q IIuc 6CAIlOludAp uA'
: an honest man, I am as sure as tina
this water runs"
t There was a pause, while he took Vi
the oars. "Shall I row back to shore?
b he asked, humbly.
III you please; we have been drift
|, ing away"
"And drifting apart, LADY,"
o She was silent.
"You are cruel--you will forgive me
Much should be forgiven a love lik
t mine"
g His voice was a yearning whisper
and e.bent low to reach her ear.
e She smiled family: II am only to
ready to forgive-we shall be friend
g again-on one condition"
Name It," he demanded.
Her manner had resumed some 9
its archness, her voice its gayety, q
y she said: Never speak again of this
g fower-let 1t die"
Q ut will never die" he declared
huskily. "Its perfume shall abid
with you--its fragrance enwrap 20
d like a garment. But l shall not spea
of ID again; not until you are quit
ready to listen"