The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-10-28

bling by his side. She looked so frail
and helpless that he still retained his
hold of her She did not seem TO re-
gard il as strange that her hands
should be tightly gripping his arm. for
she stood for some time in this position
till the weakness left her Then she
released herself suddenly as the mem
DRY of Reeds expression came back TO
her.
Il don't know how 10 than YOU"
she said 1T was so brave OF you"
He hardly knew what TO reply. but
m~rmured something about going u
90 for tie lost Arab.
oh. but you mustn't leave me-" she
cried. la ing ko.d of his arm with her
little gloved hand. But ere he could
reply it came 10 her that this man was
her unc.e's coachman. that he had held
her in his arms when there had been
little need for il. and with deeper
blush than ever. she relaxed her hold.
Let us hurry back home" she eX-
claimed
Tocetter they walked along the road
in since Behind them trailed the
great ca~ted chestnut.
Do~cthy's heart was beating with u
paint I raridity as she mentally re
viewed what had taken place. With 4
sudden little start she remembered how
safe and restful she had felt in Reed =
arms. Oh. the cuachman's arms: il
was intolerabe and a look of annoy
ance crossed her face.
They were crossing the river now.
She remembered how she had flown
over it before. wondering vaguely If
she would ever see ii again. In her
minds eye she saw Reed sitting mo-
tion,ess on the great Chestnut waiting
for her Again she felt his strong
arms around her ana remembered how
she had lain so peacefully in his en-
brace.
But suddenly a feeling of weakness
came over her. brought on by the in
tense excitement. She put her hands
up to her head. SO that the train OF her
riding habit fell. and she tripped over
it; but in a moment Reed had taken
her in his arms.
AS if in a dream she felt him lay
her tenderly on the grass. Presently
he was bathing her temples with some
water he had fetched. She felt him
place his arms around her and lear
her head against his shoulder as he
move or open her eyes though she wal
dimly conscious of all that was hap
peniug.
Poor little girl" she heard hin
mutter tenderly, and somehow tn,
words seemed to comfort her.
Presently her strength came back
and she suddenly opened her eyes, u
meet his anxious, loving gaze, but II
second this expression vanished, ant
he was her uncle's coachman again.
Are you better. Miss Carton" h
inquired gravely.
Thank you, yes" she replied. II
was silly of me to faint" She hardl,
liked to mention that she had been
dimIy conscious all the while.
Once more they essayed the return
journey, but Dorothy was very weak
and swayed slightly as she walked.
If you will allow me, Miss Carton.
his arm in hers.
Reed knew that he was indeed liy
ing now. Never before had Their
seemed so much joy in life.
She, in her turn, was wonderin
what this new, strange feeling tina
had come to her could be. 1t mad
her cling closely TO Reed, as thong
she could not bear to let him go.
made her glad, and set the bloc
coursing madly through her veins.
Again she glanced up at him, an
this time their eyes met, and the
gazed at each other. endeavoring t
read the others feelings. Then Rec
suddenly stopped, and Dorothy tren
bled violently as she saw the meanin
in his eyes.
Little girl" he whispered.
And now she shyly looked up a
him with eyes lit up with love an
gIadness. Dorothy" he said In lo'
tones, my darling"
He bent his head, and their lip
met in a long rapturous kiss. Presen
ly he held her from him.
Child" he said. some what sternl,
do you know what you are doing! ID
YOU remember what you are doing
Do you remember who and what
ann"
She smiled, Yes | remember" sh
said softly. You are my love-" The
she hung her head, as though she ha
been too bold.
Pooh, What did she care for whs
The world would say? She picture
the scandalmongers serving up TIL
latest tid-bit with their eager, NAL
Y cious tongues. They say! What d
$ they say! Let them say! she though
v unconsciously echoing Disraelfs fan
!. Gus remark.
Now they wandered along. his ari
. around her waist drinking in all tn
:, Joy Of this new life that had come
them.
But presently in the distance Rec
discerned party Of men, and soon b
recognized the Squire.
:, Coming TO look for u.s." he sal
hastily TO Dorothy. Mind, not
word to your uncle will see him m!
:, self"