Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1907-09-12
Her Second
Love
BY Mary Wilson
Copyright, by Joseph B. Bowles.)

and cold to me since Uncle Dennis
died. The three little children chung
to me in the most pitiful way, and
my heart almost broke for them
when the lawyer told me that they
would have nothing in the world after
everything was settled up. They came
to me when the lawyer was gone,
sweet little Mary, and Bess and Ben,
the jolly twins. I couldn't tell them
then, their grief was too new, and be.
sides how could they understand? 1t
was on the third day that a letter
came from Charlie, and my heart
lightened even before the envelope
was opened. The letter was like all
Of his bright and CHEEKY, only this, of
course. was tinged with a little sad
ness on account of my recent bereave-
ment. In the letter he urged a
speedy marriage, and I was so sorry
to be obliged to tell him that the
children were left without penny.
and that could not leave them. I
felt sure of Charles sympathy. for
Uncle Dennis had been so good to us
both. He had taken me, little or
phaned girl, and cared for me as
though I had been a daughter And,
having known Charles father, he Sc
cured for the boy position that had
been of great advantage to him. OF
course I expected him to feel for the
little ones of his old friend. Instead
of writing, Charlie came. I saw him
as he walked quickly up to the door.
and myself ran to let him in. How
handsome he looked in the stylish
city clothes! I felt so proud and
safe as he kissed me. Then we went
in the parlor, and it all happened.
Even now, after so many years, can
not think of it quite compcsedly. He
had plan and at once unfolded it
The children could go to an asylum,
and we gould be married at once.
When he had said it all, the room
seemed to be whirling round with me-
pressed both my hands to my head
before I could answer.
"Uncle Dennis didn't put me in an
asylum, Charlie; I cannot send the
children to one. I will not"
Charlie laughed, his handsome eyes
on my face.
"Then what are they to do?" he
asked
"They will go where I co." I re-
piled.
Again he laughed
Nov. Allie, wouldn't we cut a pref
ty figure in a New York boarding
house with three children? No, thank
you, my dear, I cannot submit to
it"
II can work for them, Charlie" l
said, strange pain in my heart; 81
can take care of them until they
are older; I can't leave them, I am
a good nurse; l can make enough
money, and Margaret will live with
more than I can"
Charlie made little gesture of i'm
patience.
allie, all that is sheer nonsense.
don't want an old maid for my wife
and do you think my mother would re-
uurse?"
The pain in my heart had grown
to a terrible agony, but all the time
felt the wild joy at the thought that
was not obliged to listen to Charles
cruel plans. I don't know just what
said, my head was so hot, and my
hands were so cold, but I know he
stood before me; his cruel, handsome
face was all I could see, and longed
to go away from him.
Choose between me and the chill
dren, Allie" he said, and for answer
took my pretty engagement ring of
and laid it on the table beside him;
then, for fear he might know some
thing of what it cost me, I raised nv
head and bravely left the room.
How I cried and sobbed when ]
knew he was gone! After that there
wasn't much time for grieving over
lost lovers. I knew how impossible it
would be find work in our dear. sleepy
little town, so we took the children.
Margaret and I, and went to a larger.
DuSleT Town. we rented rooms and
before long I secured position as
nurse to Miss Ellington, a wealthy in
valid.
So my new life began. I tried in
every way to brighten the life of the
poor lady, and at last, from doing so
much for her, began to love her dear
ly; then my work was light indeed.
Many were the presents she sent the
children, and had them sometimes to
come for tea with her.
But in spite of it all, my life was
not very bright, and I missed the gay
ETY. young people love. One evening
DR.. Murray, who was treating her,
and with whom 1 had become good
friends, came in with great basket
of roses. ...- ..:.... 49," .~G @sa
"See, Miss Ellington, what I've
brought you. Now, will you do some.
thing for me?"
"Tell me, would be indeed hard
hearted to refuse" she said, bending
over the roses. j..
well, Patti is to sing tonight, and
I wanted your permission to ask Misc