The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-12-18

I est! read my heart in my eyes. Be-
| lieve me, there is nothing in heaven
above, or earth beneath, that l desire
as I desire your love-"
Elsie grew little pale.
81 am half frightened at the idea.
It is not good for you; it is not wise
of you; though I am ignorant of the
world, I know it must be bad for any
man to marry a girl who has been
obliged to hide away as 1 have been
who is surrounded with mystery
and fear, and who could never, never
forsake her dear father even for
you"
Even for me! then you love me
little, Elsie?"
81 dol" with a slight sob. II love
your for your loyalty and goodness
to my father. I love you"-she
stopped and added with gentle SOL
emnity-"for yourself" Yielding to
his passionate embrace, she clung to
him and burst into fit Of wild weep
ing that surprised and disturbed him.
| Il hope it is not wrong to let you love
me-" she murmured brokenly; Il do
not know what is behind, and If we
must part
I'VE never shall unless by your
special wish, my own, my life. l
know everything, and you shall know
everything by and by. Will you not
wait and trust your father and me?"
"I WILL. she returned, and GlyDn
felt her II will' was equal to an
others oaun. She disengaged herself
from his arms, and stood for an in
slant with clasped hands in silent,
prayerful thought. Glynn waited till
she stirred, and then taking her hand,
began softly to explain to her the
necessity of a speedy marriage, and
Lady Gethin's wish to take her
abroad at once. This Elsie demurred
to- she could not leave her father.
Let US go and consult him." said
Glynn.
"Oh, yes; I have forgotten him too
long. Shall we tell him that I saw
Vincent"
"No, certainly not. The knowledge
will not add to his safety, and may
injure him. He must leave this"
He is very safe here. The house is
really ours
"Ah! an excellent plan. But come
to your father-we must consult
him"
He welcomed them cordially, glanc-
ing from one to the other, as If per-
ceiving traces of unusual emotion.
Lambert" said Glynn, 1--WE have
come to ask your consent. am so
infinitely happy as to have won FL
sizes; you will not withhold yours?"
my God, 1 thank Thee!" mur-
INJURED Lambert. my child-my FL
sic, you will be safe now, and have
done with life!"
Elsie ran to him, and putting her
arms round his neck, kissed him over
and over again, exclaiming, mo, my
own dear father, you will begin life
anew; the best of it is to come. He
loves you, too; he will help me to
make you happy"
Elsie left the room, and Lambert,
more contented than in long time,
said to Glynn: "She will be safe in
your hands"
LAS safe as love and care can
make her." said Glynn in low, SOL
enn tone.
Then it matters little about me-"
said Lambert.
Suppose you let me see Deering
on your behalf?" suggested Glynn.
II might"
'"No, no." interrupted Lambert
vehemently; none must meddle with
him but me. Once Elsie is away, I
will go and see him. If 1 could get
out Id gather strength, and 1 don't
want to face that scoundrel till I
have the pluck to stand up to him.
Oh, Glynn, Glynn, I feel as If he
would get the better of me!" 49,
: '"You must 2eep up your heart,
Lambert, for her sake. If Deering
knows that Elsie is, or soon will be,
my wife, and that you will not press
any claim upon him, he will be glad
enough to keep quiet"
May be so, may be so. You tell
Elsie to get all ready to start with
Lady Gethin; and, Glynn, promise me
one thing-never let her know that
! shot her father. Your hand on it. "
Il promise you," said Glynn grave
ly.
Another delightful hour with Elsie
and he was obliged to go.
Before you co." said Elsie, rails
ing her eyes to his with grave smile,
tell me your name! I never heard
it, and I want to know; want to call
you by some name more familiar than
Mr.. Glynn in my thoughts"
II hope you.s will, dearest I am
called Hugh" ) H>%
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