The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-30


 Tankeriane piteously. His departure would make her life smooth and peace ful, yet she did not like to drive him from his home. She felt almost asham- ed of her coidness. though she knew that the man had wrecked her life, and that he could never be anything to her. And then there was the future. Hcscouid not stay away from Tanker lane Court for the rest of his life
 T had better go.' she said in q low voice, T can carry on my work else where. There is that money Mir. shii gave me. You would not let me touch It. But can do a lot of good with it.,
 T have plenty of money of my own he replied savageiy. T have never stinted you, and shall not do so when l am away shall place 10000 pounds year at your disposal. Out of this you will be able to keep up Tankerlane Court, and have surplus to devote to
 Ten thousand pounds year" she repeated. You speak as if you were going away for years.
 do not know how long shall be away he answered but It will be for some time--long enough for me to learn to control nyself.''
 I cannot live here alone What will my father thinkg What will other ptOPit tHl0k ?
 Tankerlane smiled T know you well enough, Laura" he replied to know that you care lit- tie Tor the opinion of others. As for your ,.,,, father. tell him the truth. He will unuefstand and be silent. As for your neighbors--well, lots of men 20 away 10 shoot game and stay away for a very iong time.f'
 na Are yos not afraid of meY It win
 No" he answered proudly. T am not afraid l believe you to be good woman"
 ..BS .But you must return some day"
 on, yes, I shall return. 1 shall for set you, and then shall return
 A week afterwards Sir William Tan keriane left the home of his forefath- CTS 10 shoot lions in Central Africa. He had settled up all his business affairs. given his final instructions to his agent and had booked his passage. The car rlage was waiting at the door and his luggage had already been forwarded to Southampton. It only remained to say goodbye to Lady Tankeriane
 He found her in the morning room, ward Laverstone. From the window the spire of the little church could be seen through the leafless trees"
 T m eust off he said carelessly, as though he were going up to town for a week.
 She did not speak. She was stand ing by the window and the spfre of the church seemed to sway 6 little
 Good d-bye, Laura" he said. Much may happen before we meet again. But before I go I Want your forgive ness for all the wrong I have done
 She was silent, and still looked out of the window at the little church among the trees.
 You will not miss me-" he contin- xaA hA N~s ry rid of me. But I should like you to try to think that I am not altogether bad, and that have chiefly sinned because loved you"
 Still she did not Answer, but the thin line of the spire quivered like a reed
 T have fixed up everything for you. I know that while I am away you will business. I should also like to know kindness"
 She did not reply, and he came over to her side and looked across the park.
 saThe only link between us," he said in low voice, lis broken. Our child - have often thought that if he had CT. But he is silent. He lies wonder; he cannot speak for me. Yet, perhaps. when you think of him you will speak esS She has sasned fd S5 h n MtR white race and held out her hands.
 Good bye" she said. < I forgive you. as I hope that God will forgive me-"
 Thank you" he said simply. as ne all ask-just your forgiveness"
 He dropped her hand and iefs eac room without another word.
 And Laura Tankerlane stHl gazed out across the trees and tried to remem- Der single word of love that sine mas ever spoken to thisF man.
 But in after years she was glad 10 fnk hat @In h i'm ,-,na only with her lips but with her heart.