The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-09-17

| tAlklnS ABOUT the uelgnDorS. lcarne,
chat they had already received visitors
hough Il was scarcely time to expec
them. and was glad to hear this, no
only because Il would be good for Laur'
10 find companions OF her own age, bui
for Miss Dalrymple's sake also. Mixing
among people who must appreciate hel
excellent qualities It was ten TO one that
some decent young fellow would fall in
owe with her. and good might come Of H.
One thing had made up my mind upon
If DR.. Awdrey wouldn't have her. Mr..
Lynn Yeames shouldn't Although the
running at present looked favorable for
Lynn, the race was not won yet by many
a length. and l had a strong belief that
rage bell rang.
And who else has called upon you.
Miss DairympleY' I asked. when Laure
left the room. HAS Mr.. Yeames paid
you another visit since we last metr"
l wondered whether the little frown
with which she replied In the negative
implied that she was hurt By his neglect.
or vexed At the thought Of his calling
upon her again
Il was told that be intends to redeem
his character before he again presents
himself" said l.
Il am very glad to hear H." she re-
piled. taking mp her work
However, you will be able to see him.
for he Is to be near neighbor." fan
cied that she did not look particularly
ing to live In the house over there. and
from this window you will be able to
see him. II you get up early, moving
bis fields. following his team, throwing
heart and soul and money into the noble
20 become a worthy member Of
society and q model farmer"
But I understood that Mr.. Ye&nes
was In difficulties"
-What does that natfsrf he has found
] friend who's q bigger fool than he in
'ome respects. willing 10 pay bis debts.
md speed a thousand a year besides to
make q worthy gentleman Of him Do
Tou think be viii succesdY
She did not reply 90 my question. but
at absorbed In thought Watching her
ace keenly, / thought there was an en-
'ressson Of tender sadness In L. Was |
he mourning In Der heart for the fall Of |
ne whom no effort could raise up7 or
rss she grieving to think Of that other
riends disappointment wheu j. he should /
nd that all be bad doos was Of no /
vailf
The friend ID Dr. AwdrsyY' said Mis-
salrympls, after ws had sst In silence
u some moments
Yea" I replied: that In not dincuIt
, discover: for I believe there's not an
her man In the whole world who would
sggnr himself for Others as be will"
She sat with Idle hands and musinx |
RS. still and silent as one sits at times
red BY the beauty Of starry night
And I have not told you all that be
IN do to make Ye4mes a gentleman
win give him two thousand a year
hen he wins you- II that does not en-
urage him to make himself a dt subject
r matrimony, / don't know what WILL
He must nave \ great rcspc=r for Mr..
.ames." she said
A very strong belief in bis latent good
IS, undoubtedly" / said DIR. Aw-
ey Is as simple and con6ding as a
L. In that category be Is not the only
E who has had q great respect for yfr.
ames."
How am I to reply to that thrust?'
; asked. with a smile.
by telling me that II DIR. Awdrey had {
intimate an acquaintance with Mr..
ames as you have, his respect would I
7e e7aporated-"
But still his faith In latent good b
.lities might exist" said she.
I know his love would remain unaI-
ed J; and while be thinks Yeames cana
Of goodness. and you capable Of low .
him, he will endeavor to bring about .
r marriage"
His lover she repeated questionin9Iy.
b little emphasis. 'F
His love" I said again; and greater q
. hath no man than this-that he lay II
m his life for bis friend"
Do you think be loves Mr. Yeames TO a.,
an extent as thatr"
I was not thinking Of Mr.. Yeanes.s u
I; -he r. not the only friend con- a.
led Il Is a friend better known, more
Ily prized In bis heart, for whom that II
re man would Lay down his life" "
he malicious smile provoked By orr
e passage Of arms faded from her nj
the color left her cheek, her dark ..
deepened a. she looked at me with
nse earnestness, TO read In my face 70
{ I had yet left untold.
believe she realized at that moment
the first time that DR.. Awdrey loved
with a love that Is deeper than an
ldship. te,
Y have not put a considerable long
. In Mr.. Lynn's wheel, I'm Dutch on
)" said 70 myself. as / went away
J DingIe Cottage. -
CHAPTER XVII.
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