The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-02-29


A long stretch Of sandy beach glis-
tened in the warm sunshine. Edna
Farwell, a dainty figure in a white
dress with a great bunch of roses in
her belt, a big straw hat in her hand,
was stepping carefully along the
cleaning sands. Throwing herself
down in the shadow Of a great rock
she breathed a sigh Of content.
Life seemed very good to her in
these days, and every moment Of her
brief holiday was crowded full Of en-
joyment. Since the ending Of her en-
gagement a glorious sense of freedom
had filled her heart, while plenty Of
work at her profession had filed her
hands and occupied her thoughts.
Even though her sleeping, and often
her waking dreams we're haunted by a
pair Of deep blue eyes and a blonde
mustache, they are but pleasant re-
minders Of DR.. Kenneth's kindness to
her in her hour Of need.
During the months that have
elapsed since her accident, she had
often wondered why she had never
met him again, nor had she read an
account of his marriage in any of the
papers she had searched so earnestly.
Even now her thoughts were drifting
along in the old pleasant channel,
, when a shadow came around from
behind the rock against which she
: leaned, and paused before her. Look
! ing up, she met the smiling gaze Of
! those same blue eyes, and crimson as
, the roses in her belt, she rose to her
{ feet, crying softly:
Or. Kenneth, what a surprised"
"a pleasant one, l hope, Miss Far
we'll" answered he, clasping the slen.
e der fingers for an instant. Have you
It fully recovered from your accident?'
e continued he, eagerly scanning hel
face.
g ooh, yes, quite" said Edna, laugh
/" ing lightly. Then a sudden though
threw a shade Of GOODNESS into he.
v voice as she asked politely; rs you
d wife with wou, DR., Kenneth; SHOULD
be so pleased to meet herr"
IS An odd twinkle came into Miles
a blue eyes, though he answered quit,
soberly:
p In that case, Miss Farwell, regre
il that l cannot bring her to you; blu
!" unfortunately, not being possessed 0
er such an article as a wife, l really don
Il see how l can"
Edna's eyes widened as she 81
n claimed impulsively:
~ you don't mean to say that She
Here she paused, blushing f%uriously.
he But she did, though" answered tn
m, doctor, smiling at her confusion. "sh
lir threw me over"
~ A little silence fell between ther
70 while the sweet strains of music nile
the air with melody and the viii
IN waves crept nearer and nearer aloT
ca the sandy beach.
by MAY 1 sit down." asked the doctc
after a little.
sA Surely" said Edna, making a pla'
ms for him on the rock beside her.
:, win you excuse me, Miss Farwe
if l also ask a question: said }
seating himself.
Edna bowed her head silently.
How does It happen that you a
not my aunt?" continued he, with
mischievous smile.
me Edna paled a little as she answer
passionately;
"You may not mean to be cruel, ]
~ Kenneth. but you are unhnd to
mind me of my foolish mistake. II
wrong to engage myself to your unc
but after my accident and his ans
moi. words to me, Of course a maria
,an with him was impossible"
ing 'Forgive me, l did not mean
wound YOU said Miles p%enitent
reaching out and grasping the SIN
fingers that were trembling with S
In pressed feeling. by a strange int
vention Of fate, we have both b.
prevented from making a grave n
rled take,p continued he, earnestly; 70
also was about to make a marriage
das. convenience and not one Id which
heart was interested. | m a p
area man. Edna, with my fortune yet
as make, yet / thank God for the accid
that broke those golden bonds
nele left me free to WOO the woman h
,,sh learned to love. VIII you not bell
bas with me that fate had a meanint
! a. throwing us together, and take me
4 az 4 substitute for poor Uncle john
wiser Edna's lips broke into q roy
d he smile, though the eyes tnae we've
ed to meet Miles tender gaze y
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