Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1908-12-02

near the hedge and deep into the wood
was honeyed with it. White and vel
low spe ckled currant moths were fit
ting about the hedge. Jane stole
along stealthily, from tree to tree,
fearful lest Eve should turn and catch
her spying. A large Scotch pine cast
a shadow under it like ink. On reach
ing that, Jane knew she could see the
top of the Raven Rock.
AS she thus advanced on tip toe she
heard a rustling, as of a bird in the
tree overhead. Her heart stood still.
Then. before she had time to recover
herself. with a shr:ii laugh, little
black figure came tumbling down be
| fore her out of the tree, capered, leap
ed at her, threw his arms around her
neck, and screamed into her face
| Garry me! Garry me! Garry mel
Then his arms relaxed, he dropped
off. shrieking with laughter, and Jane
| fled, as fast as her limbs could bear
her, back to the gate, through the
gate and away over the meadows to
Morwell house.
Eve had gone on to the platform OF
rock. she stood there irresolute, hop
ing that the detested boy would not
appear, when she heard his laugh
and shout, and the scream
of Jane. She would have
tainted with terror. had not at
, that moment tall man stepped up to
her and laid his hand on her arm. DO
not he afraid, sweet fairy Eve! 1t is
I-your poor slave Martin, perfectly
bewitched, drawn back by those load
stone eyes Do not be frightened
Watt is merely giving scare to the
inauisitive servant
Eve was trembling violently. This
was worse than meeting the ape OF
boy. She had committed a gross IN
discretion. What would Barbara say!
her father. if he heard of it, how
vexed he would be!
Il must go back she said, with
feeble effort at dignity. This IS TOO
bad. | have been deceived Then sne
gave way to weakness, and burst into
tears.
No he said carelessly, you shall
not go. will not suffer you TO escape
now that l have chance OF seeing
YOU and speaking with you. 10 De-
gin at the beginning love you.
There, you are all of a trembie- olt
down and listen to what | have to say
You will not! Well, consider. ! run
terrible risks by being here; l may
saw that place my life in your dell
cate hands
She looked up at him, still too fright
ened to speak. even to comprehend
his words.
do not know you! she whispered
when she was able to gather together
the poor remnants of her strength
won. remember me. l have your ring,
and YOU have mine We are, In man
ner. hound to each other. Be patient
dear love. listen to me. ] will tell you
all my story
He saw that she was in no condition
to he pressed. If he spoke OF love
she would make desperate effort 10
escape. Weak and giddy though she
was. she would not endure that from
a man of whom she knew nothing. he
saw that He knew he must give hei
time to recover from her ALARM So
he said Il wish, most beautiful fairy,
Won would rest a few minutes on this
niece of rock. / am poor, huhleu'
suffering. misinterpreted wretch, ana
7 come to tell you my story, only 10
entreat your sympathy and your pray
ers. | will not say rude "ofu'
will not lay a finger on you. All l ask
is. listen to me. That canilol hui
YOU. I am a beggar, beggar wninihs
at YOUR feet, not asking for more aims
than tear of pity Give me tnal'
that only, and l go away relieved
She seemed somewhat treasured
and drew a long breath.
r had a sister of your name
III is an uncommon name My poor
sister is gone. | suppose It IS your
name that has attracted me to YOU
that induces me to open my heart 10
YOU. / mean to confide to you my
troubles. You say that you do not
know me. l will tell you all my story,
and then, sweet Eve, you will indeed
know me, and, knowing me, VIII
shower tears of precious pity, that
will infinitely console me-
She was still trembling, but nat
tered. and relieved that he asked Tor
nothing save sympathy That OF
course she was at liberty to bestow
on deserving object. She was wholly
inexperienced, easily deceived by fat
terry.
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