Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1908-06-25
md left her at Gideon's door.

came out to meet her. Miss An
thony q he asked. I'm glad you've
come. Hope you can grant his desire.
whatever itsmay be. To see you, to
speak with you, seems his only wish"
Esther's strained face touched him.
Don't give way" he said kindly. He
doesn't suffer. I've done what little I
could to relieve him. He'll go without
pain -
ooh, must Is there no chance
for she hesitated anxiously.
.None, Miss Anthony. And there
are only minutes. Go in-give him his
wish, If you can. I'll stay near; call
me if you need me"
She entered, and he shut the door,
leaving her alone with Gideon.
He turned his head feebly at her
step. III
'Moppett!''
She was down beside him, tears fall
ing UNDECIDED. VT
Don't cry, Start I'm not sorry. I'm
glad to die" -
"Oh, Gideon, don't say that! You
! must live-must-
~ Little Starr" His voice was trem-
ulous with weakness. Il wasn't
you'll be happy. I won't have to see
him" Each word was more difficult
and he waited for strength. us Vim
cent here?"
: She nodded.
call him, Stella" 49,.
But when she moved to obey, his
weak fingers closed over hers de-
tainingly. mo, no! can't do it," he
cried out with sudden strength. after
you rode out of town yesterday, I
watched you a while through the
glass, then went that way, Star-out
that way-in time! Yes, in time!
And before saw you enter the cut
he was silent an instant, his waiting
soul in his eyes; land ever since, too,
I've said-Pd tell Vincent myself"
"Gideon! Don't! It's past. You
need not"
| Sweet Start" The tenderness in
his faint words smote Esther. Il CANT
tell him. l can't spare the time from
you-you've been so lOng-coming!
Put you'll tell him, Stella, won't you?
Tell him that I-I-tried to be white
at last; but I'm only-oh, Stella! only
an Injun! Oh, Start" The last word
was despairing cry, almost inarticu
late.
mo, no, Gideon! You've atoned
You've been brave and"
Hsi face was turned away. His eyes
were closed, and Esther leaned closer
listening for his waning breath. Was
this the last? She must call-no, he
breathed more deeply. She laid hel
hand on his forehead, kissed his cheek
softly.
| At that he opened his eyes anG
| smiled. Zone promise, Stella. Will
your" He reached feebly for he1
| hand.
She nodded. If can"
BURY me-bury me out here-ou1
"Oh, Gideon, don't ask that! It..
30 far, SO lonely!"
mo; it's-I love it! No mummery
only little song and some words from
| the Book. In that spot where thu
posies-where you sat yesterday-onl.
| yesterday" he moaned family.
! Gideon, dear, how can We" Sh,
took both his hands in her own.
/ Promise, Star"
She bowed her head, her tears fall
ing fast.
Don't, Stella! I can't dry" HI
paused, a new thought claiming him
Eel Rancho Guerrero is yours"
She shook her head. ESQ.,.
Eyes. Your fathers brother was m,
| You must. You'll love it," HI
searched her face anxiously.
She remembered the doctors words
and acquiesced. Eyes, I'll love it
love it for your sake, Gideon, for tn
sake of the old times" .... :.
His eyes warmed almost to smiling
! =, She freed one, hand and gentl,
smoothed back the dark hair; and TO
time he was quite still, content.
"The little arrow, did you-eve
wear it?". he asked family. Il wish
could-see it in-y0ur hair Tn
whispered words came with more 81
fort ~ f..:..$ ~iz -. ri: ST.. 81 ri
|, Did you send it, Gideon?" Her fac
lighted. 1T is so beautiful"
He smiled his reply, and his satisfa<
ton. .s..=r, .Hs@ -: =. ~
! my room is next to this. Shall
get it?'' .s<.-.~t, 49, Z. =. Nv. s,sr "a
i Yes. But don't let-any one come
You-alone-I want" i. s. s45Hz
| Esther rose, wondering at such I
fancy 1T such moment; wonderin
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