West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1909-06-17

WAY.
ical man. SO That there might he
strength aud power when needed.
Tint he had learned his lesson thor.
oughy could be seen at the tirst
glimpse Of him as he lay in the ham
mock. The warm red blood that was
lowing through his veins was visible
even beneath the tan OF his cheeks. his
hand was no longer white and bony,
and his broadened shoulders and full
chest showed that deep breathing and
vigorous exercise had OF late been his
daily portion. But now. strong and
full or vitality as he felt. he was nnx-
ious to be at home again. lie started
from the hammock and began pacing
up and down. Suddenly there came
the swish OF woman's skirts around
the corner OF the house. and Margaret
Curtis appeared. holding IA mysterious
package In her hands With a lnugh
she threw herself into cnaIr and ex-
claimed:
well. those hotel people have AT Inst
found your precious manuscript. Some.
body put II Into one of the big sufes.
aud they have just remembered
Let me see the stun" said Dr. Mere
dith as he tore ofr the wrapping
There IL was-his Higher Thinking
the Basls Of Soblpr Living" He
glanced at page or two aud then
said with u good uHfurcd Iauyh "It
really isn't ns bhd AZ lIad fnncled
Perhaps ! shall finish IL some day, but
not now. am planning to write some.
Thing fttIfa
Will be u sort OF preface tn this and
VIII be entitled 'HyeIenIc Living the
Basis OF Higher Thinning"
lie stopped for moment. Then
pulling paper from his pocket he held
II toward her and said earnestly:
II want you TO help me with the
book aDd"-slowly. IL have been hop
Ing that you would let me dedicate II
something after this fashion"
Half besitating the woman took the
paper that he offered her and ns she
read the words he had written. the
vivid cOlOring OF her cheeks swept
furiously over her face and neck.
For an instant there was silence be
tween them and then the man er-
claimed.
you are not surprised. Margaret7
You must have realized that, during
these last few weeks. have been
learning not only how 20 live bot how
TO love"
As he spoke. he leaned toward her,
but the girl sprang to her feet and
stood looking at him with little
shadow Of doubt in her eyes.
"But--yOu have known me so short q
time-are you sureT"
Am ! sureT' Meredith laughed 10y.
fully. Am ] sure that the sun ls IN
heaven? Am ] sure that the grass Is
green and that the skies are blue7 Az
10 the question Of time-can you who
know what the weeks have done for
me physically doubt that they could
develop In my heart strong. endur.
Ing lover What say you, Margaretf"
lie was standing close beside her
now and was trying TO look into her
eyes.
What are you going to say 20 meY'
He repeated hts question with the
insistance Of a strong, vigorous man. a
man who would not be denied his an.
swer.
As she felt his eyes upon her the
waves Of color nRain flooded her face.
Again she hesItated and. turning
away. said. with a little tremble In her
voice:
81 must get back TO the hotel 7
aaye some packing 10 do"
May J not come with your
The mans voice was deep With emo
ti0n
"Yes-yOu may come"
The words we're low. but Dr. Nero
dIth heard them. and with a quick
stride he WAS Of Margarets side, and
together they passed through the gate
and out into the highway.