The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1909-06-17

work. The fences are Stitches
sure en~ough-zigzag, crazy stitches
Yes" Fol a moment they looked
out silently over the valley.
The twilight was beginning to fade
the picture. The great shadow Of
Roaring Ridge was creeping rapidly
out toward Nance Mountain. They
were at the west end of the valley. The
sharp notch Of the Run was close to the
right: just below them amid the scrub
oak tangle was the Heller cabin; and
to the left of it nestled the buildings of
ALL. Farthtng- A straight line from
them 20 Poppy Miller's would pass
close by the cabin.
do you know all the ridges and
gaps" she went on anilnatedly. see
over there, that second ridge is the
Alleghanies."
Yes"
The main range. over there,"-she
pointed suddenly-"is Turkey Run.
old Grayble to the left. That's the Bald
Eagle, aid right beyond it is the
Juniata."
Can you see the Juniata from here"
No, but you can see the valley. See
that green spot-that long, narrow
strip of light green? See?" He was very
close to her now. Suddenly he turned
and caught her hand in his.
Iona" he said ~passionately, Il love
No, no no, no" she gasped, you
rose as IL frightened, and tried to free
her hand.
And why mustn't I-why mustn't
1, Lona?" he pleaded hotly.
Listen to me-" She turned and
looked him full ir the yes and in
stantly he dropped her hand. Il mean
just what I say. You must promise
not to come again. You must promise
never to come to the Run again. I
forbid it."
Forbid tt?" he echoed blankly.
Il forbid it," she repeated with cold
emphasis. "You'l not come again. It's
best-for o Goodbye" With her
eyes full upon him in a gaze that was
hypnotic in it's intensity, she sided
slowly over the edge of the ridge.
repeated, holding UP her hand warn
fngly. Remember" He felt himself
pcwerless to move or even speak; he
could only gaze at Ter absorbedly
she backed down the rocks toward the
gap. Then near a jutting spur. Of
sandstone she wheeled suddenly about
and ran. On the instant he felt as if
he had been released from q spell.
oh, Iona" he cried, Il can't. Stop.
He leaped down over the
rocks in reckless haste.
Jus. at the edge of the scrub oaks
girl stopped abruptly and faced
him. They had reached the azalea
again. it famed all about her, framing
her like a picture.
why do you follow me-" she burst
out almost p~etulantly.
Il couldn't help it. or, don't un-
1t at all. Iona. what is it?
Tell newly can't 1 come??"
IF | say it's death if you persist"
she whispered intensely, lis that
snough?"
Death to you?"
mo"
Then it's not enough" he burst out
With passion. It's not enough" BY a
sudden impulse he caught her in his
arms.
''oh, Iona he cried, a torrent Of
passion rushing over him. 1T love yoa,-
love you!' She made a. movement to
rec herself, but he held her fast.
mo. no, no." she cried, as If in alarm,
I mustn't mustn't"
Why mustn't you, Iona? Why can't
love me? Oh, can't you, Lona?"
He crushed her to him almost fiercely
tried to look down into her v
She did not struggle now; she looked
Up into his face suddenly.
Yes" she whispered.
"What?--What?-You love nne?e.
I'D die for you, Tom"
"Why-why, Iona! Do you mean 1T?
ength and looked into her eyes.
Yes, Tom" Their suddenly he felt
Ter shudder as If with cold; she threw
Up her hands to her face. "Oh, what
I done?" she sobbed bewilderedly,
oh what ave I done?" She broke
lway almost violently.
No, no, no" she cried. My God,
.ou mustn't. I didn't mean til Didn't
say it."
".Lona!'
Its too late, Tom" Instantly she
vas calm again. Its impossible. You
go. I can't tell you why. but
gu must. If you love me at all. you'u
10 1T. Promise me that you'll not try
20 see me again."
Iona, you don't know what you're
/ can'tI WON'T
Promise me-" she repeated. Her
Eyes black and compelling. were on him
again. Somehow he felt himself
strangely helpless as she looked at him.
But why, Iona? Tell me why" he
Promise me-"
Butch, Iona
Promise me-"
II PROMISE he said family. 'But.
Iona
You nave promised. Remember.
shall hold you to your promise"
Iona, you're cruel-you.re hurting
TN kind. Tom. You'll know some
time. Goodby. Tom" He fancied there
was a choke in the voice.
(Contiaued Nex Wesk)