The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-06-12

as she turned and saw tall form out
lined by the glare Of the freight
Mr.. Lawrencei''
ssIt is I, Mrs. Sanders. I will make the
attempt to rescue the body Of your hus-
band. Only the body. No human being
could have lived in that place until this
time. will do my best
No, no. They say it is certain
death" She started forward as il to
deter him from the attempt.
A dark scowl gathered on the faces Of
the men. They turned and walked away.
The one who had spoken so feelingly Of
the miner muttered, "I'd risked my life
any day ter save the boss, fur he wus
kind an good, but he's dead I know, an
TN be hlarsted If I'll resk it ter please
the likes NV them. Ny LIES sweet ter me,
e. hisen is ter him, eff don T wear shiny
boots, an plug hat. Durn these white
handed folks that think money is every
thing"
How he wronged the suffering woman.
Even then she was thinking how utterly
worthless it all was, Notwithstanding she
had bartered her self respect, her happi-
ness and, she felt just then, her soul, for
T It.
ssHush,p said one more kindly dis
posed. ssShe g suffrin'. She didn Y
know what she was sayin
"Pshaw! With gesture Of con-
tempt. ssShe knowed enough not ter
want him ter resk his fine life, an ! II
be hanged eff I will mine. In my place,
the Boss 'ud said the same thing. =
As the night advanced it was decided
that nothing more could be done at that
time. The widow repaired to the rude
hotel to rest until morning.
The sun shone on a desolate scene when
he came out to return home. She knew
she could do nothing. She was widow,
Blossom fatherless. The day when she
could have done something for him was
past. She could only go back home and
wait for them to bring his poor mangled
body, when found.
Mr.. Lawrence was waiting with q
conveyance to take her home.
mo thank you. The distance is short,
prefer to walk. / IN not afraid. Good
bye Mr.. Lawrence. shall never forget
your kind offer Of last night" She
held out slim ungloved hand, which
trembled as it rested in his.
Shall hope to sec you soon in our
own country7" His fingers frightened
about hers. "You will, Of course re-
turn to the East
He tried hard to prevent the eager in
terest he felt creeping into tone and man
ner. He did not intend to lose sight of
this woman whom he loved. He was on
ly man, and mortal, with the weak
ness natural to the race. He did not
deny to himself, that he intended, when her
year of widowhood had expired, to 60
to her with his love and ask her to be
his wife. But he did not want to insult
her and Illustrate his own plans by
thrust;ng any suspicion Of his intentions
upon her now.
81 hardly know she said YEARLY,
slowly shaking her head, ri think I will
remain here, for time any way. He
loved our little mountain home, and"
A sob broke her voice. She dropped her
veil over her face and turned away.
sUntil the business is settled, it will
be necessary for me to know your adj
Dress Will
"My lawyer will be apprised of any
change / make. Good bye, Mr.. Law.
renee She walked rapidly away.
He stood and watched her disappear
not daring to obey the dictates of hii
heart, and follow. He felt the rebuke
but it only made him love her the more
When she had passed entirely beyond hi
sight, he turned away with sigh, ane
said aloud, Now for home and hare
work to kill time. For one year, at least
the pictured face must suffice. -
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