The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-11-06
THE EVENING STORY
And Hcr Heart was CLAD.

voice, what has happeneds You are
Sadian al over: I never saw you look so
faMHa argayyet ha di9 not know tna+ 81.
eyes there was the light of happiness and
heart. She stopped and kissed the girl
before she answered.
Lnere are many things in the world to
f lou nave been great comfort to me all
to keep my heart young, to give me some
thing to love and care for
dea gooa nnd be for tSs such
pulsive girl, finging. her arms about her
a ao ba,n neck saa You took me when had
SO .h happy just nows. she persisted,
Margaret evasiveiy. ' answered
"A penny for your thoughts them
i Il can not sell them.''
,Ihen shall leave you to enjoy them
Margaret looked after her wi with a a smile;
anen she drew letter from her pocket
words were Impressed upon her memory.
put she wanted to read them over again
handwriting She had expected new never rnt to
see the writer again, but he was coming
ship" he had written.
What did the old friendship mean to
Hill Hin, she wondered. To her 1t was every
she on Ssd he s. had spoken to her Of love but
away. The weary years had passed. but
She had given her thoughts to others. .
And now he was coming home She
felt girlish impotence and expectancy
as the days went by. He might arrive at
gowns and arranged her hair as he had
ike1 to see it. Would he think her much
eyes were bright and her step elastic.
a week passed and George Mason ar
hair was slightly touched with h' gray. but nit
mere e1e Nv was the same merry twinkle in his
old tme an IF Then Xoi he told
ner of his travels. his trials and disap-
pleasant to be with him again. It did
not seem long since they had sat in that
very room and talked. A song floated in
through the open window. George
started.
w. nWhat beautiful voice!' he exclaimed.
lightly into the room. She stopped p sudl
she oh axe agnty dear ~, thousand pardops!"
co ans i Ons Ns Maah Called Margaret az.
G my niece" she continued, turning to
been with me since her fathers death
and Iu she has brought sunshine and hap
her to him. she saw the admiration a in in
viii you not finish your song?" he en-
treated II heard enough to make me
Natalie's voice was sweet, and clear.
Sne sang as the birds sing in the early
Where did you learn to sing?" asked
the man.
II never learned she answered, light
before I could talk
George Mason was a musician and he
joined her with his rich base, and Mar
was late and George rose to go.
f DAYS Way want snd By a m fspsa in N hs Ss
was was generally with them. for the man
asa tG ns her rsa snE Gny to
Natalie liked music best, and they made
their plans to please her.
a word that was never spoken.
Gradually she began to notice that he
ten alone together It was nat natural MIfe that
he should like Natalie Who could help
her great, unselfish heart she was glad
She, stifled her own feelings and wore a
was growing old. How could She expect
him to care for her now? She must stand
would not let them that she was un-
happy.
One day Natalie came into the house,
"Oh, Aunt Margaret" she exclaimed. 'I
am so happy! I have something to tell
Margaret knew what was coming, she
had seen her In the garden with George.
would be glad. She would not put one
shade Of unhappiness into the life of
could Sea her OWN SORROW better
ing that the girl was happy;
st taHn the dGq pe and did
knock. Natalie fled to her own room,
see in mere tms
LON rfxy0 he hnr two ol,4 la
Mrs Jones talking until Natalie went out
to a party.
heart when George called, an hour
later.
m am s7ss to 5q sk you with a1os You he BIS
aboyt Na ts,ie-ad may have tod you"
that had tod heT It woud
have been easier to hear it from her lips. |
It have become much interested in her"
...Yes." Interrupted Margaret. IT have
aea1 rf hope yo nsr wifi se ha sas is
She blurted it al lout quickly lest she
S0h he a ut ssE Yss Shall
happy Il I can help her to cultivate her
.Her talent for muster" stammered
yes. II he returned. DO you not knowe
full voice and great talent. 1t ought to be
ives" faltered Margaret. "she sings
| sweetly''
| Her voice is superb" exclaimed George. !
| 'It will make her fortune. will gladly |
pay for her musical education. I have
been talking with her about It, and have
promised to send her abroad to study, If
you will 1consent.'
butt thoughts that all7" stammer-
"Ail?'' he cried what more can II
doT'
"Then you are not going to marry
Natalie?" she burst out.
Marry NataHe?' he exclaimed.
He bent over her and took her hands
and tried to look into her eyes.
margaret he whispered, do you think
I could forget the woman I have loved
| for twenty years?'-(Copyrighted 1909. by /
Associated Literary Press)