Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-04-08

low growl of the organ voice iloated
out to his enraptured ears-a clear,
thrilling, triumphant voice, singing
Hande's stirring aria, Il Know That
My Redeemer Liveth."
Her voice, by all that is wonder
full" he muttered, with an eager light
in his eyes. Surely l can't be mis-
taken 1t must be the Easter LADY,"
He sat there with rapt expression
on his face until the portals of the
church swung open and the congrega-
tion spilled out into the April sun
shine, bringing color and animation to
the scene. He scanned the crowd with
searching glances as it slowly melted
away The last to leave the church
was the gray-haired rector and walk
ing by his side as he came down the
walk was a beautiful young woman.
Valdean's heart gave bound as he
looked at the girl. She was dainty,
willowy creature, her face lit up with
bewitching smiles, her dark eyes
sparkling viyaciously under her white
plumed hat
1T is She" whispered the man in
the automobile. Il never saw her in
my life before, but I know it is she!'
The rector and his companion came
nearer. They were about to pass the
car when the girl suddenly glanced up
and stopped
Why, this IS my car, l believe"
she said blithely to the rector. I'm
to dine with Mrs. CamperdOwn, you
know. Good-by, Mr. Roden, and tell
Mrs. Roden l shall see her soon"
The rector lifted his hat with pro-
found bow and walked on up the vii
lage street, while the girl turned to
Valdean with pretty assurance.
This is the Camperdown car, is it
not?"
In an instant Valdean was standing
on the curb beside her, hat in hand.
"Of course" he said glibly. ut is
anything you wish. That is-er- Let
me assist you, madam. Take this for
ward seat, please, beside the driver"
The girl was on the step when she
hesitated, looked the car over doubt
fully and turned a half-frightened face
toward Valdean. Her cheeks were
flaming.
Am l making q mistaken" she fall
tered.
Not at all, I assure you" he stout
ly protested.
Il am Miss Drummond, you know?"
Certainly, madam"
Mrs Camperdown. wrote me that
she would have her automobile wait
ing in front of the church, butt think
i know she said it would be linn
CUISINE
The limousine is out of order this
morning" lied Valdean cheerfully, as
he gently pushed the girl into a seat
and hastily occupied the one beside
Ter. $50 it had to be this or moth
ing. You will find it just as com
Portable, I think"
He put the car in motion, and it
glided down the street with a soft,
purring sound.
Now he added, after pause, 'if
you will kindly tell me which way
am to go"
Which way?" exclaimed the girl.
"Why, direct to the Camperdown farm,
of course"
yes, of course, but-but | haven't
the slightest idea where that is, you
see"
The girl stared at him as if she
doubted his sanity
Perhaps you will be kind enough
to tell me who you are?" she de-
manded, coldly.
Richard Valdean, at your service.
My father is a wellknown banker in
the city-Sylvester Valdean, by name
Possibly you have heard of him.
was out for spin in my machine, and
happened to be in front of the church
and-and there was no other vehicle
in sight, and-and you couldn't walk
you know could not let you walk
He choked in his eagerness, and
paused abruptly.
81 suppose ought to be terribly in.
dignant," she said, suppressing her
merriment, but really / cannot be 9th.
erwise than grateful to you for this
kindness. You are very obliging, l am
sure. Besides, the mistake was mine
in the beginning. Mrs. Camperdown
lives two miles out in the country, and
you are going in the right direction
Mr.. Valdean." She hesitated a mo-
ment, and then asked: Were you
waiting for anybody at the church?"
Yes, was waiting for you," he re
piled, simply.
For me-" she exclaimed.
Il heard your voice, you know
heard you singing that beautiful aria
and | stopped to listen. | knew it was
the voice of tn, Easter lady, and ]
was waiting there TO see you come
out"
"The Easter lady?"
you are not wholly unknown tc
me, MISS Drummond, although 1 con
fess l never saw you until to-day
said Valdean, slowly. Cast ENaster