The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1910-12-22

dHc0 UcyOuO repair. "A g0nJl0nldn
muffied in large heavy coat, with
his hat drawn down over his fore
head was at her side in an instant.
Helping her to the sidewalk and res
cuing her precious bundles, he said:
Are you hurt, lady? That was a
narrow escape and your poor
bundles are badly used up. Any
thing more can do to assist your
No, sir, not hurt in the least, and
thank you, thank you, for your kind
ness" she replied in a voice tremb-
ling from excitement. Then, as to
herself: Eddie will be SO disap-
! pointed about the Sled" They had
walked few steps toward the arc
lamp, when as he lifted his hat to
leave her, she caught a glimpse of
the pale sad face, and recognized
Robert. She lifted her veil, their
eyes met each others gaze, an d
Robert knew her. She reached out
her hand which he took, and a min
ute's silence, in which neither could
speak, followed. At last she said:
Have you nothing to say to me?"
He replied: L was wondering if
could say anything that would be
acceptable. Oh, Bea Miss Lang
ley, what can l say?' Il am still
Beatrice to you," she said. The
flood of emotion that swept over
her, left her with a voiceless misery
she had never felt before, and she
totterd like one stricken. He took
her arm gently, saying, Perhaps
we had better step into this Cafe,
and order you cup of tea, and rest
there until you feel better. Your
accident, and my sudden appearance
has unnerved YOU"
AS she followed, clinging to his
strong arm, she felt that she had
nothing to fear from the world now.
A nice little supper was ordered for
both and as they waited at table
in secluded nook, with contrition
worthy of both, they reviewed the
past. Of what they said to each
other is too sacred to repeat, dear
reader, and we can only inform you,
that at the end of hours time, they
emerged from the Cafe, she to dress
for journey, he to get their lug
gage and buy their tickets. When
the 1915 train pulled out of the sta
ton that night it carried two passen-
gers for Langley.
AS the train steamed up to the
little depot of Langley, at seven
o'clock Christmas morning, and our
travellers alighted upon the platform,
Nose" the old colored man who had
driven the bus and carried the mail
to and from the station for thirty
years, espied them and recognized
them instantly. Dropping the mail
sack in his excitement, and rushing
up to them, exclaimed: Howdy,
Mars Robert and Misses! I'clar to
goodness dis am de greatest Christ
mas 'sprise Use ever done had. /
was dis talking with your pap de
odder day, and he say mebby you
might come home for Christmas,
and mus sure watch for you and
bring you out home, and here you is.
Well! well! God Dress you bof.
Now Use ready to take your orders
Mars Robert"
Well, Nose, we will ride in the
bus as far as the parsonage, and you.
can come back for us there with
two seated sleigh, and take us out
to fathers"
Il s'pects you don't want me to
hurry too much, Mars Robert
Not too much" said Robert.
The old minister who had married
them the first time, said, as they
made known their wishes: And
so you want me to do my work over
again? Sometimes l realize | am
but slothful servant of the Lord,
but warn you that I am going to
tie the knot so fast and tight this
time that no court will ever be able
to unite it again"
Make it as tight and fast as you
like" said Beatrice. And he did.
AS they drove up to the old home
and alighted. Father Owens, with
Eddie, came towards the house car
rying a pail of milk. He almost
dropped the pail as Robert and Be-
atrice came 20 meet him.
Merry Christmas, Father"
Yes; thank God, it is merry
Christmas for us ALL" as he kissed
them and led the way into the house.
Mother, they've come! put on extra
plates for breakfast" And the dear
old lady found herself lifted clear
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