Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-10-29

DING unBefS ana Wepl SoIlly. Anu 10
think-we were all so happy with Mar
tel!'
Realizing that the old lady was pow
erless Blake returned to the garden and
tried once more to weaken the girls res
olution, but without success. 1t was with
a very troubled mind that he took the
train back to San Sebastiano that after
noon.
AS he aIghted at his destination the
stationmaster met him with telegram.
Even before he opened IT he guessed it's
contents, and his heart sank. Was he
never to escape these maddening ques-
lions of duty-never to be free to pursue
his hearts desire?
IL was a cablegram, and read:
Come quickly.-Kenear."
He regarded il gravely for a moment,
striving to balance his duty to Martel
and the girl against his duty to his
mother, but his hesitation was brief He
stepped into the little telegraph office
with the mandarin tree peering in at the
open window and wrote his answer. He
did not try to deceive himself; the mere
fact that DR.. Kenear had been sum-
moned from New Orleans showed as
plainly as the message itself that his
mothers condition was more serious than
he had supposed.
He stopped at the barracks to explain
the necessity for his immediate departure
10 Colonel Neri, who was most sympa-
thetic.
you are not needed here" the soldier
assured him. "and you would have to
go even though you were. You made
your statement at the inquest; there is
nothing urther for you to do until we
effect the capture of somebody"
But that is not ALL" said Norvin
And he told what had just passed at
Terranova- Neri rose and paced the
room in agitation.
"oh! She is mad, indeed" he ex-
claimed. What can she do that we
have not already done? Aliandro? Bah!
He is dOddering old reprobate who
will spread news instead Of gather it,
She will accomplish nothing but her
own undoing."
Il am afraid so, too. That is why
shall return to Sicily as soon as pos
sible."
Indeed? Then you plan to come
back? Martel was fortunate to have SO
good a friend as you, signore. we
must both do all we can to prevent this
folly on the part of his sweetheart.
You may rest assured that I shall make
every effort in your absence" The colo
enl extended his hand, and Norvin took
IL, feeling some relief in the knowledge
that there was at least one man close
10 the girl upon whose caution he could
rely.
He was not ready 70 leave Sicily,
however, without one final appeal, and
accordingly ne stopped at Terranoya on
the following morning on his way to-
Messina, where boat was sailing for
Naples that night. But he found no
change in the countess. She told him
gently that she had made up her nina
once for all, and that she would resent
any further effrtos at discussion.
Wont you even wait until / return?"
ne inquired.
She shook her head and smiled sadly.
''Do not let US deceive ourselves
AMIGO milo; you will not return"
ION the contrary. shall. You make
it necessary for me to return whether
wish to or not" E4t. <-.lf Acf
The ocean is wide the world moves
You are a foreigner, and you will for
get 1t is only in Sicily that people re-
will you give me time to prove you
wrong?" .-.4s ts.
II could not allow it, You have your
own life to live, Martel. you see, 2was
only your friend. But with me 1t is
different he was my lover; rmys life
was part Of his, and my duty will not
let me Sleep - as..-s ri ssus.
Il shall return toysicily." he replied
doggedly. ..t -. tsss
1T would be very sweet to- have you
near" she said, ;'for / am lonely, very
lonely. and with you 1 feel at rest, at
peace in a way. If you should not for
get, If you should wish to join hands
with me, then should thank God ana
be very glad. But shall not wish for
IL; that would be unfair"
His voice shook as he saida IT am
going to prove to you that your life is
not hopelessly wrecked, and to. show
you that there is something worth liv-
ing for"
She laid her two cool hands in his
and looked deeply into his eyes, but II
she saw what lay in them she showed
no altered feeling in her words or tone
'Martol would be glad to have you
near me, 1 am sure" she said but
snail only pray for your safety ana
your happiness in that far off America.
Goodby."
He kissed her fingers, vowing silent
~ to devote his whole life to her, and
finding 1t very hard to leave.