The Washington times., 1913-08-27


Il course. thai Ariadne was
Philips wife. You're his
wife. ma'am."
Doctor, there are things I can't tell
YOU" returned the Southern woman.
Il an his wife, but it is better that 1
should not see him. and more, I am go
ing to beg you to promise me upon
your word of honor that you will not
tell him l have been here"
Il do not understand" said the puz-
zled doctor.
Il know, and ii is ungracious to re-
fuse to make any explanation, but my
determination is irrevocable, sir"
The wise physician looked at the
straight, dauntless figure of the South
crn girl and realized that here was
case where argument would be useless.
He bowed his head.
Il shall respect your Wishes" he
said.
"oh! doctor" cried Kathleen. cant
you maker her"
Madam, said the man, here is the
spirit Of the South. 1t might be per-
suaded, it will not be coerced."
You have been very good TO my
husband" continued Aridane. Il wish l
could compensate yUu-nO, | could
never do that but at least show my
appreciation of your kindness and
services"
Don't mention it, madam" said the
physician. Il am too old to fight and
perhaps 'tis best for me to devote my
energies 10 patching up the scars of
warfare.
You will ever have my gratitude. 1
snail never forget you in my prayers.
] have had 50 much kindness in the
North. We Of the South did not know
we did not understand"
There is kindness everywhere,
thank God said, the old doctor.
And wish inrarTuntaf
Kathleen. impulsively, that II think
differently OF the South since you have
been here"
You have beer very good to me.
other.
Doctor" continued the young wife.
here is a little trinket | wish YOU to
you and bless you"
Ariadne detached from slender
chain about her neck tiny locket
and pressed II into the PHYSICIANS
hand: He would have been perhaps
unwilling TO accept il, but he realized
that the rejection would give pain to
the woman who stood before him. and
he could see that she was suffering
enough. So he took it without demur
And now goodbye" said Ariadne
putting out her hand TO him.
My dear" said the old man. coming
nearer TO her and laying his hand upon
her head, / am an old man. old
enough to be YOUR father. Can't YOU
Confide I'm me?''
Kathleen turned swiftly and went 10
the other end Of the room. where she
stood and stared out Of the window.
clinching her hands and biting her Iip
cant help you?' went on the doc
tor persuasively.
No one, no one can help me but
God" answered Ariadne, in a quiver-
ing voice.
MAY He give you His protection
my child. said the old man, laying
his land gently on her head He kept
II there a moment with his face up-
lifted in prayer and then he turned and
softly left the room.
Ariadne stepped 10 the outer door
Jeh sat on the porch baskinE in the
warmth Of the morning sun.
'Jen. she said.
'Has, Miss 'Adny,?''
I'm going away. You know some
boy nodded. Your master will recover
nov. I'm going South this morning. n
DO not wish him to know that / have
been here"
Does 90 long wild you. Miss
No, you remain with Mr. Philip. ri
shall move heaven and earth 10 have
him exchanged. SO that probably you
VIII ooth be South so soon as he is able !
10 travel
'Ta YOU gwinc Ione?" asked the boy.
Alone. Not until that moment did |
she realize exactly what the word
meant Alone / came" she said stead |
~. and alone ! shall go back"
ls you swine to leah him wild dat
4 ieave Rtm to his honor, and hers"