Williams news., 1915-03-04

the harder for you"
 "Ha! he has struck your fancy, eh?" snarled the old man.
 The girl blushed >hotly, but she said, with girlish dignity:
 "The memory of the poor brother who died bids me be kind to the stran- ger.
 The old man grumbled, but his con- panion held to her point. He exacted promise from her that she would see if, the suitcase did not contain some belongings that might be sold to pay the way for his unwelcome guest.
 It did not take long for Ralph to understand that the miserly Galbraith, as he learned his name to be, was a | miser for whom his niece slaved. He | had some bushes in the city in the | scrap-iron line.
 Within two days Ralph was able to | sit up. Then the girl, Ottila, in some way got a pair of crutches, and inside | of week he was able to move to bench outside the house and hobble around.
 He had unpacked his belongings from the suitcase. Recalling the con- versation he had overheard, he did up the dress suit that had done vast serv- ice in his society reportorial experi- ence. He asked Ottila to dispose of it. The sale brought pitiful sum, but it quieted old Galbraith for a day or two. Then Ralph handed her the watch he wore, cheap silver timepiece that did not go. She seemed embarrassed as these negotiations showed the niggard- ly persistency of her uncle and placed her in a false position with the guest | whose respect she cherished. Ralph was pained to note the sharp l corners she had to cut in order to pro- vide.the meals from the narrow amount her uncle allowed her. It could not be otherwise that day by day the sterling | qualities of his devoted nurse wooed his mind from all thoughts save inter- est, and then deep gratitude and finally love.
 After the sale of the watch he ob- l served that Galbraith was more favor ably disposed towards him. Then he accidentally learned the secret of this. He missed a gold necklace that Ottila had once worn. He was sure that she had disposed of this and that the pro ceeds had gone to Galbraith as if com ing from their patient. His soul was stirred to their depths.
 That evening Galbraith came home in a great state of excitement. He showed Ralph newspaper advertise ment stating that one missing Ralph Norton would learn of something de. cidedly to his advantage by communi
 eating with certain law firm With Tn twenty-four hours Ralph learned that his uncle had died leaving him an
 independent fortune.
 It was a happy day for Ralph when
 he sent Galbraith a check for a lib
 eral amount. Then there was royal
 gift for his faithful nurse. Accom-
 panying it was letter, telling her ol
 his love.
 There came a brief note. It bade hin
 forget the obscure girl so far removed
 from his social circle. It hoped he
 would find some fitting bride in hii
 own class and that they would be
 happy.
 When Ralph went in quest of thu uo lOuuu luC OAu AOuS0 OA
 the river deserted and abandoned.
 For a year he watched, waited ant
 hoped. Wealth had not its anticipated
 charm, with his thoughts fixed eve
 and always upon the one woman wh'
 had befriended him in his distress ant
 whose loyalty and simplicity had vol
 his devotion.
 Then one day, just year after hi
 first meeting with Ottila, an amazin,
 visitor came to Ralph. It was Gal '' braith, but a new, Galbraith. He wa arrayed decently, almost gorgeousiy "I sold out my business" he clicked with shrewd grin, thence. som' g profit. It was for the sake of m, u niece. You remember Ottila?" 'I shall never forget her!' erie Ralph, starting from his seat '"Wher is she?" 2 You would see herr" questione
 Galbraith.
 yi q have been searching for her fo a a whole year." "And your mind has not change l. concerning herr"
 Tt never will! Speak out. man where is she?"
 s Come with me-" said Galbraith, an 't as they walked along he told of ho' d Ottila had been at a school studyin a for a year, how she was now at tn y comfortable home he had provide II for her.
 5. Tt was test" said the old mai o "Ottila wished for education, to wa D. a year, and see if you still remembere l. her. See. neither of you are poor nov 'r and she is jewell" .s And within the hour Ralph Norto ' fondly folded in his arms his darling