The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1915-03-31
CHAPTER v.
;onneIl Visits Angela.

III stayed only long enough In Ire
land to permit of Angela's re-
covery. He went into the sick
room only once. When Angela saw
him she turned her back on him and
refused to speak to him.
For q moment q flush Of pity for his
young sister gave him a pang at his
heart. She looked SO frail and worn,
80 desperately i'll. After all. she was
his sister, and, again. had she not been
punished? He was willing to forget
the foolhardy things she had done and
the bitter things she had said.
Let bygones be bygones. He re-
allied that he had neglected. her. He
would do so NO longer. Far from it.
When they returned to London all that
would be remedied. He would take
care Of her in every possible way. he
felt genuine thrill course through
him as he thought Of his generosity.
To all Of this Angela made no an
swer.
Stung by her silence, he loft the room
and sent for his other sister. When
Monica came he told her that when
ever Angela wished to recognize his
magnanimity she could send for him.
She would not find him unforgiving.
To this Angela sent no reply.
When the fever had passed and she
was stronger arrangements were made
for the journey to London.
As Angela walked unsteadily to the
carriage, leaning on the arm Of the
nurse, Nathaniel came forward to as
sist her. She passed him without a
word. Nor did she speak to him once
nor answer any remark Of his during
the long journey on the train.
When they reached London she re-
fused to 60 to the Kingsnorth house.
where her brother lived, but went at
once to a distant cousin Of her moth
er's, Mrs. Wexford. and made her
home with her, as she had often done
before. She refused to hold any fur
ther communication with her brother,
despite the minisrations OF her sister,
Monica, and Mrs. Wexford.
Mrs. Wexford was a gentle little
white capped widow, whose only hap
piness in life seemed to be In worry
ing over others misfortunes. She was
ON the board Of various charitable or
ganizations and was a. busy helper in
the field Of mercy. She worshiped
Angela, as she had her mother before
her. That something serious had oc-
Cured between Angela and her broth
er Mrs. Wexford realized. but she
could find out nothing by questioning
Angela. Every time she asked her
anything relative to her attitude Ange-
la was silent.
One day she begged Mrs. Wexford
never to speak Of her brother again.
Mrs. Wrexford respected her wishes
and watched her and nursed her
through her convalescence with a ten
der solicitude.
When O'Connelrs letter came Angela
showed it to Mrs. Wexford, together
with her reply.
do you mind if 1 see him here?'
Angela asked.
"What kind Of man is he?'
The kind that heroes are made Of"
He writes so strangely-may one say
unreservedly? Is he gentleman?'
I'm the real meaning Of the word
yes"
"Of good family?'.
Not as we estimate goodness. His
family were just simple peasants
DO you think it wise to see him?"
II don't consider the wisdom. 1
only listen to my heart"
"You-you love him"
$50 much of love as I can give Is
his"
"Oh, my DEAR. cried Mrs. Wexford,
thoroughly alarmed.
Don't be afraid" said Angela quiet
ly. Our ways lie wide apart. He is
working for the biggest thing in life.
His work is his life. l am nothing"
But don't you think it would be in
discreet, dear, to have such q man
come here"
why indiscreet?"
- man who has been in prison"
and Mrs Wexford shuddered at the
thought. She had seen and helped so
many poor victims Of the cruel laws,
and the memory Of their drawn faces
and evil eyes and coarse speech flash
ed across her mind. She could not rec
oncile one coming into her little home.
Angela answered her:
Yes, he has been in prison, but the
shame was for his prosecutors. not for
him. Still; if; YOU would rather L saw
him somewhere eelse"L
'"Oh, no, my dear child. If you
wish it,
,'I do. I just want to see him again
as he writes he does me. 1 want to
hear him speak again. want to wish
him godspeed on his journey"
VERY we'll. Angela" said the old
lady "As YOU wish"