The Twin City star., 1916-04-22
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Hn Gaeter Story

A little to one side, at the foot of III
cofin containing the image which ia a
ways used In the Easter rites, a youn
girl was supporting on her arm an oil
woman. The girls face was pale bu
rad1ant with a spiritual alteration. He
o large blue eyes were fixed upon space
3 ner lips were slightly parted. Not ia
: away young man leaning against
3 pillar stood statuelike with his eve
: n1ed upon the girl. He, too, was pale
but his eyes shone with alteration O
things not altogether spiritual.
SLOWLY the faint dawn shone through
tne stained glass windows, dimmin.
) the lights of the blinking candles. Sud
; denly the organ pealed forth a Joyous
tone, chorus Of voices thundered on,
the words, Christ has arisen" There
was an instant hush among the wor
shlpers, and then one and all answered
joyously:
| BLESSED are we! Christ has indeed
arisen!'
The young girl at the foot of the cof-
nm turned to her mother, exclaiming
joyously, Mother, Christ has arisen. y
and with her pretty lips still parted
she impaired the triple kiss upon her
mothers cheeks and mouth.
Inc young man approached her tim
idly.
Fedora" he said in a soft, pleading
voice, 'let us rejoice"
She looked up at him with that same
impersonal gaze In her eyes and smiled
at him as If in blessing. Eyes, let us
rejoice, for Christ has indeed arisen"
she answered softly, lifting her face
to him. He bent over her, and thew
exchanged the triple kiss mechanically.
And now that our hearts are purged.
FEDORA, 1 ask you to forgive me. Let
our quarrel end In peace" he pleaded.
The girl flushed, and for a moment.
the ardor awakened by her religious
transports dimmed, her lips pouted.
"Ivan," she said, after moment of in
decision, Il do forgive you. Mother
wishes 1t. Is it not soY' She turned
to her mother.
Ivan silently exchanged the triple
kiss with the mother.
But, Fedora" he said, turning again
to the girl, 1T is not only for TODAY
you have forgiven me, is it? I cannot
bear to think that"
Again the girls brow clouded. She
closed her eyes and crossed herself as
II she had not heard him.
Fedora and her mother walked slow.
~ to the end of the sidewalk, where
their carriage awaited them. Ivan fol-
lowed eagerly, as If fearful Of losing
the opportunity Of saying more toward
the reconciliation. Before entering the
carriage Fedora divided the contents
OF her purse among the beggars who
lined the walk. Her mother smiled.
Fedora" faltered Ivan, you are so
Kind to the beggars. will you not be
kind to me too?"
Il have given all my money away"
she answered, with a bit of roguish-
ness In her smile.
He flung his purse to the beggars.
You know that I want to know only
Il we are to be friends again." he said.
Don't speak Of it now" Fedora an
'wered quickly.
Come home with us to breakfast"
aid the mother, seeing the look of pain
n the young mans eyes.
He questioned the girl with his eyes.
"Yes," she said, ''come with us
Chere Is room in the carriage" He en-
cred, dizzy with happiness. They rode
N In a silence that was broken only
" the remarks Of the mother about
he service at the church.
When the carriage stopped before
Ter imposing residence Fedora alighted-
lu1ckly and vanished into the house.
eaving her mother to Ivan's care.
BE OF good cheer, Ivan," the mother
aid. I'VE breakfast in twenty min
ties. Meanwhile make yourself at
ONE either In the house or in the gar
en-. You know the place so well"
As Ivan walked through these old
aths all the doubts and fears and
opes played again in his heart. Sud-
enly he forgot his anxiety. Fedora ,
'as beside him, a. white lily in her ,
and. She had changed her gown,
nd there was a mornings restful q
and grace about her 1.-THE 9
'rm and charming face.
"lvan," she said softly, II was (
licked. Forgive me. Last night ]
'nfessed my waywardness and jeal-
Isles to the priest, and he absolyed t
Q from my sins. 1 prayed before the q
irgin that you should come and for. q
We me. You did come" she faltered z
q sweet tremble. "You did forgive r
e." she added, pushing him away
'ntly as he tried to embrace her.
Yes, you are wicked" he whispered.
'nding over her. q
Only an Easter kiss" she whisper. -
back lightly, pressing her lips to his =
eeks and mouth.-Sonia v. Medwe- :,
Il In Chicago Tribune. =,
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