South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-11
By E. Newton Bungey

SNa Lung
home again, and IL must give months no
tee"
The smile faded from Frank worthinstons
face.
You are going to leave us?" he asked
She rodded her head, but did aot meet hia
gaze.
4 am very sorry," he said speaking slowly.
so am l." responded Kitty unthinkingly.
of you are sorry, why do you gor'
MY father needs me"
so do my children" said Frank worthfnz
ton; but. OF course. your own flesh and blood
must come first"
Stuart and Nancy viii miss you more than
can say" he went on his tones little unsteady
They have grown to love You as I did not
think they could love anyone except their
father or mother. 1t viii come a terrible
blow to them"
Don't" she said. you are making it very
hard for me-"
She did not look up at him, she would
have seen his eyes suddenly light up
you would stay but for your father7- he
asked.
"Oh, yes" she answered impulsively, meet,
together
They have never known a mothers love-
be went on. taking step towards her. They
will miss you so much. and-and Sc shall L
Stay Kitty; be their mother. It will be so
empty for me If you go, Kitty for want you
more than they do"
you want me?" she repeated. in a whisper.
Eyes, Kitty. I think have loved you since
your first day here. since found you playing
Ring-oroses with the little ones. Say you'll
marry me, Kitty
He approached nearer TO her. but she held
up her hands though to ward him or
Wait please wait!" she said breathlessly.
You don't know; I must tell you. You re-
member the old man in the street who played
the violin obbhgatO?"
"Yes"
He is my father" Kitty faced him bravely,
and then bowed her head Would you marry
the daughter of a street beggar?"
He did not answer. and a numbing sensa-
ton seemed to still the beating of her heart
Then she looked up, and he was smiling az
her.
my DEAR he said tenderly, 81 knew that"
you knew ftp
yes; it was written plainly on your face
when you looked at him and my sister spoke
as she did"
And you stin want me?" she asked wonder.
Ingly.
Want youi" he repeated Kitty"
He opened his arms and took her TO him
Il have some news for you. Frank" she
said, few minutes later. My father is no
longer street musician"
There a quizzicaI smile in her lovers
eyes, and for moment or two she gazed at
him intently.
you know that, too?" she asked
Eyes, dear" he answered. a little hesitat
lngly.
She began to question him, and little by lit
tie she drew the truth from him. Feeling sure
that the old musician was her father and see
ing her distress, he had gone out and followed
Mr.. Crawford. The old man had wandered
through the streets playing his VIOLIN and
Frank had tried to make up his mind what to
do. He realized that Kitty's father was an
artist of high ability.
Then chance took Mr. Crawford into the
street where Sir Joseph Allonby lived The IA
nous music publisher was a friend OF Franks
and he called at tie house. Sir Joseph was In
and Frank made him listen to Mr. Grayford's
playing Recognizing a genius. Sir Joseph had
tackled the old man there and then, and taken
him into his house His work done. Frank
had gone away, not anticipating that anything
would be known OF the part he had played
Kitty gazed at him with shining eyes
For that alone I love youl" she said soft.
Iy, and he kissed her again.