The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-02-03

owner. Gradually the feelings If re
sentiment ~ r-htfulIy held toward
the Woman Wore away. The tender
hearted circus S;rI was too happy in
the realization thar her troubles Were,
over ru bear fer very long i'll feeling
against the woman who had been -,
huu..ated in her failure.
Flip remained behind To supervise
the movement of the circus 10 winter
quarters. Peg paid a hurried visit t.,
The show before taking the train for
the East. and said good-by 10 III,
friends who fairly mobbed her ia their
ea- rue>S To rejoice because Of the
good fortune that had come To- her.
For several days after the funeral
Young Luut kept himself secluded in
Lis laboratory. Mrs. LUnd was seldom
disturbed Icy either her son or Peg.
aS the house was spacious enough for
the woman to be perfectly comforta-
BILE in her rooms But every time the
tire" mex. by chance or by arrange
mour there was less restraint and a
noticeable wearing down of their
e>traugcmeut.
Peg and young LUni had decided r.
postpone their marriage until III,
show was safely stored in winter
qu.N nrS that Flip might b, free [,
participate in the arrangements.
Young Lund was the most serious
minded of all the occupants of tn,
LUnd mansion. Flip was taken int,
his confidence. when the old clown
insisted upon knowing why Luud kept
himself - much in Seclu>ion.
Il am in my laboratory every hour
can be-" said Lund Il have lately
neglected my studies. and am now try
IN To regain my former skill. When
| have completed my experiments
studied deeply into the subject and an
ready 70 act. l am going to fathom the
mystery of Pegs strange Inheritance.
oh. my boy. If you could only cure
her" the old clown exclaimed.
Young Lund expressed no opinions
but continued day after day and long
into every night To experiment in his
wonderfully equipped laboratory. He
called other experts into consultation
read the best medical authorities upon
the subject. and was finally ready tC
operate upon the girl he loved.
Flip watched while Lund made hi
examination. and heard the young ply.
stefan explain the cause of Pegs af
Fiction. When Luud had turned of
the electric current that had for few
seconds been CUurSing through Peg
head. the young specialist declared
that her troubles We're at an end.
What has not been done by treat.
ment will be entirely eliminated. ever
10 the last veStige. by passing time,
Lund declared. she is young anC
vigorous. and there will be no more re,
currenceS of her nervous attacks
When Mrs. Lund was informed Of
the successful outcome Of her sons
experiments. the woman seemed TO be
heartily glad. Although it was not
to be- expected that a complete recOncil
Adllpu ttlli bc tilt'ltA NilnbAl lll'
healing balm of time. Mrs. Lund haC
greatly changed and seemed 10 sincere
Iy repent her previous actions.
And when Peg and young Lund were
quietly married in their beautiful
home Mrs. Lund and Flip We're ths
only witnesses. That night the LunC
estate was brilliantly lighted. and IN
der the bright moon Lund led thu
circus girl 10 the very spot where they
had stood beside the fountain when he
had first told her Of his love.
This time their fond embrace was
undisturbed by the cruel fate that sc
afflicted the circus girl. And when
their lips had met. Lund gently stroked
her beautiful hair and whispered:
You are now mine alone. You have
ceased to belong 10 th- public as Peg
o the Ring"
(THE ENID