The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1919-01-02

rOOm' FedHlnS-uFeamlDS OF lOSt
girlhood, an empty womanhood, and
broodlng on the gray and quiet years
that lay before her-Ionely paths for
the walking of lonely feet.
voice. mfr. jeffrey says that you
must give your name and state your
errand, please"
Miss Copeland smiled. Tell him
have come over two hundred miles for
five minutes of his time"
The maid hesitated. but went In.
A moment later she returned smiling.
"He is in the library. where you may
see him"
Through the great hall she walked
to the door where the maid stood and
quietly entered the room.
A man OF powerful build rose heav-
by from q chair. laid down his paper
and lifted a strong, stern face With
lips parted he stood as II bypnotzed.
his gray eyes staring; then the harsh
lines seemed swept from his face. a
sudden overwhelming wonder and joy
took their place He stepped forward
with outstreiched hands
Dell. Della Il Is you--lt is you
oh
Yes. stephen. u Is but you must
not hold nay hand" she said smiling
family
Il shall hold q until am sure
have you here. Della. where have
you beenl Why have you comc1 To
you remember"
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lis voice was s.hraai. set tcHa~r.
You are ne9rg soiUE --arysr. ps4la.
II I cnu kcep YSu Agw IAni chance
has brought qua. DO oUe lives ah0 ca
take sou from me Was gosl much u
a coward once 90 take you. esd yya
had too much pride 70 comc % me.
but. my dear. wr simply must save
something out o. The years-they must
not al be lost years. Dent sou love
me even = Hitler
Her head sank. stephen. | have
always loved you aud always shall:
but"-yery softly aud very quietly
youth IS past-and the dreams u
youth
Putting his arm about her. he drew
her 10 him. II know. oh. know. my
dear, but youth Is not ali" HIS voice
was shaking The springtime and
summer have gone-but the Indian
summer-iet's enjoy IL Together :"