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    12 TJlJfl OMAHA DAILY BEM-SATrHDAY , OOTOBBK 80 , 1807.
RIGHTEOJUS ) VERMIJCH
L , By IAN MACLAUKN. Jl
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( Copyright. 1 7 , liy John Wntmn. )
I.
"Do you like this kind of thing , Cra-
nhnw ? ' for the drawing room was full and
they were standing In the linll. "Those
religious conversations In evening drtKS ,
nllh Mippcr following , arc rathrr a vailety
entertainment , even without Tootle on
'Amiucmontn the Dry Hot of the Christian
Church. ' Wasn't that the title ? "
"Moro or ) Ices ; It couldn't bo much worse.
at any rale , and for my part I'd rather du
an hour In the treadmill than listen to that
talk Just hear him , Jack ; he's In his glory
on dancing. "
"Io not suppose , my friends , " nn oily
volco was heard within , "that all dancing
Is flnful , for David danced with much'ac
ceptance. It Is only what may ho called , If
I hu permitted such a word , promiscuous
dancing between rexes that Is condemned ,
not the Joyful movements of a spiritual man.
Many , Indeed , would like to see again the
separate maledance. . "
"Isn't that good , Jack. And yet they say
these people have no sense of humor. How
our host can stand Tootle parses me , for ho
mutt know his record ,
" \\hat was It ? 0 , he had Tiuslnesg
baby linen or something Hko th.it and
failed for 18 pence In the pound. Then ho
was secretary ttTsome Institute or other ,
ami got Into dllllculty with his accounts.
Now our host and a few other excellent
men keep him to lift religion rather nil
Irony.yo "
" \yo \ you see the smllo on his face ? That'
Is one of his points , and Is much admired.
Ho has got bi ! > whole expression arranged
to a rollglatfa grin , and I'm told that they
aclvcitifio him as 'The Smiling Kvangcll.it. ' "
"How In the world , Crnshuw. Is a man
Him Arkwrlght taken In by such a trans
parent humbug ? ArkwrJght Is narrow rod
blgo'td , but he's as straight as the day.
You remember how ho paid up his failure ,
with G per cent Interest ? "
"That's so , but you know his nlory , a self-
made man who has had no culture and
doesn't read' anything beyond his hlblo and
the 'wool spinner , ' so he's just a prey to
the whole race of Tooth1. There , lip's at It
"A dear sister present asks whether I
Know of any edifying Sabbath gumo for
young pi-oplc. My dear friend will excuse
mo If I suggest that exercise would be n
better word than game. Young people's
Sabbath 'exercise , ' let us say , " which was
received with sympathetic murmuis.
"Well , you must not think It presumptuous
-it t mention a simple , but J hope not un-
inotltablo Httle exercise which a dear child
of my own invented , and which has been
found helpful by many parents. We call
It scripture quartets , and It Is , I think , In-
gcnloiM. Each card has a bible character
on It , and four make a set. You ask about
till you gel 'Abraham , Isiac , Jacob and Jo
sepli , that la , the patriarchs. Then there
ore I lie. babies of the bible and the beasts ,
quite a nice variety. "
"What brought me to listen to such twad
dle. Crashaw ? Writ , 'we do business with
Arkwrlght , and he has no quartet nonsense
when he's on wool. One has many sochl
trials , and has It ever occurred to yju
liow much Mrs. Awkwrlght has to endure
living "n Jhls atmosphere and paying homage
to Tootle ? "
"Iy ) the way , Jack , people say she Is a
very hanclinnip girl , and a lady. How OKI
eho ever marry Arkwright ? Was It religion
taking the veil , you know , as a I'rotiu-
tant ? "
"I bcllovc It was her mother's doing , no :
lior own , fc-r my conviction Is that though
nho keeps up a fair show , Mrs. Arkwrlght
Is not much troubled with religion. Hut tin-
old woman was pious and poor , nnd when
Arkwilght , who had been to busy with wool
nnd blbc ) readings up to the age of 70 that
ihe had never thought of marriage , camu
forward , she grsapcd the chance. Talked of
It as a providence that her girl shnild bo
committed to the charge of such a good
man.
"For my part , Crashaw , " he went on In
o low tone , "It scema to mo a crimp against
nituro snd God to sacrifice a young woman
to a hard. blro-Jless old Puritan like Ark
wrlght. who will not all < w her to go to n
centers , or a dance , or to ride , or anything
else that she would like , and would him
self rather attend a conference , or what
ever they call It , and hear a succession or
Tootles than be with his wife. "
"This Is the first time I've been In Ark-
wrlgh"s house. Jack , and I camp too latr
to be presented to my hostess , hut I'm quite
O'nvjnced from your enthusiasm that Mrs
Arkwrlpht Is extremely good looking. Gen
eral rumor has evidently your hearty ap
proval. "
"Ccaso from Impertinence , old man , * and
I'll lot you judge Tor yourself. SOP , there on
Tootle's left , against the curtain. Isn't she
beautiful ? "
" * ) / . nn jilnpdnn" ' ! prlm'n1' ' ' " " * m'hi >
1IC llAD NEVER SEEN HER SO 11EAU-
FUL.
of hers was , " after a pause of silent ad
miration. "Why , Jack , that woman ought
to I'-avo been o countess and leader of sacl
In town , Her toco is the most po feet vleco
of Grecian beauty I over saw nose , oyca
chin , mouth perfect , forehead the Bllghl s
"bit " high , perhaps , and that glorious hair
broun shot through with gold.
"What a set the other women lire , She Is
like a goddess umctig a lot of peasantti : ncc >
bow she holds her head and her proud gravltj
"SOUP-not liquid ! "
A Screw Loose !
The queer nitntal attitudes we take are
simply mild Insanity nervousness.
S . \
Dr.
Charcot's
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remedy for unhealthy fancies.
They renew and strengthen
the nerves and impel theme
( o vigorous action. They
tighten "loose screws. "
Dr.Cliarcot'sKoln Nervine
Tablets lave no "alter effects"
they produce permanent
good.Write
Write far proofs of cure * . oOc and It
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whllo Tuatle drivels along. Just the right
aitlitido since It Is he husband's hunse. and
Toitle ic their guevit. she will not smile nor
despise , hut hr-r majest'11 in-Jlfferenoe' I
siy , himdo thpy fie-t on together ? You visit
them. "
"Yov hut It's hard to ay , for his heart Is
withered , Although he Is most just and gener
ous to her. AnJ ha ? Well , she could not
Iwe loved him , hut Mrs. Arkwrlght respce-ts
herself too much to give any sign. People
thlhk her good , but cold. I don't think her
good at all.la the A'kwrlght sense and I
am certain she Is not cold. "
"Very likely you have hit tjio mink , " and
Cnashaw hcgan to glalicc around the room
from his vantage ground hy the door. "Who
Is that JHTBOII sitting hctldc Mrs. Arkwrlght ?
Ho Is rather good-looking. "
"O , that's Egerton , Arkwrlght's minister ,
nn Inlepcndcnt or Haptlst , I can never re
member the difference ; they Bay he's a well .
lead man nnd a r.ipltal preacher , imfcl. 1
broader than his lot , but very fanatical '
lrln life. "
"They would make a handsome pair as
they nre standing now. "
"They might , " salil his friend , "but Ark-
wrlp.ht Is a tough old gentleman. Hush !
Tootlo has finished , and no\v wo shall have
Jellies and lemonade. "
II.
"You have come quickly , Mr. Egerton , and
that waa well done , " raid Joan Arhvyrlght ,
looking very white nnd worn , propped up
with pillows. "I have much to say , and I'll
toke a sup of brandy ; them that never
touches drink when they're well get thn
good when they're 111.
"That gives mo thn strength I need for
the time , and my work Is nearly clone.
Don't go away. Laura ; 1 want you to hear
what I say to the pastor.
"Tho doctor says 'at ma-days are few ,
mayhap only tomorrow , end It's befit to speak
when a man's bead Is clear , and I thank
God mine is that , though my body bo
lemnuul by this sickness. "
His wife stood on one sldo of the bed now
and then icarranglng the pillows at his )
bark and bathing his forehead with vinegar
for scent he would not have and Egerton
3tood on the other , refusing to ait down while
she stood , and watching her strong white
hands at their service , but only once did he
Took her straight In the face.
"You're young , pcstor 30 , did you say ?
and I'm owd , 72 this month , and I havena
known you long , but there's no mon I've
Iked better or could trust more. " And he
Irokcd steadily at Egcrton with' certain
softening of expression.
"You've besn very kind to mo and to the
fhapel. Mr. Arltwrlght , nnd I hope. It may
u God's will to spire you nnd'raise you up
gain , " and , although the words were formal ,
the accent was temlt and moving.
"No , no , lad ; oui times are In his hand ,
and I have received the summons , and so we
'ill go to business. And ( list about ma
affairs. I wish yo to understand everything
that yo may be ab'.o to do your duty by mi
widow. "
Egerton was conscious that Mrs. Ark-
wright straightened herself , and could foal
the sl'dice In the room , but the dying mm
was not ono to appreciate an atmosphere.
"It may be that I was too owd for marry
ing , and ma ways too old-fashioned. Ma
house has not been very bright for a young
wife , and ma conscience did not allow mo
liberty In worldly amusements. But accordIng -
Ing to my niturc I can say before God that I
loved ve. Laura , and have tried to do ma
part by ye. "
"You married me a poor girl , and have
'icon most kind to me , John. Why speak of
sucl1 things ? " and her voice was proud and
pained.
"You have been a faithful wife to me , " he
went on , ns one fulfilling a plan , " and have
put up with my peculiarities for I know
you do not think wl' me In things , and do
rot like some of the men 'at came to the
house. O , I .said newt , but I saw nal , "
Mrs. Arkwrlght laid her hand on her hus
band's , nnd It occurred to Egcrton from n
slight flush on his fuco that she had never
clcno this before.
"Ma will has been made for a year" it
was plain that Mr Arkwrlght was to go on
to the end , and Egerton could not have
I.fled his eyes for a riniom "and I have
left all to my wife without any condition ,
with Just ottti legacy. It Is to you , Egcr
ton. and I hope you'll not refuse It Just
something to remlnl you of me and get you
books. "
"It was very good of you , sir , and I am
most grateful , but I really can't accept your
kindness. It U > cnot likely that I will ever
marry , and I've got enough for myself. "
As ho spoke , Mrs. Arkwrlght ehook up the
pillows hastily , and then went to a side table
for a glass
"Well , If you will not , then there's an end
of It. but you will grant mo another favor
which may bo banter , " and for a minute
Arkw right seemed to hesitate.
"Ma wlfo will bo left young and rich'and
although I hive never said it to you , ma
las. * , she Is beautiful. "
"John , this Is not seemly. " Her voice was
vibrant with passion.
"niamo mo for not saying this once , and
If another be present , ho Is our friend , and
I am coming to my point ; the brandy again ,
and I'll soon bo done.
"You havn no brother , and I hnvo no per
son of my blood to guide you , ma lass ; ye
might be persecuted by men 'at would bring
you newt but trouble and vexation of heart.
You need an'honest nun to be your guardian
and glvo you advice.
"Yo may never want to marry again , for
It may bo ye have had little Joy UIPBO years ,
or ye may peace , laps , till I be done , Ivie
ever rough and plain caul someone must see
that your husband bo a right mon.
"So I turned It over In ma mind , and I
sought for a friend 'at was sound of heart
and faithful. This speaking Is hard on me.
but It ' 11 teen be done. " And as Mrs. Ark-
wrlght stooped to glvo him brandy once
more. Egerton saw that her cheeks were
burn'rig. '
"An older mon might have been better ,
but > o'ro old for your > rars , pastor , and have
parted wl' the foolishness o' youth. You
have seine notions I don't hold with , for I'm
the owa sort believe and be saved , believe
not anl bo damned but yc'ro no a man to
w > - yea and do nay. Naa , naa , I have seen
more than I sild , and though he have the
true doctrine and dees some folk good , that
chaap Tootle Is ehoddy stuff.
"Goorge Egerton , as I have done good to
you and not 111 these yeara , will yo count
Laura Arkwrlght as your sitter , and do to
her a brother's part , as ye will answer to
God at the laaet day ? "
The wind lifted the blind and rustled In
the curtains ; the dying nun breathed heavily
and waited for an answer. Egerton looked
across the be. } , but Mrs. Arkwrlght had
withdrawn beblud tbe curtain. Arkwrlght's
eye * met the mlnloter's wl'h an cnrnesf
searching glance.
" 1 will be as a brother to jour wife while
I live. "
As ho spoke Arkwrltrbt srnsped hM hand
nnd gave A sigh of content , but when User-
ton left ( he room hiura refused to touch hu
hand , and her face was blazing with anger.
lit.
"You have been very generous to the
chapel anl we thank you very much for
keeping up all Mr. ArkwrlRhl's subscrip
tions those three yearn. The work of Gcd
would have been much crippled had It not
been for your llbrrnllty. "
"Do you know , Mr. Egerton , that when you
talk In that grave , approving fishloh , ns It
I were one of your dcvrjut women lke ( paor
Mrs. Tootle , who Is really n good creature ,
although her husband ! n f-ancllmoiilous
IJIot , I feel a perfect hypocrite. "
"Why do you always ilcprcelitio yourself ? "
"Uo not Interrupt me , for I am determined
to settle this matter 6Ke foV nil , and not
\vclk about In a vain show , as If I were n
saint. You think me good , nnj so do the
dispel people , I suppose , because I glvo to
foielgn missions and bible women , nnd go
to the pmycr trie'3'lTit ! ? ; 'nnit attend 'the
Bpefcldl "mlsfcloiis. r > o you k'troft'1whV I. do
thrso things ? "
"Yes , 1 think so. " said the minister , "but
I will .hear your reason. "
"Hecauso' Mr. Arkwrlght believed In mis
sions and evangelists , and he was a better
husband to me than I was d wife to him ,
and because It would bo dishonorable not to
tiio his money for tho- objects he approved. "
"And the scrvlcw ? Is that the reason
> ou are always prcstnt nnd sot such a good
example ? " And it was plain the minister
did not tnko Mrs. Arkwrlght At her value of
herself.
" 0 , this Is because because "
"Yes ? " And Mr. .Egcrton smiled ns one
who Is giving checkmate ,
"Hecauso you were John's friend and the
only man he loved , and because , although
wo have quarreled several times , and I have
been very rude to yon once or twice , still "
anil a smllo brought Mrs , Arkwrlght's face
to perfection "we are friends also , "
"You liavo been angry with me , " said
Egcrton , "when I could not understand the
reason , but I never doubted your friendship.
If I were 'In serious trouble I would come to
you rather than tc any man. "
"Would you really ? " Then her ton"
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KOER.TON WAS CONSCIOUS THAT MRS. ARKWRIGHT STRA1GHTENKD HKRSELP
AND COULD FEEL. THE SILENCE IN THE ROOM.
changed. "I don't believe you , for you
would go to some snuffy , maundering old
minister. "
"And you are gcoj , " he Insisted , taking no
notice of her petulance. "You are honest ,
and brave , and .high-minded , and loyal ,
and "
"Pious , with a gift of prayer , you" had
better add. How blind you are , for all your
, knowledge and other qualities. You forgot
to add sweet-tempered , but perhaps you
were coming to that. "
"No , I would not say that , and I am rather
glad you arc not gentle " the minister
was very bold "for you would not be your-
j self. "
"You had your suspicions , then , and are
not sure that I am "ready for canonizing ?
j Do you know J feel immensely relieved ; sup
, pose we celebrate this confession by tea ?
] 1 Would you ring the bell , Mr. Egerton ? "
"There Is something I want to talk about ,
and as It's rather Important , would you
mind , Mrs. Arkwrlght , giving me a few
minutes first ? Tea is rather distracting. "
"Composing , I find it but as you please ;
Is It the District Visitors , or the Nurses
"Home , or the Children's Ho'.IJay , and Is
It money-Mrs. Arkwrlght for some reason
was very gracious.
"No , It la nothing to do' with the chapel.
I wish to speak about yourself. "
"Yes ? " and she looked curiously nt
him.
him."You
"You remember that day when Mr. Ark
wrlght committed you to my caie , and I gave
my word to "
' 'Do your best to look after a very
troublesome woman , " Mrs. Arkwrlght In-
terposcd , hurriedly ; "It was a risky task ,
j eind J thought you were far too hasty in
i undertaking It , but you've been a very
I lenient guardian for your age. Have I done
anything wrong ? "
"No , and you could not at any time In
my eyes" Mis. Arkwrlght made as thouph
she would curtsy "hut others might do
wrong to you , and I have been anxious for
some time.
"Mr. Arkwrlght was afral-1 lest some un
worthy man should admire you or de
sire your wealth and marry you. and your
life bo miserable. And he wished mo to
save you from this , and I promised to do
my 'best. ' "
"Well ? " and her voice-had begun to freeze ,
"I remember all that. "
"It Is < lllllcult to speak about such things ,
but you know that I would do anything to
save you pain"
"Go on , " and now her eyes were fixed on
the minister.
"It came to my ears and I siw1 for myself
that one whom I knew slightly and did
not Hko was paying you attentions , and It
might lie , as I also heard , * -as favored by
you. So It seemed my duty to make In-
qillrle.t about Mr. Crashaw. "
"And ? " i
" ' 'There IB nothing- against * him , nnd I
have heard much god of him ; personally wo
could never bo friends for various reasons ,
hut ho Is not unworthy to bo the husband of
n good woman. That is all I have to say. "
ami the saying c/f It was plainly very hard to
the minister.
"You recommend mo to marry Mr. Cra-
shiw , If that gentleman should do mo the
honor to ask my hand or do you propose to
suggcBt this step to him , so as to complete
your duty as guardian ? " Mrs. Arkwrlght was
now standing and regarding Egerton with
fli-rco ecorn.
"My information seemed to mo reliable"
ho was also standing , white and pained
"and I thought It would help you In that
case to know what I have told you , when
you came to decide. "
"If I know who old you such falsehoods I
would never speak to thpm again , and I
wculd make them suffer for their words.
Mr. Crathaw ! and It was to that cynical ,
worldlv tallnr'R block you were to marry
mo What 111 have I done you ? "
"God krowg I dI3 not deslro. I mean do
you not tee that I tried to < lo what was right
at n cost ? Why ho so aniry wth ( mo ? "
"Hecauso I do not care what any person
In this town or all Yorkshire says about me ,
hut I do care and cannot endure that you
should turn against me and be content to
sen mo Crashaw'e wife rr any other man's. "
And she drove the minister across the room
In her wrath ho had r ver seen her so
beautiful till ho stood with his back to
the door , and eho before him as a lioness
robbed of her cubs
"It has been my mistake , for I understand
not women , " he eald with proud humility.
"I beg your pardon , and am more than ever
yrur servant. "
She looked at him stormlly for ten Gcconls ;
then she turned avvjy , "If that la All you
litre to say , you need not come galn to this
house , "
IV.
"You 'Will excuse me Bending a verbal
message by the doctor , for , as you see , I am
past writing , and the time Is short , I wanted
to apeak with you , Mrs. Arkwrlght , once be-
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ighf & Howss , 1001 Kurniim StrcoU
Wholesale Shoe Manufacturers JOIIHEKS
Western Agents GooJyeor Glove Rubbers , Fruit and Vegetables
° 1014-1M6loiigins ( Street.
lilt Harney Street.
SPnOIALTIES PtranbcrrlfB , Apples , Orangey
Lemons , Cranberries. Potatoes. 1017 Howard Bt. Wholesale Manufacturers ami jobbers of Stenin. Gas and
BAGS FURNITURE Liquors and Cigars , Water Supplies of All Kinds.
1118 F.irnaru Street. States
Importer * aud Manufacturers
I'M WHOLESALE iioS-n TO Harnev St.
BAGS WHOLESALE Steam I'umpB , Engines nnd Boilers , Pipe ,
Furniture Draperies Wind Mills , Steam and PlumbliiK
Material , ISeltlnir , Hose , Etc ,
614-16-18 South nth Street 1115-1117 Farnam Street. Wines , Liquors and Cigars.
ANJ KANutf
413-415 B.
- ISth Street
TYPE FOUNDRIES.
BAKING POWDER EXTRACTS. LUMBER N Hardy & Coy
real Western "
y
F Foundry htaago Co. 'Joys , Dolls FANCY , Albums GOODS. and
SYRUPS Superior Copper Mixed Type Is th beet on /louse Kurnlrhlngs , ChliJreii'B Carriages , Eto.
, the iijrrki-t. U19 rurnum Street.
ELECTROTYPE FOUNDHY.
WHOLESALE
MCABCS : , , etc. , Preserves ar.J Jellies.
* Sorghum Ill * Howard Street. YEA > T-BAUNG : POWDER.
DUMBER . . .
Al o tin cans and Jnpnnned ware.
GltO < EUIHS 814 South 14th St.
CHICORY
ManufnelurniH' celebrntNl "On Tlmo Yi'ii't"
< md Get mun linking Powder. HutlHfuctltm
Chicory Co , 13th and Lcuvumvorth St. WHOLESALE AND nETAII- . guaranteed.
Staple and Fancy Groceries LUMBEI to 2 1 North
Growers nnd mnmifadurers of all forms of '
ICA AND corrct RCHSTCR ; , etc. . 'Iwenty-eight Street ,
Chicory Omaha-I/rfcmont-O'NeU , Offlc * ana Yards 13th and California tit
fore J died. " And RKerton thought of the
day she had stood by her husband's dcath-
bei as now she stood by bla , only that the
nurse had left tbo room and there was no
tlilid person to be an embarrassment.
"Do not suppose I forget your words to
me the last time we met In private , " ho
continued , as she did not speak nor Icok at
him , beyond one awlft glarce as she came
into the room ; "and believe me , I would
not have forced rojself on you , nor would
I have asked this favor , had It not > been
that I have wmiethlng of which I must de
liver my Eoul. "
"You nro not dying ; you were a ( strong
man , and a few days' Illness couldn't bo
fatal , " she burtt out , and It seemed as if
Mrs , Arkwrlght for once was go'o ? to lose
control and fall a-wccplng. Then the
mastered herself , and said almost co'dly ,
"I'jd I known you WQTO so ill I would have
called to Inquire , but vothlng waj said of
pneumonia , only a bad cold. "
"You forgive me , then , that Ill-judged In
terference , Mrs. Arkwrlght , and anything
else in which I have offended you or failed
In my brother's part ? "
"Du not spoik like that to mo unless you
with to take revenge ; It Is I who ask your
pardon for my evil temper and Insolence
that day , and other times ; but you are too
good , else you would have understood. "
"You did .not , then , hate me , as I sup-
pcsed ? " and his volco wao strained with
eagerness ,
" \Vben you were prepared to approve my
engagement to Mr , Crashaw ? Yes , I did ,
and I could have struck you as you bore
witness to his character whom you detested.
Conscientious and unselfish on your part ,
very. And yet at the Kame time I did not
hate you ; I could have you are a dull man ,
Mr. Kgerton , and I am not a Mint. Is It
milk you drink ? " And when she raised his
head , her hands lingered as they had not
done bcforo on her husband s.
"Aro you really dying ? " She sat down
and looked * at him , her head between her
heads. "You and I arc , at least , able to
face the situation. "
"Yes , without doubt ; "but " I am not a
martyr to overwork , or anything else ; do
not let any one speak of me In that fashion ;
I simply caught a cold and did not take
care ; It's quite commonplace. " When he
puilled his face was at Its best , the dark
blue eyes having a rouglsh look , as of a
boy.Mrs.
Mrs. Arkwrlght leaned back on her chair
and bit her lower Up.
"Thlr IB goodby , then , and our frlendthlp
six years Icog. Isn't It ? Is over. Had I
known It was to be so abort well wo had not
quarreled. "
"Not over. " and he looked wistfully at her ;
"this life does not end all. "
"Ah , you have the old romantic faith , and
oae would like to thare it , but no one knows ,
tht ) life Is the only certainty. "
"In a few hours , " ho went on , "J shall
knew , and I expect to see my ft lend John
ArkwrlKht. whom I loved , although we only
knew ono another for three jears , and ho
will ask for you. "
Mrs , Arkwrlght regarded Egerton with
amazement. . .
"He will ask how I kept my trust , and I
will be ashamed , unless you hear ray con
fession and forgive me. For I have sinned
against you and your hut band. "
"In what ? " she asked , with a hard voice.
" ( loci knows that I had no thought of you
ho might not liavo read white he was here.
And afterward for a year I was In heart
your brother ; and then O , how can I say 't
and look you In the face , who thought mo
good and a faithful minister of Christ ? " and
his eyes were large with pain and sorrow.
"Say It , " she whls.icred , "say It plain ;
you must , " and she stretched out her baud
In commandment.
"I loved you as a man , till It came to pass
that I ir.ado excuses to visit you , till I
watched you on the street , till I longed for
the touch of your hand , till I O , the sin
and sliamo thought of you In the service
and at my prayers. "
"And now ? " She liad risen to her feet.
"I have finally overcome , but only wltbli :
these few days , and my licurt Id at last
single. You are to mo again my friend's
wife , and I fchall meet him In peace , If you
forglvo mo. "
Kor a few seconds nothing was heard but
his rapid breathing and liiun ! iu spoke with
low. passionate vol"e.
"Your love needs no forgiveness ; your
sllenco I can never forgive. "
He lived for two hours and ho s'poke twice.
Once ho thanked his nmve for her attentions
and just before ho passed away she caugnt
the words , "through much tribulation enter
the kingdom 0od. "
You can't afford to rl k your life by al-
lowln ga cold to develop Into pneumonia or
consumption. Instant relief and a certain
euro are afforded by One Minute Cough Cure
Head "Simon Dalo" in Toe Sunday Deo.
It you don't take it , EUbscrlbe now ,
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