Thrice Wedded, but Only Once a Wife — page 49: what you’re looking at

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ign - Se 40 VURICH WEDDED. a deep and abiding passion, while they eagerly sought for some answering sign in the fair face upraised to his. The blue orbs that heretofore had looked so clearly and | fearlessly into his own took on a look of startled surprise, then they softened with a consciousness of some deeper emotion, and began to droop until they were hidden be- ~~ neath the white lids, with their long silken fringes, while the rich crimson tide swept over cheek, neck and brow, with the sudden unvailing of her heart. Instantly her face was buried in his bosom, and her little frame quivered in every nerve with the strange and exciting emotions. Robert’s face lighted with instant happiness, The vary- ing expression of ‘that innocent face was all the answer he needed, and he did not press her for a reply, but held her in a close and silent embrace for a few moments. At length, he said, tenderly: «Look up, Brightie, for I must go, or I shall be missed. -You must say good-by, now. I know that yon will not for- get me; and, see here, darling! I have brought you some- thing to look at when I am Fone. = He took from his pocket a little box and handed it to her. She opened it eagerly, and a cry of pleased surprise broke from her lips, as her eyes caught the glimpse of a beautiful gold locket and chain. ‘It is a locket that belonged to my mother, Brightie; her picture is on one side, and mine is on the other. I have brought it for you, and you must never part with it, but wear it for my sake. See.” He touched the spring and it flew open, revealing a life- like picture of himself, and opposite, that of a young and lovely woman. “Oh, Robbie, how like you itis! And this is your mother! I love her, she is so beautiful. No, I never will part with it, and I am so glad I have got it!” He smiled fondly as he fastened it about her neck. “IT have a picture of you, yon know. But my little ~ Brightie must be brave now, and say ‘sood-by,’ for it is time I was at home. Kiss me, darling.” The red blood again mounted to her brow ashis lips thrilled — a a lingering kiss upon hers. ‘Then, forgetting everything except that he was going where she could not see him, she comick 966 ‘S. (ee