An Apache Princess

"Mr. Blakely," began the lady impressively, "almost the last thing my

brother said to me before leaving the post was that he wished no

meetings between you and Angela. Why do you pursue her? Do you wish to

compel me to take her away?"

For a moment he was silent. Then, "It is I who must go, Miss Wren,"

was the answer, and she, who expected resentment, looked at him in

surprise, so gentle, so sorrowing was his tone. "I had hoped to bear

her message, but shall intrude no more. If the news that came to-night

should be confirmed--and only in that event--say to her, if you

please, that I shall do my best to find her father."