Nell of Shorne Mills

Nell was seated at the foot of one of the big elms, and heard his quick,

firm steps. She looked up, and would have risen and flown, but he was

upon her before she could move--was upon her, and in some strange,

never-to-be-explained way had got her hand in his.

"Nell--Nell!" was all he could say, as he knelt beside her and looked

into her eyes.