Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1848-09-02

eyes, as she conversed with the young man
were never a moment from the face. AS
for him, his embarrassment in her presence
was never more complete, and he BETRAYED
the secret that was in his heart even while
he felt the most earnest to conceal it. Con-
scious of this, he excused himself and re-
tired as sood as il was possible to do SO.
Kate sat thoughtful for some time after
he had left. Then rising up she went
with firm step to her fathers room.
81 have found out" she said, speaking
with great self composure, ''the reason why
Edwin persists in going away"
"Ah! What is the reason Kate I
would give much 10 know"
"He is in love-" replied Kate promptly.
"In love! How do you know that q"
81 made the discovery tonight"
Glove should keep him at home, not
drive him away" said MIR. Darlington.
''But he loves hopelessly,' returned the
maiden. ''He is poor, and the object of
his regard belongs to wealthy family.
"And her friends will have nothing to
do with HIM"
81 am not SO sure of that. But he FORM
ed an acquaintance with the young lady
under circumstances that would make it
mean, in his eyes, to urge any claims upon
her regard.'
"Then honor as well as love takes him
away"
"Honor in fact not love. Love would
make him stay" replied the maiden with
sparkling eye, and something of proud
elevation in the tones of her voice.
a faint suspicion of the truth now came
stealing on the mind of Mr.. Darlington.
"Does the lady know of his preference
for herr" he asked
"Not through any word or act of his, de-
signed to communicate a knowledge OF the
lact," replied Kate, her eyes falling under
the earnest look bent upon her by Mr..
Darlington.
''llas he made you his contdante -
No, sir. doubt if the secret has ever
passed his lips Kate's face was begin
ming TO crimson, but she drove back the tell
tale blood with a strong effort of the will.
"ihen how came you possessed Of it -
inquired the father.
The blood came lack to her face
with rush, and she bent her head so that
her dark glossy curls fell over and partly
concealed if. In moment or two she had
regained her self-posseSsion, and looking
up, she answered.
''Secrets like this do not always need
oral or written language to make them
known. Enough, father, that have dis
covered the fact that his heart is deeply
imbued with a passion for one who knows
well his virtues-his pure, true heart-his
manly sense of honor with passion for
one who has looked upon him till now as
brother, but who henceforth must regard
him with different and higher feeling"
Kate's voice trembled. As she uttered
the last few words, she lost control Of her.
self, and bent forward and hid her face upon
her fathers arm.
Mr.. Darlington, as might well be sup
posed, was taken altogether by surprise at
50 unexpected an announcement. The lam
guage used by his daughter needed no in
terpretation. She was the maiden beloved |
by his clerk.
"Kate," said he, after moment or two
of hurried reflection, "this is a very serious
matter. Edwin is Only poor clerk, and
Nbu ---
Sand p'-said Kate, rising up, and Ia
king the words from her father-s'and am
the daughter of man who can appreciate |
what is excellent in even those who are
humblest in the eyes of the world. Father,
is not Edwin far superior to the artificial
men who flutter around every young lady
who now makes her appearance in the cir
Gle where we move! Knowing him as you
do lam sure you will say yes"
"But, Kate---"
"Father, don't let us argue this point. Do |
you want Edwin to go away!" And the
young girl laid her hand upon her parent,
and looked him in the face with unresisting |
"No, dear l certainly don't wish him
to CO."
''Nor do J." returned the maiden, as she
leaned forward again, and laid her face
upon his arm. In little while she arose,
and, with her countenance turned partly |
away, said
"Tell him not to go, Father--"
And with these words she retired from
the room.
On the next evening as Edwin was sit
ting alone in one af the drawing-rooms
on the long night of absence that
awaited him, MIR. Darlington came in, ac-
companied by Kate. They seated them
selves near the young man, who showed
some sense of embarrassment. There was
no suspense, however, for MIR. Darlington
said
"Edwin, we none of us wish You to 90
away. You know that i have arged every
consideration in my power, and now have
consented to unite with Kate in renewing
request for you to remain. Up to this
time, you have declined giving satislac-
tory reason for your sudden resolution to
leave bat a reason is due to us-to me in
particular now most earnestly con-
jure you to give it."
The young man at this became greatly
agitated, but did not venture TO make re-
ply.
"You are still silent on the subject" said
MIR. Darlington.
she will not go father" said Kate, in
tender, appealing voice. 81 know he will