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doorway, and knew why shuddered.
for | had told him something of my un-
forfunafo hirfafion f.#s- s4 .r.f

- lot ndQ tOld MIN something OF my D
fortunate Irritation. el l.rt
"' Is that Gilbornep 9 he asked. -
"Yes,' murmured. Ess-
"By this time all eyes were fixe
upon the wretched man. 1t was nj
his pale face and wild eyes alone thi
attracted attention: his dress was iii
arranged, his long dark hair fell in di
ordered locks about his cheeks. and h
garments were covered with the dust
travel. But while all eyes were fixe
upon him, his were fixed on me alone
and IN my alarm and confusion. | fel
the blood at first forsake my cheek,
then burn in them like fire.
Gilborne fell back as we approach
ed the door, and bowed solemniy will
his hand on his heart while we passet
ont. | was glad to lose sight Of ham
and | ardently hoped that his passion
would be cured. asa aa.a
"But his image as he stood there II
the doorway haunted my brain, and il
was many hours before could compose
myself tsJa ~.I taa
(" was beginning. however. to feel
at ease again in the midst Of our wed.
ding guests, when a domestic came to
me to say that a person wished to see
me in the hall. Thinking it was some
invited friend who had arrived at a late
hour, fastened to the door alone
Imagine my CONSERVATION when | saw
the wild figure of Gilborne standing
before me. tt a4i7
"'H How do you dog he asked, ad-
dressing me by my maiden name !:
" wont you shake hands with me %
| gave him my hand a-
-. You tremble,' said he. fixing his
wild eyes upon my face. '.You are
not afraid of me, hope p V
'''Oh, no. | replied. in an agitated
voice, for his strange manner frighten-
ed me: why should l be afraid?-
Come iu'
= No. thank you; you have company
see, and | make one guest too MANY.
And you see | am not dressed for
party said he, glancing at his dis
ordered attire. So you will excuse
me. Ha ha! Wouldn't | cut a pretty
tignren
But | cannot talk with you here | |
said.
"'Oh, | will not detain you a minute. |
have-ha! hail have question TO |
lSk you, which is rea Ily so absurd when |
think of it that / cannot help laugh
ng. They told me- he said, in plea
ant and confidential tone; they told
ne-ha ha ha think Of the abSurditv
i the thing-they told me that you
Fere marriedp and he borst intoa wild |.
aueh. s H
81 know better,' he continued: but
hey say it is so, and to satify them
etermined to come and ask you. for
oppose you onght to know. if ANYBODY. |
'ou are not married-ha ! ha! hal I
ad such queer dream 7 thought
Fas standing in the church door. and +
Nv you coming out with your husband.
nd you would not speak TO me. Was /
not queer? And | knew all the time
on would never marry anybody but
lie. And we are not married vet, are |
e? But who is here tonight! S
ever saw you dressed so beautiful be. i
re! All he added. striking his fore +
cad, I dreamed yon were dressed so b
your weddingr Z
Thus the wretched man went on. r
metimes laughing and sometimes 4
edding tears. knew he was in p
ne, and | tried to stop him. but was k
Q much frightened TO speak. In nv II
citation | took hold Of the bel-wire a
d rang. A domestic came, and I sent B
II for Mr. Berford. aA W.
I. Berford! who is he's cried Gill
rue, grasping my arm. They told ii
: that was the name of your husband! C
YOU are-you are not married, are
u2' lie
- Yes, Mr.. Gilborne,' replied. trem 10
ng so that | could hardly speak. Il
married, and here is my husband til
: To my great relief saw Mr.. Ber- d,
d advance into the hall. Gilhorne is
rted back and fixed his eyes upon til
; husband with wild and fierce ex- tn
'ssion, which caused me to fear for
O. H an
But Edward was undaunted. Re. I id
ming Gilborne's gaze with firm, fat
ady, commanding look, he advanced Ell
'ards him and demanded what he III
nted @ I - in.
The dangerous spirit of the insane III;
n was completely subdued. He bo
lg his head and burst into tears. III,
. Nothing he murmured. Il want | 81
hing now. have been dreaming an
i'll not trouble you again May you ne
happyp - fir
He turned, and staggered out of m
door, and heard his unsteady foot =
die away in the distance. mia i7a
Poor wretch m1ttefed Edward, 81
le kindly took my hand, he is to be otb. ,t
ed! But you are agitated hope viii
added in an anxious tone, you have byt
ling to blame yourself for in this All
terp 1a4is sire
[ wish | had not exclaimed fer - =
'ly, But oh! Edward, | feel that 2
We acted wrong; although, Heaven
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