The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1857-10-10

G eorgia look as if crossed in love or
something"
II guess it's tn, something" was the
gay reply.
The days passed on. Rides, plays,
picnics and all sorts of parties took place
The manner Of Georgia to me grew pre-
ceptibly colder, after Clare walked with
me one morning down the glen. He had
asked me to become his wife, and | said
no as gently as possible Poor Georgia.
she loved Glare so tcnderly that she felt
insulted in my refusal. i piticd Glare :;
he grew more sedate and quiet day by
day knew | had wounded his sensi-
tive spirit; but I had resolved now to
live life Of single blessedness, for |
| loved another SO fervently that my Ii
was wearing away.
One fine morning we started to ride.
Georgia rode with lover, to whom she
was engaged. Hope rode with Glare,
and Mr.. De Lisle and | brought up the
rear.
Easter" shouted Hope, aud they all
dashed away. | whipped my horse to
start him, when Mr.. De Lisle gently laid
his hand on the rcins, and said
"You must not ride SO fast, Miss Eva,
you'll be thrown if You attempt it. In
deed you must not" He added as he
saw me about to whip up the horse again
! obeycd. \ blissful tromor shook my
frame. co." | thought "wcre it my
right to obey him in all things" | bent
forward to control my emotions, aud
feeling of insupportable agony took pos
session Of my soul.
"Forgivc me if I have offended ?"
asked he, earnestly.
"You have not" said l, giving him
my hand, which he pressed to his lips
Again the agony shook my heart H
looked grave, but spoke not We rode
slowly, but my firery horse got frightnc-
ell, and sprang forward down the glen
| heard his horse hoofs clattering on
after Us, but on my horse went, turning
down shady lane that led to beautiful
spring. ] held to the rcins, but they
broke, and ilst by the side OF the spring
| fell, my hat falling off, and my long
curls dropping over the moss-covercd
stone where we always sat when We come
there. The horse passed ON a little
and then stopped, evidently satisfied
with his mornings work. saw all at
glance, and then knew no more until
felt the cool water on my brow, and |
heard the voice of him | loved say, in
tones Of agony,
Dearest, darling Eva, look up and tell
me you are not hurt; Ny Eva, little Eva,
look up" and he drew my head on his
breast and kissed Inc many, many times,
while his hot tears fell in my cheek. I
did look up, and then he carefully lifted
me to my feet. Are you hurt, Eva ?"
he asked, tenderly.
felt a singing pain in my arm when
he asked me, | had not thought Of it
before. Ny heart was fall Of happiness
now.
"Yes sir, I'm hurt little,' said |.
trying to move my arm, but could not.
without great pain.
He carefully lifted the flowing sleeve
and pronounced it broken, so We started
for home, | leaning on his arm all the
while in few moments he stopped
You cannot bear that pain lcn4e
my child" said he, very tender 3.
nm somewhat skilled in surgery, why
wait longer!'
So | sat down on a large stone while he
re set my arm. But | rgaln tainted. -
there was a stream near, and
he balhed me in its cool waters.
you cannot walk, Eva, said he, lift
ing me in his arms.
80 yes | can, and this will tire you,
too" striving to get down.
But he gently laid my head upon his
breast, and carried me home, frequently
assuring me that | was much lighter
than Amy, and tha, he could carry me
easiIy.
As we went into the house he sent a
servant for the horses which he had tied
to tree. The library door stood open,
and he carried me there and laid me OH
sofa, and bringing me cool ice water, and
removed my hat and gloves.
Il feel better: now thank you, |
Il am glad" said he graycly then
closing the door, he came and knelt by
my side.
MAY l tell you little story, my
child.
80, yes, I'd love to learn it, ! an
swered artlessly.
He began in a low tone.
"Iu youth | had friend who lay at
the point of death lie had one sister,
lone. beautiful girl, but proud and
naughty, and he knew no one with whom
to leave his sister. 1t troubled him much
but | promised to take care Of her. We
were married by his death-bod. We did
not love, yet we lived peacefully. Five
children blessed our union. Until saw
YOU, | never loved When you were here
before | loved you, but you were very
Young and | knew you could not love Que
as old as |. Since you came last, | night
" pace my room. Eva, sweet Eva, !
love YOU as never loved before, | do
not expect your love in return. That
were foolish. When you refused Glare
wild hope arose in my breast, which !
dared not cherish. | tell you this for
YOU heard me talk to youwhen ! thought
you dead. -
The strong man bowed his head and
sobbed. | laid Que hand on his head
and sobbed too, He looked up, with those
dark eyes looked piercingly in mine
What he saw there cannot tell, but a
look of JOY overpowored his face, as he ez-
EVA, dear Eva, what do you
lie rose and sat on the sofa at my re-
quest. He pillowed my head on his low