The Carolina Spartan. [volume] (Spartanburg, S.C.) 1852-1896, 1857-12-24

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"Never more so in my life, sweet coz"
"Well, tell me all about it, as quick as
you can; for I'm dying to know" said Leo.
line, eagerly.
Come with me into the garden and
will tell you all about it," said lionel.
The two. cousins repaired to the beautiful
and fragran, garden in the rear of the house,
and sealing themselves upon rustic settee
under a woodhine arbor. Lionell remark
ed: Quite suitable spot for the business
oil hand"
"Iell mo what can do for Mr.. Draw.
ton" said Leoiinc.
swell, coz, YOU know that you told me
when last saw you that Lula spoke very
highly Of Desmond. and seemed fond of
him."
"Well, what thenl"
DO you think that she loves him7"
81 dov
"llave you ever heard her say as muchl"
"No."
y" hat reason then have you for coming
TO such a conclusionl"
Cousin Lionell," replied Leoine, "you
are asking very strange questions, and do
not see what all this has TO do with Mr..
Drayton. fear that am abusing Lula's
confidence IN replying TO such questions"
Coz, l do not wish you to answer any
question unless you feel at perfect liberty TO
do so; but it is for Lula's as well rs Des.
mond's sake tha, have sought an inter
view with you this morning"
why not DO more explicit then?"
My dear cousin, you are not aware tha,
previous 10 Lula's marriage 10 Wordsworth,
Desmond and herself were sweeiheatts."
You surprise mel"
Lula rejected him, from all tina, can
learn, 10y ,hc persuasion OF her parents. Her
husband died suddenly. as also did her
father, leaving her in almost utter dest,u.
tion and poverty. For the last two wears
she has led a life of suffering and want, un.
III about four months ago, when Desmond
accidentally discovered her whereabouts.
From that time until now he has made
| every effort 10 better her condition in life.
aud tell you this in strict confidence-it
was 10y his influence and persuasion over
your father that she obtained situation in
this family, and By his own expense her
little daughter is now being educated. Lu.
la was very wealthy once, and therefore
must feel her present changed condition
more than either Of us can imagins.
Now, Leoline, Desmond is a very wealthy
young man, and loves Lula as ferventlv 10.
day rs he did before her marriage: and II
Lula does really love him, Go you not see
how important i, is that they should be
made acquainted with each Others feelincsi
Desmond is very unhappy in thinking that
Lula disIikes him, and | know that if we
can possibly manage TO bring their hearts
to beat in uaison again it will be productive
of much happiness to both parties. For
this purpose have visited you this morn
ing, and have promised Desmond that
you and myself vii. 90 all we can to bring
about 50 desirable state oflhings."
81 will make the same promise 10 YOU,
cousin" SAID l-eo!ine, brushing tear from
he: eyes. But" she continued, II do no,
place much confidence in my influence
with Lula; for last night ventured TO ask
her If she loved Desmond, and she grew
very angry, and appeared much agi,atod,
and o'b"de NE ever alluding 10 The subject
aguii.'
"l.en infer, from the very fact that al.
uaio- 20 such subjects agi!a:os her, that she
must r2a!ly love him"
so . think" replied I.eoline; "but you
know 10. how proud Lula is"
Love is stronger than pride" replied
Lionel; do you not think so, coz!"
81 don't know. cousin Lionel"
"Wel, coz said lionel, Fam ! 10 un-
/ derstald tlat You will plead Desmond S
cause .or h'm 10 the very best of your aLili-
/ ty!"
40 the Last of my ability | will; but
try 10 persuade Desmond to dine with US
/ to day"
/ Il scarcely ,llink that my powers Of per.
suaSion are eqnd to the task
Tel him lht; wish him to come, as !
wish 10 sec him particularly"
Il shall do SO, coz; but must leave Won
for the present, a> wish 10 see Desmond
before he goes to the hall. suppose that
shall! see you AT The lecture"
"Of course"
Then kiss me, aud 60 into lbe house
and be particular 10 say nothing Of our con
/ yer,Mion"
/ Having received lie kiss-Leoline kissed
1 everybody the two cousins parted.
/ Leolue entered the house, and took her
accustomed seat beside Lula, while Lonell
/ proceeded 10 the re,idyuce Of Desmond
80 far So WELL sail lionel, Us he met
Desmond enjoying scgar upon the piazza
! y! his cottage.
Does your cousin consent to advocate
my cause" asked Desmond.
/ "On one condition ouly," said lionel.
! Name it,"
That YOU dine at her fathers house to.
day
Then ! cannot consent to any such con
| dluon,' sail Desmond, firmly.
"Why not, Desmondi"
allow can you ask such a question? You
know very well how unpleasant, it would be
10 all parties, and cannot conceive wha,
could have put such rash idea in vour
cousins head"
"Desmonl, cousin Leoline has some i'm
| nOTlaul object in yipN y,t mas, / ,,.i A ,,,>