White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-10-21

Several times he walked mp and down the
street, and then with a kind of desperate
effort Of his will. he turned down the mar
row passage way that led to the back door
of the house; Here he knocked, and his
summons was answered by black girl.
:"Ah. Massa Robert, dat you % -
Eyes, it is l." and the young man
slipped piece of gold into the girls
hand. "Where is your mistress ."
ain de parlor, massa Robert ...
with company ?"
'No, sar. no one but de Colonel"
"How can Isee her, Rose 90
The colored girl gravely deliberated
upon the point, and finally decided that
a meeting could take place in the dining
room, though the parties would incur
some risk of an interruption from the
Colonel. Accordingly she conducted the
young man thither. The dining room
was contiguous to the parlor, and Robert
could distinctly hear the conversation of
the inmates. But the colored girl had
been mistaken as to the company, an err
ror she FASTENED to correct by informing
him that Mr.. Waldeck was there.
The brow of Robert Dewrie contracted
and muttered imprecation escaped his
lips The girl assured him she would
manage it. The gentlemen were talking
of business matters, she said, and Miss
Amelia was reading.
Rose was thorough mistress of the
art of diplomacy, and she made good her
assurance. .-a....
Robert how could you dare to ven
ture to enter into my fathers house ?" said
Amelia Powell, as she entered the dining
room.
Love will brave every danger, Anne
lia," and the young man threw his arm
around her neck and boldly imprinted a
kiss upon her glowing cheek. which the
maiden neglected to resent.
"Tou are too reckless, Robert if my
father should surprise us, l know not
what might be the consequences"
at matters not /; if your heart is still
true, you will fear no consequences but
separation" sa..- -t O.
"It.is that fear most. dear Robert"
and her eyes beamed with that pure affec-
ton which hallows and ennobles the hu-
man heart.
"You are the same generous girl; you
love me still"
Love you still Why, Robert, can
you permit your heart to harbor adoubt?"
"Nay, nay. l spoke but lightly. Is
Mr.. Waldeck with your father?'
"He isl .n
"Docs he prosecute you, as You pleased
to term it 90
He does and what is worse, my faith
er seems to encourage his attentions"
A shade of anxious selicitude darken-
ed the brow of the young man.
"But fear not, Robert death alone can
divide u.s."
BLESS yOu dearest; shall yet prove
worthy of vour DEVOTION" and Robert
Dewrie took her willing hand.
1.-The fidelity of your heart alone can
make you worthy" said the maiden soft
ly, as her eyes dropped upon their united
hands.
"Why. Robert, your hand is covered
Will ohC-
The young man withdrew his hand.
The palm and fingers were dyed with
blood I 'i a.
Il had not observed it before" said
Robert. as he gazed with establishment at
the dark stains. ii f..--'i -.
"You were at Lexington, Robert ~
81 was" rtf
"And wounded 90
'Not badly oaly sabre cut on my
arm; but it was on the other arm"
"You were badly wounded. l know
you were This is your own blood" Il
"No, dearest, it was only mere
Scratch" and he turned up his sleeve and
exhibited a slight cut but there was no
blood about it.
"Where did these stains come from,
then 81
Indeed, / know not"
"But you are every day endangering
your life, Robert. Promise me that you
will not engage in this rebellion ~
81 cannot promise that, dear Amelia,
even to you" Il
But remember it is treason against
your King
as it not just csuSe 2 Have not you
acknowledged thus much %
81 have, Robert; but l cannot endure.
the thought that you may lose your life
in some ARRAY" ....
MY duty is plain DO not use your
gentle eloquence to win me from it"
81 will not /; may God protect you in
the hour of peril ]"
"And now. love, it may be long before
/ see you again but be Of good heart, and
all shall yet terminate in Joy"
Heaven grant that it may ~
After an affectionate adieu, the young
man prepared to depart The last words
of such an interview are generally the
most interesting at least it was so in
this instance, and the lovers fingered long
in the interchange Of the hearts tenderest
emotions. The end came at last, and
Amelia opened the door communicating
with the hall -l
$50, so my cooling doves, you have
fallen into the fowler's net this time" ex-
claimed Colonel Powell, who stood erect
with his arms folded at the entrance OF
the room.
The lovers were astounded at this un-
fortunate accident, as they supposed it.