Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-05-29
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went TO Barbadoes and three years after
wards, when he returned from it, and she low
ing him all that time, and pining after him I!
You call that no impediment ?" persisted
Frances Maitland. "Then DO !"
"Not bit Of il. Neither would you; il you
were not preiudiced," returned Miss Ashley
The conversation had turned Frances Matt
lands blood to gail Susan Chase TO win the
prize for which she had been striving Not il
she could prevent it. She sat on, after Miss
Ashley had left her nourishing her jealousy,
nourishng her resentment, working herself
into positive fury.
Presently MIR. Leicester was discerned
crossing the corner of the park. Frances
rose and met him, aud then turned to pursue
her walk by his side.
ut is hot day." ho observed.
"So hot that hoped TO catch little cool
ness strolling about under these shady trees,
replied Frances, whose heart was beating
wildly, and whose color went and came
She was Just in the mood to let her tongue
commit itself, if she did not mind.
] have come from the cottages said Mr..
Leicester. Tho poor people have been
pleased TO tell ne ,hat;hey shall be sorry 10
! lose me-
81 dare say they will. Our rector does
no. trouble himself about cottage people.
! But you are not going yet, Mr.. Leicester? 2
81 came for six months, and have been
here FIVE"
"But-wns there not some hope given 10
us thai yoa might remnih longer? 2 cried
| Frances, looking at him, and speaking quickly.
| I'VE heard So"
The rector wrote to propose it, and the
| bishop would have been agreeable. That
must be what you heard"
! Yes. Will you tot stop?"
IIo lOntnl nj ter in tnrp and s,,;la1 G.I
cannot, if | would--,hough | did not know
that until this morning. The post brought
me the welcome news that l had been np-
| pointed to living, and ! must take possess
sion OF il as soon as ] can be released from
! this"
! Frances Maitands heart sank within her.
| II he left without speaking, there would be
! goodbye TO her hopes forever
What shall we do without you?" che
said, banterngly.
May. what shall ! do without you
think that will be the real qaestion." But
he only spoke generally, and Frances knew
| il.
What will Susan Chase do without you 2"
whispered Frances, unable longer to repress
her bitter jealousy. Report says that she
will especially miss Mr. Leicester"
Report is very kind to say anything so
futtering," was his reply; and Frances saw
the hot flush mount TO his brow.
"And that Mr.. Leicester will miss Miss
Chase. Is it so?" she cried, with oil the
vehemence Of her iilregulated nature. But
she was beside herself that day.
"Miss Maitland must pardon me. ! do
not SEQ that need satisfy gossip on the score
Of my private affairs"
You cannot have serious thoughts OF Susan
| Chase" she continued in agitation. "Or, if
you have, you do not know her previous his.
tory"
"Wha: is her previous history 2" demanded
! Mr.. Leicester, surprised into putting the
hasty question.
'susans love vas wasted long ago she
has none left to bestow upon you wasted on
Lieutenant Carnegie! ~
"On Lieutenant Curnagie!" uttered the
astonished Mr., Leicester. Her sisters hus.
band {"
She loced him pessiouatey for years. She
was augaged to him, and their wedding day
was fixed and ut the last lie left her and
chose her sister. a woman who has been
betrothed in that way, and who has no love
left, is not a suitable object for Jour affection
Mr.. Leicester"
lie was evidently absorbed in the story
she could not forget him even when he
was Emma's husband. She followed them
! VI
TO England, she remained there with him. in
his house. What do you suppose kept her
from returning with her sister but her uncon-
querable love for him DO You hear II, sir ?
She let Emma sail without her, and stopped
behind with Mr.. Carnage. Tush !" was the
scornful epithet, and very scornfuliy was it
spoken Susan Chase is no fit wiFs for the
Reverend Mr.. Leicester.
Frances Maitland had overshot her mark
many do, when urged on by ill.uature and
Mr.. Lecesters counteuaucc briEhtened end
Il half smile arose TO it,
Il do not wish to enter into NJ Mss Chase's
affairs with you, Miss Maitland for / have
not her permission to do so but must set
you right upon one great point, the cause Of
her not accompanying her sister to England
was not undue affection for Mr.. Carnage."
"Oh, indeed. you think sou
Il know it and can certify TO it. Circum-
stances over which she had no control com.
PEELED Miss Chase TO remain in Barbados
bat she remained there under the protection
of my sister, Mrs. Freeman, and our house
was afterwards her temporary bone until she
sailed"
"Are you determined not TO believe what !
tell you OF Mr.. Carnegie :" pauted Frances.
IL cannot dispute your word that Miss
Chase may have been engaged TO Mr.. Carna-
gle but it would be impossible for me TO
believe anything to her real prejudice. She
is a sngle.hearted, pure minded woman and
speak from intimate observation Of her
conduct"
Furious anger, jealous resentment, rushed
into the heart OF Frances Maitland, scarlet
modification into her face. perhaps you
wish to avow that you love her = she iniem.
perately uttered.
That is an avowal man rarely makes to
a third person." was Mr.. Loicester's answer.
II can avow that my friendship for her is
great that esteem her beyond any woman
ever met wiib or probably ever shall"
Then you are blind IDIOT" shrleked
Frances and she tore away from him, at q
right angle, over the hot grass.
And now for Susan" thought Mr.. LcIccs
+ ter, after be had sufficiently digestcd his com.
, panion's frantic proceedings. The sooner
speak the better"
lie did not see Susan till evening. When
he entered, she was alone.
"ls your sister out?" he inquired,
! NO" replied Susan. She is not very
! well, and has gone to her room for the night
= She suffers very much from the heat and this
. hot day has completely overpowered her"
The fact was, poor Ursula Chase, tall and
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