Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-07-20


indeed, after such happiness, we must expect
to have much thatis desolate and sad, or oor
lot on earth would not be what we know it Il
l will not say that did not discover IN Arthur
some signs Of naturally impetuous temper, -
IN Tact, some faults but he was not ut all the
less charming than before marriage, and his
love for me seemed firm and strong WemaJo
a great tour OF some seven months OF more, and
visited in succession everything that is worth
seeing in Europe. We travelled in great state
Arthur had his own valet, ], my maid--and
we engaged the most accomplished courier al,
must confess, rather an cxtravegant rate His
salary was as large as the most gifted man OF
his age could have earned by any occupation
other than that Of music; but he was unique
forget how II was that we stayed so long
at Baden-Baden on our return home; but had
not been SO well, aud Arthur throught rest
would restore mo However, it was there that
Arthur's manner first altered tu me- he was less
attentive less devoted than before | sometimes
hncied that he stayed away to help on my re-
ooycry, as his presence always excited me
One evening l know not WHY, after passing the
greater pat Of the day in filling upa sketch
made in Rome, / felt an unsua wish to join the
gay throng In the Kursaal ] waited, thinking
Arthur would return, intending TO ask him TO
take me there. / waited some time--it ives
rather late-and he had usually returned before.
determined to 90 and seek him MYSELF ard
hastily changing ny dress and somew hat con-
cealing my features, ] set forth on my search.
| looked for him ia vainin many a welllighted
saloon; he was not among the dancers, | thought
he might possibly be detained in some more
than usually fascinating waltz; but no.
was afraid of being recognised by some Of
our numerous acquantances, but fortunately
a,N . i IL. 10 q
rooms which makes Baden. Baden a Vesuvus
OF danger-that crater Of excitement which
swallows all its vctim,--the gambling le.-
As entered, pang shot through my frame.
Arthur surely could not be there The old
doubtful warning flashed before me, aud felt
iearluly wretched, but il was but for a moment
Before my eyes were the tables, and seated
round that mixture Of every age aud country, TO
whom alike, savage and civilised, gambling is
the common pleasure. l stood halfconoealcd
in the crowd that surrounded the PLAYERS The
stakes were evidently high, for little gold wac
passing, and memoranda on paper were mostly
exchanged. The game must indeed bo excii:
ing, for although perfect stranger to it, even
as spectstur, | was interested, almost bswil.
dered, In watching it. Opposite to me was one
OF the players, who soon absorbed my attention.
to the exclusion Of all the others / followed
not tell why. In my absorption, | forgot the
motive that brought me there There was
striking resemblance to some face knew well
that ryeted me, and yet my brain whirled TO
such degree | could not tell whose image il
was. His hair was dark aud curling, his fcre.
head clear and high, the whole face Intellectual,
while rather heavy moustache dehactod from
the otherwise open expression His dress was
peculiar.
The excitement of the game played in every
muscle of his face lie was evidently an hab
ilua gambler he received his gains aud paid
his losees with a manner that proved his habits
But to night how iearfully was he losing!-
Time after time, fortune went against him, and
cheek after check left his hands. His manner,
though still restrained, was becoming violent
AT last he lost once more: | felt il was his ruin
Tor he rose "a burning spot on each check
and stood with glaring eyes, looking before
him. Our eyes met: his face glowed with the
reflection Of furnace, and then turned deadly
pale. Oh, agony! that moment had revealed
all. In those eyes in that burning face in that
marble reaction, behed-l know il at once
despite the false moustache aud deceptive cos.
tume-my husband. my Arthur, my adored--
false TO his honor, for he had promised me not
10 play! Oh, that fatal wnrning--to0 late, too
late! | had no time to think, for in an instant he
was beside me "You dare, F." he said, 10 pry
into my amusements, TO follow me in disguse;'
aud, nadInan that he was he gave me a blow
hat bore mo to the ground
| remember nothing more. When awoke in
he morning, after adistfessing restless night,
was in a raging fever thedOctor pronounced
Ine IN critical statei nothing but perfect quiet
could save my life, and how was that to be OBJ
tanned when my anXieties must be permanent
u. 4.
appear, or had he returned desperately to his
ruin! mplored his servant to try and find
him, aud was IN agonics till he came back. -
No: he was not at the Kursaal felt at least
A thrill OF delight Al length ! gained some
sleep, and felt more composed, when was
AGAIN disturbed by the sound Of footsteps. ]
asked who it was. My maid Emma went ou
to see. heard expostulation, and excited Ian
5usge, and then grOan What could It mean
Had Arthur, IN despair attsmpted-l was
lut Of bed in an Instant, and was on the Ut iiF aud
beside the bearers and the body Yes, il was he;
jh!-blood, boOd-he had douo IT, was the
murderer vt my husband, ] fell helpless into
Inc arms OF the attendant, and remember moth.
ng more, Till found myself in bed, doctors
beside me, my hair cut snort, my lips parched,
my head burning hot. Where is he!" cried /,
forgive me-
They covered my lips, and enforced silence.
lie IL better, much better; thank Heaven, he
lyed; then was forgiven. By unrcmtting
,are, grew daily stronger aud in a week /
gas safely delivered Ofa girl / never expect.
sd 10 recover, but nature, so strong and benei- !
,ent, supported me. | was not allowed to hear
much OF Arthur, but felt easy about him, and |
ais recovery, like mlAe, was quick Tue little !
laTlmg unconscious OF these troubles, was lively
,nd happy as princess. Three weeks after, |
MAS allowed TO meet Arthur. lie was much |
lltered his gay manner quits gone, his face
van and haggard, his eye restless aud nervous |
But Tor the voice, aud some other characteristics
could have not have recognized him. What |
Mingled leellngs OF Joy and pam had at seeing |
lin again! ! loved han deyotedly still but re !
ipect, the conscious feeling Of Duty was gone,
We talked little, lie appeared 10 like our baby. |
Soon the doctors ordered us back 10 our rooms;
here In weariness, asked Emma 20 give me
he Baden paper, which saw lying unopened
N the table turned IL over, looking restlessly
,yeT the announcement of new gaietles,
which did not at all interest me, but my eye
aught this paragraphs "Duel at Baden" !
hought duelling had retired from good society
ong ago. "A duel was fought about three
weeks ago between an EnRlsl. gentleman aud
md German Baron, The ahilT and its cause
luve been hushed up, aud we have not been
bile 70 atriVe at particulars, hut the EpRlishmnn
vas severely wounded" There could be no
mistake. Arthur was the Englishman, and
jaron de GT0nOld In defending my ssx's honor,
Iad toughtmy husband Tor striking me a blow.
Misery y---uJtor desolatiopi what can equal the
gony OF those moments. III az was, / re-
lived at Ouce 10 return with baby 20 England
'eyer, never again could 1--we with Arthur
was degraded, deceived, and fcIcely az my
I'VE had burned, my passion Taked. l would
go him once more, demand an account of his
ecunlary position, and then leave him for ever
Ii bTaken appearance nearly oyeFeame NY
eaOlutiOn. but would not be decsiipd anV more |