Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1859-01-19

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dear, my brother Frederick has also be-
come acquainted with him, and believe
cultivated his acquaintance most s. du-
lously. AT any rate, he has invited him
TO sp nd day or Two with US this week
You can afford TO lose him for that time
can't you. Emily dear?'
Finishing her heartless speech with a
soft laugh and kiss on her cousins lips,
she pissed on TO her carriage; and Emily
looked after her an instant, with a sud-
d. n tremor at her cheeks. saying, il a
low, half bitter tone, Helena, Helena!
was that what you come for?'
Emily only said to Edward when he
came again. DO you know Frederick
Wyndham. Edward?'
Yes, Emily was introduced TO him
not long ago-did l not mention ii? /
am forgeIful of everything but you, my
darling!' he added, with beaming smile
then he continued, Yes, and only yes
terday. he made me half promise to &c
and pass day or Two with him at hi,
fathers. l do not know whether shall
90. though he is very urgent. He seems
90 like me-
A dull pain went through Emily :
heart; but she would say nothing, MOI
let him suspect what she felt.
Will he go?' she asked, mentally
and with slow and unhappy suspense she
waited TO see.
Edward did 90. If he hid foreseen
the result he mi gbt have been wiser; buI
with him. as is The case with many 9th
ers. wisdom was purchased with expe
rience.
During the days that he spent with
Frede ick Wyndham. he was thrown fire.
queully into The society of the beautiful
Helena; their acquaintance ma'ured and
his admiration grew deeper with every
hour that passed. revealing some "
beauty, some new grace, in the varia
BILE, hayward, yet ever ,nchanling He
lena.
When Emily met him again. she long
ed TO ask HIM. Do you not like my beau
uful cousin?' But she refrained. Il will
not mock mys,l.' she thought; 'how
can he help iking-aye. even loving
her?'
Il was not Edwards last visit at hi.
friend s. Helena chose to win him, and
there was liItle resistance made. Frede
rick was pleasant friend, and Edward
Vane. neglecling to question his OWL
heart 100 closely, said that it was be
cause of this that be liked SO well TO gc
there.
But he always saw Helena. They
play ed, sang oge'her-togetner rambl-c
over the fine grounds around he man
sion, and read from the same book. Aud
Helena's voice had wondrous sweetness.
in lis tones. and the gentle glance of hel
dark eyes. in beI subdued moments, wa.
one of most enchanting soflness. And
Edward listened TO the sweet voice, anC
met The soft glance of tie lovely darl
eyes. yielding each day more complete
ly 10 their delicious fascination, until hi.
heart was won quite away from Emily
Yes-he loved Helen; he acknowl |.
edged it at last to himself; and now. un.
able to resist her influence, and dreading
to meet Emily's sight. he went no mole
to Hadley parsonage.
He gave himself up now to this new
happiness; it was strange, too, how bit.
ter be found It'll For whenever he sa
by Helena's side, and looked into the
beautiful depths Of those dark eyes, the
thoughts of his neglected love rose up
He seemed to see Emily's sweet, pure
face before him, pale and sad S-lf r.
proach wore upon him-but he hated tc
listen 10 it; and finally, braviug and de-
lying it. in very desperation. he decl ,red
his love to Helena Wyndham.
ltwas a moment of triumph for which
she had waited and watched with sus
pense and impotence. Despite herself
blush of pleasure rose to her cheek
even while she assumed little air o
mingled regret and annoyance.
MY dear Mr.. Vane!' she said, shak.
ing her beautiful head-'how sorry
am that this has happened-that yot
have mistaken-I have been engaged tt
marry Mr.. Carulhers since last week!'
Edward Vane saw the dupe-the play
thing be had been. Incensed almost be
yond endurance. he left the scene of in
fatuation, Of his blind folly, for The las
. time.
1t was bitter repentance for his fault
that led him back to Hadley parsonage
r TO seek forgiveness and reconciliation
from Emily.
Emily, I have been mad-insane.
believed he said. Il have forsaken you
sweet lace for will o the wisp that ha
led me to wretchedness. Emily, for tb,
, sake of our old love, will you forgiv,
mr!'
For the sake of our old love--yes,
answered Emily, extend 'ng her hand 1,
HIM. She was quite pale. but there wa
t no trace of unhappiness in her calm fai
cOunieDance. Yes. the pain you hav,
caused me / will not remember; but th,