White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-04-05

lets that reposed on either cheek, an
gaze spell-bound into hhr large liqui,
eyes, till he became for q moment be
wildered at the depth of feeling and pas
sion there revealed. She made no at
tempt to join in the mirth which file
the room with fresh unbidden music, bu
absorbed in her own thoughts, quietly re
posed among the folds Of the window cur
tain, till her husband, upon the breakin,
up Of the gay party, said, "Come, Bella
it is nearly twelve. shall we not retire 2
Gas you will," she replied Indifferent
ly. rising and unconssiously displaying
tall, finely rounded and exquisitely de
veloped figure.
Her husband, either careless of he
manner to him or from having becom,
habituated to it, took no notice her cold
ness, but raising the book which had fal
len at her feet, said smiling: Doubles
you have been wandering in some en-
chanting world of your own this even
ing l am now happy to congratulate
you upon your arrival in this more hum
bic planet, in which our little Ini has beer
sometime awake. and expecting your usu
al nightly visit to her." .....
At this allusion to her child, q Sigh
degree of animation appeared upon tht
marble-like features of Mrs. Gastone, and
she replied hastily:
Certainly, / will 90 to her,"
Passing through several long entries
both before and after ascending a highI
of stairs, the lady at last cautiously open,
ed the door of small bedroom, in which
as we'll as in the entries, there was . de-
lightful summer heat. Two children
cribs stood in the apartment, in which
were reposing boy and girl.
my sweet little Ini." said Mrs. Gas
tone, going to the first and folding in her
arms with all the warmth of devoted ma
terial tenderness, a lovely child of three
years. The little girl seemed accustomed
to these nocturnal caresses, and put her
arms around her mothers neck. laying
her little fat cheek to her face coaxingly
and with sweet infantile grace. She held
the child to her bosom till quiet slum-
Der stole over her then laying her in the
crib beneath the snow-whits spread, she
pressed her lips to the forehead Of the
sleeping boy and passed to an inner and
still smaller room. Here everything was
comfortable and convenient. A middle
aged woman sat by the table still sewing
industriously. -..-
"You are late tonight, Catharine, /"
said Mrs. Gastone to her.
eyes ma'am." replied the woman,
without raising her eyes from her work,
Il have an opportunity to send this dress
to my daughter tomorrow, and it is
therefore necessary that l finish it to-
night"
Your daughter !" said Mrs. G. in a
tone of surprise. pray where does she
live :"
Eat a considerable distance, from the
city. in the village Of L." replied
Catharine, the unbidden tears starting to
her eyes.
81 should like you to tell me your sto-
~ some time. but for the present send her
this with the Dress" and the lady drew
bill from her purse and laid it upon the
table. Tears Of gratitude fast flowing
down her cheeks. almost choked the
expressions of thankfulness she wished to
utter. @ ,- .. -...-.-
"See well to the children, for it is in
tensely cold," said Mrs. Gastone, as she
re- entered their room, and opening door
to her dressing closet, passed thense to
their sleeping apartment. Her husband
was engaged with g newspaper, but
throwing it aside on her entrance, inquired
how she liked the stranger.
HE is very handsome and very unfor-
tunate," she replied, in q less Indifferent
tone than that in which she had before ad-
dressed him.
Eyes" continued the gentlem an, in
merry voice. che will get the sympathies
of ali you ladies. without doubt. 1t is
said that he is q bachelor. and rich; there
is no one here to be conquered by his
MANY attractions, excepting our little Ma
leen. and she is too timid for speeches.
husband" -l ."ei -f
The lady at this moment bent careless
" over her dressing table, but whether to
recover some lost article. or to conceal
the rich and unusual glow which illumed
her cheek, was best known to herself
The husband did not heed it, but indulg-
ing in little more innocent humor at the
expense Of the handsome mute physician,
he retired to rest.
Mrs. Gastone returned to her dressing
room, and having locked the door and
closely drawn the curtains, she drew from
her bosom a small and delicately sealed
note. Pressing it many times to her
lips. she at length broke the rose colored
seal, and perused the following words:
"What bliss to bask again in the glo'
nv of your presence. Be natural, serene
cautious and patient, and we shall soor
accomplish our object. BY some means.
grant me soon an interview. Despair
not, nv bsautlous angel." sr5.
Taking q key from q delicate hail
chain which she always wore shout her
neck, she opened . beautiful pearl caskst
and depositing the note with number o
i others of the same size and appearance
| csrsmlly re-locked IL, threw the chair
\ ovsr her head. stood moment before tn
mirror, and then retired. M y71
"He is here. and yet l sm not who'll,
happy" sighed she. as her beautiful fac
pressed the downy pillow.
Bella r. was the only child Of Conn