White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-05-17

oegeea 70 Dc taken directly TO her SICK
friend. I--.---.'.-.--st-'i ~
- II fear you viii be frightened al the
passage by which you must enter his
dwelling; il, however, you will con6de
in NEIL will take you safely to MIN, but
You must permit me to carry you and
without snothsr word, he took her in his
arms. and having CROPPED hiswsy through
the subterranean passage, placed her at
last upon q sofa in weli-lighted apart
ment, and departed to announce her ar
rival to Bernard, as he said.
The room in which Emily was left, was
without windows, and the whole surface
ofits walls was lined with crimson. A
lamp, suspended from the centre. threw
soft light over the various objects in the
apartment. A Turkish carpet, ottomans
and cushions covered the floor, heavy
English side board filed with glasses,
wine and fruit stood In one recess, and
in the other light Grecian couch, owe.
one arm Of which was flung q beautifully
embroidered red silk mantle, and above
it was placed Q mirror. taes -ler-s
Presently the door opened. and tall,
handsome man. with black hair. and
profusion Of whiskers, entered. An ex-
preston Of extreme disgust and horror in
stantly appeared upon her countenance.
and she exclaimed with much simplicity:
"Ohi Mr.. Laville," 1.-THE only name
by which she knew the Doctor, II am
sorry to meet you here, but will you please
take me to Bernard 1t is very long
since started to come to him, and 1 was
so terrified at being carried through such
strange places, Will you take me to him
without delay 90 .-..-.
A low, forced laugh proceeded from
his lips. - ~
"You must forgive an innocent decep-
ton. Bernard is perfectly well, and !
only used his name to ensure myself the
pleasure of clasping you in my arms. Do
net be offended, my sweet girl, but per-
nit me to lay aside your bonnet and
bring you some refreshments.
Emily drew forth a slip of paper
"And this note" t....t
"Was written by me-" .-..,
She moved not. Slowly she compre-
hended that she had been deceived, that
he who was with her was wicked, and
wished her to be so. Gradually raising
her eyes from the floor, where they had
been cast during moments thought, till
they rested upon him with an expression
ofimploring helplessness, she said
"You are q gentleman. Mr.. Laville,
and occupy a station in life far above
mine. C. l am but7a child--a helpless one
-anda servant. j implore you to take
me to my mother, who is not we'll. A
sudden illness came upon her this morn
ing, and nothing but the illness Of Bern
ard could have induced me to leave her
when suffering. Do not longer distress
me. 1 have suffered enough Will you
take me away ?" -star5d .t.aCae
ayes. yes. understand all, my sweet
girl, and now l wish you to be happy.
Would you not like to live here with me,
and will have you taught SO many ac-
complishmsnts, that rich young ladies
will envy you when you go into the
world. Will you live her and occupy
this beautiful room? Twill purchase you
splendid dresses, jewels and flowers, and
occasionally you shall see one or two of
my friends; will you stay with me, sweet
one :" and he was going to place his.
lips upon her brow, but something, either
in her expression. her attitude or the
promptneSs with which she moved, re-
strained him. He drew back, surprised
that he had not performed his intention
of kissing her,, asssrsa.5ssfi lfs4-a
sa%Why do you choose to do all this for
me o. she asked calmly. uia- 41E..gz.si
a because I love you and wish Jon to
love me in return. q 10 G9iA 70 % saJs.
"You lore me ! will you not then
make me happy ?, 1. would do anything
for those love. ! shall be very wretchsd
till l am once more beside my mother.
Come, now. my dear sir; you do relent
I'VE will 60 now. if you please. :" -. 80
az do not please" he. replied impa.
tiently, II have been at much trouble
to get you /; yon are mine, and willing or
not, yon shall remain with me as long as
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a"Youu do not love me then" said the
yonng gil, shaking her head mournfnlly.,
1--WE do not wish to iniure those We
lovs % S0ol 'oa odN s;lss 4sszsif 70 'Isl
She bowed her head upon her hands
and wept bitterly. he was angry At
these unlocked for obstacles: 1-i" - -. !,
"Time and solitude will cure her."
thought he. "and I will leave these TODD
their work" Then approaching Emily
he said in a tender tone, which he well
knew how to assume, 81 do love you,
and 1 do not wish to. iljure you there.
fore / wiz leave. you here to night you
can nest quietly on that couch. Inthe
mean time I have an important affair
which requires my attention, and will de-,
tain me TIL late in the morning. trust
You will; then find yourself happier in my
presence." siolssz s5s7s
"Ohi do not leave me-, she cried,
sinking to his feet, AZ cannot stay slone
here Take me home. and Twill always
love and bless you r, and nths agony
Of herentnsaties, she cisspsd his knees,
and bathed his hands with tears. 49, .
sDr. Boyd placed her upon the sofa,
bsds her bsg1ist and not allow any moi
ses to slarm her. and said that be was en-
gagged the remsindeF of the night. Kiss.
inc her little hands all vet with tears, be
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