White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-05-10

her connections were wealthy and aristo
cratic, but she had been -disinherited
, This was all Bernard knew of his fami
} ly history. Thus situated, Bernard grad
ually attached himself, by his unAinchine
boldness and daring contrivances, to {
set Of men who acknowledged DR.. BoyG
for their leader, and who had not tbs
clesrest perceptions of honesty. HI
liked this mode OF life, for in it there
was foil scope for the fearless and uncon'
trollable activity of his mind, and his su'
perior muscular strength.
For two years his had been the strong
hand to execute the will of Boyd
While lettering around the dwelling Of
that man, he had frequently seen about
the windows and sometimes upon the
steps the pretty Emily. Without having
exchanged any sign of recognition. he
nevertheless began to feel strong and
deep interest in her. Her image had
grown clear and definite in his heart, and
the purity and beauty of her countenance
had wrought some good resolutions in
the soul of the young man.
The night he entered DR.. Boyd's room
so unexpectedly, his object was to deliver
him the money, to say that he had done
the last he should do for him, that he had
resolved to abandon his present life and
seek an honest fate. A sweet but secret
hope of securing the love of the unknown
girl animated him to this change But
when the villain made known his feelings
for her, and his intentions towards her,
the blood boiled in Bernard's veins, and
with difficulty he restrained himself from
killing him at once.
He did not, therefore, avow his resolu-
ton, but accepted this job like all the
others, without manifesting to his employ
er's observation any special interest in
the result. Secretly. however, he swore
that never should the licentious man pol
lutte the fair girl by even a look, and that
he would be her constant though unseen
protector till he could honorably seek her
love.
His first object was to ascertain her res
idence, that he might warn her of her
danger. For many days he labored I'M
firing, though unnecessarily, constantly
replenishing his basket with the most Gu.
rious and attractive toys, that he might
not fail to be taken among the children.
as he knew that she was constantly with
the little child he had often seen.
More than three weeks passed. DR..
Boyd had suddenly disappeared from
view, and he began to fear that he had
managed to secure Emily. This suspi-
cion with disappointment, caused him to
concentrate the whole force of his energy
upon the effort, which was at length re-
paid with success.
Sauntsring through the Park one day,
he cautiously scrutinized every gronp he
met. At length, he saw near group of
children and earnestly locking at him,
the young girl who so fully occupied his
heart Fearing to alarm her, Bernard
neither approach. nor appeared to notice
her, but employed himself in selling a
few toys. The moment he was disengag-
ed, she came towards him, and with an
air Of trustful confidence said
81 know you. l have seen you often
standing in the street. You have some
thing to say to me. l do not fear you"
This was so new end unexpected to
Bernard, who had anticipated the great
est difficulty in addressing her. that he
was for an instant confused. The modest
expression of her fair, open. ingenious
countenance forbade suspicion; she
was so young too. Her extreme sinceri-
ty and purity wrought their own influence
upon his heart, and he felt as if standing
in the presence of an angelic sister. AT
ter q moments hesitation he replied
but you do not know my name"
mo matter. mine is Emily, and viii
call yon-" sv-.-.r-
Bernard" he continued. charmed
with her frankness and sincerity.
"Do you come here often ?" said
Emily.
81 can as often as please" said Bern
ard /; ''do you wish me to come ?"
II would like to see you sometimes"
she replied /; 81 come every day at elev-
en- with the children, and Anthony pro-
tects U.S.
Il am glad you do not come alone It
would be unsafe"
Unsafe" she repeated, with q low,
musical laugh that betrayed her ignor-
ance Of the world, and Inconsistencies
of all danger. IL wish no one evil who
would harm me % ar
There are many" he replied. evading
the question. for he had not yet decided
what course to pursue. But tell me
where you live"
with my mother" she returned, Gin
the house Of Mr.. Gastone :" and she re-
lated her past history, and particularly
her meeting with her parent, with q sweet
and touching simplicity and without re-
serve. "Have you any sister :" she sd
ded in conclusion:
No." replied Bernard. "but wish l
bad"
81 will be your sister. if you consent to
be my brother" she said, at the same
time suffering her large, dark eyes to rest
inquiringly upon him. and there was in
them nothing deeper than pure sisterly
affection. t....-..
Nothing would delight me more than
to call you sister" he replied. taking one
little hand in his own. "and l will meet
you here quite often. Tonight, ct eight.
I viii see your mother; and now my little
sister. We must rsrt. or We shall attract
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