White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-05-24

beautiful residence to console me for =
naming in this country, when do 6
much desire to go to my fathers hon
and / ought to be grateful but I cannC
force the feeling, and It is but too tru
that my heart tnrns sadly and coldl
away from his every effort to awaken
it love for him. go Is
II would orcs more behold his fac,
again listen to that clear silvery voict
that day and night rings in my ear, an
calls me to his side. Heaven forgive m
if the wish be sinful but it is the one up
permost in my heart.
Thus solilquizing, she leaned over tn
railing of the balcony, from which tn
children had retired. Suddenly, ther
fell upon Der ear a strain of wild an,
thrilling melody. The words were dis
tinctly articulated. 1t was a song whicl
she had often sung with him, in their day
Of love. Her eyes became dilated, tn
hot blood flooded her face and neck witt
a deep and burning crimson.
Scarcely conscious of her movements
she dsrted down the steps, passed owe
the lowered terrace. and found herself il
al instant upon the velvet turf, half wal
to the waters edge. For q moment sh
paused. That her cheek still burned anC
her eye shot fire in its eager restlessnesS
was visible in the clear, unclouded moon
light her bosom heaved with contendine
emotions. Continuing to walk, though
somewhat more slowly than at first, Sh'
leaned over the wall which separated the
grounds from the river.
The music, which had gradually melt.
ed to low warbling. ceased alight boat
was moored beneath her, and a familiar,
but subdued voice, exclaimed, "Bella my
long absent Bella !" SURPRISING faint
exclamation which sprang to her lips. she
replied almost in a whisper, "Why are
you here Walter %
"Why am here 90 he repeated, in q
rich, musical voice rather ask why
should not be here. Can bars and bolts,
or even the jealous eye of your husband
keep me from you? You wished to see
me, Bella, or you wonld not have flown so
quickly from the balcony, at the sound oil
my voice"
Absurd Walter" she replied assn
ming an indifference strangely contrasting
with her real emotions 81 merely came
to take the air and shall return in a mo-
ment. See what a splendid mansion my
husband has purchased (; ought not to
be contented 2"
al recognize no such obligations, he
replied. "You do not love him and l
know you can but pity me, whose heart
is being crushed with its unreturned love
for you! Come. Bella, the gate is un-
locked; come ont upon the water with
me, have much to say to you."
She heSitated. Much was pending up
On the decision OF that moment. Hus-
band, children. duty-all called her home.
ward, with clear voice but passions
sway was more urgent than ever, and In
a moment she was elasped in her lovers
arms. "Oh ! that l had never been fore
ed to leave you." she murmured, as he
placed her in the boat. drew her to his
bosom. and pressed his polluted lipsto her
fair white brow. Gently g. ling the be
with one hand, while with the other arm
he encircled her. they glided on for few
in silence, she enjoying the lux
1ry of again being with one so passion
ately loved, and he-the loved one-se'
,retly triumphing in the success OF his
plan.
He addressed her in the accustomed
zones and words of alteration, and she
sighed from excess ofhappiness. "Why,
Bella. did you leave me ?" he asked, at
ength.
She gave him history Of the circum'
stances, and added, that she had ''long
desired to return to him"
at will be quite easy to leave him now.
know l was sometimes harsh to you It
vas the effect of excitement. have bit
erly repented it and swear never to re-
peat the like again. Ny love for You has,
instead of being chilled, been strengthens
Il by each day of your absence till | am
low wholly under its control. Ii you re
use to bless my life with your constant
presence, know not what act OF self
may not be reduced to. 10
,ndure life without you is condemning
myself to q wearisome and painful ex-
stence, with no CLEAN ofhope-with dark
despair for my bosom guest. Will You
DO mine %
eyes, / promise" replied Bella Devil,
iered with his assumed expression OF wild
md hopeless despair; 81 will go with
Tou but not tonight. Nay, do not dis
trust my word. I win be faithful. Is
not my love q sure bond +? lam already
weary of that splendid home. There Is
is in my heart no response to his love. l
ana degraded. too; nought therefore re-
mains to me, but my love for you. My
husband is frequently absent, and If you
will return during one Of those absences,
will bid them adieu forever )" and with
= sweet. con6ding smile, she laid her hand
within his own.
81 will secure his absence tomorrow
night. he replied, after a moments thought
'Wll you again meet me here! Shall l
trust you 2"
81 by all that i hold sAcred-by the deep
love that burns in my soul for you-l
promise to be ct your side BY ten to-mor-
row night. ] will not fail"
Guiding the boat to the foot OF the
stone steps from which he had taken Mrs.
Gastone, be placed her there saying. IS
he embraced her affacfion afalv ga few