The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1862-01-28

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her careflny all the whiI. y
You 90 not look vcll, he said Nothing
mo, only tirodf But never mind mol an
vel enough. When did you come TO the vii
iage 2"
To-day come from New Haven this morn
tDg.'
Tho blood rushed into Clara's check t. recoae
ana II her face paler ten before. SIC lance
quickly up with All agiia'i n she g,gd no
tHPuo, 'ut not word os a'ol her tIemblin,
liTs.
I" saw Elvsrd Lane" be continued. in
measure sharing her agitation although will
hih II was evidently more anger at her die
| ire han anv softer fee ing
Clun lel' the cold scrutiny # his gaze, nerve,
hnfs'li to pick up he work which had fallef
ddi:rcea dcd upon her lap, and even forced few
faint words.
Is he welli" she a,kod.
.WCll 10 health, yes; hut
She did no. notice his hesitation never once
lookel up.
" He is in trouble, Jameson adlod, after that
pauie.
WHAT" stc questioned, tho wild eagernes,
Other eyes belying the calmnes. Of her voice.
lie has been doing al 'o.ts of erong
things getting into every scraps he could, and
the cons, quence ~ they have suspended him"
Tho blood rushed b. a torront TO ClarS's fore
mead she lun-cd To break away and do battle
with those who hh brought this di-grace upon
him. Tor her heart a. once rejected the posi-
bilitv of bis having been in fault
"Wherc is he p che inquired
"GOno to New York ho would not come
home. One can not blame him for not wanting
to show himself until the first stains Of his dis
grace have cied."
what right have Won 70 speak Of disgrace 2"
exclaimed Clara, passlouately. "II a more
hoyish folly to be exaggerated into a crime
though YOU had more generosity, Walter
Janice nj
81 only gave it the name it will receive from
othora, Ie replied, somewhat sullonly.
" What had he doue2'
Easter to ,ay what he had not The last
%, nee was insulting tutor, shcn-"
go on ; why DO Won stop2'
al would rather not DO the one TO tell you
She made an impenous gesture and repeated
his last soft--
"Wheu Z"
ole he'd beer drinking 700 much, and was not
quite suitable for everything he did"
Clara hreaihed hare, and pressed her hand
against her heart.
T" And they have suspended him ?"
" Yes he was lucky that |. WA, not expul.
zion. n rs father is furious | have Just seen
him, and IL Ia very fortunate hat Edward was
not here during the first burst of anger, or il
would have separated them forever"
" His father is moro to blame than he" cried
Clara giving utteranco TO her thoughts without
reflection
"The Judge blamos you," Jameson replied,
as II he hat n sort VI enjoyment in her pain.
4" know Of no ri, bit that he has To- take my
name upon his lips" oxdaimsd Clara, indig-
nsntly.
I" lie thinks tina, except for his unfortunate
attachment, Edward would never have been lol
into these had habits"
CON" she cried vehemcntly; had my ia.
ther lived, Judge Lane would never have dared
TO speak Of me thus -
"1ou will And Edward greatly changed" he
continued, making no answer TO her passionate
remonstrance.
"How do YOU mean ?" che asked.
81 hatol, know how 10 answer; | am afraid
you will think me impairment"
81 am o accustomed TO that" she said, bit.
torly.
"Neyer from me- hope2"
"No; you have always been kind and respect
full. good friend 10 me- and know that Ed
ward-Mr. Lane-trusts you
IL have been his confident from tho begin
ring"
Sire b' her lips, displeased that secret bo-
tween her heart AID thai Of Lane should have
been revealed 10 any one.
care you on nded ?" he asked.
ono. Mr.. Lane must bc his own judge; Ihayo
every on to trust YOU"
'Thsnk you, Miss Anderson; believe me, you
will never find mo unworthy Of your friend
aHow WAS he-how did he look-what did he
say p she exclaimed rspicly, unable longer to
restrain the wild questions that had been tear.
Ing at her heart.
Jameson shook his head and sighed.
Can't YOU answer she sair, with that inn
patierce which strong suffering is apt to awaken
in the young.
81 fear to give you more pain
oh, what matters little moro or lcss
Tell me what be said. Mr.. Jameson 2"
She struck her hands hard together till a burn
ing red was left in the delicate surface, bu' h,r
naughty spirit kept back the hot tears which
struggled to her eyes.
He vas very bitter" Jamoton sa!d- "bittor
and reckless"
Toward whom p
Every one his f..her and
"Mys,li do not h. state
Jameson lowed Wsen TO her words.
" Ion, most Of all, he taid.
4" And why, what have zone that no should
blame me 10 his misfouun,s p
Even then, she wuul not sufficiently accuse
TO call them his faults, even to her own heart.
"Never,h loss he dnel hlmo you very
much. lie says yul drove him iato dissipation
by your coldness and your pride, that you ~
wglI as his father must take thc consequence
Those han words restored Clara's strength
she unclaspcd her hands, drew lor form proud
lyup, saying
- 80 lbs n iheh.
Jameson was = lent for several moments, then
he sid,
shall YOU write to him Z"
Clara look d for an instant as IL she would
have anrihllatcd Lin for the insolcnce OF his
question, bot, restraining herself, she answered,
ono; ro'hing could write would avail
anything"
She WIS rclaps,ng again into dull, agoniz
Ing thought, when jameson said hastily
" Mis- Anderson, tltrs, may Tsp ak freely ~
"Nha' wCuli yousIy?' sno asked abson ly.
"Ouce, long 70, venturel to hint at a So
cret which lay yoIy near my hoart, but yoa
would not listen
~ cannot listen row." she exclaimed. inter
!, | NUT sp,ak," he saii, and the tremor in
his Voice shaved that he was adjusted 10y real
and deep ie,linr. love you, Clara, have
done so Tor long, long time.
"Thif is misunderstanding, she said an
grilv: ''do no. force me 10 dislike you.'
jameson went on rs II he hal not heard
her, certain that his words must have more
effect upon her then, then AZ any other time.
Il can offer \ on comfortable hom', he sal !;
Il Lm ", Il of. | will take you away from hcre,
where YOU have no friends, and whore they all
speak bitterly otyou.'
II do not caro- Tor their elanlcrs, she ex-
cllim, q.
even if Lanes family were willing to sac
YOU married YOU could not trust Yourself n
hm-his habits are such that II would be mad
ness