Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-02-15

grew brighter, her laugh more Joyous,
aud Captain Hay though. he had never
seen her look so lovely.
After while the Captain took his leave,
promising 10 call in the morning and bring
Alice some books he was sure she would
like. Mr. Leyman qaisted the room with
the young officer.
am sorry you sat up for US" said
Alice TO her cousin. You look quite
tired cut"
Thank you but do not feel so."
1t must have been long, lonely even
ing to you
Mot at oil. I was so busy. Good
night"
Cool night cousin. How do you like
Captain Hay?'
al think him very handsome man."
l. Yes. and he is so very tasc.na,iog.'
IL can well fancy it,
Good night"
SEe ran q few steps up stairs and re-
entered the roon.
Cousin Jonathan, will you tell TIE if
you think looked we'll to night?
ITO ne you looked Just as you always
do
But many people say that I--I-T'-
Look lovely? No doubt And ao
plenty o: others told you so, there is oil
the less need for me to do it. Now good
night. Go to bed, or you'll not look so
lovely TO morrow. | can assure you
When Alice reached her own room she
burst Into tears.
=" lie sees hn, care for him. she cried,
passionetely, "and shuns me- He wants
to guard YOU against yourself whispered
pride,
= y
Several weeks had passed away. Phil.
adeIphia was very gay, and Alice had been
to many parties aud balls, ard few young
ladies had been more admired. 1t was
whispered that she was somewhat inclined
to Hlrtng, aud certainly not without rea-
son, for the name OF her admirers seemed
to be LEGION aud yet she sometimes
appeared to be melancholy.
One day she was sitting alone in The
drawing room, listlessly reading a novel,
when her cousin Jonathan entered the
room. He was much occupied and she
had seen but little OF him OF late.
Noting her languid, weary look, he Of
fered TO ST, and chat awhile with her if she
would permit him.
The weary look YVES gone in mement.
It was a very nn9susi thing Tor her cousin
to otter to anu5e her. aud made her color
come.
Il have good deal to say to YOU,
Alice,' he said, taking seat by her side.
He io,k up the book she had lain aside.
"Who sent you This ? Which of your
alorinE awains!'
got 1t from Mr. Thurlow.'
"a ice do you remember the old song -
Fanny bad lovers so many
She knew 10: on whom to decide p
Hush, jonathan. II you talk like
tha, snail send you away"
He took her hand and held it in both o!
his own.
My dear little cousin, will you take
word o! advice from one who wishes moth
my but what is for you. good 2
Alice nesther spoke nor withdrew her
hand.
You ore very young and very lovely"
contiuuGd Mr.. Warning. "lou have no
mother to guide and advise you, and, as
mistress Of your father house, have many
deep responsibilities resting upon YOU
Yours is a trying position, though am
sure you always wish to do right. Many
will envy you, many will censure you -
He paused, for Alice was sobbing and
laid her face on the pillow Of the sofa.
DO not think me presumng, dear
Alice he went on. We are trlends.-
We shall always be friends
Her fingers closed on his.
Remember, then, Alice, that you give
no ground for censure. Above all, take
care that you don't make others unhappy
or tribe with affection, which, If true, is
more precious than nught else in the
world You know wha, meau, Alice 2
Yes
"Never raise hopes you do not mean to
fulfill
She was sobbng in low subdued man.
ner that went to his heart
"lou are not angry with me, Alice ~
She slightly shook her head.
ave old bachelors he continued, with
a wan smile, "are privileged persons. -
Nay, Alice, you must not sob in this way.
| only meant to give you word OF eau.
ton before CO.
"Go!' cried Alice, starting to her feet.
You are not going to leave me 2
Mr.. Warning was not prepared LOT this'
He hardly dared ,ras, himself to look
upon her. as she stood before him with
elapsed hands and quiverlng lips.
! Yes I'm going back to Boston. have
been here too long" he added, half TO
himself; bu, she had heard the words,
!" Zoo long! TLen you have been dull
and lonesome with us, and now you are
going? o, VIVA, shall | do2 What shall
! We 10 without your
Nay, Alice, you will hardly miss me
1t is not as if were young man, and
could be more companionable with you
besides, and am needed at Boston, and
But, Alice, do not cry. cannot bear il
dear child -
"Cnldr' The word recalled her to
herself. 1t was better TO hear it, though
from him. Yes, he thought Of her as a
! child, and che had dared to love him - Z