The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1862-10-03

that Maria, with her poor means, could say'
up twenty pounds, or even ten. The thing
was almost against possibility; and Maria
fell under nearly Ms great q ban as her broth
or, for attempting to screen him by falsehood
There were moments when, in her own sick
heart. Maria did believe him to be guilty
Such things had been heard Of in the world
done in the recklessness Of necessity.
A twelve.month passed way-and a twelve
month brings changes. Gcorgina Livingston
was Of age now, and at liberty to choose her
own residence. She was alone in the draw.
ingroom one evening in April. Mrs. An
nesley was confined in her chamber, and
Lady Anncslcy had gone up to see her. Sir
Philip came in.
"Alone, Georgina? Why, what is the
matter?-crying?"
'Oh, Lady Anncsley set me on was the
young ladys pettish rejoinder, as she brush.
ed the tears away. 'shc was angry with me
for 'moping, as she called It; and told her
would not stay here to be grumblcd at
why do you mope? he asked.
Because choose, was the witiul rctort.
Il can leave now, If | please, you know,
Philip
.lf you likc.-ycs," assentcd Sir Phillip.
Where should You go?'
Il don't know. and don't much. care.
responded Gcorgina, drcamily.
'would you like to remain in the house
for good2 resumed Sir Philip, after pause.
Il was thinking Of asking you to do so.'
A faint blush roso to her face, but she
showed no other emotion; and bis tone, con.
sidering the momentous words, was wonder.
fully calm. Perhaps both had been con-
scious for some little time that these words
would be spoken. Sir Philip bent his head
towards her.
The world has reproached me with not
marrying. Help me, Gcorgina, to put the
reproach away! There is no one would
ask to be my wife but you
Look here. Philip she exclaimed push.
ing back her hair, and turning her face full
Of its own eager excitement, towards him
excitement not caused by him. III speak
out the truth to you could not to every
one; but you are good, and true, and noble.
Were to say to you Yes and you take
me believing that loved you, ! should just
be acting lie. loved some one else; am
trying TO forget him with my whole heart
and might-but did love him.
'Who was hep
Charles Carr
Sir Philips blue eyes flushed with pecu-
liar light, and ho looked into the tire-not
at Georgina.
That love ought to end hc said. ut can
bring you no good
Don't tell you that it has ended-that |
am putting it from me as fast as ever can?
But the remembrance cannot all 60 at once.
I did love him and believe |, was your
generosity, in hushing up this dreadful dis.
grace, instead of proclaiming 1t and prose-
cutting him, that first made INC like you more
than common
You acknowledge, then, that you like
me = smiled Sir Philip.
Very, very much'
We'll enough to take me for better and
for worsc?'
Yes; II, after this confession, you would
wish it.
Il do = he answered, drawing her to him,
and taking his first kiss from her lips
Georgina aew to her room. and there burst
into food Of tears.
Lady Anneslcy wa, strangely elated at
the news. She had hoped for 1t in her in
most heart-loug and long.
You have done we'll, Philip she said to
her stcpscn.
Il shall escape the worrying about not
getting married, at any ratc!' responded Sir
Philip.
.Philip'-lowering her voice confidential.
ly do you know, I frightened myself to
death, at one time, lest you should marry
Maria. fancicd you were growing attach.
cd to her, and people would have said that
had set it on
The red flushed into Philip, face.
Il should have married her but for that
affair Of the diamond keeper
Lady Annesley looked blank.
Did you like her SO much as thstT
Like herr he echoed in emotion; loved
her! am not sure but love her still
Why, Lady Anncslcy, ! all but asked her to
be my wife the very afternoon that wretched
boy did the mischief
Il nm sure am very glad he did do IL. il
Il prevented that retorted my lady.
Il might have got over that-his fault
but could not get over Maria's. To up.
hold him in his deceit-to invent falsehood
to screen him-how could mako her my
wifeT
Whatever is there about Maria to likeT
fretfully interrupted Lady Annesley.
she is moro likable than any one in this
world, to my thinking
Hush, Philip
The news Of the engagement went forth
to the house. Maria had still remained In 1t,