The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1864-12-29

lie apologized easily enough for his ap-
parent incivility. Important business, -
that much enduring scape- goat, had de-
tanned him; he was sincerely sorry.
But Madeline, who had no patience
with his lame excuses, interrupted sharp
ly!
Pray, spare your regrets; it is quite
evident that your sorrow is Of the deepest
dye. Your countenance bespesks it, and
puts me to the blush that, being yet 4
novice, haven't stock Of ready-made
ON hans to match it"
Mr. Frederic opened his eyes wid-, and
sat down Hitherto he had seemed un-
decided on the question
$50, then, you are really offended, and
show it after spirited fashion. Good;
shall have to make NV pence. 1t will
give us something to talk about"
is there really any necessity of talking
at all?' demanded Madeline, still more
indignant.
a fcv minutes ago, thought not
I | intended to have gone through with the
necessary formalites, aud after that, eat
semi occasionally with you, by way Of
keeping YOU in countenance; but now !
say, Yes. There IS something original
about you; il may be en- y spark, a gi;n-
mer; but, whatever it is | will deyelo }
! it."
You leave my individuality out OF sc-
count, | think"
Not in the leas. / count on il for NV
amusement"
! amusement, We share the same
blood, hlr. Chatsrd ] think you should
know something Of the will which i.snong
our heir looms. J doubt if I small choose
to serve even Chatard "a anusement." :"
You Will have lao choice You will 20
to church with MS tomorrow, Ion vii.
sec aud no seen II al. the nsgustes. They
viii forthwith call upon yoa; YOU will be
compelled to uiak. round If dreary vis-
It's; You will 60 10 solemn tea drinkinSs;
you will talk t. Mr. Apol!e Fanway AID
MIR. Peter Farqh:r, the teo ciigibles Of
the parish; and VIXEN YOU have talked
ever tie weather, you will begin to fiSet,
and wisn Yourself home with me Even a
bear Ike ne will prove more endursbls
than hose unmitigated young men. You
will tsik with ne. lou cannot help Your
self"
! Il have other resources" answered.
Madeline, loitilv. i have arranged q
systematic course ofstudy.'
Mr. Ch4,ard smiled
Try it, my dear cousin, by all rneaps
1t is the most enrhanting thing in the
world--in prospect. Try it say again;
and remember, | shall be 7ery happ. 70
aid you ~ any d diticulties occur, which,
though. it is to be presumed. i, not pos
sible."
With which he took himself Of. leaving
! Madeline pi1ucd aud curious. She had
ample time, however. TO recover herself,
aud experiment with her studies It was
three mortal weeks before he presented
himself again. When he did come. il va.
in ghost fashion. She WAS bending over
book; and looking up suddenly, found
/ him standing before her, watching her
keenly, looking weary and strangely dis
satisfied. He gave her cool nod, and
threw himself into u chair near her
Talk he said, impcratively. am
bored
Madelne's hos blood lesped up in revolt
Word. hove red on her lips, that, cool as
he was, could net but h,ve placed an
effectusl barrier between them. Something
arrested them A panied Look in the eye
angus. about the mouth, showing dimly
through the mask OF cynicism. A new
impulse possessed her.
Cousin" .he said, gently enough
'why should we be at war? We are ofthe
same blood; and think we are alike in
this one tn ng at lcast-that We are
both alone Why goad each other with
bitter words =? Would it not be better
70 help each other? i don't ask nor offer
a,y confidence; only if there could be a
liking and friendship between us, let i.
develop itself Let us not hinder It,
am SO lonely; and think. if you would lei
me that | should like you"
Strange emotion gistsRed in hiI eyes,
and shook his voice.
II swore once" he said "never to
trust mankind, still less womnnkind
again
"Unsav the rash oath, she said, eager.
ly 1T shuts you out from all happ iness
and goodness.
GLOW dare you ask ne? H. whom shall
trust!'