Urbana union. [volume] (Urbana, Ohio) 1862-1872, 1865-06-21

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bors. The young stranger, who accom-
panied her home, took charge of every
thing, and the good people Of the vicini-
ty, supposing him to have been an fnti-
mate friend of the deceased, made no in
Equiries concerning his right to act as he
saw fit.
Mr.. Phillips was buried by the side Of
his wife, and Eva, on the arm of the
plying old clergyman, went down to the
grave, ieily, tearlessly-like a stone
statue. She exhibited no emotion-ut.
tered no sigh=her eyes looked vaguely
into vacancy with a liked fmrnovable
stare. The funeral over, the stranger
engaged two trusty servants, man and
his wife, to take charge Of domestic
affairs about the place, and then he made
preparations for Immediate DEPARTURE
The morning upon which he was to leave,
he sent a message to Eva, requesting a
private interview. It was granted, and
she met him in the little boudoir attached
to her chamber, where she had passed
the greater portion of her time since her
return. He came in with a little hesita-
ton in his step, and took the chair her
silent nod indicated. As he did so, his
eyes fell involuntarily upon the tin dip
per, which still retained its olden place
upon her dressing bureau. He started
up, and approaching It, took it into his
hands and examined it long and atten-
lively. Still retaining it, he came to
Eva's side.
Miss Phillips?'
She looked mp dreariIy on hearing her
Aa4te spoken, but her face frightened in
stantly when she beheld her old favorite
Plaything.
May I ask how you came by this,
Miss Phillips?'
It was given re BY peddfer, very
many, many years ago. His name is on
the side
And you have preserved it through
all this time? Strange. You evidently
priced it%
Prize it sir, it has saved my life
But who are you that question me thus !?
Would yOu like to see the giver Of
that trihing toy?-would it please you
to see Eugene Fuller?'
Yes, it would crafty me above all
things. Then would thank him for the
pleasure his gift has procured me-
Then, Eva Phillips, look up into my
face and thank mel 1 am Eugene
FullerP
The girl rose hurriedly to her feet, and
threw long, searching look into the
face Of the young stranger. Then her
eyes fell, and she said, with gonething
of doubt
is it trde?'
1T is true he answered.
She put her hands confdingly in his
And it is to Eugene Fuller to whom
I owe my restoration from a terrible
death in that time when'-her voice
failed-a sigh heaved from the inmost
depths Of her heart, shook her frame, and
tears, blessed tears, flowed like rain down
her face. They were the first she had
shed since her orphanhood. Eugene
blessed them; for he knew that only
through much weeping, could the burden
which crushed her be lighteHed. Wher
she was oalmer he drew her down beside
him on settee, and said
Eva, It is fifteen years ago, that I,
peddler-a mere youth Of fourteen
charmed with the childish beauty of I
little girl, gave her a tin dipper, Will
nv name thereon, telling her that whel
1 was older, 1 should come back anc
make her my wife A.? Dost remenbs
this, Eva p
Eva's voice was low and sdBdtsd a
she answered him
, yes, I remember it.
tWeil, I am older now-twenty-nin
summers have passed over my head, Civ
.. ing me wealth and influence, and to-da,
the heart Of the man but echoes tn
sentiment Of the boy. I have always re
= hsmbered you-have always cherished
the fond idea of coming back to thi
country town wbsfo 1 hrst saw you, ami
renew our acquaintanceship, but unit
last Thursday my Business could heve'
be arranged for leaving. Fate place.
me on board that fatal traiH Of cars, an
the first face which 1 saw On stating my
self, was yours. I did not recognize yO'
I as Eva Phillips, but I recognized you a
L the twin of my soul, for have been
> strong believer in predestined marriages
7 saved you ff0tH death because | fel
! that nv life would be desolate without
e Won and when afterwards 1 learned tina
Il Won were Eva Phillips, my contentmen
|. was perfect. And now, Eva, the mat
=. of my spirit, may I waive all etiiquett..
Is now in this moment when your heart
- suffering from your sorrowful bereayIt
r ment, and ask you to give me, Of all tn
world, the right to comfort you"