The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1865-07-13
CHRISTIANS
MISTAKE.
CHAPTER XI,

Arthur never got his thrsshipg. The serious re-
suits, Of which he ad been the primary cause, for
bead ana when, after an hour or more, Christian
went up stairs, and found the poor little fellow
waiting patiently aud obcdiently in mothers bed.
room, II seemed rather hard 10 punish him.
Sc went down again Into the study, and had .
long talk with her husband, in which she spoke
her mind very freely more freely tnan she had
ever dono before, and told him things which bad
come TO her knowledge concerning the children Of
" hich he, poor man ! had hitbe 10 been kept In
to'hl ignorance
Thus taking counsel together, the father and
mother decidcd that. except IN very instances
corporal punishments should be entirely Abol shed,
and never, under any circumstances should
be administered by Phillis That PHI IS
sway was TO be narrowed IS much a. possible,
without any absolute laws being made tnat would
wound Der feelings or show indifference TO her
ony fidelity
"For," said Or. Grey, eve must no, forget
Christian, that she loved tho children when they
had MOI quito SO much love as they have now"
Gradually, and often painfully, but still with .
firm conviction Oh every body's mind that the
plan suddenly decided on bad beou the pest for
all parties csmo round the time Of the suuts'
departure.
Christian bad spent all the previous day at Avon.
side, which she found very pretty eottage, all
woodtino and roses with nothing at all poverty
stricken about II, either within OF without. She
had gone over IL from garnet to basement, making
every thing ~ comfortable ss possible, as size had
carte btInehe from her husband 10 do, and gladly
did; for on her tender conscience ranked
every bitter word OF Miss GAscoiSuo as though
It were real truth; aud sometimes, 10 spite
Of herself she could not suppress an un-
easy feeling II the aunts were being
turned out" The last day OF their stay At the
Lodge was so exceedingly painful. that having
done oil she could. she ct length rushed out Of the
house with Arthur for a breath Of fresh air and
s S.'' ' ' '''' p0'''
She did not go far, only lust crossing the bridge
10 the college grounds opp )se, wher, in psght Of
the Lodge windowa she could walk up and down
the beautiful ayenue which still bears the nsrne Of
the old philosopher who loved 1t. she was think-
ing 10 herself how pretty Avonsbridge w.g in its
juno dress OF freshest ereen, how quietly and in-
nocenty LIE passed under shadow Of these college
walls and how could any Que have the heart TO
make II otherwiset
She would not after to-day She would cease TO
vex herself or let her husband vsI himself about
Miss Gsscoigne. With q milo aud half between
them, the Lodge would certainly feel safe from
her And oh what a wonderful posoo would
come into the house when abe leitit, How good
,he children would be How happy their father
yes he could be made happy, Christian knew
thai, and il was she who could make him 10. The
consciousness Of power in this sweet sense, and
tho delight Of exercising IT. was becoming the most
exquisite happiness Christian had ever known.
She sat dreaming over Is almost like girl in her
first ovs-di sam-only this dream was deeper and
calmer with all the strength OF dAi yiduty added 70
the JOY Of loving and being loved.
GOOD morning, Mrs. Grey"
People talk about "looking as II they had
seen . ghost-snd perhaps ths, look w,s
ssluta!ion behind her He must have como
stesthily across the grass Tor she bad heard moth
ing did not even know that anybody was near
ill she looked up and saw Sir Edwin tniacke
The surprise was so great that IL brougha (oh,
what shame to feel H. and feel suro that I've saw
II the blood up 70 her face-to her very for ehead
Bhe half rose, aud then sat down again, with =
blind instinct that anything was better than either
-, Afraid
Without waiting for either . reply or recog.
nition-which indeed came not, nothing but lh.,
miserable blush-tho young man seated himself
on tho bench and began TO make acquaintance
with ArtLrr.
al believe have seen YOU before, my little
friend You are DR.. Groys sou, aud | ouce
offered 10 carry you. but wss refused Are YOU
quito well now, Master Albertt Isn't ths4 your
namet"
"No, Arthur" SAID the boy, rather hstterod At
being noticed. "Are you one of tic al our
collcgr' You haven't your gown on"
met now" with queer loos, half smusem ent
half irritation. ~ don'i beong to Ayonsbrtdgo.
| have u house Of my own In he country-slch .
pretty place, With park, aud deer, and lake
ana boa. to row on H. Wouldn't you like TO see
hf"
Yes" said Arthur, all eyes and ears
al live there, but l Am always coming over 10
Avons6ridgs. Do what l will, can not keep
away"
Tie tone, the glance across the child, were un.
mistAksble. Christian rose, her momentsry s,upe.
faction gone.
Come, Arthur, pap. win be waiting dinner.
We never Keep papa waiting, you know"
Simple As he words were, they expressed
volumes.
For an instant her composed m.tronly grace
her perfect indifference, Ilenced, nay, almost
Hwed the young map, and then irritsted him into
resistance. He caught bold OF Arthur in passing
"you reed not go yet It s only just hve and
your papa does not dine I'LL ak"
"Ho" 30 you know :" asked the child.
"U9, kuDw everything. l watch you IN and
out o. tte Lodge, and a.h aware of ali You DO. But
Abu, the tuas PROMISED you. IL IS Al ny p ..e,
Lake iia'' near
"Aridur, We must 90"
Arthur Jumped W At once, Gentle a. he was
he hAa learned hat ia y).es must reyer bs Lls.
OOeyel.
~ can't stay, sir; mother calls me. Bat III tell
papa We Ct Il, aud ask b m 10 let me come AID
see you, II you Will tell NE your name"
h,r l. Iwin LeAtaied.
"lAers 10 no necessity" said Mrs. Grey car
thur know this gentleman / my self shall tell
your papa that We have met him here. Good
moraing, Sr Edwin UniRcke."
She bowed with that perfect, repellent courtesy
against which there is no sppesl, aud passe on
HAD she seen-she did NOT Tor she looked straight
on and saw nothing-but had sne seen the look II
mingled hate and love which darkened over Sir
tdwlns face, il might have terrified her. But no,
.ne vas 100 courageous woman 10 fear suy thing