Litchfield enquirer., 1869-08-05

Emily advising her. One great, richl carved sofa, with high antique back, sh insisted should be placed traYersely 4acros a corner. sa..,s,s.ss. lrssts.gs.f,o. r
 ''It looks much easier than to have i stiff and straight by the side of the wall. she said.:' chuckfed to myself, for I fore saw rare hiding place. which might, re main inaunsuspected for along time if [ ,wer careful; and the next chance I hal, whel no one was in the room, collected fe, things in that corner for private delecta tiou. I put the softest hassock there, an. a Scotch plaid to lie on, one, of my llttl chloroform bottles which keep to- smel of when I am nervous, and some of my ia Hvorite books. Of course could not req, there, but just the laying my hand or m, cheek on volume makes it seems like
 companion, and brings it's contents into m, mind. Such snug little triangle as mad, of it, shaded and secluded entirely by tb, high back of ancient carving, and the onl. light which. could reach me there mus crawl along the carpet, under the damasl and fringe. It was very satisfactory, ant all my own secret. .s ,...,t....;} .,f..5 V
 Emily began to be invited everywhere under mammals chaperonage, society re ceived her with open arms; bouquets anl cards of invitation kept our little waitress doing duty at all hours, and gentlemen made calls of an evening, inqnirir,g espe cially for Miss Grey.oy My.mother lscoldet her for receiving them, so ecoolly; but, a, spite the coIdness. Emily infused som, nameless charm into her manner whicl made them call again and again. ,r
 It was during these days that Louise ani Philip had falling out; why, I did no know, but some trouble there evidentl, was. Louise grew sad and constained, bu made no confdant of any one unless i was Emily. I would have cut my righ hand off at any time to serve Louise. bu she never asked me to serve her.
 One day heard her say to Emily, "Yo, must see him when he comes this after noon. cannot. And O uaake him under stand that I never could have written thos, dreadful letters, and tell him that canno see hlm till he has faith in me again. II would break nay heart to see distrust in hi, eyes. O Emily" And my bonnie Louise bowed her head and wept.
 It cut nae to theheart, and was so help less to aid her! For the. first time in my life, I regretted my peculiar physique, fol other brothers were expected to defend sAEAA oAOoOACs UAA NAO gltS OuV Wudt ACOulu a poor dwarf, do to bald, athletic. hand some Philip kayburn? I felt very igno minions, and crept away to my corner and my chloroform behind the sofa for 4conso tion. and there fell asleep in my misery. IL
 l awoke suddenly at last, hearing voices am always on the alert. and never startled into making noise, so Hay perfectly still and quiet to hear what was going on. Elm try lPaxy $o1t A< her characteristic, low, sweet voice, and could imagine just how her lovely pale fac. looked twish it's great, sad blue eyes, anf heryellow cnrls floating over her shout ders. . e.,s... .,.,, .s1- r,e,t,.e.,f,., .,5 f,t,
 {" It puzzles me so, :" she said, hesitating ly; cannot bear to believe that Louise wrote them; andg yet--what can I believe MT; Rayburn? Q do not say you are sure of her guiltI'
 Miss Grey" said Philip, sternly,1 syou, affection mnst not mislead yous< The. let ters were sent from this house, and the writing is undenfabty that of Louise. She is afraid to meet the one she has 80 deceiv. ed and injured. Do not let your ,k kind heart excuse her, too far, Miss Grey!"
 Emiiy's voice trembled as she replied 70 Mr. Rayburn. l. cannot bear it! Te decieyo you-you who are true and no, ble! She could not, indeed, she could not!" A"' '''@ --i0 A"4-'' ''
 Philip spoke in softer tones-nK Ku pity me, .Emily.r Tho world is not nallq false then."' e,,,.,,.. n. .irot z .sdt Ter ,gr.
 A moments silence ensued. o, if could only have peepsd out at them unseen, for I certainly believe that Emily bent he, graceful head, oyer. Philips hand and wept upon 1t. I was fierce with indignation, but perfectly collected. Perhaps the sdwar could help his darling, after all. iaoda l5sz
 i Presently Philip rose!t to go.as .Isasi,ss s.
 .ss..I suppose. then, we shall not see you any more?" murmured Emily plaintively How I hated that false, plaintive murmtir
 "Hardly again." he said gloomily. .s.And yet, Emily, shall not wish to- lose, your friendship. In ten days will call and in quires for you, and give into your hands tht letters which I have received from Louise and you can return them to her."
 Thenrhe went. As the street-door closed after him, Emily threw herself down upor the sofa, and with her facesin the pillows .muttered very Jlows4' sI love him. and shall win him now,r Apd, yet, and yet, hi heart will never be really. mine. 10 crue fate! Why was Louise s \ ever ' J born to spoi
 And she vrithed upon the sofa .in .iinn h5eii malice, till she seemed to ne like some creature of olden time, possessed by 2 de mon within, which raysd and, tore. Z 1 hi hidden away in my corner, thinking deep lYs with a.yolnme pressed to my cheek. T'' What was Emily plotting against InJ sister? T, began to believe her. capable 0 any Borgias scheme. and, resolved to SD, upon her nnremitting1y, and foil her wherl I could. How low | breathed. lest she. ,si near me, should catch sound. TWiIIgh shadows crept into the room at length, sns in them she foated away, and. ]. present., emerged from my lurking place. How, wished I were an invisible gnome to chas. her, and. haunt her, and find out her ldarl deedst But I had to content, myself witl smearing phosphorus all over my face, anG meeting her with horrible grin in th unlfghfed upper hall when she cannes ou tt the ringing of the tea4belLouIt did m, very heart good to see the white terror il her face as she scroucheli back in a corne to;escape me- la + had appointed myselfe NemesIs to ipnnish her, but she dida no know that. sd. ssnsamo9s,5 ssks .sataaf1
 E'I'had noticed that when Emily went o,a alone to walk without naming her 'desti1s ton, she was always abseht three or fouu hours. And the next day bringing an oe casion of this kind. as soon as she wa safely down the steps, I. went straight t her room and looked all about it. oTh
 white bed, dainty and pure, the droopin