The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-02-01
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res at her beautiful face, as they crossed
the lawn ind looked through tie ivy
covered window. The brothers were
twins, and had been rival lovers of Cora
Manning, Henry came to bring her the,
news Of his broken heart and his l,sw en-
gagdncnt. addison lad another purpose
in view, as might have been Interpreted
from his rising color as he approached
her, md his throbbing heart and pulse,
which he could not still, ~ 10 4Itsl34
Cora perceived them, and. RISE 10 re.
ceive her guests.
Il have brought you some news, Miss
Cora" said Henry, seating himself at the
window. ,m. .,..---.gr.,.,,
Cora threw her golden cu:ll back from
her fuces and asked laughingly,- an
Good or bal?' .,,t,, sgd
"Put what interpretations you wish on
thcthcart:bro-4" WOW va
"0hw interrupted Addison, "'lis
goplsi assure you; at least, it ought to
be so 10 you;' and he laughed ucryously
us ne .osca w''n he' 'an'
y o'f" careu "o' 'oi IN? sPeeeh !np' Aa.
s's9n MAZE, Or any emo!,9n mat he mlSn'
her. Her very pulse beat to the words
,ha, be spoke, aud every sentiment Of his
was sacf n 20 ner'a"
wen, thls news Nir; borne she
asked bending hef eyes on nm.
"ltas cruel TO IN ke me tell 1t; th's.is'
Mss Cora, CON emc'frsss mo So ",
"lhe pam 'ruii' Is that he Is go'ng,t 70
be married sad Addison, eye'ng The
beautiful n, isee'oe.oFe them. -
But Goras eyes were rl|l'ea on Henry;
a; Married! And che had loved him SO !!
""',h,s real'sy''l s0e' VINO was sur
rounded by lovers and admirers, SO soon
to lose tue only one sac priced
.inaeea' Mr. borne.
;alal'sfoNnl i say ths Newfoundland dos
OUTSIDE, ana stepped from tue window 10
caFess h'm.t ahey were alone-iienry
Borne anu Cora Manning; both LOVING
each other more madiy than ever, and
both widely separated ~ TINS unfortunate
engagement. Coras pride. did not for
sake her. lie spoke first. His hand
some mouth qulyeTea as he SAID /,
ut never would have beer, Cora, had
yon not'J,lted me-
She raised her face: and through tho
yelling deep o. her hazel eyes lie read
her secret; 10 knew now how wildly
she loved nm, an IHll spite OF her light
reply, asking for an explanation he took
Lee iiaaa ana sala, T1gl30o
1T must be so.".AA az, ig
"lou are not golng"i =
why. yes, 80 4 -
"liow ineXpl'eable you are today"
"Oh. yes, with short laugh. "Good
bye" -+'-' = ii
wait one moment the color came
70 nor lace ana ier hands were numb, as
she added Get me congratulate you" :,
~ have not told WHO the lady is, yet
sIe d'd not trust-herselt to move or
speak.
bespoke quickly. .dsTliE afl93
~ our sister.
Yes; .,r,,-,, rl.s, ~.
Alas, for the poor heart! Her step
sister was great helfess. and 'hls Cora
knew and telt US sue said a'sa
she VII! Make
'"hat!l was the snbstracted reply,
as nc raised her white hand to his lips.
Ne'therknew what Tue other was sny-
ing, and Addison greatly relieved them
ooth as Ne stepped mo the room excla'm-
ing. i.
Henry, there's Nellie 1sb4
An !!
Ana ADDISON lsc'1fi icts his brother TO- the
blacK-eyed romp us nc turned to Cora: !,
"Mhat NICE couple they will make,
MISS Cora Doht you think sou lie
seems 50 fappy! ! wish =
And then, confident that he was about
TO make SHY speech nc paused
\"ies, indeed, sad Cora. as her eyes
wandered llstlessly after the rctreating
terms OF Henry Horne aud lief wild little
sister, Nellie be'le; .t,,.,, ,,.a,,
Addison watched her, ana bent over
her Us nc sad ,,n 4, ,;,..
why 20 you not IKE the engage
ment! !eii ME truly" i..,t n,
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