The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-10-11
CHAPTER /.

THE YOUNG LOVERS
AMONG the many charming homes by which the
eastern shores OF Long Island had become adorned
a score of years ago, was one which pre-emnently
engages our attention. 1t was situated upon the
fairest Of the broad nlets which characterize the
southern side of Shelter Isand and was occupied by
Mr.. James Lawrence, retired merchant prince Of
New York.
There were but two persons visible about the
grounds.
The one was mere boy youth Of sixteen or
seventeen years, but one whose every look and ac-
ton, young as he was, gave striking promise Of no
ordinary manhood.
the very threshold of actual existence, scarcely
turned OF fourteen, fushed with the promise
OF noble and glorious womanhOod.
She was Lily Lawrence the only child and heiress
of the retired merchant Behind the young couple
were the grounds and manson before them two
small sailboats, one Of them bearing this name-The
f'I been TO be tired Richard - at length murmurea
the young girl. "The boat is now In the shade as
pleasant as can be, rocking softly on the beach. Let
agreed, Lily, responded the youth. "WeIl have
good talk with each other
SWELL what shall we talk about?' demanded the
"fet's talk about our future, Lly-what we will
do when we are grown up" suggested Richard.
81 can't look forward farther than tonight" said
Lily, smiling. "Papa and mamma will be home about
ten O'Clock from New York, with loads of presents
for you and me, Richard. Let's guess what they will
well; guess new dress for you, Lily, some
jewelry-and lot of puzzles and games"
81 guess lot of books for you, Dick, and new
set 1t OF ches3smen ai3s and splendid gold watch
GLOW good father and mother are to me ~ he said
with deep feeling. "They could not treat me better
If were their own son, instead of waf washed on
Heir beach years ago, before you were born, Lily"
N"They love us equally, Dick" said Lily, tendery.
hope they won't forget our presents" she added,
- I'm half-afraid they Will, because they went to
- ew York on mysterious business"
&"MysterOus business % echoed the lad.
Lily nodded her head sagely
ayes" she said. "You know, Richard I've got a
dreadful uncle, an awful bad man that used to make
papa lots of trouble?'
ayes, Iily,"
'Well, it's my opinion that my wicked uncle has
turned up" said Lily, solemnly.
"Oh, hope not, Lily!" Richard exclaimed. "He's
rough, bad man. He used to live with father and
do nothing till you were born, expecting to in
cursed you awfully and father sent him off, and he
went to sea, and father thinks he's now mate cap
"Would you like to be sailor, Dck?"
''No, Lily; don't love the sea. 1t cast me on this
beach, fOflorn and helpless child, robbing me of
all my friends-of even my name," ana the lads
bright face clouded over. 81 wish knew my real
Mother says was expensvely dressed when they
picked me up, half-drowned and that wore this
chain and locket around my neck and he drew
from his bosom slender Forentine gold chain, with
an exquisite ocke delicatey set with pearls in the
form OF a MONOGRAM - 81 thin think my own m9ther % put
there are two locks of hair within the ocket-a yell
low and black one, with the names Richard and
Anna suppose they were the names OF my
"of course y said Lily, as he restored the trinket
to his bosom. 'Its pity they didn't put their full
names; but if they had, shouldn't have had my
brother"
ann glad I'm not your brother, Lily" said Richard,
grayely; .-.,., o-,.,,
eyes, i am glad !" reiterated the Lad, a soft glow
of tenderness sutfusng his noble features. "If You
were my sister you would leave me some time, and
Wart you always with me-"
''Ill live with you, Dick" assented Lily.
"But should want you for my wife, Lily" urged
the lad, with the ardor and tenderness of many an
older lover. ''Will you marry me, dear Lily 2"
''Why, of course" said the little maiden naively.
81 expected to marry you Richard, when should
The lad was enraptured.
He drewL LILY to him, showering kisses upon her face
and hair, calling her by host OF tender names that
came rapidly to his tongue.
'Richard,h said Lily, "engaged ladies' always wear
engagement rings. l ought to have one"
''You shall have diamond one when go to New
York. i" hastily promised the young lover 'If you
that's too small for me among my things. viii you
wear 1t till can get a handsome one ?"
Lily graciously assented, and Richard fastened to-
When he had gone, the little maiden looked out
upon the pleasant bay.
ave ought to live here" she mused 81 am
sure this is the prettiest spot in the whole
worldw
She watched the ships idly.
One OF the ships exhibited hustle and confusion
that showed 1t the point of departure. 1t
whaling vessel, as its build and appearance plainly
''She is going for whales" murmured Lily, half
unconsci0usly ''she may be gone two three years
most of the whale ships are"
She was still gazing at the Outward-bound whaler,
wrapt in her musings, when a dark and sinister face
was thrust out from the shelter OF dense clump OF
bushes, score OF rods east of her. near the water
in the shadow OF some clis, and pair OF fierce and
inhamed eyes regarded her moment with an evil
and scheming expression.
This wicked-looking face was withdrawn almost
Immediately into the depths OF the bushes, as the
sound Of the lads returning footsteps rang out on the
gravelled path.
'ere it is, Lily" said Richard, bounding over the
beach into the boat, and proudly exhibiting the little
circlet that was to be the seal of the childish be
trothal. 'Let me put 1t on your finger"
81 shall show it to mamma when she comes home,
said Lily, "and tell her that we are engaged. Set
that ship, Dick, starting out on voyage sh(
added pointing at the distant vessel she had beer
( watching 81 wish we had your pocket telescope
here Dick should so like TO see the people on tina
whaler." ,,,r,, .,
on the library table,"
He bounded away, and Lily sank down on tn
cushions, pillowlng her head upon one OF them,