The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1870-01-22
oRKNTs1Y.
OR THE
FORTUNES OF JULIET CLAYBURN.
o.
TaleFof the Palmetto state.

''Of course, she wouldn't" cried Karl,
| aughlng. "Your father knew shn was
trustworthy, when he placed you here
under her charge. can tell You, in o
few brief words. what would be the con-
sequence of confiding our engagement to
her. She would put you under lock and
key, and despatch for your father; or
she would employ file of soldiery to
guard you back to Orkney. She knows
my adventurous disposition, and would
strongly fortify every possible point
where an attack might be expected.
The only alternative, Julie, would be our
immediate marriage. 1 would 20 to
Orkney at once, and steal you away, for
long separation would be intolerable."
"Do you really think aunt would net
III the manner yon describe?"
There is not the slightest doubt on
tho subject Otherwise, she would be
wanting in her duty to your father, and
what she considers her duty to you. I
know I'm favorite of hers; and, if
yonr father did not oppose the match,
and you were what she terms "a marri.
ngeable age nothing would please her
better. But, MS it is, with all those
terrible IFS in the way, she would pever
relent one Jot or one title iu what she
regards tho path of duty. Mrs. Thnrlow
Is a woman of stern principle"
Il wish we could tell her." sighed the
Young girl.
"So we can, Julie, if you are willing to
take the consequences.
What consequences do You mean
the lock aud key, and tho file Of sol.
,liery3"
"And our immediate marriage" pro.
ceeded Karl, and his voice aud manner
grew ardent; would you be wiling,
Jniia? Will You marry me now? All! it
wonid make me 80 happy; but it is need
less 10 assure you of that. Perhaps it
VIII DC the best plan, after ALI the
!u'orc is so uncertain; and then yA OBJ
lect 30 strongiyto the secret epgageMent.
As Tor your education, I could carry on
,nht 10 my liking, after we are married.
"onid 1t not be glorious? prdmise
yon' you should never be bored with the
s,ght OF an algebra. 1 would burn all
the mathematical books in the State, be-
"iI lhey should draw one tear from my
ll'tin wiies eyes. am sure your father
"""iu tnke us into favor after the first
"'rht OF anger; and even if be did not.
ny salhry VIII support us very comforta-
"iv. NY laying aside some Of our eytraya.
Gant habits and living cconomirallv
Will you, Miebchen? come! Lady Rles.
Sington will carry us to the preocbor nv
me magistrate, in II tricc, and will take
You back end introduce yon to o,an,l,
mother hs Mrs. Won Oppenheim. iern.
salem! wouldn't she starci and wouIn',
] he the rrondest and The happiest man
IN the nnivcrse!
Juliet could not refrain from la,,tS,;no
at harl's words; she could viyidly 6ma.
g'ne slo saw Mrs. Thurlow stariny in
,.Ies. "'' "ls'c'"'
=. hush your laughing" exclaimed
harl' ''"nd come on. I am real,y in
earnest, and nos joking, as you sem tn
:ion?" '''Ro"'
No no-karl, 1 eannot-inde,h
cannot. If you love me, do not NJ i,
cannot disappoint my father in 4n,v
way promised to become yo, g.
notwithstanding nio <rposiiio 81
never to do 50 without aaeee,nnlnff 49,
with my determination and end ~ )ri o.
to "vercon," his objections. II ,DtA3 hn
ignomIhlous In us To coDsummaye mat.
ters and never even ask his cGnseit--
haseIy nngenerons. Positively. cdr ld
never forgive myself, were I to treat my
deer father i'll such n manner"
ihen | will not ask it again, Julin,"
nnd the glad light died from Karl's face.
VIII try to be patient. You have
made enough sacrifices for me- anyhow,
ana o., am truly thankful and happy"
we must really go, Karl" said Julbt,
arising hastily.
1T is not SO late" ho answered.; "tie
twilights are SO long at this season of the
year, we will be home before dark"
juliet picked up his handkerchief from
the rock and handed it to him. AS ie
pnt 1t in his pocket, he drew out som,
thing, which he started to throw into the
river. juliet caught glimpse of it,
stop, karl-what is that?"
,oh you women!" he said, laughing;
what is it you don't see? especially
when you are not wanted 10 sce It,"