The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1870-04-15
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FORTUNES OF JULIET CLAYBURN.
CHAPTERVII-A GHosTIY VIsITANT. n
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FORTUNES OF JULIET CLAYBURN.
CHAPTER RVII-A GHosrLY VIs1TANT. "a
ts0@Ss she, he," she says,
But more than "he, !" her poor tongue could
not speak Rape Of Lucrece.
The weather had cleared beautifully by
the nextsevening. Daylight still lin
gered in the far West, and each floating
clond was tinged with the fiery crimson
of sunset, when Theodore arrived. Mr..
Clayburn and his daughter were walking
in the hower-garden.
81 came early" said Theodore, as
soon as the customary greetings were
over, .sto .3beg you to walk with mo,
Julietab You will enjoy stroll, 1 think,
after such q lengthy siege of inclement
weather."
Eyes. it will be charming, truly. Will
you not go.with US, father?"
Il would like walk very much," an
swered Mr. 1Clayburn; ''the air is 80 de-
lightful, 80 mildly invigorating; but
then, it is q great bore to be in the way,
and I'm certain you've only asked me to
save your politeness.
"No, indeedl We really will be de-
lighted to have you will not we, Theo-
'Oh, of COURSE" protested Mr.. Lyle,
giving the e'youhg lady sly look, which
might be interpreted to the contrary.
..Deceitfnl wretches!" exclaimed Mr..
Clayburn. II know full we'll I'm not
wanted; but nevertheless, to punish suoh
atrocions duplicity. if you're going in
the direction of the Rawleighs, I will
bear you company part of the way"
When they reached the place of sepa-
ration, Mr.. Claybnrn fingered.
SsTNA-Sl L. -
his parting Injunction; "Juliet is not
well-she hasn't been as bright as usual
to-day"
,'.Now, father, said Juliet, gayly,
ssyou are always imagining absurd
things about me. You nre very much
mistaken in supposing I am not we'll,
and not bright-nt least, as bright as it
is the nature of the metal to be- tell
you what it is, I may envy other people
their brightness intellectually, but I
envy nobody their happiness-for the
all-sufficient reason that I am the very
happiest person in the world myself"
II dispute that assertion" answered
Theodore, "though trust you are the
next happiest after me. But rest con-
tent, my good sir, your fears are ground
less. Juliet is perfectly we'll, am sure,
and no sane man with appreciative eyes
in his head. can say she looks otherwise
than WE'LL"
''Theodore is model gentleman"
said Juliet, making as graceful q courtsey
as the inequalities of the road would
permit; che never allows an opportunity
of paying compliment to pass, without
improving it to the best advantage"
''Well, proceed with yonr walk" and
Mr.. Clayburn turned off in the direction
of DR.. Rawleigh's house; "but remem-
ber, Theodore, am not mistaken. As
soon tell me am incapable of knowing
when the full splendor of tho noon-day
sun is obscured by clouds. Make her
tell You what is the matter; and comfort
dore."
II will guard her as my life, now and
ever" said Theodore, fervently.
After they had parted company with
Mr. Clayburn, Juliet and her lover kept
on, in the direction of Orkney Spring.
'"This is tough walking" remarked
Mr.. Lyle; stake my arm, Juliet-and
now tell me what has troubled YOU to-
day. What is the matter?"
"Nothing-nothing whatever, except
you see-that isl mean, I've been
thinking good deal to-day about some
things-about my past life, and wonder
ing how you would be affected by"
"You need wonder no longer" said
Theodore. interrupting her, and his
voice sank into tones of exquisite ten
derness. 'Do not distress yourself any
farther. Let me ut once place your
mind at rest. I know already what you
desire me to know"
"Why, you did not know it yesterday?
who told you?" exclaimed Juliet, in
surprise. 'Ah! yes--yes. I guess-it
was father. He mentioned to me he
had had long chat with you to- oday-
but did not suspect. Do you love me
less, Theodore?"
Glove you less, Jnlietl My sweet one,
there nre many reasons why the know