The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1870-04-19
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FORTUNES. OF JULIET CLAYBURN

T. CONTINUED.
''This iss too much" declared Theo-
dore, IN assumed anger; ''you tell me
not to be jealous of the fellow, and here
you are holding unlawful communion
with his spirit. would rather be near
you bodily. than in spirit. Why should
he haunt you anyhow He has no right
to do, itIand I see no reason why he
.'Nor = But do not leave me, please.
I was sick so long, I have been i SO. o.of I
cannot help it. Do not leave me, Theo-
dore, and do not scold me-"
"Scold you, sweetheartl Think not
such thing possible. I could not scold
You on.any account. i am scolding my
self in no gentle terms for having caused
you such fright. But will know bet
ter hereafter. This sweet flower of mine
is delicate blossom, and requires ten
der watching" 1>'@
He supported her to the spring, talk
ing all the while, in his own soothing,
affectionate way. After she had followed
his water prescription, Juliet felt much
recovered, and in few moments was
able to undertake the return walk home.
Listening to Theodore's arguments, per-
suasions, wild profusion Of apologies and
repentant words, she was soon quite her
self again, and able to laugh merrily at
his bantering, concerning her ghostly
proclivities; but to the last, Juliet con-
tinued firm in the declaration, that she
had either seen veritable spirit, or q
veritables human being. and that her
imagination was not at fault in the slight
est degree.
"B1t you must know, Juliet" expos
tulated her lover, "that it is not likely
the individual in question would be at
Orkney without our knowledge. He may
possibly have come this afternoon. T
will inquire at once at the hotel; if so,
then you saw him-if not, you will be
compelled in reason to admit your imagi-
nation has been at work"
''The face was the face of dead mar, I"
she said, tremulously.
"Poohl Pooh! 1t was no dead man,
you may rest assured of that It was
either living creature or no creature at
ALL"
1--WE will see, tomorrow" replied Ju-
liet. They had reaohed home. Leaving
Mr.. Clayburn waiting for them, she
added hurriedly: "Do not mention the
occurrence to father. It would only
annoy him."
Mr.. Olayburn, who was perfect piece
of mochinery in his habits and move
ments. lectured them severely for keep
ing tea waiting, but the delinquency was
soon forgotten, in an animated discussion
on politics. Since his wife's death, Mr..
Clayburn had embarked again in public
life, and was deeply engrossed in the du-
ties Of q statesman. After tea, discus
sion ran high, for some of tho neighbors,
whose political principles we're of diff.
terent party, came over to sit until bed
time. Theodore had no opportunity for
private conversation with his betrothed,
but continued to watch her narrowly all
the evening, apparently fearing return
OF the disorder. But she had resumed
her usual serene department, and re-
mained 80 tranquil, he was tempted to
believe the unfortunate affair had passed
from her mind altogether.
GOOD night" he said, aside, in half
whisper. pressing the hand he held, 81
shall make inquiries about your ghost,
and. in the meanwhile, do not allow any
thoughts of the supernatural visitant to
disturb your dreams tonight
TO BE CONTINUED,