The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1870-12-21


wanted j favor done she would 90 to
Isabel, and Isabel wonld d" II. OF
conrsp there was perfect apparent cor
.lialiiy between them, while rarely
they were at swords paints.
1t was one day, WHEN Isabel had
been month there, that in passing by
the pa,lor door she ca,ne face TO face
with Vivian and Chnrnrnev Roberts.
How abe hated herself for that sud
den blush she felt burning on her
cheeks: I'm, "a she glanced mp anh |
caugl, Yiviin's sc"rnfnl, annerea e, es.
She suddenly grew perfectly composed
and calm.
"Isabe.! is this really yon9 Why, |
had nor the slightest idea you had
come to Mrs. Craveu's! Are you wei!
and happy -
He bent to whisper quickly the last
word.
Isabel gave him her hand with her
old-time quiet grave and liauteur.
"Quite thank yon. The friends in
Valley Point are all well y
80 yes, and you can't guess how
many of them miss you?"
.!That is pleasant 70 know. I am in
somewhat of a hurry, Champ. Mr..
Roberts, good-hy," and she hastened
/ on without n word
Once in he, room, she sat composed
tlv down to her sewing, while Mrs.
Craven was ont for her noon ride.
She wondered if Champney had for
gotten her-yha, is, ceased to care for
her? She asked herself the question i'll
a careless St TT of way, and then went
on to think Nov handsomely he and
Vivian loo'fd together, and ola sud
den a frighe:ul revelation came to hel
l. so Sudden it fairly took her brcati
SO hlisStul her scnsesached with thu
iov ana! vet so dreadful she though
che shenH rot survive it. All tins Il
a magical second, and the revelation
was this--slle loved Ghampney Robert
and had loved Linn all the time; an
< he loved not her amy longer, but WA
Folsom!
At that very moment Vivian cam
: in. in all the blooming beauty an
stylish elegance that characterizc
s her.
II 81 have come to You for my fir
congratulations. Champney says yo
n were once an old friend of his"
It Isabel felt her eyes growing dim
she anticipated the news.
81 am an old friend" 1t was all s.!
: said. But how fully, entirely, she ez
:, perienced the truth of her lover
* words that night they parted!
re "We've not decided on the weddin!
T., day, but Champney is in great hurr
re Most lovers are, / guess. But You a
e. going to wish me joy2'
l. 90. of course, all in the world -
l. She wasn't very enthusiastic, but
l. was only her will That forced her
e. speak her heart was too sore.
a "And there's another thing, Isab
k You mnst pardon me for saying it, h
I'm su, e your good Judgment will
*. prove. Champney has told me of 20
he little loye-passage; and / thought
long as YOU had been 40 much to hi
,,- and he'll be coming here SO often,
Ter would be prudent for y"u to ii
lite another"
i'd Isabe, had arisen TO her feet aim
tt. at The first words with vivid, blnshl
zen checks and flashing eyes. Now, W
nm low, scorching tones, she interrupt
her: NJ
n +: Enough! comprehend yours 8
Mr. Roberts delicacy. Give my apo
IN Nv to Mrs. Craven. My trunks will
ick called for by the expressman."
Fair She put on her hat and cloak.
Nv without vouchsafiug IL word to the
lighted, triumphant girl, went out II
bel the house.
TO 81 have to thank my presidiugs $
urs. for suggesting that story. ! knew
our proud spirit would up in arms
,ant leave me a clear field to win him
iced only hope | have uttered a proph
AS if didn't read Alright their seer
;. Of She had made "A slight mistake, /
lit ever.
are And poor Isabel, her cheeks b
inc, walked on to the depot that
,usic had arrived at so lately, wondt
with where she would go, when
that JOYOUS voice called her name:
run = "Isabel, were you going home t.
as you promised me to do if
tia, needed me T.
.ever She instinctively recoiled a
Then, seeing that no one was
ladies' waiting-room hut theirs
Sun. she threw back her veil and CAV
and the full benefit Of her indignatio
...Eow dare you ask me such a
ed a. ton when your lips have SO
asked Vivian Folsom to be your
; for Champney Roberts, had thong
Dberts ter of YOU"
foul of And then she cried. Wasn't
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