The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1872-06-13

missed h1m-SOlemnly declared she
should never marry.
So Fred went away very miserable ;
and Flory's bright eyes grew sad, and her
merry voice ceased its carolling about
the house. Her father grew very uneasy,
and declared she must be i'll. So. to re-
lieve her fathers anxiety, Flory feigBed
happier mood. But somehow her efforts
were of little avail. Captain Arden's
jokes grew less frequent, and his merry,
ringing laugh was seldom heard Even
Flory's little winning ways failed to sat
isfy or make him happy.
Truly wonderful change had come
over the once happy little household.
"What is the matter with Flory ?" and
"What troubles papa ?" were the thoughts
which agitatsd the minds of father and
daughter.
Ada Foster was the only wise one of
the three. She knew well enough what
The trouble was with the captain, as well
as Flory. For how could she mistake
the.devotion Of Captain Arden's manner
to herself? Many times, when suddenly
raising her eyes, she had seen his gazing
earnestly and admiringly on her. Then
quickly they would seek Flory, and, with
leave the room. Yes. Ada understood
all about the trouble, and resolved to put
the minds of her friends all right. Their
hearts were just as they should be. She
rejoiced in the discovery she had made,
for the weeks she had spent in the society
OF the captain had revealed to her such
true nobility of character that she had
grown to think of him with feelings
which no other man had inspired. Yes,
Ada loved him. She did not try to de-
ceive herself about it. So, to save four
persons from misery, she resolved to
bring Flory to her senses first, and trust
to chance for the captain following in the
same course.
One evening, when they were out for
drive, an opportunity was presented tor
Ada to "open Florys eyes," as she said
to herself.
They were nearing fine old mansion,
10 which Flory pointed and said:
"What grand old place that is How
I should like to own It,"
81 think it a very gloomy looking
place, and would like a home of more
cheerful aspect" replied Ada.
"Well, it has very g oomy look. But
then there are strange folksliving init-on-
ly an old bachelor and old maid. They
seldom have visitors, and only live for
each other. The servants speak Of their
being the saddest couple ever seeB," said
Flory.
~ do not wonder. I've heard the
story ofthose poor, mistaken folks, both
having sacrificed their hearts best love
for the sake of each other, blindly think.
ing they should find happiness, or, if not
that, content IN what they called duty
This unnatural way of living never
brings either, only years Of disappoint'
ment and ceaseless regrets"
ooh, Ada Can it ever become SO with
papa, or ?"
"Flory, must answer your inquiry by
another. Are you happy now, In the
sacrifice you are making ?"
81 may be by snd-by," answered Flory,
trying 10 repress the sigh which would
come nevertheless,
II think not, Flory neither are you
making your father or poor Fred very
happy
ada, tell me what is the matter with
papa Does he suspect my heart has
wandered little from him? Yes, it is |
/.
Oh, how ungrAteful ha We been Dear, |
good, noble papa! y
mo, Flory ; it Is not your love for Fred !
that IS troubling your father, am quite |
sure. Have you never thought that per-
chance he, as well IS you, may have tax
en- some one else to share his love ?" aske(? |
Ada, a delicate blush suffusing her face
"Papa's heart given to another! No,
no; he would not break his pledge to me"
"No more than you have with him. But
you see how it is. little one. We cannot
regulate the impulses Of the heart Love
will wander whittier it chooses; and I
think it is the contest against this that is
causing all our trouble just now"
"Our trouble, Ada =? Are you unhappy
too?" asked Flory, looking inquiringly /
into her friends eyes
"Only-becaus of nay dearest friends
unhappiness"
Flory had fixed her eyes very earnestly
on her friend She continued to gaze
for some minutes, then light seemed to
dawn upon her. She caught Ada's hand
in ner's, eXclaiming:
ooh, / know now! How blind I've
been On, I'm so glad, Ada Hush, don't
say another word We shall all be SO
happy now"
'::Stoa, you madcap! What do you
know p asked Ada.
"That I'm going to have James turn
his horses heads toward home. [ want
to put my arms around papa's neck, tell
him my secret, and win his"
Sand betray another's, Flory ?"
mo, no. I've grown very wise at last.
You darling Ada!"
A very little while after Captain Ar
den sat in his library, looking anything
but happy. A sigh had scarcely escap-