New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-10-19

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to tell him of this change, for do not know
where he is. 1 assured him again and
again on that last night that / should not
| outgrow my love for him, for he warned me
| of this. l thought understood my heart
Poor child that was, did not know then
| that had one"
Then you do not love him nowy'
"Only with the tender. plying love of a
sister,"
"And you love some ons else! Pardon
me, but if l am to advise, must know the
whole facts of the case"
Her face was quiet enough. and she did
not raise her eyes, though crimson blush
burned up TO the waves Of her golden hair
| as she replied:
| Eyes, love some one else"
| He watched her proud countenance with
searching eyes for d moment. Then he
! sprang forward and grasped her hands.
Virginia, you are true woman. II
did not believe this should not ask you,
as stand before you. face to face. if you
pve me!'
~"Your assertion is contradictory, coupled
with that question, If you expect me to
answer it," she proudly answered.
! But where is the necessity of my saying
| that love you. l have made it known to
you by acts hundred times during the
1 past two months
| She was about to reply Immediately. but
she stopped and waited a moment.
| Hugh Annesley," she said suddenly. at
last, this is selfish in YOU
''What do you 7" he said.
"Iou strive to betray me- into a comics.
| sion of love for you before you advise me
how to deal with the man formerly loved,
and who you now know loves me. Suppose
| were to tell you that had only friend y
regard for you. and that loved another 3
In that case should advise you pre-
ciseIy az do now"
'And how is that
He did not reply for moment, and she
waited impatieptly. while he stood toying
with the locket.
HAS it occurred to you that the giver
has probably sent a copy OF his faca within
this Z" he asked.
A slight nervous contraction passed over
her face.
NO, bu. 1t is likely" she replied.
DO you wish to see it =
mo, but you may
He unclasped the lOckec.
Yes he said, looking gravely within,
while she stood silently by with averted
eyes. HE was homely fellow, wasn't be.
Genier'
She turned and looked a. lin In aston
ishment. He laughed at her surprised face.
You wanted my advice. iidl's your
YES" she replied.
well, think that you can do no better
than to marry him"
''Who?" she asked, starting.
The original of this portrait
She stood gazing blankly at him.
You are mOcking me; you are cruel" she
said, the tears starting to be. eyes and her
color rising.
II am doing nothing of the kind" he re.
piled.
.'But do no. love him"
II assure you that you do"
He laughed again. Her eyes flashed.
Convince me of it, she said. curling her
lip.
II will DO SO. Look at the portrait"
She took it from his hand, and he watched
her while she gazed. First came look of
blank establishment, then one of doubt, at.
terward an expression Of bewiderment,
and finally one OF inquiry. as she raised her
eyes to his face.
Are you puzzled! :" he asked, smiling.
"Weu, ! will explain. That i. copy of
my face, and l am your old lover, Justin
Perry. Five years ago ! discovered nv
parents and was rechristened by them.
But my new name and station has not
changed my heart. I still love Genie Thorn.
ton"
and I still love Justin Perry then" she
said after moment of conflicting emotions.
You are, very evidently. convinced be
replied, laughing and kissing her.
1T il all so strange, Justln-Hugh."
But that does not proven: our margin.
and being happy"
And it didn't.