The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1873-09-11

!, by q glittering arrow, and falling theme
> in free luxuriance; more than the perfec
coatour OF the pale sweet face Was tn
beauty o. expression. seen In the dark
soulful eyes, and about the sensitiv,
mouth. & 49,
J, "Sybil. darling, I am almost there,
spoke the waiting one
Eyes, dear Aunt Alice, I know it," re
Iplled tie watcher. and her lips quivered
as she kissed the pale browse soon te
bear the impress OF the silent messen2 err
"But I've much to say to you. dear, be-
fore go. I have just seen your mother
my own sister. .Sybil; and she seemed 50
real to me, that could not remember she
had been dead more than ten years Talk
ing with her made one forget and call
you by her name just now. She says your
strange faith is trne, child. oh, I am 50
glad, Half the pain is gone to know |
nee not 60 far away from you; but /. can
return with your mother and watch over
you. Sybilette."
do not weary yourself, dear Auntie,"
said the young girl, passing her soft hand
care ssingly over the sick ones brow and
eyes, +, .
mo, dear Sybilette. for I seem to have
had new strength given me, while slept;
and feel that shall be able TO say all
that wish. And now must speak of
earthly things. Ais we'll for me; but for
you my gentle darling. my heart aches
even in this moment, to think Of the ter
rible reverse which has come. But first
tell me Sybi,, is it really your final de
cision not to marry Mr.. Chalmer, Per-
haps you have thought better of it dear?,
With questioning appealing look, which
made Sybilette pause before giving the
reolywhch she feared must pain her Low.
ing aunt.
Dear Aunt Alice, she said, in her soft,
musical tones" Il can hardly bear to wound
y ur feelings, ever SO little, in this hour;
but l must answer truthtulIy. l cannot
wed Mr.. Chalmer because he is a million
aire."
II think he loves you, Sybilettc, and
hoped that you might have discovered an
affection for him, for he could place you
in position you are wei! fitted to grace.
But perhaps you care more for young
Allan Carlton, who though not as rich
now, has fine prospects, and, am sure,
would devote his life to your happiness.
We know he is high-minded and honor
able"
But slowly Sybile!te shook her beauti-
full head, and replied, with the gent e
firmness which Always characterized her
IL will not marry until love, if it be
never on this earth. / esteem many o!
my gentlemen friends very highly, but
love but one of them"
Mrs Leonard closed her eyes tor few
moments. Presently she spoke again:
"You are right, SybiIette, in being true
to yourself. Marriage without love is 9
mockery and sin. l wuuld not influence
you, dear, if could. Only my anxiety
for your future prompted these questions
and it seemed strange to me that, among
all who have sought your hand, you love
no one. Sybilet:e, dear, can hardly re.
alize the events of the past few weeks
that this fortune, so Unexpectedly be.
queathed by an eccentric relative, should
be now so suddenly taken away by those
who claim nearer klnship. Butt have
little faith in this man who CLAIMS Aunt
Elsie's property. 1t his representations
were true, l think she would not have
ignored his existence; and he might, Of
least share portion with you. l dc
net blame you for not accepting the home
here so grudgingly offered, and which
doubt nos is yours by right. But, since
you will not consent, these strangers must
take possession, and you-oh, my poor
darling, what will you do?"
ooh, auntie give no troubled thought
to me-" answered Sybilette. "You KIN ow
1 have improved the golden opportunities
of the past six years, and am thankful for
the privilege of wealth even for that time
accept the reverse as part of llfe's dis
cipline, aud have no fear but that | can