Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-03-15

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Ofoo0x there was perfect cordiality
hstweea shsms vhile really they were Mt
ewOrd eGpUinta. eWa 4 F@-re
It wss one day. when Isabel had been a
rlonAh there, that in passing by the parlor
door she came face to face with Vivian
and Champney Roberts. '
How she hated herself for that sudden
blush she felt burning on her checks; but
a. she glanced up and caught siVian's
AscornfuI, angered eyes, she suddenly grew
perfectly composed and calm. I
Isabel, Is this certainly youe Why,
had not the slightest idea you had come
to Mrs. Craren's. Are you well and hap
pyw >, Il
word. - --------.--
Isabel gave him her hand with the old
time quiet and grave bauteur:
"Quite, thank you. The friends IN Wax
ley Point are all weli'"
.,Oh, yes; and you can't guess how
many Of them miss you"
That is pleasant to know. l am in
somewhat of hurry, Champney. MI.
Roberts. goodbye" and she fastened on
without a word.
Once in her room, she eat composedly
down to her sewing, while Mrs. Craven
was out for her noon ride.
J She wondered if Champney had forgot
ton her. She asked herself the question
in q careless sort of way, and then went
on to think how handsomely he and Vivian
looked together, and a sudden, irightful
revelation came to her-so sudden it fair
IL took her brcath-so blissful her sense
ached with joy-and yet so dreadful she
Thought she could not survive it.
All this In magical second. And the
revelation was this-she loved Champney
Roberts, aud had loved him all the time !;
and he loved her no longer, but Vivian
Folsom.
At that very moment Vivian came in,
in all the blooming beauty and stylish cle-
gnnce that characterized her.
II have come to yon for my first CON
graduation. Champney says you were
once an old friend Of his"
Isabel felt her eyes growing dim rs she
anticipated the news.
Il am an old friend
Il was all she said.
But how fully, entirely, she experienced
The truth Of her lovers words the night
they parted.
We've not decided on the wedding day
but Champney is in a great hurry, most
lovers are, guess. Butyou are going to
wish me joyf"
"Oh, Of course; all the world"
She wasn't very enthusiastic, but it was
only her will that forced her to speak, hen
heart was too sore.
.'And there is another thing, Isabel
You must pardon me for saying it, bu'
I'm sure your good Judgment will approve
- sChampney has told me OF your little pas
sage, and thought rs long as you hat
been 80 much to him, and he be coming
.es here so often, it would be prudent for YOU
"a 10 find another ~
Isabel had risen to her feet almost 4
the first words with vivid, blushins
cheeks, and flashing eyes; now, with low
%scorning tones, she interrupted her.
E&Es"Enough; comprehend yours and Mr.
Roberts delicaey. Give my apology t.
Mrs. Crauen. Ny trunks viii be callet
Tor by the porter.
- She put on her hat and CLOAK, and with
out vouchsafing word to the delighted
triumphant girl, went out from the house
II have to thank my presiding stars 70
s. suggesting that story. knew her prou'
spirit would be up in arms, and leave M
q clear field 10 win him. only hope
have uttered prophecy. AS il didn'
read Alright her secret
= She made n slight mistake however.
And poor Isabel, her cheek burning
- walked on to the station that she arrived
Ut SO lately, wondering where she woul(
name.
isabel when are you going home Il
me as you promised to do if You needed
me?"
She instinctively recoiled step.
Then, seeing that no one was in the Ia
dies waiting room but themselves, she
threw back her veil, and gave him the full
benefit Of her indignation.
How dare you ask me such q question,
when your lips have SO lately asked Vivi-
an Folsom to be your wifeP Champney
Roberts, / had thought better for YOU"
And then she cried.
Wasn't it just like sensitive, loving,
3a overwrought woman to do thatp
And Champney Roberts heart gave {
great throb Of delight.
s "Oh, my Isabel; now know that yor
lore me, else why this accusation, these
tears ? / never have spoken to any wo
man Of love saving yourself. Isabel, YOU
believe me You love me at lastp"
Like solemn truth she could not help
believing, came the blessed knowledge to
her.
II believe you. love your
And in that moment Isabel Kent knew
she was no longer alone forever.
A week later Isabel and Champney
were married. Vivian had been punished
as deceiyers and plotters always are pun
ished; If not so soon, so surely, if not in
this world, On the other side of the river.
They never met again, but she heard
from others of their happiness, and bitter
y repented the wrong she had attempted
= Perhaps she thinks ii she had hot tried to
deceive him she would have won him af-
ter all
IN IMPORTANT.
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