The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1873-03-21

such matters, Kenneth, after making
the acquaintance of Paulina Moblini,
was soon frequent visitor at her
home. Scarcely stranger in Rome
had failed to hear of the remarkable
beauty of this girl, and she reaped a
good harvest from those who came to
buy her oranges and. gaze upon her
face. Gilbert Kenneth was one OF
those men who could bear no rival in
the pursuit of any object, and his dis.
quietude became intense when he saw
admirers gather about the fruit stand.
Emanuel Molini was a clever rascal,
and shrewd withal. II quickly dis
covered that the Englishman was
was worth plucking, aud he deter
mined, if possible, to have the last
feather.
Notwithstanding his reckless ma
ture. Kenneth had inherited a certain
caution from his grandmother that at
times enabled him to foil the cunning
traps laid to ensnare him. For a
good while he supplied Monlini with
money TO limited extent, but never
realized the graceiess rascal's hopes oi
obtaining large sums. To Paulina he
made presents, very plenty, but not
costly Urged by her father, she bluntly
asked for ornaments that countess
might wear. Kenneth did not refuse
her, but he managed to keep her favor
by promising TO grant her request
by-and-by. Then she would pout and
have little quarrels with him; but q
few gold pieces generally brough,
smiles to her face again. And SO the
time passed away, Kenneth enjoying
himself after his fashion, aud his wife
after her own.
Summer came and with it malaria
Mrs. Kenneth was the first foreigner
taken sick, and her death soon fol
lowed. Her husband could scarcely
realize the TACT that he was free. He
didn't mourn, the man was really 10
honest for that, but for one week re.
Trained from visiting the Italian girl,
Paulina.
II was during this time tha, I was
coming out of the Church of st. Ma
ria, in Via Lata, that l met Kenneth
face TO face. Hitherto our acquaint
ance had been limited to "good morn.
ing" aud good evening" On this
occasion he stopped and extended his
hand, saying. Il wish you would walk
with me, tell very lonely
Il regret it," replied, "but it is
not to be wondered at; we must all
have our troubles sooner or later"
No, no you are in error" he said
"my heavy heart don't come from the
cause you imagine. There never was
reason why it should; the world
don't know all about that, but let i,
pass some make me heartlcss and
none saint, and yet to a certain ex-
tent both may be wrong. But my
trouble come from news / heard this
morning. OF course yon have seen
Pauina, the fruit vender!'
~ know her." replied.
you dor he answered, looking a,
me sharply.
"Yes, certainly l do; who don't p
II DON'T" he replied, Il thought |
did; but am confident now that
was mistaken
Well," inquired, "what of her 2
"Orly this. She and her father
have disappeared, aud without giving
me notice of their intention to leave
the city"
"Give you notice." CALCULATED
with such astonisment that he started
and for a moment seemed abashed.
"Do you know" he replied. bring
ing his lips on level with my ear
and speaking in whisper, "do yo.
know that l loved that girl p
"Very many did, / have no doubt.
"Yes," he continued, perhaps so
but my love was different from then
all, for the affection l bore her cam.
straight from my heart, and neve
meant her evil"
perhaps" I suggested, at ma,
prove a good thing tor you that tn,
glrl has departed. Years hence yo'
may think SO, if you do not now.'
81 cannot think So" he responded
"else should not seek her."
"You certainly do not intend any
thing like that" asked.
II certainly do" he returned, ga
soon as l can obtain any definite in
formation I will be on the wing"
II am sorry to hear you say so, ant
hope you may have occasion to chang
your determination"
, He smiled sadly.
. "Why should II" he inquired
"The girl has won my affection. If
do not engage in something active,
shall 60 mad with thinking"
AS l parted with Gilbert Kenneth
I breathed a sincere prayer that b
might be spared the great foolishnes
} he meditated. / did not meet hin
again for several days. When l mex
saw him his face wore more tranqu
expression. and he seemed to have rt
, gained his wopted careless mood.
"I have good news at last" he criet
shaking me vigorously by the hand.-
: II have got the scent. She went ava
with Count Mandella. You kno'
the Count, of course 2"
THE one who won SO heavily 9
8 Casseli's ?"
"The same"
II had no personal acquaintanc
with him, but have frequently see
3 him. But what are you going to d
). now ?''
a "Follow as soon as I can hear th
route they took"
"And when you have found them
: "Take the girl away from him, 9