Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1875-10-28

At sight ofJuliet, he stopped whistling
and stood still, evidently thinking the girl
had lost her senses.
why, Miss Wayne he began; bu,
she interrupted him.
"Inere Is a burglar in the safe-please
see to him. | fear he has suffocated, for
he has not sworn an oath for the last two
hours"
How came lie here?"
ale got In through the window, and
fortunately heard him in season to rush in
and close the door OF the safe on him"
But how happened it you were here q
II remained TO finish some work"
Mr.. La Rue opened the door and found
the man lying in "A swoon on the floor He
bound his feet and hands, and sent Sam
the porter, who arrived at that moment.
after the police. And when they came the
burglar had got his breath, and swore
loud enough to make up for lost time.
After lie was disposed of, Mr. La Rue
found Juliet in the sewing-room
You are very brave girl, Miss Wayne,
he said, with feeling, "aEd thank you for
what you did for me. But want you to
promise me something. win your"
What Is it?"
That you will never stay here another
night. IL is not safe. will not permit it.
Promise me-Juiet."
But II | had not been here last night
you would have lost your money"
My money is not TO be compared with
your safety. Promise me"
Certainly, IL yon wish it,"
That is my good sirl. Go home now
and sleep-your eyes are heavy-and do
not come back until you are rested" And
Mr.. La Rue audaciously enough, consid-
ing that he was engaged to another wom-
an, bent down and touched his lips to her
hand.
Juliet went home aud lay down and
kissed the white hand just where he had
kissed It. which was very silly OF her, tut
then girls axe silly about some things.
The next day she saw him riding with
Miss lIowardson, and after that the beau
tiful sunshine seemed very dim to her, and
she wondered what made her feel 50 tired
aud spirite.s
Miss Giles gOssiped about the wedding
for they were to be married before long,
she SAID Mr.. La Rue was already having
his handsome house refitted and furnished
Juliet wished She would not talk so
much. but She did not say 50, though She
was glad when il was time for tea. The
walk IN the cool. fresh air would 10 her
good, -hr thought.
IL wa> the last Of March, but it was still
good sIeiShns, aud new snow had just
ialjeu. Half way 10 Mrs. Smiths a sleigh
stopped beside her, and glancing up. She
saw Gerald La Rue He threw back thu.
buGAloe, and sprang out.
Il have been loOkiu. for you," he said
'and am 50 glad that YOU have come Ii
Is such fine slcighing,' And before She
could offer any objections, he had nn.d
her into the sleigh. and was brushing the
snow from her little Polish boot--for Ju-
lirt did not wear Old things now. Then he
tucked the robes around he rand they were
on
Il have not had a >leigh-ride In four
YEAR" >he laid drcamiiy; but indeed.
fear ought not I" 90. Il may be improp-
er-"
80. it /. perfectly proper, and am 90
ing e. take you in spite of everything
WY janet, have been anuc patIug this
all day"
tie put hi- arms around hcr-ior they
were quite 10 the country now. aud ask, i
gently, Are YOU warm. darliug:'
She started away from him. frightened
al the passionate tones of hi, voice; but
lie had her close 10 his heart
juliet. love you. want YOU for my
vile; you are my partner Ia business, but
| must have better claim on YOU than
that's stronger hold. want you for all
the time"
But Miss Howard.on-"
Miss Howardson has nothing to do with
il, dearest"
hcn you are not going 10 marry herr"
Never with my consent, Juliet She is
a hne woman, but there l. too much Of her
Tor me. | want wife just large enough
10 Ill iay arms, as she Nils my heart, and
my juliet Is the only one in all the world
who Just meets my requirements. Say YOU
love me. Juliet"
Il DO" she said, innocently But
never thought you" and then She stopped
confused and Dlushins,
But did. loved you the moment |
saw YOU. And my aunt Patty is "a rood
larry shall respect her always
And then Gerald kissed Juliets lips.
feeling sure that no other man had
kissed her 50.
IL was very pleasant ride back 10 the
city; and two months afterwards Mr. and
Mr.. La Rue went to Europe on their
bridal tour