Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1875-07-16
TO THE DEATH.

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The soft, mellow rays of the setting su
were streaming obliquely through the wiz
dow OF a room iE mansion at the Cerrt
one of the most beautiful suburbs of Hs
vana. On soft, luxurious couch Law a
invalid, weak and emaciated from ion
suffering; but whose pale and nobly
chiseled features indicated arare and classi
beauty.
Half kneeling and half seated by hi
side was young and lovely girl, who's
hand she held, regarding her with silen
admiration and an expression in whic,
love and gratitude were intimately blended
Julia, he said, the time of our separation
draws near. My returning strength vii
not much longer permit me to encroacl
lon your fathers hospitality and be q bur
den to you.
Burden, Lorenzo You are unkind
Have l ever shown that your society wa
Ia burden?'
Never, Julia; but l know your engage
ment to Enrique. l know your father
wishes and the advantage he thinks to de
rive from your union, and will do nothing
to interrupt it. In few days I shall b
strong enough to leave here. but the recnl
lection Of the blessed accident which
threw me, manned and senseless ct YOU
fathers door, will ever be to me the mos
blissful portion Of my life
Lorenzo replied his companion will
heaving bosom and moistening cye, 'yor
know l never loved Enrique. have ia
vored his suit at my fathers express de-
sire. did not know my heart, and now
now, when know it, you are going tc
leave. 1t is cruel, Lorenzo
MY Julia returned the young man,
you would not have me dishonored. 1o
enter this house as thief, to abuse your
fathers kindness and steal the heart be
has destined to another. would be but a
sorry way to rcquite my benefactor and
earn the love of one who is dearer to me
than life.'
So saying, he raised her passive hand to
his lips, while tears she could no longer
restrain fell fast from her dOwncast eyes,
A few minutes of that expressive silence,
80 eloquent to lovers hearts, ensued, when
steps were heard In the cor
rider, and Julia, hurrledly drying her
eyes, and rising from her half recumbent
position, placed herself at the window as
if watching the moon, whose pale dice
was slowly appearing above the horizon.
As the evening gun from the MORO
castle doomed through the air. q young man
of far presence and handsome features,
marred, however, by sinister and haugh-
ty expression, entered the room.
He bowed slightly to the INVALID, and
going directly to the. window, took Julia's
hand. . r~.
Julia he SAID, 4 have but just left your
father, and have communication OF i'm
portance to make. Shall we walk for a
while in the garden?'
An involuntary shudder seized the
young girls frame as she made an almost
Inaud,ble objection to the cold evening
mir, This, however, was overruled by
who, taking q mantilla, placed
i over her shoulders.
Come, Julis,' he continued, our con-
yersation will not be long, and I am sure
Don Lorenzo is not 90 selfish rs to refuse
ne few moments of your Company
This was said politely and even gaiIy !;
,ut there was an almost Inaperceptible
race of irony in the tone of bis voice.
Julia had no further excuse to offer, and
he psir went into the garden, while Lo-
EMO was left helpless on his couch. a
,rey to the bitterest feelings OF hopeless
owe. He felt himself beloved; but be
rnew the commands laid upon Julia BY
he count of Cerroverde, and that she
vould never be his without her fathers
consent. Despair spread its black wings
,ver him. and he almost regretted that his
,ccident had not proved fatal.
Enrique de Cienprados was young Gu
,an Of wealthy family, but diss'psted
,abits, and sought by bis marriage with
Julis 70 repair, a. far . might Be, the
,rcach which his riotous living had MADE
4 his fortune. He was astute, courageous
nd unscrupulous, and lost no time IN
coming to the point. n
Julia. he commenced, your father ana
have been talking over our marriage ana
ve both agree that it should take place IN
month from now. What say your
This is very sudden, Enrique! an
not prepared, she stammered, perceptib'y
in every limb-an evidence OF
,motion well noted by her companion,
,ut which he affected to ignore.
But, julia be returned, . montn w!l'
urely give you ample Tina Three weeks
'ro. think, yoa would hardly have asked
70 long,
three weeks, Enrique! Why three
weehsr
.Yes! three weeks Ietorted he. radely,
his iealousy overcoming his customary
politensss before she BFasilian bad sns