Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-02-05
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10 Constance. do not wonder that Mr..
bradley looks upon her with such pride.
They will make splendid couple. Iwish
Won might have a peep at the elegant dia-
mond She wears, tor the first time, to-
night. Mr.. Bradley must have great
wealth to spend such an enormous sum
for an engagement ring. Constance seems
radiantly happy, and 1 am glad for her,
but do not see why she kept Eer engage
ment secret"
Donald Lyon listened as ifhe heard not.
aud vet every word fell distinctly upon his
ear. His face turned CHASTITY pale.
1T is sitting here, Miss Whaiteley,' be
said: ''let us 60 into the hall
II fear you are i'll. Mr.. Lyon, said
Clare; "you are looking pale
81 am not well and should not have
come" was the answer.
"Richard,' he said, as they met MIR.
Doane, II am sorry, but believe am I'M
able to remain this evening. Excuse me
to the ladies', please" and gracefully
handing Clare TO her cousin, went 10 a
dressing-room, and 10 a few moments was
on his way home.
As soon as possible, Mr.. Doane told his
wife and Constance of Donald's illness.
II did not know of his arrival said
Constance.
IL think he did not enter the room at
all, said Richard. II me: him in the
hail."
"Oh, yes; he entered the room with
me, and was coming toward Constance
when he suddenly turned pale and has
tened out" said Clare, who was standing
near.
Constance felt relieved at this. He had
seen the rose, then. She devoted herself
even more carefully to the entertainment
and comfort of Mr.. Bradley, feeling glad.
on the whole, that Donald was not there"
Constance" said Clare, after supper,
"the flowers in your hair droop sadly ;
shall not put in some fresh ones? p
mo, think not; but If you will take
them out will thank you"
Clare removed them and quickly threw
them out OF an open window near.
"Oh, Clare. that is too bad. wanted
the rose" said Constance.
"You silly girl; get fresh one from
the conservatory" said Clare.
"Oh, it is of no consequence" laughed
Constance.
II think" said Richard, the next morn
ing, II will call and see how Donald is,
as 60 to the train
"Mr Lyon left early this morning for
New York. Important business must
have demanded his attention as he left
very suddenly. saying he did not know
when he should return" said Mrs. At
wood, the housekeeper, in answer to Rich
ards inquiry for Donald.
.'How did you find Mr.. Lyon this morn
ingp" inquired Mrs. Doane OF her hus-
band.
II did not find him at all. He had gone
to New York on business, so suppose he
must be better"
"When will he be home" inquired
Clare.
IL do not know; he left no word"
Constance did not feel at all disturbed
by Donald's movements. She had perfect
confidence in him.
Two days after this Clare suddenly
made up her mind 10 leave Chester.
II think shall spend few days in New
York on my return" she said II have
heard of the arrival there of some of my
Southern friends, whom should like to
see. fear if remain here longer, shall
miss them.
The first thing Clare did. on reaching
her hotel, was to ascertain if Donald Ly-
on was there.
Yes, he was there. AT supper she met
beholding him.
Donald was equally surprised at meet
ing Clare, II thought" he said "You
ter"
"Well to tell the truth, | was little
homesick and thought would come here
oLc ID 1,,,t
be homesick here, as have no friends in
the city,
Excepting myself" said Donald. II
shall remain here week or two. and am
at your service. see there is some at
traction at the Academy to night, and if
you please we will 60 there"
Glare could hardly conceal her triumph
as she accepted Donald's invitation.
Tomorrow promises to be fair, said
Donald, on their return from the concert.
Suppose we ride to the Park in the morn
ing"
II should like it much.' was Clare
answer.
Then we will GO"
For q week Donald Lyon devoted him
sells to Clare, but it was simply a polite
devotion, and Clares confidence was be-
ginning 10 De SOIneWudt sudhcu
One very rainy day, Donald was seated
in cafe waiting for coffee to be brought,
when glancing up from his paper his eye
fell on Philip Bradley. sitting quite near
him. He was not at all acquainted with
him. but stroug desire to hear from Villa
Doane impelled him TO accost him. In a
few minutes the two gentleman were in
earnest conversation.
Chester is charming place." said
Phillip.
Yes it is lovely place. do not won
der you find it attractive. especially in the
region of Villa Doane. Allow me, Mr..
Bradley. to congratulate you on your en-
gagement with Miss Ashley. You have
won rare gem"
II beg your pardon, Mr.. Lyon. but l
think you are laboring under mistake
am not engaged to Miss Ashley, but to
an intimate friend of hers"
Excuse me- said Donald. IL have
been misinformed'
$50 Clare Whaitley, you have deceived
me. II remains for me to find out how
much" said Donald to himself, as he
packed his valise preparatory to leaving