Litchfield enquirer., 1877-01-25

q am thinking," she replies, quietly lifting her eyes to his. , sssYon should think indoors on such a night as this. And what, if may ask, were your thoughts about, that they re- quired auch solitary spot to bring them to. to.perfechon inf" REss He had turned back as he spoke, as she did not seem inclined to stand still; and walked down the path by her side, until they stood close to the fountain, almost in; I deed, within reach of it's waters.
 .sTake care-you will get wet" he said. Eff you goon; and he. .himself stood close but she continued her walk two or three steps further, and then looked back to see if he were following.
 I-@Seeing he wan not, she also stood still, I and for g minute, they both remained motionless, one on either aide of the fountain, with the spray falling softly be- | tween them-for there was a lull in the tempest. c.s la a l
 And as they thus stood. all Sebastian's s old feeling Of fear and, dislike of the girl retnfned upon him, and almost with Q 4 shudder he turned intending to leave her, without breaking the silence by so much as one word, but some spell seemed laid upon him which prevented his mo- 1 wing. Then it was she spoke and her voice came softly and gently over to where he stood. ''You know," she said, laying her hand on the marble basin of the fountain, 1 and leaning slightly forward, s'that' am unlike everyone else; that have no heart, or that if have enc it is different to ihose. of other women: you yourself have told me so, so also has Mr. Oler- mont. She had of late rather avoided giving him the title of father. "Other men have told me so, and I have believ- | cd them. and yet been satisfied with my self; but now, Sebastian" taking step towards hin, ,and looking mp steadily in- ttolhis -face-''now I have determined, whatever happens. to cross the boundary line that separates me from those around; and I have fancy, belief-caHv it what you giil-that if you were to kiss me l once, l should wake up to new life,- should break the spell, or whatever it IS that has osershadowed me from child- hood, and become like other women." Her voice never faltered once as she made her strange request: and it did not sound in Sebastian's ears, at least, that of some sweet siren turing him away from his true love, but rather, so it seemed to him, that of fair statue, which had been endowed with life and motion and all the outward semblance of woman hood, but who had at length discovered that the human soul with all it's capabil- ities of joy and sorrow had. been denied her, and for that human soul was plead ing. -s 24q4-, s4-5 TT
 For minute after she had spoken all was dark overhead; then through 8 rent in the clouds the moon appeared, and shone upon the girls white figure, and on Sebastian's earnest face gazing at his companion, half in surprise and half in pity. Between them the waters of the fountain ceaseless- ly rose and fell.. causing Nenuphar, as < seen though the silvery veil ofJspray to appear more lovely than she had ever done before.
 She moved a, step forward, needless of the shower around. which penetrated her thin dress. and even rested in bright gilt teripg drops on her golden hair, and waited. a .. l.s= .y4.. Est .~t,I..s.s
 Waited in silence. Not one word to break the intense stiffness; not one word of self-justifcation, of pleading for par don; and Sebastian, looking down at the quiet eyes and lightly ciasped hands, hesitated no longer, but stopped and kissed her-still in utter silence-then turned to go. ro-tr.
 But before he had time to leave her side. there rang through the air one sharp bitter cry-the cay of breaking heart; and before the word Heather" could pass his lips, he saw her standing beside them. 4@bs saS@
 Such world of grief and horror in her eyes as she stood thus, and looked from one to the other.
 And thus they all three remained for a moment. Nenuphar her head bowed on her hands that rested on the edge of the fouhtain; and Sebastian and Heather ga- zing upon each other wondering wlo. would speak first. and what the first word would Dc E"f F'7EF
 Bat after all it was Nenuphar who broke the silence. Lifting her head and looking at Heather, and speaking as though she were repeating some lesson learned by heart: 7' '-'7 '<'''h 'S
 ''!t was all my fault, Heather,' she said. lyon must not blame him in the least--not even in your thoughts, Heath err she cried, going over to the girls side, and touching her hau,l 'You must
  have never told you a lie in all my life have I? We'll on the strength of that, believe me now. and do as I bid you. Ask Sebastian to. tell you everything, and when lls has done so, believe him implicitly and try to forgive me, vii you. Promise me you will ["
 Yes" said Heather, speaking slowly. and as if she were not quite awake;"I will try; But, oh! what are you, who are you, that you could do such a thing?"
 "What am l !? am only Nenuphar, you know" said the other sadly; then before Heather could speak again, she turned towards Sebastiaan.4 "Yor must not trv to shield me, l" she said. half pleadiugly: tell her everything"
 this girl, with her strange wild fancies, to him, compared with Heathers shat tered love and trust? So he looked away from her white face-away fl om her eyes. into which had passed at length a wo. mans loving. grieving soul-to the slight figure beyond.
 Heather" he cried, stretching out his arms towards her, "You have l0ued me. have you not? Cannot you trust me a little?" And Heather, after one seconds hesitation. in. which she had glimpse of what future might be, from which both love and faith have been swept away, moved closer to him--into the shelter of his outstretched arms.
 II trust you, Sebastian" was all she said." ,~..-.
 '"rhen you must prove it, dear, for will not tell you anything until to nor. row. You must not stay here any long, er." Sebastian said, kissing her. .sWhat made you come out this chilly ::night?" II thought I should like one turn befoee going to bed;-one turn. in this garden that always speaks to me of you," she re- piled, low and tenderly.
 Well, good night again. for there is the rain; knew lt must come soon. And to morrow win tell you everything; till then, farewell l" 1-
 Then as she turned in silence to co back to the honse. he drew her towards him again. and whispered, ''once more, Heather, let me tell you that if you had not trusted me, and had left meas as first feared you might, without giving me a 0hanco 0f aYplaininn rnvoolf