Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1877-02-22

Miss G. 4 always did Justice to your
.ood-heartedness, Allen; you are perfect
ly lovely that way; and know that yor
would be sorry ifyou knew you had wound
ed my feelings, however accidentally. ,
She droops her head. so as to catch a side.
long glimpse of his face, and signs, while
she nervously punches the top Of her para
sol, resting the point on the floor. Mr.. r.
makes no answer. That about the cigar
case might have been mistake; / saw chat
myself, and. as you explain it, why, it1As
certainly very kind and very creditable. to
to your thoughtfulness. 1t was thought
full
Mr.. II. 4 am grateful for your good
opinion
Miss G.. But do you think II was exact.
ly-it was quite-niee, not to tell me that
your brothers engagement was TO he kept
when you know AllenI can't bear to blum
der 10 such things~ Tenderly, DO you -!
You can't say it wasT
4 never said it was
Miss G.. plaintively. No, Allen. That 8
what always admired in your character
You always owned up. Don't you think
It's easier for men to own up than 1t is for
women7'
Mr.. r. 1don'. know. is'nev.r knew
""s "Sthah W uo ~.
o,!sh MI's sSa G, nc, % yes @Allen!+ YeY know !!
=, Mr.. X. No, don't'' "a x
,><iiss @. %, how can you abear 10 say
soI, sNhen rm rash, or Anything of that
tind, you know l acknowledge IT,
NJ; r., DO yaa Acknowledge It now?'
Miss. G-,'tWby; how can when have
not been rash?. What have l been rash
a
MIR 'Aooatsa, cig.r-case, for ex-
ample. ~
. MissG. oh! That. That was great
w!tasa ago, thought you meant some
thing quite recent A sound as OF the ap-
preaching train Is heard in the distance
She gives = start. and then leaves her chair
again for one q little nearer his. Il thought
perhaps you meant about-last night
Mr. r. 'Wellr
Miss g.. very judic ciously. Il don't think
it was rash.cXactIy. No not rash. I. might
not have been very Kind not to-to-trust
you more, when knew that you didn't
mca anything; but-No, | took the only
course | could. Nobody could have done
differently under the circumstances. But
i caused YOU any pain, | am very sorry +;
Dyes, very sorry indeed. But was not
pI2 ipitate. AMI l know did right. At
80 tried TO act for the vest. Don't you
believe ddE'
Mr., L, 'Why,f yeu have no doubt upon
the subject, my opinion !s OF no conse-
querce.
Miss C. Yes. But what do you think ?
10 you think differently, and can make me
see it differently oughtn't you to do sO!'
Mr.. Il. 4 don't see why. As you say,
all "a over between US
~. I
you care enough FOR yourself TO wish
me 70 look at the matter from the right
point Of view.
Mr.. X, i don't
Mss G.. becoming more and more un-
ea| a- the noise Of the approaching train
grows louder. / think you have been very
quick with me at times. quite as quick as
| could have been with you last night.
The noise is more distinctly heard. Il am
sure that ii could see 1t as you do. no one
weuld be more willing TO do anything in
their powe! to atone for their rashness.
Ot course know that everything is over
Mr., L. rs TO that. | have YOUR word ;
Aana in vies of the tact. perhaps this anal
y-iS of motive. OF character, however in-
tere-ting on general grounds, Is little
NJ, g., with sudden violence. Say it,
and take your revenge. have put my Sc II
at your feet, and you do right 10 trample
Onegne, ., this is what women may eI-
peci when they trust TO mems generosity
Wei, " over now, and I'm thankful !,
thankful. Cruel suspicious, yindictivc,
you're al alike, and I'm glad that I'm no
longer subject to your heartless caprices.
ard don't care what happens after this,
shall aiway>-Oh, You're sure its from
the front Allen, Are YOU sure the rear
signal j. oul|
Mr.. H.. relenting. Yes, but if it will
ease your mind, I'll 20 and look again,
llr rises and starts towards the rear door.
Miss g.. quickly. % no. Don. go.
can't bear TO be left alone The sound oi
the approaching train continually increases
10 yolnmr. %, isn't il coming very, very,
very iastF
Mr.. l.. No. no! Don't be frightened
Miss u, running towards the rear door
30. must get out! IL will kill me, | know
il viii. Come with me Do, do" He runs
after her, and her. voice Is heard a, the
rear OF the car. %, the outside door is
locked, and we are trapped. trapped. trap
ped. @, quick, Let US try the door at
the other end They re-enter the parlor
and the roar of the train announces that il
is upon them. No. no. It.. too late, t's
TOO late, I'm wicked. wicked girl, and
th, j. to punish me. o, it's coming at
tail speed" He remains bewildered, con
fronting her. She utters wild cry, and,
as the train strikes the ear with violent
coucus>ion she filings herself into his arr,~
There, there. Forgive me, Allen! 1t a.
die together, my own, own love- she
hangs iainting on his breast. Voices are
heard without, and after little delay the
porter comes in with lantern.
b.r Of tar tha, T..
meant TO give you, sab We had to run
down pretty quick after we missed you and
the rain made the track little slippery
Lady much frightened?
Miss e., disengaging herself. %, not al
all, Not IN the least. We thought it was
n train coming from behind, and going to
run into us. and so-we-l-'
Porter. Not quite 80 bad as that Wei
be in Schenectady in few minutes, miss
I'll come for your things Ne goes out at
the other door.
\. Miss G.. in a fearful whisper. Allen
What will he ever think of u.s.: I'm sure
he saw us"
Mr.. K. 4 don't know what he'll think
now. He did think you were frightened
but you told him you were not However,
it isn't important what he thinks. Probably
he thinks FL your long-lost brother. II
had Kind OF familiar look
Miss e. 'Rd4cul usp
Mr.. X. Why. he'd never suppose that
| was "A Tilted lover OF yoursr
Miss e., raefully. No
Mr.. X. Come ucy.'-taking her hand
-'yon wished TO die with me, a moment
ago. Don't YOU think you can make one
more effort to live with me? | won't take
advantage of words spoken in mortal per-
il. but suppose you were in earnest wher
you called me your own-own-' Hei
head droops; he folds her in his arms q
moment. then she starts away from him, as
if something had suddenly occurred tc
her.
Miss G. Allen, where are you going ?
Mr.. r. 'Going9 Upon my soul,
haven't the least idea
Miss G. Where were you going?'
Mr.. r. %, | was going to Albany
Miss G Well, don't! Aunt Mary is ex
pecting me here at Schenectady,-I tele
graphed her.-and | want you to stop here
too, aud we'll refer the whole matter t,
her She's such wise old head. I'm no
| sure
Mr.. .whatr
Miss G.. demurely. That Pm goo,