The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1877-10-13
The Course Of True Love.
BY HOLLY JOY.

| one beautiful evening III oepJemUeIi
Just as the sun was setting behind the
hills that encircled the pretty little town
Of Ma mans tall figure might have
been seen entering the gate of the little
garden that surrounded a pretty, vine
clad cottage. AS he closed the gate he
glanced at the rustic arbOr at the end of
the garden, and, following the direction
of his gaze, one might have seen what
had been the object of the rich Elmo St.
Clare's visit to the humble dwelling.
Standing at the entrance of the arbor,
with the western sun lighting up her
wealth of golden hair, was young girl
of seventeen summers. AS the click Of
the gate fell upon her ear, she raised
her dark violet eyes, shaded by long,
black lashes and as her gaze rested up
on the approaching, form u deep blush
suffused her fair face, land low exclama.
tion of joy burst from her rosy lips.
st, Clare sprang forward
" Beryl are you really glad to see
me?"
"Oh, yes" she mui INJURED, $50 glad,
for thought you had gone. You will
stay now, Elmo?"
l cannot, Beryl, darling. have
come to say good.bye My mother is
very III, and ] must hasten to New
York But you will not forget me, will
you?"
"No indeed, -" she answered "how
could I?"
Will you grant me one favor,
Beryl? Wear this ring until we meet
again, !" at the same time slippinga a ring
of curious device on her delicate finger.
The ring was serpent with its tail
in its mouth, and studded with tur-
quoise inside was engraved, Forget
me not"
There" he said, "I do not think
anyone who is faithless should wear
this, for you see, dear, the serpent is
for eternity, and blue is the colo: of
truth so unless l fully trusted my lit
tie girl | should not ask her to wear it.
And now, darling, as l laeve in an
hour, l must say farewell"
At :he same time he clasped her in
his arms, pressed kiss on her lips, and
walked quickly away.
She gazed after his retreating form
until it wns lost to sight, then, burying
her face iu her hands, sank upon the
rustic seat, till being reused by foot
step, she fed to the house.
Elmo st. Clare had gone to Europe
with his mother as she had been dan
gerously i'll /; and since the day he part
ed with Beryl many changes had taken
place in both their lives.
Beryl's father was dead and she had
come to live with her aunt, Mrs Stone,
in New York, and, during the past year
had been attending fashionable
school. This winter she made her first
entrance into society. Never word of
Elmo reached her through all those long
months, and, though she believed him
false, she still loved him with all the
warmth of her passionate nature, and
the turquoise ling still graced the slend.
er white finger.
More beautiful than ever she had not
a few sutors but to none she gave en-.
couragement, rather to Mrs. Stones
displeasure, for her great aim was to
have her niece make good match. To-
night she gave grand bail and she had
come to Beryl's room to give her some
instructions.
don't see," she was saying "why
you do not care for any of the gentle
men who are so devoted to you. Now
there is Mr.. r, as nice a young
man as you could meet anywhere, and
wealthy, too"
"Oh, auntie," was Beryl's answer,
"he does not think of nothing but his
beloved mOustache aud his immaculate
kids. You would not have me marry
hm?"
Well, there are Mr.. $, and
Mr.. K, and l do not know how
many others, who would do anything
on earth to win you. Why is it, Beryl?"
she continued.
Because-I am sure don't know,
auntie, only | care nothing for any of
them. 1 suppose the light one will
come some day
But though the words were gay a
shadow had fallen over the girls bright
face at the thought of that one who
came and left her again, and her eyes
fell and rested on the ring, as the mems
oTy of the words he had spoken arose.
Well, l cannot understand it, but |
am sure / hope the right one will come
SOON" And, SO saying, Mrs. Stone
arose and left the room,
Mr.. st. Clarel"
The name was announced in the
crowded drawing rooms of Mrs. Stone,
and Elmo moved forward to receive the
hearty welcome of his hostess. During
a pause In their convrrsat on, his at,
tention was attracted by the words,
spoken close to him, -
"MlSs Starr, may have the pleasure
of this dancer"
AS the quiet answer was given,
he glanced toward the speakers. In
one he recognized an old college chum,
LaughtOn Stewart, while the other was
lovely Girl dressed in shimmering
white, forget -me.nOts clustering at her
bosom, and diamond star in the coil
OF golden hair that crowned her stately
head. Why did he start and almost
forget the question Mrs. Stone had just
asked?
Can it be?" he murmured. "But
no-and yet how like my lost darling
And the same name, too"
The dance was finished, and Laugh
ton Stewart came to speak to him.