Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1877-05-17

with her, and had il copied and
changed. But Oh, Mr. Edsall | have
severely suffered for II; every allnslor
to it hae been sharp wound to me.
'Haa you but told NE of it yourself
Caroline, could have forgiven it.
j tried to do so, but how could
when you were so deeply wounded !?
Long time did thai high-minded
man struggle between love and duty
Ills confidence in her had been shaken
and could he now take her to his
heart? She knew that her ife's happi-
ness was at stake, all tor one hours
foolish amusement. Life would be
but Il blank without his love and
guidance, and as she watched the
lights and shades pass over his brow
she felt that il love should conquer
she might still hope. Edsall now took
his leave, aud as he parted he clasped
Der hand in kindness and the warm
blood rushed 10 her cheeks
Pardon me for miy p'ainness, Caro-
line, but must deliberate. This has
cost me long and bitter struggle,
for You know not how deep wound
was made by that base act. 1t now
bleeds afresh. | will either sec you
or let you hear from mo soon.'
She saw him not again, but she re-
celved letter from him previous to
his departure to Cuba, whittier BUSH
ness arrangements called him. lie
freed her from her engagement, and
gave her final farewell. His note
was brief, but decided. Caroline felt
that he had been too severe, had dealt
too harshly with her, yet her lips
blamed him not; bnt her cheeks paled,
aud the light Of life had fled Ellen
saw that her schemes bad failed The
friendship which had existed between
her and Caroline from childhood was
sundered by this cruel breach of trust,
and she often repented OF the wanton
act; but no overtures could unite the
broken links which had bound their
young hearts in harmony for so many
years.
Kate Lester vas united in marriage
with Mr. Allen. and as Caroline stood
by the side of her friend as brides
maid, she rtjoced that she had
wrought no permanent harm to her
life's happiness by destroying the at
tachment that bad existed in their
hearts When Kate was laying by
her bridal rsbes for her travelling
suit, she confessed to her that she had
a share IN the writing Of the letter,
and earnestly craved her pardon.
Caroline, and this was what spa,
rated You and Mr.. Edsall. Had
he known You as well as do, he
would have known that you did not
do it Intentionally. ! always thought
Ellen Jackson was at the bottom of it.
Yes, little one, ! freely FORGIVE you,
and love YOU better than ever. Come
and see us when we come back, re-
member, and God bless you .
Months had passed away, when one
evening Mr., Allen called for Caroline,
with message from his wife to
come and spend the evening with
her. A short time bad wrought a
change in the person f that fair girl.
Her sweet face was pale; the roses of
hope and joy had all fled; the buoy
ancy and elasticity of youth had
passed away f; and an air of settled
melancholy and sadness had taken
the place of the gayety OF heart which
once characterized her. But she was
still beautiful, and her friends loved
her better than ever, for now she waa
ell that was good and true. An I'M
usual depression was upon her heart
this evening, for it was just year
since she parted with Mr.. Edsali, and
many sad memories we're fresh in her
mind.
kate viii not take DO, Miss Bowen;
she tod me nothing would answer
but yourself, and come You must; so
hasten aud get your hat and shawl
Upon entering Mrs. Aliens parlor,
she saw a person whose form and
noble head resembIed so forcibly the
outlines of Mr.. Edsall that it sent the
bright blood to her cheeks, and her
heart gave a quicker throb az she
pressed Mrs Aliens welcome hand.
He arose and extended the greeting
hand. True, it was him; and, as the
truth came joyously across her heart,
she sank into a chair, demonstrating
in forcihle language TO his spirit that
her love knew no diminution or
change. The evening passed swiftly
away, and their broken engagement
was renewed, while Mrs. Allen was
busy in her nursery.
4 was too hasty, Caroline. Had it
not been for your true friend, Kate
Allen, | should now have been lonely
and sad in my Cuban home. / heard
from Miss Jackson that you were to
be married but letter from Mrs.
Allen set this case all right, and here
| am, asking to be forgiven for my
unbelief and haste, and taken to your
heart once more
you have never left 1t, yet; it is |
who ought to be restored to yours,
III IL lcW WGtkS SHc OtCdtilt Ills
welded wife, but even now she looks
back with poignant regret to that
hour OF folly for which she has so fer
vently repented. But che is happy
in the treasures Of her noble husbands
affection, and he rejoices in the glad
some spirit of his beautiful wife, and
as years roll by their love only chang
cd to love the more
But what of Ellen Jackson? The
mischief maker fell into the pit which
she dug for others, and'the net which
she spread for another shared hel
own feet; but she goes on in the same
course, and her presence is dreaded
and feared by all No one can love
her, for she is devoid 0 all that makes
one most lovely and amiable.
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