Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-08-11

VI, TIC 9"cet, SWEET lDlHgS. she
cried it an ecstasy. II am so fond of
them Poor Philip! poor Her voice
sank to q murmur. How could I think
otherwise than that note and flowers
came from her handsome cousin. as she
placed the lilies in basin of water.
whcle, with their lustrous leaves and
long, coiling STEMS they formed beauti-
full picture?
Philip came after dinner on tine fellow
ing day. A bright, we'll dressed, elegant
and jubilant young gentleman5the
change was great from Philip in a
slouched hat to Philip in all the glory Of
fashionable suit. His ease of manner.
grace, beauty of form, and merry laugh,
made him almost irresistible. I sat in
the little alcove leading from the general
sitting-room, busy with some old lace
had been mcnding for Miss Laura, and 1
could see them both by incIining my head
little. They were a glorious pair, but
it seemed to me that Philip had no right
there-he was taking Mr.. Walderon's
place, and sudden jealousy sprang up
in my heart, which changed almost to
terror when the door opened and the rec
tor of st. Paul's stood on the threshold.
That same light that had come into her
face when she received the lilies flashed
over it again, for in the interim I caught
one glance Of her as she rose to meet Mr..
Walderon. | fancied there was, also, a
tlmid, beseeching look in her soft eyes as
she came forward, with outstretched hand.
to meet him. But the rector advanced
slowly, and greeted Philip, to whom he
was presented, cautiously but colby,
while Miss Laura divided her attentions
between the two, and Philip addressed
her with more than cousinly freedom.
AS for myself, ! tried to think of mani
fold excuses for my mistress. | would
not allow that the sweet girl at whose
shrine l worshiped was coquette: and
still---at least so it seemcd to me, who
sat there under protest--.-her manner
grew colder and yet more distant toward
the rector. He seemed to notice the
gradual alteration, for an hour had scarce
ly elapsed before he took his leave
$50 that is Mr.. Walderon, the famous
Q ctor of old St. Paul's?" l heard Philip
iay when, he had gone.
eyes; how do you like him." Miss
Laura asked wi til something like eager
ness
"He must look imposing in his dra-
peries," Philip replied. "Well, there's
no ting for tastes.''
The speech seemed to sting her. for she
replied, in al altered voice:
That's what l thought Yesterday"
ooh, come, now, Laura, he said, don't
be hard on me. If you could have seen
Celeste in her tropic home, in her fIeecv
white musiins. her cheeks tinted with
the rich glow of health, you'd alter your
opinion. She is not looking at all like
herself; in fact, this base climate is kill
ing her. Besides. her face depends upon
expression for its beauty. Such horrible
chllls would make the best complexion
sallow."
l was all ears. Celeste2 who was &C.
leste? Should listen unwittingly to
some secret! Was | forgotten in nv
corner? Had | better go? l felt reiuc-
tant to face them, having heard so much.
ooh, didn't mean to depreciate her,
Philip"
only to punish me for not appreciat
ing your rector-was that it?'' interrupt
ed Philip, with a laugh. sBut what
does man want of beauty?" and could
see his conscious face, and read the
vanity even in his voice.
"Surely-but Celeste is pretty, of
course, and hope she will be we'll soon
poor little homesick stranger! Pm going,
to send her some lilies that somebody sent
me yesterday-part OF them, I mean--she
came from a land of lilies. Just where
did you find her, PHILIPPE"
"On the Island OF Barbados, in one Of
the contest nests you can imagine. Poo,
child! don't doubt she longs for he:
native wilds-the orange. trees, the shade,
tul bamboos, and her hammock. I was
barbarian to covet her."
81 must see her Often" said Laura. 81
viii! go as often as carr
"Ihank you; you are so kind and
thoughtful. l knew you would like the
poor little wife. Sometimes reproach
myself sadly for bringing her here, bu,
what could I DO tarve?" And we came
pretty nearlt."
90 Philip said Miss Laura, with q
shuddering voice, $50 poor as that?"
held my breath. Philip was mar
rled, then. 1t was his wife Miss Laura
had been to see that morning. No need
to fear for the rector's happiness now
my suspense and suspicion had been both
foolish and groundless.
''Poor. indeed' he repeated, most saw
agely. "Do you know if it had not been
for that fifty dollars you lent me, she
would have suffered for the necessaries of
life? Ane! when went to my uncle. and
told him had lost nay money coming
over, and almost my life, he made ne an
allowance of ten dollars week. What
would he say if he knew I had married a
woman not worth one penny? 1t would
be total ruin to me if he knew of it; but
| am sure, dear cousin. that you viii
never, by look or word, to your dearest
friend whisper the intelligence. would
have kept it secret, even from YOU
indeed wNld-but that l feared the
poor little creature would die if she did
not see some friend. Above all, don't
whisper it to the priest" he whispered;
sim afraid OF him." and I fancied he
drew nearer her.
You need not be; he is the soul ,ot
honor and there was slight shade OF
contempt in her voice.
"But you have promised he said.
eagerly.
"And I know how to keep my word,,'