The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1878-01-29

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Il am engaged in this city just now,
but canrot say l like here as we'll as
Chicago"
81 am glad to learn that you have
been successful in your business. Shall
We have game at billiards ?"
81 am agreeable"
The friends were soon engaged in
contest to prove who was the more skill
full in the use of the cue, and the game
was now and then enlivened by conver-
sation.
Jack" said Vance, "you have not
as yet told me anything concerning the
changes that have taken place during
my absence"
"Wcll," said Jack Harris, as he sent
his ball with rapidity across the table
and performed very difficult double
shot, "marliagcs are first in order, l
suppose"
"Certainly, Jack; marriages first, by
all means"
"Well then. your friend Walter Hale
has married the beautiful"
NO. no, you are jesting, Jack, WAL
ter Hale would never marry; he was
born for bachelor" )"
''For once my boy, you are mistaken.
Walter is married, and has a lovely
bride ?"
II can hardly think such thing pos
sible. By the way, who may his charm
lug bride be-"
She was Mis-, Marian Grey"
The cue dropped from Vance's hand.
and the c,lor quickly fed from his face
rs he exclaimed -
Marian Grey. You must be mis-
taken. Walter Hale has not married
Marian Grey"
"'Tis the truth"
at is a lie. No, if all New York
wero to say so, I would not believe
Marian Grey false"
AS Vance thus spoke he left the
room, leaving his friend mute with as
tonishment.
wonder what has come over Vance,"
mused Jack. What did he mean ?
False to whom ?-to Vance? Ah !.
I've guessed the truth. Poor fellow "
\ few moments passed, and Vance
returned his face was white with emo
tion and his eyes cleaned with pecu-
liar light.
Excuse NE. Jack" he said; II was
hasty u moment ago. but was suffering
terribly. Tell me. have you any proof
Of what you said ?"
"Why allow the affair to trouble you,
man ?" said Jack.
II must have the truth. | must
know all. BY what vile means did he
snatch my darling from me ?" exclaimed
Vance, as he brought his fist down on
the table with tremendous force.
"Since YOU desire it, have q news
paper in my room in which are the full
particulars of the wedding"
"Allow ME 10 see it.
"Certainly. Let us adjourn to my
room."
Thither the friends went, and wer"
soon seated beside 4 table.
"Here it is !" said Jack.
AS he spoke he pushed the paper to-
ward his companion. Vance, picking
the paper up and glancing over it,
quickly came to the heading, Fashion
able Wedding" beneath which was
given full description Of the marriage
Of Marian Grey and Walter Hale.
Vance read every word, while his
eyes grew brighter, his face whittier, and
as he finished reading it, his head fell
upon the table. Jack, understanding
all, attempted not to console him, but
left him to his sorrow.
The next morning Vance re appeared
looking like spectre. and, after break
fast, took the train for Chicago.
Mrs. Hale was seated in her parlor,
reading, when the servant entered and
announced a visitor.
His card, Della"
Il have none, ma am; he saiG, Tel
Mrs. Hale that gentleman wishes To
see her. '"
Mrs. Hale became agitaicd. Could
this be Vance? Turning to Della, she
said -
describe him to inc"
"llc is very handsome, INA am. only
his eyes look fierce and bloodshot."
THAT will do. Say to him that
I am engaged" said Mrs. Hale, ner'
vously.
Della was about to do as she was or
derrd, when the door opened, and Vance
entered.
MADAM" he said. IL must speak
with you; you will be kind enough
therefore. to dismiss the servant
Mrs. Hale motioned Della TO depart
When they were alone Il sudden iea'
seized her, and she uske1 with culver
ing voice.
pray. sir, what can you wish tha
you thus iorcitly present yourself before
me 2
What l want you know best; wha
| shall have, you shall know in time.
"Remember | am mistress here, an'
will allow no one to make use fthreats.
"Dare you. false woman. ask me wha
| want? What could | want? Were
you free to day would refuse TO MARI!
you. The love that | bore for you ha
now turned to bitter hatred One yea