The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1879-11-01

IJames had not returned, he became little III
easy and to VIM. Cary he dropped line, STA
ing. however, that he thought his friend wOul'
return in a day or two. In four days he wroi
to his cousin Julia as guardedly as possible.
1t so happened that after rather late hours,
long morning nap, and IA rather late breaklas,
the young ladies, Clonld and Julia, receive,
their letters and proceeded to break their seals
Clotild read hers through, containing nothing
but good news, and then turned to address in
liza, What was her surprise to find her look
ing like statue--pale as marble, with an op
en- letter in her cenched hand.
"What is it, Julia, my darlingY
She could not reply, bat pushed the hand
containing the letter nearer to her friend, from
which she concluded that she desired her to
read 1t. Selling it, she hastily read the dread
warning words from her cousin Jack Fife
Then Clotild cried out;
"Now you silly child, don't be frightened
Don't you see he says, after hearty breakfast
James sailed forth with his gun &c. Now,
suicides don't eat so heartily, and James is only
rusticatng. dare say before two days-may,
be this very day-he will be here looking after
us girls, especially his particular friend, Julia
Thorn" And rising ClOtild went to her friend,
and throwing her arms about her, said, There,
love, tell me that you are comforted"
"Yes, dear friend, my reason tells me that
you are right; but it startled me so, and Jack
is evidently uneasy about his friend'
Jack, the rattle'brain, if | had him here
would pull his ears good. Writing such stuff
to his cousin, who is already little nervous
but you will forget it, darling, won't you, and
try to be calm?'
"Yes, will try to be calm; but you must
pray that get good news before two days are
past"
81 will do that, and if you don't, l will whip
1t was SO thoughtess in Jack"
81 don't blame him. dear; he knows take
q great interest IN James, and how horrible it
would be, Clotild, if anything stimuli happen
10 him."
Nonsense, child | tell you he will be here
o-day or tomorrow at most, on his coal black
charger. | feel it in my bones that he IS COM
n.y." cried the enthusiastic girl.
And the brave words of Clotlld did much
o reassurc Julia
James arrived in the city about five o'clock
If the same day, and went to a hotel After
ca he took stroll, and passed the very house
where Clotild and Julia were stopping. He
Knew that Julia's uncle lived there. Indeed,
he two young ladies were out walking on the
treet before the mansion; but as he was on
he opposite side of the street they did not OBJ
erve him, and quickly turning corner he
vas soon several blocks away. He did not feel
uite strong enough yet for thelnterview lie
wanted to bury his first love clear ont of sight
'efore approaching Julia.
He attended the theatre that night and saw
he young ladies there. Clotid was radiant
n dark blue silk and the blaze of her dia-
nonds was only equallcd by the brilliancy of
er dark eyes. Julia looked sad and careworn |
hey were attended by a princely looking gen
eman, who seemed to give his whole atten.
ion to Clotid, while Julia looked listlcssy |
bout Once she looked directly towards him,
mt he stood in the background, and was some
'hat protected by pillar that interviewed.
James cared but little for the play Ie was
nore interested In his own thoughts, and in
Watching the young ladies opposite. Clotild
ave him one searching glance, and did not
)ok that way again. Just before the close OF
he play he slipped quietly out, and it was not
ntil the next afternoon that he walked down
Dwards Julia's uncle's, and then seeing one
'hom he took to be Edward Wentworth, about |
D enter the mansion he turned on his heel |
nd concluded to take n trip up the Allegheny.
lie was not gone long, however, and returning |
csolved that very evening to call on the ladies.
Clotild and Julia were getting ready for the
vening party that Mrs. Romb was to give.
'ut Clotild came Immediately, and SAID her
riend would be down soon
where have you been wandering about the
ountry, Mr. Clendenning?"
"Oh, | took tramp to tie Fayettc Springs.
ran up the Allegheny to Pittsburgh on bust
ass, and now | am here"
"And you are very welcome We heard of
our strange departure from Washington, and
'ere quite uneasy until Jack Fife wrote that
lilly Robinson had given him some account
f you. But will go up and get Julia"
She went up and sent julia down, then went
erselt in quest of Mrs. Romb
Mrs. Romb," she said, 1.-THE lost is found,
nd Clendenning is in the parlor with julia;
nall you invite him to the party this even
lg"
Most assuredly. Let them talk alone for
while, and:then we will go in; am anxious
, see him."
As Julia entered the parlor, James arose
astily and went to meet her. MY very dear
'icndn he said "l am glad to meet YOU again |