The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-09-04
TRI-WEEKLY EDITION.

most too elegant and aristocratlc to pass
unnotced among company"
GAS often as can spare her. of course.
Why should she not see little enjoyment,
poor clld3 You are getting jealous again,
Ellen"
"iou remember how my govcrness rolled
me in that affair with Warren Raymond /;
don't care that this girl and should run
race for Charles Roberts,"
"Iou have no reason to suppose that
Char es Roberts cares for you; you never
met him more than a dozen times"
"Truc but | care for him."
Day after day went Oh, and of all the
gentlemen who had called on Mrs. Craven
her kind friends insisted upon it.
One day, Isabel, passing by the parlor
door, came face to face with Ellen and
Charles Roberts. How she hated herself
for that sudden blush she felt burning on
her checks; but as she glanced up and
caught Ellen's scornful, angcrcd eyes she
suddenly grew perfectly composed and
calm.
"lsabcl, is this really you2 Why had
not the slightest idea you had come to Mrs
Cravcn's. Are you well and happy 2"
lie bent to whisper quickly the last word
Isabel gave him her hand with her old-time
grave quiet and hautcur.
"Quitc, thank you. The friends in
Daisydale arc all wcll2'
"Oh, yes; and you can't conceive how
many Of them miss you.'
"That is pleasant to know. am in
somewhat of a hurry, Charles Mr.. Rob
erts. Goodbye and she h., ned OH with
out another word
Once in her room she sat composcdly
down to her work, while Mrs. Craven was
out for her noon ride.
She wondered if Charles had forgotten
hcr-that Is, ceased to care for hcr2 She
asked herself the question in careless sort
of way, and then went on to think how
nice lie and Ellen looked together; and of
sudden frightful revelation came to her
so sudden it fairly took her brcath-so
blissful, her senses achcd with the 10y, and
yet so dreadful she thought she should not
survive it. All this in a magical second,
and the revelation was this-shc loved
Charles Roberts, and had loved him all the
time; and lie loved her no longer, but Ellen
Folsom.
at that moment Ellen came in, in all the
blooming beauty and stylish elegance that
characterized her.
81 have como to you for my first con-
graduation. Charles says you were al old
friend of his"
Isabol felt her eyes growing dim as she
anticipated the news
81 an an old fricnd'' % 1t was all she
said But how fully, entirely, she expc-
ricnced the truth Of her lovers words that
night they parted
"Wc'vc not decided on the wedding day
but Charles is in a great hurry. Most lov-
crs arc, suppose. But You are going to
wish me joy2"
"Oh, Of course, all in the world!'
She wasn't very enthusiastic, but it. was
only her will that forced her to speak her
heart was too sore.
"And there's another thing, Isabel. You
must pardon nc for saying it, but Pm sure
your good judgement will approve. Charles
has told me of your little love-passagc;
and thought that as you had once been 80
much to him, and he'll be coming here so
often, ii would be prudent for you to find
another
Isabel had risen to her feet almost at the
first words, with vivid, blushng checks
and flashing eyes. Now, with low scorch-
ing tones, she interrupted her-'E 'Enongh
l comprehend yours and Mr. Roberts deli
cacy. Give my apology to Mrs. Craven
My trunks will be called for by the railway
omnibus"
She put on her hat and mantle, and with
out vouchsafing word to the delighted,
triumphant girl went out from the house.
81 have to think my presiding stars for
suggesting that story. l knew her proud
spirit would up in arms and leave me a
clear field to win him. only hope I have
uttered prophecy. As IL didn't read
arlSIt Ilclr ScCrcL!
She had made slight mistake, however.
And poor Isabel, her cheeks burning,
walked on to the station that she had ar
rived at so lately, wondering where she
would 60, when glad, joyous voice called
her name.
'Isabcl, were you going home to me, rs
you promised me to do If YOU needed me 2"
She instinctly rccoiled step. Then,
seeing that no one was in the waiting room
but themselves, she threw back her veil and
gave him the full benefit of her indignation.
''1iow dare you ask me such question,
when your lips have so lately asked Ellen
Folsom to be your wife2 Charles Roberts,
] thought better of YOU"
And then she cried Wasn't 1t just like
sensitive, loving, over-wrought woman to
do that9 And Charles Roberts heart gave
a nraof tbrol, cf Iolin1t