The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1879-03-15
Ten Days in Love.

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room attracted my attention. got up and
went over to examine it. While thus en-
gagged the door opened. l turned, thinking
it was Mrs. Lee, when, obi what a beauty
met my sightl-so small that she looked
like child, large deep blue eyes that came
out from under mass of light golden curls,
small nose, and rose.b bud OF a mouth.
She was dressed in deep mourning, and I
thought, as | looked at her, that never
saw more beautiful picture. She didn't
see me until l made slight movement,
which startled her. Coming forward
said:
al frightened you, did not?"
eyes; l was not aware that there was
anyone in the room. You are waiting FOL
Mrs. Lee?" And she gave me the sweetest
of smiles, showing most perfect row OF
teeth.
Before could answer Mrs. Lee appeared
and introduced us. Mrs. WIS max
ing Mrs. Lee a short visit prior to her de-
parture for America. l was glad of that
as should then have the pleasure of see
ing her again.
The evening passed off too quickly, and
l arose with an apology for staying so late
Mrs Lee invited me to dine with them in
formally the next dry. She said her friend
preferred being quiet, so they should be
quite alone. You may be sure that ac-
cepted the invitation, and was there prompt
ly at the hour. The widow was more charm
ing than on the previous evening. long
ed to stop the hours from rolling on. Hav-
ing been in the habit of dropping in at Mrs
Lees at all hours, my frequent-almost
daly-vsts were not noticed as any thing
strange or unusual. Mrs. Lee thanked me
for coming to them in their Loneliness, and
the widow would give me one OF her sweet
smiles, and I was thankful in my inmost
heart that they were lonely, and that it fell
to my lot to cheer them. So the weeks
passed, until the time came for the depart
ure of Mrs. Lees friend.
Now | had intended to pass a month oil
two in England before coming home, but
when l found the widow was to return in
ten days, began to think that my duty
called me back to my business.
"Do you know of any one going on the
ljth?" the widow asked me, one evening
in her dove-like way.
"No one but myself" l answered. "Busi-
ness has called me sooner than l expected ;
GLOW delightful" from the widow while
am so glad! couldn't bear the idea Of my
friend going entirely alone, and you of al
others will know best how to take care o
her.
We then began to make our plans. Mrs
- intended making visit of few
days to some friends in London. l wa
going direct to Liverpool. Mrs. Lee and
drove down to see our friend off, and
looked forward to the pleasure ef meeting
her on board the steamer. My last days il
Paris were spent in saying "good-by' t
old friends, and buying presents for siste
Nell and the children. At last was on th,
steamer. By my side was the widow, anC
thought that had never seen her lool
SO lovely. l eXulted in the knowledg
that she knew no one on board. was he
only friend, consequently should have he
all to myself; this was (so l said to myself
what | had for weeks been longing for
Was in love? That question had not oc
Cured to me. felt supremely happy, an'
), thought the situation delightful. wa
i ready tC do any thing for this fair creature
She had only to command; I was all eager
ness to obey. l soon had opportunities q
showing my devotion.
, The following morning I came out ol
deck very early, and was surprised to fin,
. my little lady already there. Shs locke,
very miserable and very pretty. The morn
ing salutation was over, l asked her hoy
: she had slept.
! 81 haven't slept at ALL" she said, in
= fretful, childish way, which l though
charming. "Such noise all night" sh
continued, 81 could not get to sleep; an
the smells are simply dreadful. mu;
have another room. I'd rather sit up her
: all night than sleep IN that horrid plac
again. Don't you think, Mr.. Remington,
; you asked the captain or somebody, h
= wonld give me another state-room?" an
. her big eyes looked inquiringly into mine.
. Certainly" l said. 81 will go at one
and see about it, and if there is no othe
q you shall change with me. Take my room
# which is good one, and as don't min
q either noise or smells, your room will su
,r me well enough"
o The next discovered was that my lad
, had no sea chair. There was only one le
>. and that had been spoken for but pal
"a double the amount and the chair was min
. "You are so kind, Mr.. Remington 81
said. 81 don't know what l should hay
:, done without you. am not fit to trav,
= alone" she added in childish tones.
l. longed to press her to my heart and te
10 her of my love- and if she would but ],
me, it would be the joy of my life to cal
,r for her. | looked all this l am sure | dit
Of Butthere was too many people around for n
n to speak. She sat with her hands folded i
y her lap, and looked divinely unconcor
d scious.
S. The third day out the weather becam
s. bitterly cold.
N 81 am almost frozen" said Mrs. --
Is "What shall do? l have nothing to wra
around me, and shall have to stay below
and, oh dearl it is so uncomfortable there
at The face turned up to mine was the face
10 a spoiled child
n Now | had a fine English rug, which
at had used at night, for you know every thin
a at sea is so horribly damp. 1t had been
c. great comfort to me, and knew that shouI
IS. miss it. But what Of that? | couldn't 81
ms the woman loved suffer. So | got it, an
is tucked her all up in it. Herdelicious smi
er repaid me for the sacrifice.
ot "Oh, how nicel" she said, as she put h
L., ] hands under the ruu q seems 10 me M