Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1879-06-27

Mildred and Herbert, both looking up,
startled, their giances met, but at once sank
again quietly TO the ground A deep flush
spread Itself over her fac rs she turned her
head away; Herbert Tnnstall was scarcely
less confused than abe was; but the music
striking up at that moment, to escape Miss
TabithA,s keen vision, he passed his arm
round Mildred'S waist, and Rhirled her OF In
the dance, Miss Tabiths looking after them
with curio1s expression. They had scarce
d, however, made two circles Of the nom
when Herbert drew his companion ont into
the corridor; which had been decorated and
turn Ished With seats for the occasion.
g Il Is the truth, " he said, abruptly, IS soon
Is they were alone. (" You are dearef than
life TO me. Mildred, I love you"
Mildred Nell gave one frightened glance up
Into his face; then made answer with 6eliber-
alton, but her voice had an odd quiVer in 1t
the while she spoke.
"Of coursefD said she. giving little un-
easy laugh. But we are alone now, so We
can lay aside our parts"
Would to Heaven that we had never as.
suEned themln was Tunstall's cry, and MI.
dred's heart with groan answered, Amen-n
'sWe have played out the play IN earnest
enough, y he resumed. I" So far as / am con-
cerned, It has been played out in most dolor-
GUS earnest. Ny darling my darling love
YOu-n
STAY not another wordl" exclaimed MI
dred, srresting him yet more peremptorily by
laying her hand upon his arm Then turning
round, her young face lighted by noble feel
fag, iand with her eyes full upon his. she cried
eouragROusly: And suppose we have played
ont the play in dolorous earnest, and made
shipBFeck Of our happiness, our happiness
only What thenl There remain honor
ustiee-right-truthl"
,Herberl Fanstan gave her one long look as
she stood there. Her slight, girlish figure
vas rooedh IN rs ball broom fTippery Of tnile
- ~ l.. l. Z IL
eneireled her soft throat, and white jessamine
blossoms wreathed her hair; but immutabihty
OF purpose, a stesdfsst cleaVing to what she
would esteem the right, were to be traced in
the bearing OF the Queenly head, IN the ear
nestness Of the dark eyes, in the firm lines OF
the sweet mouth. In absolute silence they re-
turned to the ballroom, q stormy sea Of mixed
emotions SURFING in his bgeast aud her face,
nov that the glow OF passion had died out OF
II, looking weary and mOumful. At Miss
NeiPs desire he conducted her to Miss
rsbftha, and he then Withdrew 10 seek soil
tude wherein TO compose his mind after the
events Of the past half-hour. "a steady pacing
in the cool night air without the building had
8 tranqHllizing effect, and when he felt he
could again bear the eyes Of his feliOE=crest-
uTes, he re-entered the room. There the first
object which greeted his eyes did more to
steel his heart and brace his nerves than. all
his contemplation OF the solemn stars, or the
tanning of the night breeZes on his heated
brow. The spectacle that administered so pO5
tent tonic was the sight Of Miss Neil circling
round animated and gaF, with Young officer
Of their acquaintance, to the strains OF deli
cious waltz m
-'s The irVity the heartlessness of WorneL f''
muiter-d Tunstan between his set teeth. But
II Jealousy and anger hsd not blinded his
eyes, he must hAve seen how the quick step
d&ggea Sometimes, and how the light only
3 flashed an Intervals into the face that used to
hr -ruffh
10 this tiuty-hearted young lady that other
people could be as Indifferent, he marched
on 70 -tnd Miss Cubison, upon whom appars
emily he commenced to lavish great tender
ness Of manner, snd upon whom, In reality.
he was venting his Jealous anger in aquarrel
- Mary, who Is that fellow who has been
dancing with youn
=, - 1 have been dancing with a good many
fellows from Lord Merritt downward, %
Mis- Cubison answered, demurely. %
Z" Nonsense J. Who is that stranger, con-
foundediy good looking, and as tall as
!" Perhaps you mean my cousin ~ she sale,
stealing timid glance up into bis cloudy
lace ia = l 3--a Oi-.i - e.,1 g. =
z t.Ohi kt.lis cousin, Is he? lThen all 1 can
say is, family g6SetiOs is not wanting"
Miss CubisOn's regard for her relatives ap-
parently uid not extend TO q partiality for
Liking about them, for she made No reply 70
theirema1k. 2lA- 49, '-i.a Il ls.-
: ssH0R Is tt never hearG OF this cousin be b
foreg'i Ennstan resumed, after pause.
g 1 only met hin=-thst Is 70 say was Wis,
iting.at his house my Rnele,s, the other day,
when was away" che said, shifting her
light blue eyes from his stern countenanee to.
the ehalked Hoor. rre
"WeH, you established pretty good IN
oerStanding With him. said Tunstal dryly,
sdding -savagely, /" Everybody in the room
has been passing remarks upon yoH.o -.''-
To dispose Of gFIsEance there Is nothing
like starting eounter-grievane must have
beer Miss CubisOn's policy, for she now haz-
arded the tuygestiOn, ''' OF apurse, must
ikeSsuFdeVotion 10 Miss Neil.n -s.rt,4 r.
q eMiss NHifi Nonsensei You know what
my aunt Il, said THnstEll--a remark which
he would have found difficulty in explains
dng. t
Z ''Do you wish to sit out the whole daneely'.
asked Miss Cu0ison the next moment, glad OF
peaee at any price. "The music will; cease
directly" :" ..l a..F .'aal
=, = q Aunt Tabitha, have piece Of news for
You, " said Mildred, suddenly, as they were
driving home, and she startled that respecta-
DE elderly lady out OF the nap she had been
taking in the corner Of the carriage.
" Yes, what Is itl'' asked Miss TRbitha, sit
ting very holt upright and pushing her cap
rather more athwart than it had been previous
y. in her effort to look wide awake. sI.s.1~.rs
,i'tWelI, you won't be offended, aunt; but
you Know lrudfb D6cu dbkeu, dIlu u ALl SOllk
70 spend Christmas at Uncle Fosters" said
the giFls gently, but firmly. t.
S1Edetd y0u WOn'tIp WAS Miss Tabitha's
sole neouEuent, and mutteTing sOmething
about such unhOly hours, she relapsld back
intortlie carriage corner and sGmnOlenee-
And TO that resolution Miss Tabiths held
with even more than her accustomed tenaci-
ty; so that Mildred was Obliged TO give way,
andFemain in Herbert TuhstalPs presence.
Far thonsh, IRON peril lurking in this cir
eumstsnee, tie distance at which Mildred 80
rsedu<Ousiy Kept Tnns5all, sndrthe gentle un-
varying cOldnrss With which She treated him,
only the more convinced him OF the utter
hopelesshess OF his POSITION; snd their resi-
uence under one root finally effected greater
separsh between the t~O than any extent
OF distsRef cnuld haze done DIS III ii
1t was as well that Miss Neil's scheme of de-
parture from Staineley had been frustrated;
for the ViIiage Of Stsineley was not capableof
MANY sensations, and that Ohristmas-tide It
was furnishes with such sensation as it had
never been supplied with befOre-proEiding
an agreeable scandal for the leisure OF the
holidays. The occurrence that electrified the
whole psrish was in very deed a startling
event nothing less than the elopement Of
Mrs Mary Cuhison with her cousin. The dec
orOus daughter of their decorous parish
priest the thing was unparalleled! -Ittumed
out after that the match had been topl osed By
her father; and Mary, like many another
timid nature, had done more desperate deed
thSn5a boiler spirit might have attempted, 4
snd7e0lFed all her difficulties and entangle- 1
ments by quietly going of with her lover and
getting married secretly in London. r.a5
Probably no one knew more of the matter
than Herbert Tunstsll, to whom the bride
wrote 3 Characteristic letter Of explanation, IN
which she begged his pardon for her decep- 4
ton, ,'and apologised for breaking her engage
mens with him, much as though she had been
eEeusing herself from q promise to practice
archery for an afternoon or share an hours
ride, .- -- r..
Nj. Tunstall took the letter to Miss Nell,
who however, declined to read It. " You
have hesrd the newslii said heY inquiringlY.
.I 's9Bs,is Mildred answered graYely. "1think
the methed Of taking her course mistake; it
gives. occasion for TAXI 1910
But.n said Tunstall, "her father is such a
'tTRon be merits the scandal that this nine
daYsi wonder will call forth y
No more passed at the time, but that even /
ing Tunstall drew Mildred to him, and, Whis-
peringlY, asked her: "May / tell you the
story now Of how love you with all my heart
and mind and strength, with my whele !
beIngl" 'h 20.
And Mildred must have consented and given
him favorable reply; for after awhile Her
bert made the suggestion that they should 20
and set Miss Tabitha's heart At rest.
"Yes, and let % make confession Of all our
and how we deceived her,p said
Mildred, very peuitent, andvery much in ear
nest ra'f -Tl
"I don't know about our intentions, but
doubt Il we ever misled her very far, - Tunstall
declared, with laugh. However, wen lind
her and explain everything" el =.
Mise Tabiths was discovered resting In the
drawing room, and her nephew led Mildred ap
to her ct once. -rfl