Daily Republican., 1879-08-29


Thank you ~
And throwing the white, hsecy maj
: shout her, and taking his pro6sred arl
with low bew, she turned away, lea
ing Philip white and stern, in the shat
ow Of the porch.
There was to be . garrison ball 8
the nearest town, some five miles dii
tant.
When first Philip Burton learne
that Miss Chase had accepted Fan
Faring's escort, he felt tempted to war;
her, but the remembrance Of her las
bitter words, and the knowledge tina
she would again misunderstand him
silsnced him; while she, day after day
reassursd her questioning heart an
her own relenting conduct with tn
three words, II hate him.
The evening came. Miss Chase ha'
chosen her favorite color, white, ant
in the snowy folds Of tulle, looked, a
the old farmer admiringly said, eth
purtiest thing his eyes had eve
seed." .......f
At first Philip had determined not II
60; but dim premonltion that shs
might be glad to turn to him before thu
evening was at an end, led him to sub
stitute an acceptance for the Invitation
he had first declined.
The ball was at its height when he
reached there, and the first sight which
met his eyes was Marie's form, encir-
cled by Fame Faring's arm, as they
swaysd among the dancers.
Already the mans face was flushed
with wipe-he fancied Marie shrank
from his touch; but, as her eyes fell on
him, she recognized his presence by a
glance so chilling that he steeled him
self into Indifference.
But at the last moment, when 1t came
time to 20, he found himself standing
by her side.
"Pardon me-" he said, abruptly,
"but Mr.. Faring is in hardly fit condi-
tion that you should accept his escort.
You will understand my motive in
telling you, when Issy that he has
been drinking heavily, and his horses
require firm hand. Will you not
permit me to drive you home?"
"Mr. Faring at least takes no advan-
tage Of helpless women !" she answered
scornfully, and in another moment the
carriage was announced.
1t was clear, moonlight night, but
Maria's cheek was very pale, as, with
an unsteady hand, her escort, seating
himself by her side, gathered up the
reins his groom silently handed him,
saying as he did so, IA good night for
a walk, James. We will not need you"
Spite Of which command, the girl saw,
with feeling Of relief, the man clam
bsr into his seat behind, while his
master was oblivious Of his presence.
The fiery horses sprang forward, and
q cry of terror checked itself on Maria's
white lips. How mad she had been to
disregard Philip Burton's warning :!
How patient hs had been with her
bitter and unforgiving spirit
Faster and faster the horses dashed
on their way, the unsteady hand wor-
rying and fretting them. At last pile
Of stones cleaned white in the moon.
light. They turned aside with quiv-
er Of fear, when a lash fell smartly
upon their backs, and, with mad snort
Of terror, the light carriage rocked to
and fro as they bounded on, the bits
between their teeth.
Their driver cringed in fears as he
realized their danger; but, almost be-
fore full consciousness Of it had burst
upon her, some one had thrnst him
from his seat on to the bottom of the
strong, firm hand grasped
thereins his nervsless fingers had dropp-
ed-a protecting arm was thrown about
her waist, as they flew on in the moon
light until, in few moments, the dang
,r was rast, and the horses, overmast-
,rsd, stood trembling, white with foam,
It the farm house door.
How Philip Burton came there, she
topped not to question, or why he had
.dopted the groom's disguise even after
,er last naughty rejection Of his coun-
Iel, as he lifted her, now unresisting,
n his strong arms, and placed her feet
,nce more upon solid ground.
Once again Marie lay under the shade
# the linden trees, swinging lazily to
md fro, and once again we'll known
tep interrupts her reverie.
~ am going away, Miss Chase the
intruder says, standing before her.
'Will you not let me carry with me
1our forgivenessl"
Going away! What was there in his
words to cause this sudden pang Of
,ain?
81 should ask your forgiveness" she
trampling on her pride. ~
ould have forgiven your act long since,
'ut that knew how lightly you must
!old me to thus relax from your digni
ed indifference"
"You mistake me, now as them" he
aid. ~ saw you lying, as thought,
sleep. thought you would never
now it, and the temptation proved too
trong for me. Ibid not know then why
thu. moved me, but know now, to
~ cost, that even then loved you as
shall love you to my life's end Tell
le, ere go, that you have forgiven
le !
But pair of blue eyes, shimmering
ith tears looked roguishly upinto his:
'Ihad forgotten the offense. Perhaps,
you repeated it, might better
ldge." .|-
"You mean it, Marie2 You love me" e
Add like voice from heaven comes
IL answering whisper:
~ have loved you all the time "
1A.AHno Naflln nfaAa0A.