The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1880-06-04

ence, so far as he or the will was concerned
But didn't dare disclose this intention, and
so made the journey to Yonkers a pretext
for the longer one to her.
1t wasn't until we left Yonkers far behind
US that, hearing a newspaper rustic, took
a good look into the face of my companion
Imagine my surprise, my confusion, when
recognized in him the dark. eyed sun.
burnt stranger to whom owed the hair on
my head--the knight I'd dubbed hero of
the curlsp I'd been so taken up with my
self that had scarcely noticed him before,
even when he had offered me seat.
Magnetized, doubtless, by prolonged
stare, he raised his eyes suddenly. There.
upon dropped mine.
Wouldn't you like to look over the pa.
per, said be, courteously.
Thank you,' and accepted the paper, de-
voutly hoping that he wouldn't discover my
identity with the fororn damsal whose hair
he had rescued.
But he did, for glancing up shyly l de-
tected faint smile lurking around the cor
ner of his mouth and lighting up his eyes.
Iput on at once an aspect of severe dig
nifty.
Not another word was said by either of
MS until, having read the paper through, ad-
vertisements and all, returned it.
Then, being of social turn, probably,
he tried to open conversation, but the
only reply made was either monasylla-
BILE Yes or No
In one of the pauses of conversation |
dropped my handkerchief He picked it
up, saw my name in one corner, started,
looked at me closely, then returned it with
a faint smile of what seemed both amuse-
ment and annoyance creeping over his face.
Then it is Miss Fannie Hartly whom !
have the honor of Addressing? inquired he
politely.
bowed somewhat codly.
4 heard of you often from mutual friend
whom met at ris-Horace Leigh.
'Ah?' aud threw into the exclamation all
the scorn and contempt that felt.
'We left France together, embarked on
the same vessel, travelled in company. You
knew of his arrival, did you not?'
! His eyes were bent on me searchingly.
l thought the question impertinent, but
answered it, nevertheless, adding, somewhat
bitterly, that Il should never be left in ig-
norance of so important an event as that
Certainly not. And pardon ME for say
ing it, but Pm a little surprised at your leav-
ing the city just now. Mr.. Leigh and my
self are intimate friends, and am acquaint-
ed with the fact that,you are to be his flu
ture wife,
Was there ever such presumption?
'Srp and my voice shook with suppressed
wrath, rather than marry Horace Leigh,
I'd leap from the window to the bottom of
that ravine,' pointing to one that lay on
the side of us with the air of tragedienne.
He WINGED, almost as much as if l had
struck him blow.
May l ask you why2
He has told you of the will?'
Yes
Isn't that enough to part us forever?
What delicate-mnded wol-an wouldn't
shrink from being forced into marriage
thus? We are to accept each other, or lose a
fortune; love has nothing to do with the
matter, luore rythng; how can l be sure
of his disinterestedness. or he of mine? That
stupid will has been the bughear of my ex-
istence long enough; I've run away from it
now, and from Horace Leigh, too
l stopped abruptly. Angered by what he
had said, had disclosed more than l in.
tended, and.rwas vexed at myself, remem
bering that he was stranger and the friend
of Mr.. Leigh.
checked the reply he was about to
make.
Let us drop the subject said, I, I'D rath
er not discuss it. 'Tis personal affair, and
= drew myself up with dignity and CAV
! him freezing look.
} 'One question first Is it to the man him
self you object?'
Yes
why? Is it his disposition or tempera
ment or personal appearance that you dis
like?
Il knew nothing of either
, Have you eyer seen his photograph
Yes, it's like you little In my hear
l l wished it was more so, and that Horac
5 Leigh resembled his friend in othe
respects too, in that case l would nc
5 have objected to the conditions of Uncl
Johns will.)
; was surprised to see him show such cor
fusion at this answer. Like me?' he STAN
: mered
Yes, there is slight resemblance in th
shape of the features and that is all. TIL
g expression is widely different, But, instead
a one question, you have asked me four
; Have |? And yet you haven't tol n
d why you are so prtjudiced again
: my friend 1t is case similar to the one
Doctor Fell
If / laughed and shook my head, but r
mained silent
is 'Whst? Won't you give me an answer
NO
He couldn't hide his vexation, and |
D. gan to be little distrustful he was such
T. devoted champion of Mr.. Leigh What
he should betray me to the enemy, A Sc
ID of reserve crept into my manner; cOnver'
ton tagged; the shadow of Horace Lei
er fell athwart us. Twas in vain that he tri
lie to lift or win me back to the old frank W
of speaking, was guarded, reticent.
ne Something happened to the engine,
ok were detained And oh, with what hon
sick feeling l looked out into the darkn,
My heart was heavy as lead, and there
ne a great lump in my throat, and tears roll
nd down my face IN spite of all could do.
Poor childp whispered some one at