West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-05-08

'And if 50, would il have been possible
Tor you to allow such words to fall from
your lips as fell from Georges this eve
ningg"
II hare loved, Walter" I said. in a
quivering voice. al loved fervently. and
with all the strength of warm, passionate
heart; and more, | spoke Just such cruel
words TO the man | loved as George ad
dressed TO you tins evening. My words
were like keen steel. They ran between
his heart and mine, severing them forever.
That is why my life is "A sad and lonely
one. oh, let it be lesson to you!"
Tears shone in the dark eyes of Walter.
aud with rapid movement he was by my
side with outstretched hands saying:
'Oh, Elsa have your secret at last.
Elsa, dear cousin Elsa, you once loved NV
brother Robert Do not shake your head
am sure of it; and that is why you acc
moping your life away here. aud why
Robert stays away from home so long"
do not speak of this, Walter" said,
eagerly clasping his hands. ''If you have
any regard for me do not speak OF il to
to"
whom" he replied
TO him." replied.
''Io Robert" said he
bowed my head
1T shall be as your WISH" he answered.
very thoughtfully.
And now let US talk of George, II said
anxious TO turn the conversation into n new
channel
"And what Of her p asked Walter. grow
ing chilly as AN iceberg at the mere men
ton Of her name
''Shc loves you, repeated.
THAT remains to be seen" was the
crlstily-given reply.
And may prove it To you Z" asked.
will you allow yourself TO he convincedf''
III l can not help it, most certainly, -
was the answer.
And will you trust everything to me. a"
and do as bid yodi"
Even as you wish, Miss Counselor. 8"
he replied.
"Then you may be as happy as you
choose, Tor l am certain Of success" |
said
Walter shook his head moodily, but |
saw that there was a new light in his eve.
and that in spite of his air Of unbelief, hc
really trusted in what had told him. And
so we parted.
81 have letter containing nows from
Walter Marston, written by friend of
his, l said, in matter. i-fact tone, to
George Abbott, as she fingered 10y my side
one afteroon after lessons were over. "It
Is very sad, tOo-ve sad. But excuse
me, you wished to know something OF
your French lesson. How many pages did
| give you TO translate -
| looked up from my book as asked
the question. George was clinging hold
OF chair, looking as pale as the muslin
robe she wore. The pallor of her face
frightened me, although | assumed an AIR
of easy indifference, and assured her that
the next days translation was exceedingly
easy.
viii you go up to my room with me 2"
asked, rising and locking my desk.
Mono; do not go, she half gaspcd !;
tell me what you know Of Walter"
''Oh, of Walteri" said ]. 'Didnt fin
ish telling you about him Why. he saws.
or rather his friend writes for him that If
any Of his friends at Somerville house wish
to see him, they must go to Cadlands at
once. That Is all.
"Alll Miss Herbert" she cried. "An!
ls 1t not enough, in heavens name1 When
did you receive the letterl'
Yesterday morning." replied
And are you not going to him !" she
asked.
81 fear shall not be able TO 20, re-
piled, coolly.
And is this your boasted cousinly love
and friendship for him 2" said George /;
''this your sisterly tenderness, that con.
geals into ice when he is most IN need of
your sympathy and kindness? May be
delivered from all SUCH"
"You are getting excited, Miss Abbott, ''
] remarked. You are one of Mr.. Mars
tons friends-why do you not go TO himl"
But she did not give me an answer, ~,
with curling lip, and cheeks like the pale
lillies OF the valley that hung upon her
bosom, she swept from the room.
II wonder what will be her next step ~
] said, mentally, as i followed her moodilv
from the schOol-room. "Will she 20 to
walter alone-will her pride allow her TO
do that !"
"a letter for you, Miss Herbert. said
Mrs. AODott at that moment, coming sud
denly upon me. 81 have had il i'm my
possession since this morning. Ny neg
lect Is quite inexcusable, ! am well aware. z"
with an eagerness that ] could not well
account Tor, ! took the letters from her
hand, and turned unceremOniOusly into the
room had left. The address on il was i'm
WV ANtiitA"i A"huWllAiHR ol w Altef Mars
ton. Why did tremble TO break the sealy
Win fingers that seemed 10th 20 do my
bidding, tore II open and read
'DEAR Elsa; Come to Cadlands at once.
have not time now 70 explain, only to say
If you value The happiness Of a human
heart, or care 70 prOlong for a few days
one human life, GOMEZ Yours truly,
WAITER MARs1OS.' 50
What did 1t meanl Whose life could |
prolongi whose happiness insure by going
to Cadlandsf Was it a little hoax Of Wal
ter'sf No, il could not be; the note was
TOO earnest and emphatic for that beside
the freak was not At all like one Of his.
Had Robert rCturned7 No, that was not
possible, for but q few weeks before / had
been told that ne was in Italy. was in a
maze OF doubt and wonder, looking about
me vainly for something that would throw
the faintest ray Of light upon tho mystery.
But the light did not appear and 40 set
myself rapidly about preparing for my sud.
den departure, having first obtained leave
of abaoncp from Me- uoruor1 81 =