The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1880-01-08

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loving young girl began to know some
thing of gloves young dream" Her
happiest hours were those spent in the
society OF him whom she already re-
garded as her protector and dearest
friend.
But one day there came to the place a
! stately black-eyed damsel that set all
the young mems hearts in fever. She
| came from the great city, on visit to
an aunt living in the village. Her
name was Barbara Hammond, and her
aunt introduced her to the young people
of the town. She professed herself
charmed with the place, the people and
the climate, and made so many friends
that she announced her purpose to re-
main if she could only persuade papa
to let her stay" But Kittie had no.
ticed that all this enthusiasm had been
display ed Immediately after having met
Allan Marsden at an evening PARTY.
And poor little kittie's quickened per
ception had also seen that from that
time onward the dark-eyed beauty bent
all her energies to captlvate the heart OF
Allan. Then she saw that there was
change in young Marsden, slight indeed,
at first, but perceptible to kittie's low
ing eyes. He spent no less time with
her, but he was often absent minded
and appeared embarrassed whenever
kittie innocently made some remark
concerning the new beauty. But Kit
tie rallied from her jealous feelings.
Her rival could make no permanent i'm
preston upon the heart of Allan.
Then she was soon going away, as Kit
tie knew, to remain permanently. And
| was not Allan just as attentive as ever ?
Why should she be disturbed? So she
went on making her preparations for
the grand moonlight excursion SO long
talked of by Allan and the other young
folks. And when at last the time had
actually been decided upon and all ar
rangements had been made for it, Allan
| came to Kitt:e and stammered out the
intelligence that he was going to take
Miss Barbara
Kittie was amazed With the other
girls, she had prepared her pretty new
dress, never doubling that she would SO.
None of the other young men had
thought of such thing as Kittie not
going, "for," they grumblea, g Marsden
always monopolized her"
SO kityie, the very sweetest ana most
popular girl in town, was sighted, and
the fascinating young stranger went in
her place.
And here in her room, alone and IN
the bitterness Of her heart, she thought
this all over. Woman-like, love and
tenderness would come in for the man
who was causing these very tears.
Then indignant thoughts would rise in
her naturally gentle breast, and she
said
Il will do as Dolly said, and will
punish them both. | will never have
anything more to do with Allan, but |
will tell him what Barbara's aunt told
me, of her engagement TO rich old man
in the city. Yes, | will have my re-
venge."
Having come to this conclusion, she
went down stairs and tried 10 appear
the light hearted kittie of old. But
good Dr. Miller could not help noticing
his darling's pale face and inquired
anxiously what was the matter. Nit
ties turned It O.; a. a temporary head
pche.
That nigh. the Decor was called mp
70 attend Mis-, Barbara Hammond, who
on returning from the lake had been
thrown from her horse and badly hurt.
On examination, the Doctor found her
injuries OF 50 serious character as to
be obliged to inform her that it would
be many weeks before She would be able
to walk again.
Two weeks passed away, during
which time kittie knew that Allan
Marsden had left the village, and, oh
how she did miss his society, and how
earnestly she repented OF her purpose of
revenge. especially when she heard Of
the suferings Of one Of the objects Of
that revenge.
One day Dr. Miller said f. Daughter,
wish YOU would 90 down and sit an
hour or two with Miss Hammond. She
is very Lonely. and think you will ike
her very well. l told her You would
come SO get ready, that's a good girl,
and 90 with me this Afternoon
"Oh, / never cam was the first