The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1881-05-14

LalOs had been much strengthened by the trip
from the island to the city; as he was a good
sailor, and bad greatly enjoyed the sea air.
The three the master, ,Poytash, and the young
man found rooms at the Hotel. And POytash
was hopeful, that the change of scene, and some
society would affect the feelings of LajOs so
that he would have some desire to mlngle in
the affairs Of the great world, and want to see
his home and country again and be inclined to
take passage on ship about to sail in a few
days for the American coast.
But POytash could not control all the move
ments Of LajOs, who had become strong after a
days rest: and went forth he pleased. Poy-
tash after awhile came in dismay, to
inform the master that he had watched
Laios 20 to an obscure part of the
enter house, be knew to be occupied by LOno,
Kalili, and their friends; and he expected at any
moment to hear of the marriage of Lajos with
Kalili.
" Many things may happen before that ) - re-
marked the master " learn that LajOs has
rival, Hawaiian youth, OF superior education
and of much promise in the King g favor. lie
plays tastefully on the guitar, and is now de-
voting an attention to Kaili, which she recipro-
Gates. Therefore do not be in despair
And that evening when Lajos joined his
friends at the Hotel, he was moody and evidently
much chagrined. - Mark what L said;' observed
the master to POytash, ''the rival is worrying
him"
After some days, Lono and Kalili, and some
native friends had come to visit the Hotel; to
look at the spacious chambers, and a style Of
mansion, that was new to Hawaiian eyes. Lajos
had got the assistance of skilled foreign hands
in the make up of her toilette, she was
very tasteiully dressed, and she appeared a
handsome and very attractive young woman.
LajOs walked by her side, though much of her
recent conduct had annoyed him Perhaps his
vanity and pride more than any genuine love,
urged him to try and maintain his influence over
his former tender companion in the pandanus
grove. and his savior in the sea. The memory of
Zoe had been fully aroused in his heart and he
had felt that she was his true and only love-
And yet. as he stood near Kalili, within the in
Auence of her sparkling eyes, and glowing soft
cheeks; and was touched by her dainty little
fingers, he persuaded himself that he owed her
duty, an obligation of honor, that he must strive
20 fulfil.
Whilst they talked together, walking along
the corridors, it was announced that a steamer
had arrived from California, and vehicles rattIing
through the streets were bringing passengers to
the Hotel; but Lajos feeling no interest in the
arrival, had accompanied Kalili to a small recess
surrounded with ferns and vines. He was press
ing her for @ warmer recognition of his atten-
tions. And Kalili was demure, for she had be-
come possessed with hope that size might shine
in a palace. Lajos chafed, because he could not
reaWakeu dEuOIe Ol grove. lie
spoke Of his love for the islands, and desire to
remain here for ever, and share life with her
Alas for the pride aud passion and vanity of
mans heart. He did not mean, with whole
soul, all that he said. LajOs would have married
Kalili, no doubt did she now say she needed and
was dependent on his love. But as she seemed
easy, and willing to let him 90, this panied his
pride, and touched his vanity, and made him
strive to arouse her passionate love.
He held both her hands in his, he looked
tenderly into her eyes, he had placed one arm
round her waist as she gently drew away, he
was looking with infatuated blindness at the girl
by his side; so that be could not see another
one young lady in travelling costume;
agonIzed expression at him, and he did not hear
her say in bitter tone q" Lajos, Lajos, it is
Lajos;" nor did be hear the voice of an old man,
who seizing her by the arm, said /: g" Zoe, my
child, come away, come away"
ITO Be ContiHued.)