The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1881-06-08

wasaone Of the chief lrtuas III her lovely
character! X = isss 4ssfsissfi5A : 81
AbsQrBe n her pleasant rsgsgis, she had
Ilnot noticed the approach of a maid who hand
ledoa.slettef. "A vague pfesentiment ef evil
lcaiie OVER hef. aslshe opened 1t. It was from
Eliza. and ran as follows 81 .esa ~ ssasl
/ my Dear Neoo--I regret exceedingly the
llposition am placed ms but feel bound, under
ltheicircnmstances,; to expose yopr, husbands
duplicity \ saw him unobserved this after,
noon conyersingin the lobbies of the Varieties,
with Mile. s---7- overheard enough, to con-.
Iivinco.me that be is going to. attend the per-
iformance to- hight, lie is cruelty deceivipg
you, and strongly advise you to unmask his
| villainy and separate from him-sr ssff. s,,r
essssi& so1 Affectionatelysyo yours, sii.s,, h,..s,
/ Is bnaf Il tIsn .t.ssssYg.3 AUNT ELIZA. 80
Clara crushed the lstterin her hands, and
sat there looking at the fast failing snow It
was growing darker and he would soon Be
fheres And then would she show him the
fletter and demand an explanatory No, ut
would be met by eqnivocal replies. Heswas
a master in the art Of deception, bit that
night Iwouldepd 1t foreyer.ssssb I IN vi I'm
aAs'she thought this she felt al dallspain at
her heart-and the evening grew deeper..sssaa
WHY little wife, are you sitting alone in
the gloaming2n ffe3 10 gotigaa IA xaE,,4t, Il.
| Itwas sIIerhett's CHEEKY voice heshad eu4
tered unperceived, 1pssm ssasdsfaq Suiysa
:" Herbert = The tone was forced and hol-
low" are you going out to-pightSs" = .
Why, yes, my dear, might have told you
this morning. have an important engage.
ulent IL will not DO long now, pet wife. u
What didhe meanp He could not see the
weird beauty Of that pale face as she babe
| him farewell, v sEs snss sssf s1ases
Itwasa gala night at the Varieties. I. The
benefit Of NJ lie. --, the fame Of whose beau
ty and talent it was whispered had drawn
crowded audience and boxes, orchestra and
gallery presented an animated audience.
There was one there, however, whose heart
was aching with pain. Yes; Mlles--- was
beautiful and there was no installing the
fervent admiration with which she was re-
garded by all, but more especially the solitary
occupant of one of the boxes; and this per-
son Clara recognized as her husband. The
entertainment progressed, and mid the cheers
and applause, the floral tributes and the in
censesof chances which were offered up at the
shrine of the favorite actress, this timid, half
yelled woman had eyes only for the man she
loved. How changed he looked The COM
tamination Of that womans presence seemed
to infect him with fever there was an un-
natural brilliancy in his splendid eyes, not
wthstnnding which his face looked worn and
haggard lie was never so at home s.
appiause pfougiru .s'r,iie
was greeted with flowers and cheers, which
were treated by the pampercd beauty With
proud Indifference, till at last abouquet more
elegant than all che rest fell atherfeet. She
gave.a glance at one of the boxes, kissed her
hand to Che occupant and Withdrew, Clara
. felt the building swim before her, but by
strong effort she controlled herself, andreaclfs
Jed the entrance in safety. Hff
Shutting herself in her carriage she waited
patiently, much to the astonshment of her
goodman, an unusually stolid individual
i quite averse to adventures. Half an hour
afterward he received the welcome order to-
drive home. 81
Clara had seen her husband emerge from
the stage entrance With Mile. - A deadly
pailor overspread her countenapce' and she
fainted. ~
7 On arriving ut home Clara proceeded to the
drawing room. As she opened the door cry
of establishment broke from her lips. Mr.. de
Joinville was seated in an easy chair, reading.
He loeked-np good-humorealy and said :---..
"Turn about is fair play Where has my
pet wife been = s. al FSf
Clara sat down YEARLY
Z" Herbert, you can deceive me no longer. !
was at the theatre tonight. ! saw you and
know all."s 8 dsIfse.asaa
81 was not at the theatre tonight. Clara,
i do not like Aunt Liza--she has been here
again"
I Herbert, am mad !? saw you and--ann
'''''' o""n' ,..-.ss .rsw
Mr.. de Joinviile advanced and took his
1iwife's hand IN ms. 81