New-York tribune., 1881-07-17

ing down with tender, pitifnl eyes on her slight
though 'A' Va ''A'' 'A'"e''
>, Although a he did not like me Her voice trcm-
l9n must not say that. We have agreed Polite
ana / not to believe anything against him until we
Mr weston turned abruptly away
dd ou @ nave conquered then he said. Il shall go
5sr Bat tell me rst did you wIitc to Warbarton to.
rt; Yes; he wants to como next Wednesday or
What did you say to him p
,,S Juse what my father told me: that should be
:. ,nothing elser There was shadow Of anxiety
Nothing lifting her sweet eyes to his but
shade OF color swept over her face as she spoke
nc noted 1t, though he made further remark
spoken the truth. Was there any necessity to own
TO he great tear that had fallen right in the centre
would if the postboy had not been waiting for the
letters, have nccessitated a fresh sheet of paper
Snt under the circumstances was quite impossibei
90 sle had folded 1t up and posted it, with a mo-
mientary passing thought-would he care f-cvcn if
o,, n na KNOWN Her tears and her smiles were alike
sound of Edward Weston's plying voice ~ '"0
49, am going, then. Charity he went on so this is
alone Bnt remember, l shall watch and wait.
~, speaking very quietly, If Warburton comes
ana an, yo9 90 not marry him, shall come back. Do
i, Yes, The tears were gathering thickly now, but
h't pimsJJ 'ri mem away aud raised her head. Yes
put would rather that you did not think of it. /
know myself that shall marry Cousin Felix
rrcf TO tbot Ds IT, Whatever happens shall never
ms voice falling yon are the sweetest, braycst
woman woman / ever met Such a daughter would make a
Courage Charity, it is nearly over now These
lights are very hard, and woman's weapons are so
few, and her buckler so easily pierced hut then
lows. ' Avn
Good d-by. Mr.. Weston laying a small hand in
IaGt ftsp 4 IL
dark ones she had learned to love. / shall not 90
doWn again tonight. SO this is. i'll truth good by
also, with momcntary pause. shall always re-
member " it'll pleasure that you were my friend
lie said nothing more. For IA second he laid his
other hand over the little that rested in his and
then without one backward glance he went.
Once more Charity and her sister are seated over
lne bedroom IRE; discussing dress and similar friv-
2iltes for this is Wednesday. and the night of Lady
Bunctt's fancy ball.
This has been a long week. Charity thinks: it
seems great deal more than n few days since Nr
Weston sad goodby to her iii the darkening school
room But one thing there remains to be thankful
for The last train is in from london and Consin
Felix has not arrived so She is at liberty 10 60 70
her pail undlsturhed by any ideas of the coming
the dark eyes that spoke of love TO her and TO in
terest herself lollic IS doing, in the powdering
Of her hair the Arrangement of the white lace cap
ana nnSlln fchu, which are TO mark her out in her
pam black dress, as "a Royalst Of Republican
France.
sin SarahS ball going days were over and Miss War
burton was To have the benefit of Mrs. Savers ma
tens Now here Is your fan, do open it. and let
see how YOU look. Oh. beautiful. Dear Charity,
how wish were going with youn
In two years Polie: only two years'
In two years; why then. Charity YOU will
But Miss Warburton dld not want to hear what
cloak, Pollie. Come. hear the carriage And
with kiss, Charity hastcncd away
Once IN the ball. room, amidst the lights and
music. for the moment Charity forgot ali her
troubles. She tried hard not to rcmem-
her. that perhaps that partly helped her. 50 She
herself and he col ha,.
cned in her checks until sorrowful past and nccr-
tam tE frture were W Slike mGrsed IN The present
remarked to Charity, meeting her.
Yes. said Charity quickly, he has gone-left us,
But he is here said Mrs Sayer; / have just met
him. J suppose not wishing 10 detain the girl
from the waltz just beginning. that he is STAYING
where else III the NJ neghborhood.'
Charity supposed so also as there seemed nothing
else to SAY, and turned away with her partner. She
must be mistaken. was her own thought
Bnt after this dance fresh agitation was in store
Miss Warbmton.' said Lady Barnett stoppinc
her, there is a gentleman here who wishes TO be
introduced TO you: think he came with Mr.
cstHn his name Is th" same as yours. perhaps
bring himT
Yes. should be glad, said Charity. with whten-
1h'p he had come at last. and Mr.. Weston had
lronght hm. 50 that he might see for himself the
effect that Cousin Felix would have upon her
But l shall not finch now she thought the
worst was over long ago and for one second her
memory wavcred back to The scho"Iroom in the
twilight, and The dark eyes that had there looked
into hers.
Come, Miss Warburon. shall we explore this
conservatory 1t looks cool and pleasant
II did indeed; and Miss WaIburton. with willing
icct, turned IN amongst the flowers where the SOFT
encd light OF the Chinese lanterns was more nerci-
tnl ; not quite so demonstrative of pang checks rs
the glare OF the ballroom
a capital "get-up,n' remarked her partner by
and by. looking in the direction of the doorway.
And Charity. looking too enter Il tall figure
clad IN blicK armor from head t. foot; hut only
one part of the knights dress. which perfect
rs to have called forth the admiration of her com
panion. arrested her attention. His right arm was
in a sling.
Cousin Felix Cousin Felix" Her quick beating
heart seemed saying his name alond. as he ad-
vanced slowly to her, LADY BuTAet, by his side,
say. as they approached but never mind, l shall
bc sure TO sec You again 10y and by
Then they drew nearer yet.
MIR. WarburtOn, Charity wants TO be introduced
TO YOU
And Charity bowed little wondcringly toward
the ail-clad figure
MIR. Paget,' went Lady Burnett turning to-
ward Charity s companion will YOU kindly take
me back 10 the ball room
Aud Mr.. Iagct rlS:ng, lie and Lady Burnett lie
parted together
A great desire came over Charity 20 rise and
hasten after them; hut IL was not To be. The
she would not fan now SO she brought her eyes
back from their long look after Lady Bumctts
form 10 the man beside her. and, gazing straight
before her, addressed HIM.
suppose you Cousin Felix She said gently.
Then YOU must have core this afternoon after alf
Yes WAS at the inn. and as | knew you wore 10
be here, thought would come
How did You know IL she asked, stih trying TO
quiet her beating pulses and all intent on speaking
calmly.
From Weston He met me. and told me you
were coming, we agreed TO drive over together.
have just been explaining it TO Lady Burnett.
When got your letter, after a few minutes pausc,
| determined TO come at once.
out o! his glove he took letter that Charity rec
ya. af an when he SAN he