The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1881-08-03


s'And does he still love this first lady 9''
NO. replied the gentleman, che is
disgusted' still.''
II believe be would never wish her any TN
i pieasantpess. y
Again there was silence between the Two,
both busy with there own thoughts, presently
the gentleman said 'sifyou are rested Edna we
will return.' She arose, and as he lifted her
into her saddle she said sweetly, II do feel so
sorry for Mr.. Calrun, for know it is he Of
whom you have been speaking" A look OF
half surprise, half amusement, crossed the
gentleman's fine face as he replied gravely,
Eyes it is he.n 81
/ They did not converse much on their home
| ward ride, butas they came in Mr.. Wheeler
horse became unmanageable, and he was com
PEELED TO dismount and seize the bride in orr
der to lead him around to the entrance
Esina came dngaheaas ahd Gslrnnawlfa was
standing on thesteps sprang to.her aside,
s'Allow me to assist YOU Miss 4fonitor'' he
said In low 'toneq s 20
Certainly, If you will be so kind, "sshe re-
piled.
He lifted her down as tenderly as q mother
would lift her infant from its crib, Leaving
the horse with the groom who now came for
ward, he drew the little gloyed hand through
his arm and led her to the foot of the stairs
where he bowed gravelyg md lifting the
dainty fingers to his lips turned and walked
quickly away. Edna entered her room and
changed her riding habit, and refreshed her,
self after her dusty ride, then came into the
cool fresh little parler and seated herself at
cousin Clara's feet.
Clara Monitor was woman one would
| never tire OF adinring, she possessed those
rare qualities that won friends in all classes
of society. - a84a
In appearance she was the very opposite of
her little cousin Edna /; tall and stately as any
queen, black hair and eyes, heavy eye bTows,
long lashes, olive complexion, full sweet
firm mouth around which always played
pleasant smile for every one Clara Moni-
tor could not have enemies; all who knew her
loved her, and as Edna camo and sat down at
her feet that morning she laid aside the book
she had been reading, and laying her soft
white hand on her Cousins golden curs said
playfnlly, care you weary, baby mine Pr
The blue eyes were lifted to the black ones
gazing down SO lovingly into them, as she
answered, ~ have heard strange story to-
day, cousin"
"And you are going to tell me all about
"Yes, If you wish to hear it,
Andso Edna repeated the story Mr.. Wheel
er had told her that morning. A look of pain
crossed Clara Monitors handsome face as she
listened.
"Why win girls so far forget their proper
standing as to influence young men to become
hirts?', she said. I'll }e. -hfat
IS Dudly Calrun had learned lesson. Had
he learned it too late? God forbid. He
wandered out alone. Everything seemed
dreary enough to him. He found be was not
master of his affections as hitherto. He loved
Edna Monitor more than life, and was she
not drifting away froni.Aim q How her happy
laugh had rang out on the morning breeze
only few hours before, as she rode away
over the hills by Wheeler's side. What did
he mean p He did not want child like that !;
be was old enough to be her father. Carun
had watched them many times as they raced
over the sunny road, and once lie had went TO
the greatrock and hidden there to DO anlun-I
observed spectator, BIO thought, as they passed
by. but Wheeler had seen BIN there, and pity
had prompted him to tell Edna that story.
The evening was COOL and Edna standing
in the largs window with j: soft white shawl
around her slender shoulders, saw just outside
on the upper piazza, man with bowed head
pacing TO and fro Presently. he came toward
the window. The girl drew back into the
shadow. He paused and looked eagerly into
the ROOM then as be passed Oh, the gaslight
fell upon his countenance and the young girl
saw it was Dudlys Calrun How troubled be
looked as he kept up his weary march. Edna
in her excitement again drew near the win
dow. He looked up Suddenly and saw her
standing there. He lifted his hat politely
and said eagerly, ''Good evening, Miss
Edna. Won't you come out with me while2
4 want, to ask you question" stUa anN
She stepped through the window and came
to his side. = fsA ssss s3se
/" Come and sit here. Please do not be
angry, bat what is viii Wheeler to you p"
ia kind friend and brother who pties a
lonely little girl.and tries to amuse her."
Nothing more y he asked.
Nothing more" she replied. ." Why
should you think SO p"
g You have been with him every morning
for long time, Edna" ~
81 know it. Twas 50 lonely, and his kind
heart took compassion on my weary life and
so he has tried to interest me, and am very
grateful to him. I shall never forget biz
kindness while live."
sasWill you ever forget my unkindness /?
The white lids dropped over the blue eyes
but she did not reply.
sob, Edna am very sorry. But If You
only knew all you would pity me and try tc
forgive the past"
81 do know all, Mr.. Calrun. do pity yor
and forgive you"
Ho stopped in surprise. You know all
and pity and forgive me WIN it be too
much to ask you if You will try to love me
IF Won only knew how / worship you, thinl