The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1881-06-15
LAnfBEITvILLE. N. J., WEDNESDAY, JUNE Is, 1881.


Christ than all the talking Of a life time could
do, for church members are so closely watch
ed. There are those outside who are always
ready to pick every little word and act to
pieces, and spread it out before the world,
and l do believe that is the very reason SO
many are unwilling to become members, be-
cause we live SO Inconsistent they cannot see
how it would benefit them, as we all seem
just alike, and live so contrary to our pro-
fession. Again, at these places we lose faith
in our friends sometimes" Here the girl
fixed her eyes on Will Monroe. "Two friends
meet some remark is made about some one
they both claim as friend::; it may be they
do not mean it unkindly, still, the subject of
their remark hears it, and if their natures are
sensitive, it wounds deeply, and the trust they
once had in their friends is broken. But
beg pardon, am forgetting myself" said the
lady, rising, at the same time coloring deeply.
.. nave wearied you. -
"Not at all, Miss Morgan" said Mr.. Will
fred, earnestly, 81, for one, have been very
much interested indeed, and am sure your
remarks were very sensible
Certainly" said Mr.. Monroe, "but see
our friends leaving. Are you ready to 60
Ellap"
"Yes, any time," she replied, nervousIy,
for she was frightened now at her plain talk.
But the deed was done. She retired to the
dressing room and in a short time returned
with her wraps ON ready to go. Both paid
their respects to the host and hostess and
stepped out on the sidewalk. win Monroe
the little trembling fingers in his own. There
was silence for some moments. Then the
gentleman said:
ELLA, there seems to be something mys-
terious about your manner this evening, and
| cannot think in what way have offended
you. Will you please explain yourself?"
/" had rather not, !" she answered, coldly.
:" ! think it is no more than just and right
to me that you should do So"
81 do not think you would feel very highly
flattered If should comply with your re-
quest"
Nevertheless, wish an explanation"
The girl did not reply and for some mo-
ments they walked ON in silence.
az am waiting very patiently, Miss Nor
gam, said the gentleman, in hard, cold tone.
Ella Morgan raised her eyebrows in sur
prise at the manner In which he spoke, but
she said, quickly, "Since you insist, must
say that until this evening thought Mr.
Monroe was gentleman, but tonight the
mask he wears has been lifted aud his tru,
character has been exposed. The revelation
was accidental but as much as 1t has wound
ed me, am glad to know the truth"
Miss Morgan speaks in Riddles" replied
the young man, angrily.
Which are very easily solved" retortet
the lady, haughtily. "I will state the cast
to you as briefly and as plainly as possible
Imagine yourself at an evening gathering,
and feeling weary you walk to the window tc
look on the outside world a moment. While
standing there, two persons whom you love
and trust are promenading. They come neai
enough to you that you could touch their gar
ments, but theyare not aware of your pres
ence. Then, to your surprise and grief, the
lady recommends the gentleman to seek your
society, as she is sure you are not enjoying
yourself without him, and he replies he does
not wish your society, as you are soft little
thing. She who processes to be your bosom
friend, and he who declares life to be void
without you. This to your face, and then to
hear with your own Senses whom they think
you are out of hearing that you are SOFT
Lightly thought of by those same persons you
have cherished as your dearest friends.
Would it not be sufficient to make you lose
all faith in humanity ;"
AS Ella proceeded with her story, Will
Monroe's face grew strangely white, and
when she had concluded there was a painful
silence for few minutes. n Then he said,
huskily, Did you hear that remark, Ella
declare did not mean it. / hated myself
the very moment spoke. We fellows have
a bad habit of trying to make the most Of
every one, and / can hardly realize that
could say that mean thing of you, for there
was no truth in the assertion, whatever, for
honestly think there is not the least particle
of softness aboutyou. think you have a
kind, forgiving nature, and on this alone
CAL uOp6 lOlBisbuoso iOI tuhb
false speech. viii you5pardon me, Ella /"
" Yes" replied the girl ~ will forgive
you, but can never forget it while live"
sob Ella, do not say that +"
They had reached Elias home now, and
she Withdrew her hand and stepped inside tn.
gate, closing it after her, and said, GOOD
night"
3
Win you not give me more than colo
goodnight, FLAP" he said, sadly, holding
out his hand.
She gave him the tips of her little gloyet
fingers and repeated carelessly. Well
goodnight, them" W
/" Won't you kiss me, Ella?"
would rather be excused. That would
be extremely soft, don't you think Sol Mr.
Monroe
The young man gazed earnestly into hel
face one moment, then lifting his hat, sale
politely, "Gosd evening, Miss Morgan" ant
walked hastily down the street, leaving thu
girl standing there almost too astonished tt
move. She entered the house and was soor
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