Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1882-11-24

Nv no can II De! she Thought.
Henry Nay went home out Of sorts.
and we'll aware that he had Disturbed
her solitude And Yet he returned
every night with his violin. Onc
would have thought that he cndeay
ored. in inspired inprovisations. to
impl"re forgiveness and express the
feeling, which were agitating him.
But the villa was buried in silence
and ob,curity. This irritated him to
til" last decree
1t, all over. SAID he, one day II
offended her. Once more | shall go;
and then shall leave the country.
How wrarllv dragged the hours At
,un7et hi, father led him ON. gently
humoring what he called Il "romantic
fancy" Henry played IA prelude, and
commenced the "E.lrgy of Irnst.
The melody Was To be her farewell
Plaintive and sonorous, the notes fell
III the peaceful night.
Suddenly he started, and his bow
almost slipped through hi, fingers.
\ joy unsprakablH privalcd his whole
being. The piano, tiinid at first, then
more distinct. was following the VIC
lin. 1t was Madeline. who. encour
aged gradually. WAS PLAYING the ac
compartment of the "Elcyy.' The
duo would have hcrn prolonged far
into the night Lad Mr.. Nay allowed it
On his way home Henry was silent
and crave. His voice had a tinge of
sadness when hr wished his father
goodnight. As they parted, he called
him back.
Father.
What is it, my SON."
Nothing to morrow"
Henry had changed his mind. He
did not sleep that night As hours
passed away he evoked the memories
of his childhood to have some idea of
Madcinc's home, and above ali, of
her person. What WAS she like! He
recalled to mind the images Of the
young ladies he had seen. He could
see her. first. slender. graceful and
fair, then darF, with classical fra
lures and fiery eyes; he could not
think of her lis not beautiful.
The next morning Mr. Nay entered
his room early
Father" said he hurrie,lly, Il
have made up my mind. Will you
write Nv. Dcsmarres?"
Have you thought it we'll over ~
asked MIR. Nay, growing very pale
1T is no risk to run" answered
Henry Nothing can be worse than
my present state Besides. | have
reflected seriously. and am quite
resolute," he added i'll firm voice.
Mr.. Nay teleyraphed Immediately
to DIR. Desmarres, and two days later
the young and celebrated oculist ar
rived at Mention.
when shall l see the light, doc
tor?' eagerly asked Henry.
1T will be week; for that time
y0u will remain in this room. in the
most absolute obscurity and silence,
but after that =
After that | shall see Madeline -
thought Henry, who did not care
what more the doctor had to say.
That evening and the next Made
leine waited in vain. The third day
she became more sad and anxious.
Had the unknown musician who un-
derstood her SO we'll grown weary
Had he left the town? Strange
thoughts troubled her. No, he had
not gone Consumption. that terrible
disease, seemed to gain ground as the
poor child gave way to her sombrt
misgiyings. A terrific presentiment
ayit t., le.
She hardly lived except for tn.
hour when her mysterious friend wa.
to appear. The time come, she wa.
at the piano playing their favoritt
melodies: then, opening the window
bending down, she would listen anC
try to learn something of the darl
night.
One evening she fancied she hear,
steps on the road. In the thought
lessness of her excitement she rushe,
ont in her thin muslin dress. bare
headed, her shoulders hardly protect
ed by the light tissue that covere,
them. Like a shadow she glided OF
through the winding paths ant
opened the side door of the park.
1t was a laborer returning from
his days work, spade on his shoul
der. just then he huinmed merry
tune, soon lost in the distance
Madeleine remained, leanihs
against the wall her burning fore
head, and her mind lost in revcry
She did not feel the cool evening
breeze and the scarcely perccptiblt
drops of rain that fell on her shoul
ders A painful idea absorbed her
He will come no more
All of a asuJden violent chill shool
her from head to foot; she went il
doors. fainting, sick at heart, ant
laid down with burning fever
Ten days after that fatal evening
Henry Nay in his room, with draw
curtains still. was expecting the visi
of the Mention doctor, whom DIR
Desmarres had left IN charge, fully
instructed. after the operation. Tn,
success was complete Henry wa.
blind no longer; but his eyes wer,
gradually brought to bear tn,
light. For few days past he hao
gone With fold over them, and that
very morning the doctor was to open
the thick curtains and let him behol,
the light of heaven, the dazzling bril-
liancy of the sun.
The doctor entered. followed b,
Mr.. Nay. Henry was agitated will
great emotion. His father led hin
by the hand to the window just opened
by the doctor.
Look" said he
Henry screamed with joy an,
closed his eyes. Then opening then
again. with a raptured look he EN-
braced the whole horizon AID tried t.
discover the way to the villa.
AT last 7 shall Saa Madalainar h.