The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1882-05-06
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but sensible man, as he hastily set of
on his journey back to Italy, longing Ia
throw himself at the feet of his dear
wronged love, ard gain her forgiveness
for his fclly and want of trust. But when
he arrived in Italy, the war vas ended,
the due was dead. and Paola married; no
one knew anything of his daughter. ex-
cept that she had gone to travel with an
English lady whose name was unknown.
For four long years Lord Elverton had
sought her in vain, and now he bad given
up the hopeless search, and tired with
wandering he determined to accept his
aunt's invitation, by no t1eans attracted
by hef account of her last new proteke,
for Lady Clifford was very fond Of yonue
people, and much given to matchmaking
on their account.
On his arrival at the pfiors he was de-
lighted to hear that the young lady had
gone away for few dNys on visit to
some relatives of Lady Chffords.
"But I will send for her TO return i'm
mediH'ely; ain longing for you to see
her" exclaimed the delighted old lady.
"By 20 means, my dear aunt" hastily
rejoined Lord Elverton. Il can assure
you I am in no hurry to see her-sbe is
no doubt charming, but will still dis
appoint you by remaining heart.whole.
By4the-way, what is her namt2"
IL will Tell you nothing abotit her sir,
returned his amt pettishly, quite Offend
ed at his refusal to fall in love at her bid
ding. nor was she Modified until her
nephew, sorry to vex his kind-hearted old
relative, gave her an account of his TN
fortunate love affair.
A curious look came ever her face, ,atd
she listened with breatbless interest when
Duncan mentioned Elena's name.
Poor Duncan, poor jealous boy" she
said pityihely when be bad finished his
recital. Il thought yoii hard hearted
young bear where ladies are concerned
and, behold, find you instead true
hearted knight, grievipg over his lost
love. Twill not send for my pretty Nell
lie nor ask you again to like her."
L will like her for your sake, dear
aunt" he replied gratefully, "but / oan
never, love her"
Lady Clifford made no reply, but three
days after, Lord Elverton had decended
early to The drawing-room just before
dinner. The lamps were not lighted, and
only The glow of the fire illuminated the
room, now darkening in tho soft spring
twilight.
A young lady sat near the window gsz-
ing out at the quiet country scene, she
started and rose as he entered.
"fGlena -
Duncan r.
Not another word they spoke she turn
ed away even In the pleasant pain of
meeting him again, not forgetting bis
cruel desertion in her hour of need, and
he was so overwhelmed with joy and as
tonishment, that he could not at first
speak coherently.
But all was soon explained chow Elena,
on losing her father, was glad to accept
the offer of friendship from the kind
hearted Lady Clifford, who was then in
Rome; how she had never mentioned
Duncan's name, being too much wound
ed by his strange conduct. Aud then
Duncan had his confession to make, and
when Elena heard how deeply and truly
he had loved her, she readily forgave him,
ane promised TO be bis wife.
Long afterwards, when they were hap
PLY married, Lady Clifford loved to
tease her happy nephew on his two mis-
takes.
Il have often heard of men in love do
ing foolish things, she would say, "but
never before knew of a young man run
ming away to the other end of the world
with an unopened letter that would have
saved his journey; nor of one who, hav.
ing searched for four years for yours
lady, decided that he would still prel,r
keeping few miles between them for q
day or two longer |"
"Oh, auntie, that is to bad |" Lord
Elverton would answer laughing, aud
tossing mp his youngest child, little
boy with Elena's dark eyes. '!The first
mistake was my own entirely, but it was
your fault that was twice in the
wrong +"