New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-04-16

La WrcDCe also passed a SlecpleSS night.
Lawrence. sOmeW hat strangely, peIhaps, WAS
moro sensitive to the worlds gossip, moro irritated
hy the false POI itiou in which he and his wlie stood
toward each other, than Emilia. Probably more %
that gossip reached his ears Emilia conscious that
her conduct irTeprOacbablc, knowng that at
the time she left her husband sue had thought to
have excellent reasons tor taxing that steP
wrapped herself in an impcIvous cloak OF pale
vir,uc cloak that gave nc warmth to her heart,
but kept OF the Chii OF the censori9us world and
safe within the shelter OF circle OF synpathlhlhG
friends. hoard nothing and held That she cared
nothing, Tor comments on her lite But Lawrence
chaled in his position of deserted husband. ut the
odIous breach in his domestic life that allowed
flood Of light to fall on his PRIV ate affairs and per
mlttcd them to be matters OF public dlscussion
Ills wife was above suspicion OF reproach; he had
no uneasncss on that point; but il was Impossible
for him not 20 feel that the very fact that was his
consolation shifted the entire responsibility on TO
his ov shoulders. Was he looked upon as tyrant
or a iibertiue he sometimes wondered bitterly.
and then it anGered him that young and lovely
woman, whom he had the right TO call his wlie,
shond be less to him than the last pretty girl he
took down to dinner; that the circumstances OF a
Ovcless marriage forbade him III all generosity from
pressing hls claims in Il boni winch she mated anu
had done her best 10 IL aHgcred him, and IL
pr;evcd him. for his in truth generous nature.
lie did not believe that emilia was happy row
COUld she he happy IN this chlll ana anomalous
position in which she had place. herself she dld
net look happy. Lawrence knew Tar more oil
Emilia than sLe had known OF him during these
three years. lie had taken the habit lately OF
tracking Eis Wiies footsteps wien II was PossliHe
for him to do so. OF spending a day or two III the
town WI ich her abode Tor the iiIlc pcih-, au'
disappearing before she could lie aware that he was
there. There were few pTOmcnades III Sou hern
cities with which Il" had not 'ecome ialnli var
where at one time another he had not recognized
his wifes graceful head and indifferent glance rs
she sal driving at her aunts side. Tonight he re-
nroarhcd himself for p Wcal1-mndcd tool. IN not
having sooner dared meeting, III not having IN
sisted on being heard, and breaking down the bar
rlcr his wife had raised between them Aud YET
would it have availed anythIng-would II avail
anything now
when Clar:ce came to seek Emilia early the next
morning she found her room empty. save for the
laGy's-naid. who was engaged III locking her ms
trcsss travellins-hag; Clarce inquired Tor Mrs.
Lawrence she had gone out the mald replied
and further stated that she bad found her mistress
already dressed wcn she took Eer III her carly cup OF
tea and that she had gone out Immediately alter,
saying that she should nave time for a walk before
they started. go,
and mamma will be ready immediately! She
went to the window and looked out hey
are putting the things into the carriage Already
she said and mamma cannot bear to be lett wait
ing. lOn don't know which way MIS-. Lawrence
went, Maria DO 20 and inquiIe downstairs;
someone will perhaps have seen her pass, aul can
20 aud look for her.
Lawrence. who had also risen early, was standing
Oh the hotel steDs. disnayed spectator OF the
hacking OF the travelling carriage. IL was Tor
Lady Meritons party. he was told by waiter
standing by: they were leaving unexpectedly.
What were they all going. all the ladies' Yes,
all all the rooms were given mp; only one OF the
lady's maids remained behind to do the packing.
and She was to follow in the evening. Lawrence
felt hurt and indignant rs he had never ieit before
That Emilia shoud elude hun nov, wounded hun
Inexpressby Something more than this, he sad
10 himself he had a right 10 expect from his VIE
lie had countcd-all night he had counted upon
seeing her to-day; she had no right TO refuse HIM
another interview. to deny him the answer he had
asked for She was no slave to her aunt she was IN
dependent. she could assert herself. Az TINS mo,
Inent Maria appeared 10 inquire II anything hld
been seen of Mrs. Lawrence. Lawrence heard tie
question and the answer; he saw the man point IN
IaIf - lnV al ia n a
half An hour before. Without q moment 3 heSlta-
tinn he started TO follow her. Tbs time he woull
have an answer; shc should not escape nm 'llis
time.
Emilia had not gone very far and she was at that
moment hardly a hundred yards from the house.
turn of the road hid her from sight; but only few
stems afforded her n view of the hotel door, ana as
surod her that she was not lingering too long she
hcrse could hardly have told why she bad come
out. But when she indeed saw Lawrence Coniins
toward her. she knew il was the hope OF meeting
him once more that had brought her to here.
He came toward her quickly with long strides.
She leaning on low stone ptrapeI tHau onn,
upon her. and her face, Swallowed by leF nat1 niI
showed no trace of last nights vigil. father u
more vivid carnatOu tlnged her cheeks a clearer
light shone in hcr eyes for Emilia was young, ana
excitement lent its hue more readily than wearncss
Lawrence forgot his brief Indignation as ne came
up 10 her. She turned and pccoeted him gently.
am glad to see you she said i we are leaving
suddenly for Pau; but l wanted to see you, |
wanted she hesated for bali second-'l
lie was silent for a moment. well he said after
that pause. good by is hard word but what
yon say can but echo Good be with YOU Emilia
Neither of them moved. There was again
silence broken by Lawrence
Tho time is short he said, looking. not OF her.
bat at the rushing waters below, and nave some
words which, were only your suIt0r would come
from mo with grace which as your lover might
utter with passion you could not desplse that
might urge upon you with warmth mat you
could not resent; but which, being your husDaia,
must speak with reserve and command III, mystl 10
pronounce without too much emotion. When we
married / did not love you, as you know Ioyed
another woman, Of whom we need not sQeaK' Dut
now. Emilia love YOU