Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1882-11-22

r. flaT nalfN lNAA| l4 Ne
vbe-,. perhaps, soon shall see them,
For the aftermath draws nigh.
rKTE IuVE ASSERTS ITSELF.
b.v,s The proudest woman | even
t.sT Poor and proud, TINS Kathleen
1-r,l.y. but the adopted child of a
- wealthy aunt, she had never felt
49, chilly blasts Of poverty; probably
-.ysr would, since now she was the
55..,r1.bed Of Arthur Fanshawe, and his
S'~s was good for million.
Tbsd been Kathleen's intimate friend
i chosen companion ever since our
-,5ool davs: to me there had never
-, so true and dear friend. But |
.o7lJ not shut my eyes TO her besetting
,n-uride. In vain | argued with her,
i-,.urad her on Its evils. She had al
v,vs listened PATIENTLY, but with a
,s7cast,c gleam II her brown eyes, and
rbso had finished she would lay her
lion ny knee and smile up into my
~. miseliievlously. Dear old Men
~ she Would say; ''it Is 10 use.
p,.,s Wss the sole heTitage left me, and
,bsugh ii wrecks all my haPpneas,
esnnot conquer II.
One day she came to my side and
held I'D one white finger enclrcied 10y a
e.,tly diamond ring. In answer to my
eayted look OF inquiry she sad slowly,
Z. though 1t panied her: ''It Is Arthur
F.D,baWe's ring, cherie; L have pro-
missed 10 be his WIFE" Arthur Fan
sbsWe the blase man of the world; a
CIVIC, a sceptic, everything hard aid
unnatural. To throw away her youth
and teauty and purity upon Arthur
Fsnshawe! 1t was q cruel thing.
20 Kathlel" L cried, tell me Ii Is
not tue! You do not love hIn-I know
il. Why, then, oh! why do you make
this saclItics?'
Her led Up curied scornfuliy.
There are a million reasons, she
answered bitterly.
Then she went away, and when I saw
Ler again she was III the midst OF a
CAV group, lovely III her glittering naii
dress, and Arthur Fanshawe was at
har SIDE, his hard cold eyes lighted
sith the frosty CLEANS Of a selfish love,
bis engagement to fair New York
belle pablcally announced.
knew then that the match had been
dhG Aunt Lgngley's making; that her
AMBITION for her beautiful niece had at
hst attained the height of II wealthy
marriage, and that to induce Kathleen
10 submit sne had contrived to make
hsr realize her dependence. And Kath-
eeu, feeiing herself burden on her
bounty, grew
Weary Of eating an0ther's bread,
And lolling up and down another stairs"
Her pnde had carried her through, and
she had consented to the sacrifice.
Soon sfter Mrs. Langley projected a
inp TO Florida, and begged NE to ac-
company her and Kathleen; Nh. Fan
shave, o; course, was to follow.
We arrived ut our destination, rO =
mantle little town III the last stages OF
elapllation.
We settled ourselves il a long, ramb-
ing cottage near the loyellest lake IN
the world, and enjoyed The semi-tropi-
cal climate TO our hearts content.
We hai lot been there three days
EGen Kathleen appeared one morning
IN the room where | was sitting with
her aunt over our fancy work, locking
charulAgly IN a short costume with
Hde sun la. and gauntleted gloves,
I'm going TO learn to row, auntie,
You have no great objection, she
o,San, gaiiy.
Vino IN the world Is going TO teach
yoa:"
Kathleen glanced through the long
french window to the shore, but few
rods away, where a tiny b at lay moored
aid masculine figure lounged back
among the cushions, lazlly putting a
good cigar.
"0h, cont know his name," she
laughed scornfuily. Zone of the abo.
ngInes here. L have engaged IN. SER
wee at SO much an hour, and for the
rest as Mr.. Ioots would say, 1T Is Of no
consequence, auntie.
Il Trust Mr.. Fanshawe approves, !"
began her aunt.
Il am not Mr.. Fanshawe's property
Yet, suggested Kathleen, and before
Another remark could be proffered she
vas out OF the house, down the path,
and OF IL the direction OF the lake
shore.
The boating lessons seemed to take
up great deal OF her time and atten-
lol alter that; but L never chanced to
bet nearer view of her teacher, and
Judging him 10y others of the native
INHABITANTS whom had met, felt little
Interest III the unknown.
Come, ladies, said Mr.. Fanshawe,
one day, let us go out on the lake; L
nave 4 boat engaged and waiting your
service
we dld not require second INVITA-
toA, and soon We gathered on the
oeaeh, where the lake spread out bo fore
. Us broad. uurutli ID bosom, Its green,
0ooi illy pads, and over al the blue,
ooadieas sky OF Florida mldwinfer,
WIN the sun, like great unwinkling
?e' staring lazIly down upon us
Miss Langley, said voice near us
"a low, uch. sweet voice, Ike liquid
muSic-"l beg your pardon for intrud
Us Out that boat is unsafe. She has
Veeh Tor some time out OF repair. L
,eT you vii meet with an accident ii
you 60 out in her "
a young man stood 10y kathieen's >
~ -ue' tall, slender man, Win face
5, 5Ae picture, with great, slumberous
S 1iA eyes, and a nameless grace and
-1scihatlon about him. But his dress
s coarse and common and his hands
'ere embrowned with toll,
II win that wonderful face and figure
aAe some rare old statue, he was only
IIsAerman after ALL
athieens face was hushed and she
cnnI3 Iced up timidly. But before she
nntH T]iu say word Mr.. Fanshawe turnei
id' pOI Tie intruder with a cool stare OF
what do you mean?" he demanded.