Smyrna times., 1883-08-08

T course.
James Archer determined to give up '
be situation requiring so little atten- I
on during the Winter, and announced s
is purpose to the Judge, who in turn l
Mentioned it TO Airline in tones of ]
eriOus regret. She expressed herself +:
ndifferently and almost tried TO think
Ierself pleased that he would be away.
nd Yet, such are the contradictions Of
'ur natures, there was a wretched.
onely feeling she could not rid herself
#.
At length the time came, and a re-
quest for a word Of farewell. Her
heart fuiiered as she gave a hesitating
order 10 admit him TO the drawing
room, where she awaited his coming
He appeared with that easy, self reliant
grace so betting his handsome. noble
figure, so at variance with men Of his
condition. How was it such as be
should be found in such humble sta
ton?
Miss Edwards, as am about leav-
ing the service of your father. I could
not go without a word TO his daughter.
asking forgiveness if have allowed
myself, unguardedly and through much
feeling TO offend her
Airline was too honest to speak falsely,
so she answered. a. indiferenlly as
possible:
James l am not offended. and l
should feel contempt for myself. now
that you are about leaving Us. II I
should evince any other than a kindly
regard for your future welfare, remem-
bering the claim you have upon US,
trust you will always consider US your
debtors
Miss Edwards do not think me too
presumptious, but ! would like 10
know if by any possibility might rise
10 q position that would entiile me 10
the respect and recognition Of such
people a. have your regard. and should
ask for your love what would your
answer be-
That Is an unfair question.
Nay. Miss Edwards. when it con-
Germs my whole future Is il too much
to have single question answered.
Airline paled. there was no evading
this man, Il would say it was yours. -
Ere she was aware Of his intention,
he had folded her in his arms. and with
one burning kiss he was gone.
Christmas came. and with it the
wedding day. The earth clad in white
the sun shining. sleigh-bells ringing
and happiness reigned. At LinwoOt
all was in readiness. many guests had
arrived, and Judge Edwards himsel
accompanied Airline, showing much in
teresl in the event, as the costly gen
Of a watch which Emma ever after
wards wore might testify. Mrs Put
: Dam was s beloved sister of the Judge
and be found 8 double interest in max
: ing this visit Airline was lookini
grand, her great liquid eyes had
dreamy. sOitened expression that mad
her altogether lovely, She had JUS
entered the parlor when Arthur 81
pearcd chatting gaily with a gentle
: man. whom she at once recognized 3
James Archer.
1t may here be remarked that fr0l
7 the time he had bidden farewell I
{ Airline his determination was fixed I
show the power Eiihia him as 10 in
D press her with his native worth, thE
she and the public must accord him
/ place in their midst. And when b.
d father had pointed out TO her extrac
d in . leading journal from brilliaI
. lecture jona of course delivered in
e distant city by James Archer, and {
n editorial describing hlm as a new al
Y shining literary light. eourted by Il
5 elite and cultured, Airline could n
$ help feeling q sense Of true pride, al
d that to her in part belonged the glol
Al Of the power thus shown.
As Cousin Airline, as I may row hOl
OF TO call you, allow me to present o
friend, Archer, fresh from fields Of co
er quest new, and with your permissio
!! about to serve Us as grOOmsman
Us this the happiest day Of my life "
= Though somewhat startled, Arliu
placed her hand in that Of James wi
an assured, wOmanly confidence that
once convinced him he had gained
victory worth all the world TO hi
: while We cannot % into details, sutf
to say iG was q day Of JOY on which
" might truly say, Peace on ear
good will TO man.
!. Arthur and Emma proposed q 81,
:. trip to Europe. and James, having I
gagemeRts IN Boston, acesmpani
- them to that city. from whence Il
sailed. He had however AFline's p
mission 70 visit her as time served.
~ airline remained several days "
,ls the Putnams ere returning 20 NJ
Inc it was 50 guieis poEs aRd she van
i've % be alone, tQ commune with
- ,ss- thoughts. 80 much had taksn plao,
Of 50 short tine - TO kewilder and m
,eE her almost doubtful Of the realit,
her the change that had been wrought
on- her life. All, she now found her hs
her w2s speaking, and that it Was send
on new lights and shades VITA every "
nre ing though. oyer fhat lovely face, Q
IA SO naughty and cold.
not She returned home and found deli
hat in reading Of the increased pOplla
Of James Archer. Al length tie
nee hrOOght her , Elssive from him.
and noEncing MS arrival in NJ, and
Der. purpose Of coming 10 her. He was
son- ceived gr@cs0asly and Was soaa q
ars. At home in the ks4ze Of hEs saE
Itiie HaStes. 4Ae koaES pAssed rap
and ege they were aware. Rexs q
en- frsm london that Rznma and her
and band, having made splendid tour
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