Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1883-03-22
ROSALIE'S SECRET.
CHAPTER 1.
Atlanta Constitution

Here was man, pearl-dlver, b,
the name of Rafael, an industriou
hard working man, q most jovial com
rade.
Matters went smoothly enough be
tween us till a day when a girl anC
her mother took up their abode at thu
island Espiritu. When the days WORT
was over, and everybody supposed me
asleep at my hut, swan across tt
the island whence | returned about al
hour after midnight without my alb
sence being at all SURPASSED.
Some days had elapsed since my
first nocturnal visit to Espiritu Santo
when, one morning as / was going tC
the fishery just before daybreak,
met one of those old crones who
seemed able to charm the sharks by
their spells.
CHOW fares it, my son?'
"Good morning, mother" replied
listen to me; | have to speak tC
you of that which nearly concerns
you"
"Nearly concerns mel" 1 repeated
in surprise.
eyes. Do you deny that your heart
is in the island of Espiritu Santo, OF
that you cross the strait every night tC
see and converse with her you lover"
GLOW do you know that?'
mo matter, | know it well. Robert
Wiloerforce, this voyage is fraught
with q two-fOld peril. the foes whom
my charms can hold harmless during
the day only, lie in wait for you each
night beneath the waves; on the shore,
foes more dangerous still over whom
my arts are powerless, dog your steps.
come to offer you my aid to combat
these double dangers.
The old Indians eyes sparkled with
fiendish fury, as she exclaimed:
'And because you are without faith
you deem me without power? Be il
SO; there are those who believe In the
influence you but scott at"
As she spoke she drew from hel
pocket a little case of printed cloth, and
producing, amid pearls of inferior val
ne, one OF large and brilliant water, she
asked:
know you aught of this p
1t was one I had given to k0salie
for such was the girls name.
GLOW came you by it ?" | cried.
Glow came / by it? Why twas
given me by damsel, the fairest that
ever set foot on these shores; a damse
who would be the glory of q young
man. and wha came to crave for pro
tectiOn-that protection you hold sc
cheap-for one she fondly loves"
ellis name?" / exclaimed.
- -
the bag, "since his name is not the one
you bear?"
turned my back to her, coolly say.
ing "You are lying old dotard," and
walked on to the fishery.
The old woman looked after me with
iiendish smile of triumph.
The day was the longest I have ever
known. Suspicion gnawed at my heart
with torturlng perseverance. At last
night arrived.
i will go at once to see her! +" ] cried
What is the matter, Robert?" said
Rosaline, earnestly, as she entered the
cottage, pale and agitated.
What IS the matter | said, fierce
ly. "AsF yourself that question"
ASK myself 2"
"Yes."
| know nothing of what occurs. Tel
me, quickly, what is it?"
| walked to the window to conceal
my rising anger.
Rosaie followed, and put her arms
gently around my neck.
Robert you must not be angry with
me. Remember, next month we are
to kt~,--" And she hid her bIushing
face on my shoulder.
held her before me, looking sternly
into her beautiful eyes.
"Who is he?" [ said slowly.
"Don't, Robert; you hurt my arms
she said, endeavoring to release her
SELF
"Ha! she evades mel" | thought.
=" Who is hep" | repeated.
Who is he? [ do not know what
you mean. Release mel"
My only answer was laugh of
contempt.
Coz said, "you have deceived
mew
Deceived you, oh Robert"
did you not go to that old witch,
Frances, yesterday?'
"Yes."
What did you ask of herr"
Protection from danger"
"FOr whomY
Resale did not answer.
you do not answer. The witch
told me it was for a man whom she
said you dearly loved"
''She told the truth"
His name?"
Resale was silent.
Ibis name?" | repeated.
"At present cannot tell you"
s'False-hearted girl, you have taken
your choice. FAREWELL
Robert! Robertl you do not mean"
II ask for the last time-his manner"
81 have promised would not ="
CAY, ay, use subterfugeI You have
broken my heart, Rosalie, and I will
go away and hide myself in some silent
place and think upon what might have
been! ACKNOWLEDGMENT
"Robert-Robert~ With cry she
fell fainting upon the floor.
I looked at her for moment, and
then fastened away. Suddenly nv