The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1883-05-26
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ut is not an inviting aspect, is it,"
J ~ said ''What if the barrenness Won
9 - before you were but the shadow of
he desolation reigning over the heart
rhser into life?"
! Nellie did ct turn her head al though
~ was just beside her.
II am unab!e to answer that oues-
ton, Mr.. Mason," she said, affecting
sanconcern.
"Why|
b "Because l do not comprehend your
Eneaning.'
aWhat, is it possible that after what
1 tDok place last night, you are unable
i - catch the drift Of my query:"
eyes, it is just possible that am
% stupid"
Mr.. Mason moved a step forward,
paused, ami, then, with trembling
hand, drew a chair toward his lady
visitor.
spray be seated" he said.
"Thank you, | prefer to stand" re-
Piled Nellie, still with her gaze fixed
upon the scene without. .'IIow long
! am / to be kept here? What have you
. to says"
Her coolness seemed to sting him at
last, for he sprang forward and seized
her by the hand.
"Ssy r he cried, "What have | to
say. You know-you know. l love
you, Nellie Rathven-I love you
madly That is what have TO say.
4 ERE has been kind;ed in my heart
that will destroy me, body and soul j,
unless you grant my wish am 4
spoiled only son, Nellie, and have al
& Ways had my own way. | must have
my own way now or-or you may have
the death OF q human being to answer
for"
b Nellie drew her hand away, but
not SO angriiy as on the previous nj sht.
"This is madness !" she exclaimed;
moving away.
SAY, you are right-it is madness
/ ler which there is but one cure"
"And that is forgetfulness. Forget
me"
I sNever, before Heaven | swear it
never! l will know no rest till You
ere my bride, and 60 where you may, I
shall follow you. Will you be my
wife?"
Nellie Remingtcn's mind was IN .
swhirl.
What benefit to her own dear ones
such . marriage would bring. The
wealthy Mr. Mason, of whom She had
heard SO much, her husband. Then
she could buy back. perhaps, her ia
ther's cherished property.
What if she did not love this man?
omen requently marry without
Iove. Why should she hesitate to do
she same? Had she need to consult
any one save herself, when she might
pe Of such service to others?
j No, she thought the matter over
rapidly and concluded to consult no
one, but decided for herself.
will you be my wife?" again de-
Oanded Mr.. Mason impatiently.
81 will," answered Nellie, quietly.
with bent head, and it seemed rs ii her
|ereath almost ceased as she gave this
'My darling!" cried the infatuated
man, again sejzing her hand and press
|sng i to his lips.
s.No, no, not that !" murmured Nell
NE, in strained voice. "Allow me to
80 now"
"One monochrome moment!" said
the happy bridegroom elect. 81 have,
iomething further to say"
He kissed her flushed checks once,
swice, thrice, as he spoke.
Nv hat is the meaning Of this out
'fageous act. sir:" demanded . voice at
MS side and he was sent reeling against
she wall by fpowerful blow.
Mr.. Richard Martin had entered the
sfice, unperceived, At the moment Mr..
Mason kissed his promised bride
His face was white and his voice
ausky, and he would have followed
his first blow by another, but Nellie
1aught his arm.
"Hold!9 she cried, "you don't know
What you are doing You are assault
0Hus-"
Mr.. Martin snapped off his sentence
ahrnptly, and his pallor increased.
IKE"
Mr.. Mason laughed good humoredly
- soon as he recovefed from his aston-
1ichard Martin shook lightlys
s1aid Mr.. Mason.
: ~ OSt tney Will 1lW1yS Ue IN trim
when needed ;" replied Mr.. Martin.
Nellie broke Off all efforts that could
AVE precipitated an explanation by
s4king her uncle's arm and reques ting
Aas company home.
CHAPTER x.
WHAT BECAME OF LETTER