The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1884-03-22
TX, LA, SATURDAY, MARCH %, 1884.

hnoW to whom those cursed things
belong; take them there -
Joe for Joe it was-asked if he should
get cab
''TaAe one yourself" said his master.
land so; cannot tear myself away vet.
L ought to have called Oh them. before.
poor darllngs; WAS almost TOO hte."
You found the young ladies', sir!"
asked Joe.
. Yes, yes; thanks to you, Joe. Now
CO." he added, impatiently.
The ViscOunt went into cOnfect;on
cr's and ordered that every delicate nour-
lshment should be sent to No. 3, George
street, for Miss Somerset Then he went
elsewhere and ordered VINE, co;.is.
groceries, delicious fruit, to be forwarded
10 the same destination.
The next day the Viscount visited the
sisters to see the slippers, which he took
sway to show to the lady who had or
uerel them.
He had determined to win the love of
Geraldine without letting her know, unt,l
she was his, Of the rank which he held.
lie was sick OF being courted for his
wealth and title. He wished to be loved
;or himself alone.
He represented he was Government
clerk, aId came every day, bringing them
unlimited supplies, which he assured
was particularly needed, and always ac-
campanied with liberal sum Of money.
Those were happy days for the sisters
ana their noble visitor.
Constance quickly recovered herspirits,
but there was at times flush upca her
cileek and o languor III her step that
alarmed her sister, who had nursed her
mother through the stages Of colis..mp-
tlon. The landlady OF the house ccc:-
"lonally asked Constance to come for q
drive III the park. Geraldine WAS very
glad that Constance should have the op-
porlllnity of getting a little air, and al
ways insisted upon her accepting the
kindly invitations
1t was during one of these absences of
Constance that the Viscount came to
make his accustomed visit.
He had watched with feve7ish interest
the color deepen on Geraldine's pale
cheeks when he app cared, and though she
always wore Il sad look, he felt he had
made some progress III her affection.
Miss Somerset" he said, "put away
that work and listen to me- 1 have much
to say; you have something to answer
The trembling fingers folded the work,
but her face became deadly pale, as she
said, imploringly, ''Do not say anything
to Inc now.
Il must" lie said, gently, ''for my
future happiness depends upon it. I.
love you, dearest t-lOva you with the
fondest, most honorable love. Will you
accept it:
Geraldine's bosom rose and fell, and
she felt suffOcating. Words of love had
once before been poured into her ear, and
what must she think now!
Have you not one word to say to me,
darling! You do not know, Miss Somer-
set-yOu can never knOw-hOw much
nave suffered for you. I stood beside
you at your fathers grave, dearest, and
nave, night after night, watched your
window"
Surprise and strange fear seemed to
take possession of Geraldine as she lis
tened, and she turned upon the Viscoult
such look OF dread that even he became
alarmed
But, Geraldine, I have only sought
you to make YOU my wife. Viii you a.
cept ME, dearest ?"
''Mr. Charles" she said, in culver
ing voice, 81 am deeply grateful for
your kind offer. Believe me- am not
but I can never be your
WIFE
''Oh, do not say that, Miss Somerset.
Do not condemn me to life of misery
You do like NE little, darling; in time
you will learn to love me better
You know not what you ask, F." said
Geraldine, in tone of agony. lyon
know not who You are asking to be your
wife. I am not all you think me. am
not good, vrtuous and pure, as your wife
should be. have not heart to give"
Miss Somerset, you do yourself a
great injustice. [ know everything
Know that the first love of your girlhood
(do not be startled, dearest y was given
to Eugene Bowmont know you left
your home, darling; but l still ask you
to be my wife.
The tears strealned through the white
fingers that hid her face and sobs con-
vulsed her frame, but she cid not reply.
".Aal have something else to say ne
passing his arm round her
5lenaer waist, and drawing har TO him.
DO not be a,arinc.s, Kiss Somerset, but
constance"
"W What-oh, what of Constenca?"
"She is very delicate, and requires q
,hange of air and of scene. As Iay sister,
.earcst, she shall have all iii,lat love and
money can supply. Give ne that right,
Miss Somerset; if not out of love toi me,
1: least for her sake, be ny wife.
Il scarcely thought my he:.rt could
,ver beat with love again, said Geral-
Line. III a voice of intense emotion, her
ovely face being sutfused with bushes;
but your noble generosity has touched
! chord that I thought was unstrung for
ever. If, knowing all, yoa still desire
ne for your wife, MIR. Charles. [ am
yours; aud may you never repent taking
o your heart one SO unworthy -
The Viscomt clasped her IL his arms
md silenced her with kisses.
A month afterward modest bridal
party stood before the altar IN the quiet
little church of Mortlake. The bride was