The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1884-02-16
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BARRETT SYLVESTER,
1r.aop OF "a FATAL MISTAKE" "FErrEEm.
let FREE" "EsTELLE's EEEoI,"
'.CLouDs AND SUNSHINE"
SUSPECTED" ETC.
BARRETT SYLVESTER.
CHAPTER I.

CHAPTER I.
The village Of Dunlo was one OF the
rsttiest within q few miles of the me-
npolis; and its church, situated in the
Iddle Of the village, the quaintest in
hcland. Its stone walls were nearly
f3den by the clustering ivy which
nbed round the tower and along tho
apng roof
fhe ehurchyard was suggestive of the
II Of the sleepers there that rest which
Il even the soIg Of the thrash Or the
1m Of the busy insect Che only sounds
y be heard there) could Disturb; tie
1Dep which the praise of the friend or
De- SANDER Of the foe could never break.
The humble grave on which loving
uEerty had planted the modest violet
IA the dropping snovdrop and the f-w
1Rble monuments among the ever
esns robbed that last resting-place
earth's loved ones" OF its lonely as
The parsonage was cutie close, and .
1le gate led from the garden 10 the
iurch, and through that gate every
nday touching group came.
The blind old rector, with his gown of
pdless white, scarcely less pure than
fe snowy hair which fluttered in the
1saze, end whose footsteps were ten
1y guided by a very lovely girl. came
=; then younger man walked by the
~ OF bus companion, young grl OF
ineen.
Every one made way for this interesting
Eup and murmured blessings fcll on
ear Of the sightless pastor, whose in
nifty seemed to have enGlearel Liin to
nnh heart.
His companions were his two daugh-
and his curate.
Geraldine, the elder, when our tale
mmences, was about eighteen. She
ID not known mothers care for many
an and had hitherto devoted her life
han father and sister.
Il was on lovely autumn evening that
e left her fathers side and walked
pickly across the ch,rchyard to q stile
olch led to pathway across tho fields.
bhe was very pale, and her eyes at ono
ment sparkled with anticipated pleas
9-the next clouded with anxiety.
nhe looked very lovely this evening. as
stood with her leghorn hat in her
nd shading her eyes with her hand
m the rays Of the setting sun, that she
sns see better the approach Of some
cup the pathway. And soon, with
!cw hsart-throb, she recognized the
notsep as q young, handsome man
me to meet her.
"Oh, dearest Eugene!" she said,
moving her white arms round his
ck; 8! am so happy:"
uersldlIe, my dear child. for good
~ sake he less demonstlatiye! You
really SO rustic that-"
Oh, Eugene!' she said, her arms
ndmg from his neck.
'How can Ihelp it, Geraldine? Fancy
SISTER Clementina throwing herself
GO such acstasies !"
u Thought, said Geraldine, .he tears
sembllng in her beautiful eyes, THAT
y would be as glad as l was, and would
q stop to criitt;;cisc."
akepnCaches already?"
go; On, mol" she said, eagerly. II
nCt fep-oach you; only teach me to
hazn;" >> ~ wa w
ae yoGng man remained silent. grind
lsn the heel of his polished. boot the
pebbles in tho pathway.
was very handsome man. His
we're very dark and icry: lis brow
ana wide; his nose Starlight, with
aossrlls, thut quivered with excite
a small monstache grew ON the |,
lp, and his white, even teeth
n Saed When he smiled.
- ne Sss3 proud one could tell from
sura OF the naughty head; and !
uenl the expression which
II his eye AID c..rvad his
gene, Dearest said Geraldine,
ner hands upon his ann, why
sM SO changed! Remember, it Is
since | saw you: and surely
forgive a little i;np"tuoslty 2"
alie J! You know have nothing
md SIS for being changed, / |
one changes :, Essttle with
20 not say that. dearest! I an
ICED; ..as love you more fondly
IH scs-y fer it, Geraldine" I
tIeltss creature TUNED ON the face |
kssa companion a look OF wild SUR |
sN she murmured
nj II not repeat my words, Geraldine!
hi. vas sorry; and am 50, for l
/ Fl M you again Immediately.
Y my ny fathers orders are impera-
,,.. Mave England in three days
Aks T.. Isce OF color vanished from the
nee sa !. cannot go!" she gasped; "you
Saos! NJ o. And why cannots"
vii sa1ne Sa Eugene; oh, not alone!
Ines, Inn sa,e me with youi"