Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-11-01

and the cneery tones OF bis voice fingered
yet on the air a Helen watched him dis.
appear down the stree. in the twilight
When lie had quite vanished from her view
size left the window, threw harself into a
chair. and became absorbed in thought Night
came on, and the darkness gathered round
her, yet still she sat, her elbows upon the
table and her hands supporting her head
The summer moon rose and flooded the room
with her cold pale light, showing Helen's
face changing and working under the inau-
ence OF her hurrying thoughts
why should ! notF she murInured once
y have no one belonging 10 me-not a
friend in the worli; why SHOULD 1 not.'
shall be with him
There YVES silence again for ii long tins,
and she started up suddenly, exclaiming:
"Oh, do despise myself dol dor
as if this burst Of passion had exhausted
all her energy, she sank back into her chair,
threw her arms upon the table before her,
leaned her head upon them, and gave way
TO a helpless cit Of weeping.
mot wishing ycurself back, l hope
Eeleni'
Capt Langton asked the question a little
anxiously; there was something so spiritless
in his companions attitude, such utter hope
lessness in the expression of her face as she
watched the long dim line Of land growing
more vague and shadowy as the fresh breeze
filed the sails of the Edinbro' Castle, and
she sped away gracefully from the shore o!
old England. The hustle and confusion OF
departure hal not subsidei when Capt
Langton managed to steal few moments
from his pressing duties 10 have an inter-
view with the lady entered on the ships
books IS "Mrs. Stanley, widow and al
ready described by few as "the captains
sister,
The sound of his voice roussd Helen from
her fit OF abstraction.
Mo l don't know what | was wishing
it is too late to wish anything. think, she
said YEARLY.
"Don't look SO wretchei. Tor heavens sake,
Helen! After all what is it. You used to
have lots OF enterprise, and | know you are
not afraid. What is the matter.'
She looked up at him; but not having the
key, be vas at loss TO understand tho rest
less misery Of her glance
How mean and contemplate you must
think me!' shs said, as if she had not heard
him.
My dear girl, | think nothing of the
kind, rejoinei he, most earnestly. 1T was
my own suggestion, you must remember.
But, LOOK here, Helen-if you feel it so much,
let Us give it up, and no harm Will be done. u
You are mistaken don't want TO give
it up" she said quietly.
you are quite sure:' he asked. peerins
anxiously in her white face.
YES"
You are tired, them" he said kindly
-Come in here; l want to speak 10 you.n
He led the way into his cabin. Il don't like
to see YOU lock like that You know am
your brother, now, he added lightly
She drew up her head proudly, and there
was color enough in her face
what is it you have to say to me- she
asked
I'VE must arrange our plan Of action.
Let ne give you an idea of the material
you viii have to work upon
.WeIl.'
81 find there are no fewer than three fell
lows sailing with US any OF whom would
answer our purpose"
"And, where am to bestow my atten-
tionsir size asked, ironically.
"Oh, that viii DO matter for you to de-
cider
But you VIII give me the benefit Of your
advices'
-Of course Row listen. There's young
fellow named Collins going out 70 try sheep
farming
Not lucrative employment | should
think" she interrupted.
He is of good family, and has first rate
prospects"
And the others:'
"Wei, there is Dr. DuT-teen home for a
visit-has ono of the best practices in Mel
bourne, and capital position-and, there is
old David McBriar. Now, there's chance
for you. One of the biggest men in the
colony justice o. the peace, and heaven
knows what tie sides.'
Describe him further What age is her
Somewhere between Sd and -. But
what do a few years nio-e or less matter,
after man Is past AZ He's q long
headed Scot
That doesn't sound promising
We'll, suppose yoU try Duff.' said he
gravely.
How shall beginf' askei Helen; and she
could not help smiling at the earnest busi-
ness-liSe tone # his voice and manner. Can
you suggest any methodF
THAT must leave to YOU
Il -5Guli like t. hear your ideas on the
subj.lt.H
"Ol. you know better than car tell you,
Helen. Iou must act part"
81 am acting part
If yea are going TO LOOK like thai, am
afraid it is not ole that win pay. You'll
lcse tie game with tn It face. Helen."
Il don't expect TO win she muttered
Then, raising her 7oice-"How would you
have me look' Surpo you give me some
HATS
"Well let M &c there ara two or tares
characters You might take. There Is tbs
melancholy. sentimental widow-but ] dol''
think that would suit your style, ire said,
with critical lo,l. at her-"thero is tie
sp-ightly, dsshing widow. AM there is tbs
gentle, helpless widoy7--tllat is the rjost ef
fective, if you could manage 1t. ASS advice
about every mortal thing, from how .
make profitable Investments 10 tiis arrange
Inent of your head gear Affect helpless
ness, scientifically, AMI throw into you;
coversation a few pathetic remarks concern
Ing the dear departed.
Il will tell no untruthS. shc said shortly.
Whit is this, them he asked, touching
her black gown.
The angry color rushed tn her ch.eks: but
before she could reply they were interrupted
by Il knock at the door. and q voice that an
nounced that the pilot wa, about TO leave
the ship.
"All right-Iil be with you direct!y,7
cried Capt. Langtpa Il must he off, he
added, turning again t. Helea Il have r
gotten whether you sail you were a good
sailor. but in aay case i VIII b. well for
you to keep your cabin FOR day or 81 1t
will excite interest AMI population. which l
shall take care to encourage BY the way,
4 lhal 4,..
I'll manage u finI room also for the fellows
spoke Of
Thank You sLe sail stiflly.
And he went away. saying - himself,
sadly:
~She Is changed: there's no fun in her a,
ALI
i somewhat old expression took posses
sion Of Helen's handsome features. as he
turned in the direction Of her oan cabin.
~ wonder If there was ever such a iniser-
able woman in the world a. ami she mur-
INJURED, when she hal CAMEL the .iny cham.
Der which was to b. hers during the voy-
age. and there was grim amusement min.
gled with scorn in the smile with which she
asked herself tho question.
Capt LanSton's suggestion was religiously
carried out. and for thc space Of three days
MR.. Stanley remained close prisoner in
her cabin. At the end OF that tins, she ap-
pearei in the saloon Just as the passengers
had settled down To breakfast, causiaS no
small sensation 81 her advent amongst
them. Her face sTaS exceedingly pale, and
there were dark rings about her eyes which
wore a softenei, melancholy expression, in
anitsly touching, the young fellow nlme1
Collin, thought. Indeed. so altered vas her
wGOla manner aad ausearanca that Capt
Lanstoa, rising - IN ct her, Whispered. IN 4
tone 50 conceraei A. 10 bring the truant
blood fius.ering 10 her checks again