The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-09-19
FOR LOVE.

FOR LOVE.
Time has laid bis hand upon my. hear. gently,
not AElitng II, but rs Il harper lays his open
palm upon his harp 10 deGden it, Vi0FAtl0nS,-
GoIdeH LgeIId.
1t was bright, lovely morning in jan
nary, just such one as made the hunts
mans bugle.calls ound like welcome music.
The air was crisp and invigorating, the
sky vast expanse OF cloudless blue, and
the snowy branches Of the trees glistened
with Thousand dewy crystals.
A goodly group of rollicking sportsmen
had come together for the meet" and
their scarlet coats formed a marked con-
trast with the pure, untrodden snow,
which made meadows and roads for miles
around look like vast plain OF fairyland.
Seen in the morning sunlight, it was a
picturesque sight, this gathering upon the
village green OF huntsmen on their paw
ing, impatient horses, with their we'll
shayen grooms and bsying dogs, anxious
for the days sport.
"By Jove, a pretty woman never looks
better than on horseback !" exclaimed one
OF ths party who had been looking very
expsctantly toward the road.
"And here comes Miss Lestrange to ex.
empl iy my theory" he continued, as a
young girl, escorted by an elderly man,
cauteIed up to the party.
Sac wore dark green riding habit
which showed to advantage the perfect
grace OF her slight figure. A small velvet
hat OF tho same color, with long, floating
plume, heightened the charm OF her deli
cately chiseled features. She responded
gracefully 10 the greetings and Compli-
ments offered her, but held out her small,
Gloved hand only to the young man who
had first spoken Of her.
That he anu Evelyn Lestrange were old
friends soon became manifest, for he rode
unlimited by her side as they passed
slowly through the village.
Arrived at point still in the outskirts,
Evelyn slackened her horses speed and
contfived to remain a short distance
behind the party. Her eager glance had
fallen upon young man who leaned over
the gate Of the vicGrage garden, and who
had evidently awaited her approach.
The long, sorrowful glance in which
their eyes met spoke Volumes, And was
1t by ace dent or design that the white
rosa which Evelyn wore in her belt fell at
tn young mans feet?
Neither the stolen glance nor the move
ment watch followed escaped the watch
tul eye Of Sir Gilbert HIllbank, Evelyn's
companion. ~.
HiA face rlouied visibly.
"You look sad this morning, Evelyn"
he said, as ne looked lnquringly into the
iepthsof her dark, expressive eyes. do
you fear lecture next Sunday from MIR.
Selby. on the sin you young ladies' COM
nit who waste their days in the frivolous
pastime OF fox hunting, when their young
minister friends are uebarLed from SUCH
amusamens"
A flush atoseon Evelyn's fair cheek as,
Eith snrit anu dignity natural to her,
she replied: al.s.. III.
MIR. eeIoy never preslmes 10 lec.ure
me. But any ADVICE he might offer, would,
know, be wise and friendly"
"He is fortunate to have so earnest o
champion" remarked Sir Gilbert. He
was prevented from continuing, as at
tnese words Evelyn rode on hastily and
rejnined ths party. d.
The fox was soon drawn from his cover,
and every thing else seemed forgotten IN
the excitement Of the chase. Evelyn had
entered into it with full heart and soul,
but Just before the master OF the hounds
had got .the BRUSH" her horse. after
clearing hedge, slipped and threw hel
violently to the ground.
Sir Gilbert was the only member OF the
party near Evelyn, and on seeing the
accident he reined in his hone at once
and came 10 her relief. The injuries SHIT
aad sustained, though not serious, still
we're grave enough to render it advisable
\ 20 send for carriage so that Evelyr
might drive home. Messengers were n
once dispatched to obtain one, but the
shades Of evening began 10 gather betor'
10Y conveyance appeared. So Sir Gllber
helped Evelyn into her saddle, and theI
rode slowly TO Airmt uut-her home.
A strange friendship existed between
the rough, generous, kind.hearted barone
and the refined graceful Evelyn.
That Sir Gilbert was devotedly attached
20 her was evident, for he lost no opportu
uity Of displaying his affection.
On Eyelyns part there existed no feel
ing more strong than Childllke conhdenC,
and warm friendship.
l Yet there had never been declaration
| OF love on the part OF the baronet, for h
knew that Evelyn would never be. in
fluenced BY worldly considerations, ant
had reason IN fear that her heart had beel
Already given 10 Norman Selby, theyounI
clergyman cf the parish in which sh
lived, and he had long determined 10 dis
cover the truth from lips which ttill h
felt had only 10 speak to dash his hope
to the ground. :,
A favorable opportunity now seemed +
present itself, rs he rode slowly b.
Eyelyn's side through the client lanes.
~ want TO exercise the privilege Of al
old friend and ask you question" begal
Sir Gilbert, abruptly; 'the truth, bitter a
II is sure to be, can not be more unbeaI
able than the wretchCd suspense ! hav
been kent in lately he continued, with
great effort, fixing his eyes searchingly o.
uer blushinR face.
"Are you engaged to Norman Sslby?'
"Evelvn's eyes suHused with tears a
she replied;
81 should be II my father did not bill
terly oppose it; but, Sir Gilbert, | do nc
care to speak on this painful subject eve
o you, one Of my Oldest and best friend:
ior my love for Mr.. selby has caused m
80 much unhappiness."
"But why does your father object t
your marrying him Inquired Sir Gilber
irving TO assume calmness he was IA
from feeling, 500
Evelyn remained silent
"Tell mo your troubles now Just as 20
used to do when we were children tt
Iether," continued Sir Gilbert.
The warmth and feeling expressed ]
his tone and the conviction that genuin
interest in her welfare prompted his queI
tons, caused Evelyn tothrow of her usuI
reserve, and she told him frankly that he
lathers only real objection to Norma
selhy was his comparative poverty. III