Milford chronicle. [volume] (Milford, Del.) 1878-1974, 1885-06-19


The merry Christmas DAYS sped m
it'll idly away, and both Clarence Kane al
his beautiful ward became toasts in h
10 arlstocratic society of aristocratic Bait
ny more.
p, The best part of the State, Mr. Kar
''- was haunted by mothers who had ma
- riageable daughters, dined by bashf1
y" papas, and, on account of his gre,
III popularity, wined at the clubs bv HI
numerous friends, while the bea1tifr
Juanlta arose like a star above the bort
a zon Of the social circle. aud became j
once reigning belle.
a But, amid all the admiration of tb,
outer world bestowed upon them. botI
Il Clarence Kane and Juanita were bette
content to enjoy the quiet of the old
4 homestead and were happiest when left
ana yet neither of them knew the
others feelings in this matter but he.
neYed the regard existing between them
and ward. b ''''' ''i'' Il
The merry days were soon over and
once again Juanita returned To her
school duties, but not for long. as in fbe
commencement of summer She was IN
graduate and appear before the worlds
tootlights as young lady. and with low
she looked forward TO tbe dav vSoI1
again she would be back at the ola
homestead which Clarence found 70 he
strangely dark and dismal without her
| fair presence.
But the months rolled away at last
ana once again Juanita gladdened the
mansion with her sunny smile and sill
very voice, to the Joy Of her guardian
anu IIe dellght OF the servants, for one |
and all of them loved her dearly.
A month after her return she was
seated one moonlight evening, ENJOYING
rom the open window the scene of lawn,
lake and forest spread before her. when
suddenly a quick step was heard, and
Clarence Kane entered the room. and
approaching her, said softly:
guanita, am glad find You alone.
Tor l have something to tell YOU"
Even ID the moonlight the beautiful
face was seen to flush quickly, and the
dark eyes were raised toward her {
I
Pointing to a seat beside her, Juanita 1
made no reply; and sitting down, Clar-
9nce Kane said quietly: I
"Juanita, to-day is the first time the q
hought OF losing you ever came forcibly
lpon me-" s
What mean you2 Speak, I implore Il
'ou 2 cried the impassioned girl u
tartled at his words. b
do not be alarmed, little girl: I II
lerely meant to say that Casper Hast K
lgs and Colonel Hughes have both
sked me to-day to allow them to Law OF
their hearts and fortunes yC
your pretty feet" and Clarence spoke ga
ayfully.
Il love neither CT them and never mi
lall. Hence 1 will not marry the one We
the other; but what did you say?'
-! said would speak to you upon the hi
biect." a
You are willing to give me up, crl
Never mo, mean; but some day anc
u will love some man, and he will take car
u from me-" of
No, no, no, will not go away from her
u, will not love anyone; I wish to bes
always with you" bar
Jlarence Kane sprang to his feet and otii
'ldly crossed the floor, and returning. of
quickly: o the
'Juanita, would to heaven I could the
p you ever with me; but first, ere 1 he
Nv my doom, let me tell you of your corr
let me tell you of your past life. nate
Listen ! You have believed yourself g
IN my keeping by your parents, who for
Id you died in foreign land; but chill,
your life hangs a story which now deaC
must know, for no longer are you a to A
You know my life has been one of orrt
enture, OF wandering, and thus 1 will wbie
IN by telling you that sixteen years t0
le was roaming in Spain, and one hove
u put up at an inn by the roadside. ~ =,
re were stationed a number of go,
fish officers. aLQul
\, ,,, ulle enjoying my supper in quiet, but }
IuVersaton occurred at a table near you
'et"een several Spanish officers that that
most insulting to my own land, and 81,
vie eplthet was heaped upon noble
rica and Americans, until, unable to you =
IL longer, arose to my feet, and An,
ing over to the table, threw a glass of he
ne into the face of young man. and z
d IN captains uniform, and who the m
been particularly insulting in all he atone
AID "Yc
Instantly there was a commotion. asked
making known my nationality, the "Ye
captain demanded that I should love
MIN IN duel, and nothing 10th. minglt
pied the challenge, and promised hold +
et him the next day but one, in an,
designated in the mountains, and far-aw
twelve miles distant, the captain would
sing to have a gentleman friend pray Il
II who would act as my second. for in kline
a stranger in a strange land. and as he
not whom to call upon ; but do NOT Gam
'atient, Junista, for all this bears voice o
your life. And
be in time, procured a guide Baltimt
ext afternoon, and thoroughly handso
and well mounted, we started for had bee
ldezvous but terrific storm set away to
lost our way, darkness came on. romanti
Ter wandering for hours, a friendly
iught our eyes, and eagerly we
1t, and found small mountain
ouse, from the inmates of which
lived warm welcome, Gen.
liked not the appearance of the story t
nd neither did my guide, for we MS best
sured that there had been some always
zen men in the house when we same so
It the gate, for distinctly had we many
)ud voices. and VET onI1 on ia ever hea
woman had greeted ns 0-N rade of
a good supper was 20 given ne the scri
lie looked after the horses and nd many oil,
gned a place in tbe harm A. sla 80 for ''wa
was shown no stairs IN a I sn,dii in on Sh
but a single door and to whetl
besides the trap through which ''reminis
tered the chamber out abou
sed as I was. I threw myself were bot
} low bed, but not to sleep for the benz
thoughts came over me. and Sheridan
the hum of voices. and tbroncb doesn't
in the floor discovered in fRe over, but
ow half dozen fierce LOOKING he would
arrest conversation. pulled OIL
nee knew ALL was in the and plum
a band of robbers. and we'll account
fate. which Sh
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