The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1885-04-22

came up the csrriage-drive, and, pesring
from the window, she looked at his fTaak
face and stalwart figure with q queer little
ache at the heart. He was making call on
the ladies OF the house. and, no doubt. was
lover of-an accepted lover Ozone oil Mrs,
Thursby's daughters
She felt relieved VIXEN her business was
over, and she stood waiting in the little rail-
way station for the train that was to carry
her to London. There is no place under the
SUE more depressing than country rail way
station, and our little heroine had repeatedly
glanced at the clock, when a tall form dark
ened the doorway, and she looked up to see
Ralph Vernon standing before her.
SO you are going back TO town." he said,
shaking hands with her as if they had bsen
old friends 81 thought l would like to
come and say good by"
How did YOU know?s she asked, in sur
prise.
"Ohl Grace Thursby told me-" he answer.
ed, carelessly; "she is one of the best girls
in the world"
"Ebe seems very nice to her inferiors,h OBJ.
served Eveline, little bitterly: 81 can
imagine how charming she can be to her
equals"
''Who is her inferior?' asked Ralph YER
non, quickly. Not you, by Jove. She
wss saying to me that you were perfect
lady"
line, hsuehtily; "only 1 am at a loss to I'm.
derstand how sLch a discovery came about"
There now, / have offended you" said
Ralph, contritely; "but am such clumsy
! fellow"
Not at ALL" returned Evsliue, huskily.
at is very kind of your affianced wife to
take such an interest in me-"
"My affianced wife, he said. with hear.
ty laugh. ~ should like my brother John
to hear you say that" He was very close 10
her now, as they sat on the hard bench.
"Don'ty you know that fell desperately in
love with you thst night when / rescued
you from the tramp-at least, think did,
although it was not till l saw you peep at
me through the window that / knew how
exqusitely pretty you were. Be my vile,
and let me take care Of you, not only on
dark nights, but all your life"
But Eveline shook her head, for, although
ner heart prompted her to say yes" she
felt that she had no right to accept the sac
rifce her impulsive and hot-headed lover
was willing to make for her sake.
ut can not be-" shs said, mournfally. ut
is q mad Quixotic idea. ] know, from what
have heard Mrs. Thursby say, that you are
wealthy"
"Hang the money" exclaimed Ralph. 'If
you don't ssy yes Ill-l'Il 60 lion hunting
in Africa, and get torn to pieces by wild an
imals."
But even this terrible threat had no effect
upon Eveline; she was firm in her determln-
alton to do right at any cost; she would not
even tell him where she lived Aud 50 they
parted at the little railway station, and Eve
line went back to town with less color in
her cheeks than when she left It. aud
strange gloomy look in her beautiful eyes.
The girl was bTave-very brave - and
wanted 10 do right; but the struggle between
love and duty Slapped her strength. and laid
her On q bed of sickness from which 1t
seem ed she would never rise. During her
illness she wss continually calling upon
-T-f. laN
it drew tears from the eyes OF those who
heard the poor weak voice.
Mother, I'm going to telegraph for this
Mr.. Vernon" said Evelines sister Nellie.
| at is dreadful 20 look at her white face and
glittering eyes, and to hear her calling upon
| his anne from morning to night"
who is this Mr.. Vernon ?" asked the poor
mother.
81 don't know" said Nellie; ''but found
a card with his name and address on it, and
| / intend to send for him. 1t must be some
| one she cares for, and don't mean to let her
| die il anything can save her."
But perhaps he won't care to come, I" said
| the mother, with the prudence OF age and
experience.
Then ne can stay away returned Nellie,
| her eyes wet with tears; and there was look
OF pain in her sweet countensnce, for her
mother might be right, and what would be-
come Of poor Eyeline if there should be no
| answer TO the telegram? Tbs next few hours
| were anxious ones for Nellie.
She stood up breathless with eagerness
when some one knocked softly at the door.
| In another moment Ralph Vernon was in
the room and had grasped her by the hand as
| il she had been an old friend.
SIS she-?' He could not finish the SEN
| tence.
'She still lives" returned Nellie; and,
taking him by the hand, E7eline's sister led
/ Ralph into the next room where the poor
| girl lay. Her mother was kneeling at the
side of the bed, but rose instantly and mo-
toned to Ralph TO take her place, and, as be
did so, Eveline opened her eyes and looked
ct him. The sight Of that beloved face had
a magical effect upon Eveline. She put out
her weak hand with a little cry thai told
more plainly than words how cruel her sac
rifce had been, and as ne gathered her in
his arms, her lover registered stern vow
that il her life were spared he would make
her bis wife in spite of all the world-herself
| included. And so he did, for Eveline re.
covered from that very hour, and directly
she was able to leave her room, there was a
quiet wedding, and the two started for the
south Of France, where they remained until
Eyeline had recovered her health. They are