, 1885-01-11

9ARh"fA 4IAA ANA "a MN"E ENIANAE- ~
used 10 show to your newest love, with
judicioua mock-mpdosty -smarhs 10 make
her believe she ~ak the nrzt one who had
ever touched your heart however many you
might have unknowingly touched with your
dangerous Vaccinations. Now that you are
married for tho second time, it gals your
vanity that tho first wife is not expiAting in
perpetual tears her Uncomfortable folly In
throwing away hsr chance Of living In your
companions ship. no matter II you had re
dueed- that -companiouzhfp to hourly tor
ture. No, Julian Everson. you nave ruine
my life, but you have not broken my heart
And now / win not have nnothar word"
She turned TO leave him, but he caught he1
by tho wrist. and she made no effort &c
resist
You alwnys had a long tongue. and
never pretended to match words with you, y
he remarked. ats useless 70 contradict
your romantic misconception OF a mans
character, 50 1 shall not try. But, Isabel
here his voice.grew soft again, @you WIN not
prevent my seeing and kissing Baby Bell
6he must have grownrto be a big girl II
was for her sake that you consented to keep
tho only thing Of mine that you did not give
back TO me with utter contempt-my mama.
Does she ever ask about her fatherf'
my child died the year ! lost my father, v
said Isabel, with an indesrribable accent on
Amy child" and in the shock Of his surpriss
she slipped from his loosed grasp, and disap-
peared-
A few omen later John Rossitur and
his sister came up stairs, and. after leading
him TO his room, Miss Rossitur entered
fsabel's.
AAnnis," said Mrs. Everson, looking up
without moving, al must leave here to-mor-
row. That man that passed US and spoke to
me down stairs s-was-my husband, and
his wife is with him. You sec. l can not
stay here"
q see" said Annie, gravsly. my dear,
II thore were anything / could say to you or
do for you to help you, I would. You know
that sncs you told me the story of your life
you have my deepest, truest sympathy, and
i trusted you would never SEQ him again.
He has not dared to speak to you'll What
has he safdF'
The old story said Isabel, wearily. ale
knows by instinct what will cut me deepest,
md hts land is always ready. And, Annie
-she walked to the window and stood look.
ing out at the long shadows of the pines
on the red-brown mountains opposite, until
her companion thought she had forgotten
what she meant to say-"Annie, when / go
back, it cannot be to your home; / must live
alone"
Unjust 1t bef1 said Annie, with a sudden
resolution Tell me truthfully, Isabel,
whyi Don't try 10 evade al answer; only
say yes or mo- to a question l shall put Dc
you love my brotherF
She turned her friend from the window,
and looked In her face. There was no need
of words.
AThere are UNSUITABLE cases of re-mar.
riage,n pursued Miss Rossitur. "If there ever
were, this Is one. Your husband is married
again Why should you let him stand in the
way of your happinessl Legally he Is nc
more 10 you than If be had never been"
@You don't think Of your brother, y said
Isabel. family.
@Indeed, 1 do think of him. Why, Isabel,
he loves you-he told me so; but he said he
was strong enough to enjoy YOU daily pres
ence without ~betraying himself, because you
seemed so happy and restful with US, and SO
unconscious that you could win anything
more than a mans esteem. He said he
would not insult you by speaking Of love to
you, knowing how you feel about your mar
riage. But, Isabel, you are an exceptional
woman. You would not take such a stop
lightly, as some women in your position
would take It; that everybody knows who
knows you"
"Don't tempt me, Annie,p exclaimed lisa
bel, fmploringly. you know that In your
eyes and mine / ana just as much married to
Julian Everson as when we took those awful
vows that we have both broken For me to
marry your brother would be a crime"
1T would motif would DO a right and
holy thing to do" cried Annie Rossitur, "and
urge you to do it, though it renders useless
the sacrifice 1 made years ago, when, for hi.
sake. sent away the man loved and who
loved me-
my mind is made up,n said Isabel, firmly
aYour brother mnst newer know NJ this oon
versatlon, and 1 go tomorrow"
AT least returned her friend, you viii
let us go with you and see you safely ON youi
way home, Tor johns sake; otherwise he
might think ! have betrayed him May
tell him the reason we leave this placer
Isabel bowed her head, and Annie left the
room to.make arrangements for starting the
next day.
Meantime Julian had rejoined Grace,
rs she Georges wifeP she asked u viii
speak TO her the next time she passes me-"
she Is not 1eorges VIE, and you VIII dc
nothing OF the kind" Julian answered,
shortly. Grace turned dark red
II thought hat woman took her own name, >
she said, in a suppressed tone. Il VIII not
stay another noun in the Same house with
her. 1 VIII not" she added. and her voice
rose Wit her increasing excitement
very Wen Don't INFORM tne whole noust
OF we cant leave unui tomorrow any,
way, saia Sqnan. easily ana picked up .
newspaper. ne "a" very n.,,e IN II, Tor tns
announcemen. oi ns cnIos oea1n nao
shookeI nm anu SIaos "as maklns noIsel
pA[tcuiArly ooleceonsole Sns SAT starring
rom OIL ner, speecnless ana immoyapie
null Jenan tnre" down ms paper ano re
r,
why SO penAiseI
WISH kne" Wnetnef you care TOT mel
STILL never could nnd out IN All these
years WISH 4 Knew what 10 tnink' sn'
answered vehementiy'
~Dont think at ahi IT'S the easiest way,
said her husband, calmly Suppose 1 dc
care for her. you only make yourself