Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1885-03-11
-aS DEANS DAUGHTER.

CaS DEANS DAUGHTER.
The halfhour had Just ehimed from
the Cathedral spire, and the bells were
softly ringing for eVen-sOug. The Dean
stopped in hIs hurried walk across the
close to shake hands with Robert Ar
main, the richest and handsomest man
in Dodington.
i want to speak to you, Bob, after
service. Go in; the girls will entertain
you"
Mr.. Armain stopped at the Deanery
gate and looked back over the outlet
close.
IN ask Clare tonight. By Jove, /
shouldn't like to be refused by that cold
stately woman! I don't think she
would but III ask Clare-I'n ask
Clare -
Tie Deans daughter and niece were
together in the drswing-room when
Mr.. Armain was announced.
Bon soir, young ladies' lam your
prisoner TIL the Dean returns"
a willing oneY" said the Dean S
niece.
''Such captivity is better than free
DON, Miss Margaret. How does the
cafrins get on, Clare? Still at it?''
Yes" she answered, lifting her
mead for moment. with smile that
made her dark earnest face almost
beautiful.
Don't smile 80 brightly. Clare. 1
have some sad news TO tell you. John
Morrison's regiment is ordered TO India.
He leaves Dodingron Tomorrow"
''Why do you call it sad3 Jack is
glad 10 20. Who but towards would
wish their swords to lie idle now? l
should rejoice, If were q man. TO be
able TO help our poor country people in
India" exclaimed Clare, her dark eyes
lighting up with the passionate tire OF
her nature.
Mr. Armain shrugged his shoulders.
Il won't pretend 10 judge Morrison's
feelings rs well IS you, Clare. He did
not look very delighted though at the
prospect CT falling victim to some Sc
poy's knife. We all would wish the
poor things saved, but few care to be
the sacrifice to redeem them"
Clare rose impatiently, throwing
down her work.
Il am going into the garden. Flowers
are better company than you this even
ing. Mr.. Armain.''
''Poor Clare - ne said softly, as she
left the room.
why poor Clare?'" asked her
cousin in her calm clear voice. She
looked at him steadily, without a
shadow Of pain On tie proud beauty of
her face. though her heart was beating
wildly with It's grlef.
Cant YOU guess. Miss Margaiet?n
81 think you have offended her, Mr.
Armain. You had better go and make
your peace, " she answered coldly.
That's easily made. Clare and l
have always been good friends since L
came 10 DOdingtoH."
lie left the room and went out into
the sunny garden.
Won't you leave the flowers and me
10 talk to each othery" Glare asked as
he joined her.
i want TO talk TO you; can you
listen. Clare7 1t is about myself"
s.WeilY''
lie hesltated moment.
1T is terribly lonely at the Court,
Clare: Il wants "A mistress"
Sns lifted her beautiful eyes to ms,
with a sudden light N them. Did he
read the secret they revealedf He did,
with sudden surprise and dismay, out
he went on.
II don't love your cousin much, Care,
but she is DC mistress for my falr an
cestral home. The Armatns have al
ways married such beautiful, stately
women to reign at the Court"
'.IndeedI But why do you tell me
thisg'' said Clare, speaking With her
burning, fearless eyes upon the flowers.
Won't YOU answer me as a sister,
Clare? Do you think she would be my
vii. ?''
81 don't know. Why do YOU trouble
ne with such questions, Robertf ASK
Margaret herself"
But, Clare" -,
For PHYS sake go away L VIII
not listen. - She turned away braVeiy.
struggling with her emotion.
"Cjsre dear" Robert said, gently
laving h. siand upon herarm, "a woman s
pride should be stronger than ber love.
Don't reveal that you care Tor any one
before he asks 20 know"
They weie cruel words, out they
brought back Clare's calmness.
Thank you, Robert; when | do care
for any one, viii remember your ao-
vice. A"
lie left her without speaking again,
and went back into the drawing-room-
Miss Temple was standing at the WIZ
dow. the evening light falling brightly
On her fair face and stately figure.
"a lovely evening, remarked Robert
SIT IS. Where Is Clare, Mr.. Armalns
"She will not leave her flowers. MISS
Margaret, shall 1 tell you why came
to IlIe Deauery tonight Z"
IF you please.
- cane 10 ask you to be my wife. L
cannot WOO as some men, Miss Margaret
Give NE q pain answer to my pAaln
cue tiOn.n
She turned calmly towards him.
81 do not care for you, Mr.. ATmaiD.
But there were no words OF love IN
your question; there shall be none u
nv answer. l will marry you.
Not loving me, Margaret ~
"You did not ask for love; l have
none 10 give you. If | become your
wife. Mr.. Armain, ! shall marry lor
wealth and position You have my al
swer."
She smoke without flush on her face
or a culver in her voice.
Few women wonld be so candid,
Mss Margaret. Why do you not care
for meY''
Love cannot be gained without De
Ing gwen, Mr.. Armain. You care only
for my beauty; you don't love ms-you
Cont understand me-"
',It's fair bargain-your oesu<y hof