The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-05

wished that his dream was reality.
Two years before the night on which Elsie
received the letter signed with the two in
iiias. G. NJ, she had met Clarence Martin at
q ball. How he had ever gained an entrance
into fooiety or received sn invitation ID a
ball, Whsre only the best society OF Brooklyn
was invited, no one knew, bat IL was vhis-
peTed by some persons, who were expected
to know everyb0dys business but their Own,
that he was disiantly related TO Mr.. B, ~
whose house the ball was given; however
that may be he was there, and handsome
fellow he was, but gambler and g sport.
Clarence Martin Was introduced to Elsis, and
from that night on he was & frequent caller
at her home, and they became more than
friends, until Mr.. Graham became alarmed
for his daughters safety and forbade him to
call egain. a cls0destine correspondence
sprsDg up between them, and they cOntrived
10 see each other quite frequently. She ha
promised her father never TO recoyuiZs Car
eDcs, nor did she when he was near
Elsie loved Clarence Martin and would
not give hin mp.
Mr.. Graham and bis daughter returned
home shortly after Ralph Hsm pton had de.
parted. Este was provoked At Lo1ise for
not having hun remain until she Tet0rhsd;
she plsy ed her cards to perie ctiOa. She epent
tie early part of the evening II the dra wing
room with her father, but was not as happy
as she hsd been during the dag.
Papa, do you believe in pTes9ntlmsntsY'
she ssked, resting herself on stool at his
feet and gazing steadily at the fire in the
CRATE.
why. child, whatever has put such non
sense as that into your pretty hesd?'
II feel like something dreadful was going
to happen"
Not to yourself, nv dsrling?"
Yes, paps, to your Elsie. Would you miss
me very much if l. should be taken away
from your" she asked with a touch Of sad
| DeS in hCr VOco
"Rush, my darling; DO not even think
| or such thing; L should
be the most miserable man alive"
"Het such might be the case. Dear papa,
win you promise never 70 think hsrshiy OF
me. no matter what msy happen in the fl-
ture; thin king only OF my great love for
YOU"
Child, you talk so strange. Why do you
ask such question, knowing IS you do that
you never disobey me?'
And if should ever disObey you in the
| future would you forgive me2n
"Fore1arned, forarmed; you must not
! disobey. My child, | have always tried to
| make you happy and have received hap0i-
| ness in return, the same as shall expect
from you in the future"
The conversation was brought suddenly to
| a close by the entrance OF Louise, who was
| greatly agitated, and tesrs were in her eyes.
"Paps, bring you bad news: mamma is
much worse and the physician says sae Is
sinking rapidly.
The physician was right. Mrs. Graham
had grown steadily worse since the uightbe
fore; her husband had not entered her room
since mornine, bat Louise renamed by her
| side constantly.
The same ola story over and over; God
only knows how many times l have been
summoned to her bedside, expecting the
ED at hand, but she revived" he said 81.
most augrily.
God grant that she may revive again.
For shame papa; your plsCe is by her SIDE
whenever you have spare moment. Day
alter day glides by and you seldom spend i've
minutes III her room You too, Elsie, have
shown bow heartless you are; how little you
love and respect the one who suffered TO
give you life, God forgive you, for fesl
more like heaping curse after curse upon
your head, and God forgive me for having
such wicked feelings and talking SO Il 1t is 8
sim"
"You are right in asking His forgiveness;
yet GO not expect anything better OF you,
who are so much like your mother" an
sweTed Mr. Graham.
"You do not love me, papa, and when she
is gone, l shall be alone in this wide, wide
world. Who then will be kind to Louise?
Oh God why was born into this cruel
world? What if our friends your society
friends knew how you treated poor mamma
and l; do You think you would-we would
be admired and courted by society," She
hesitated, for some one entered az the door
which she had left ajar. It was Ralph
Hampton.
"Lcuise, you are right. God forbid that
society should be composed of such IS yoar
father and sister; have been deceived by
both OF them, and"
stop" interrupted Mr.. Graham. by
what right do yoa enter this room unan-
nouneed" he demanded, rising from hii
chair.
For some cause, unknown to me, your
bell has been taken from the door; knocked
and was directed to this room by your SER
want and If you dismiss him from your SER
vice for admitting me, will see that he
finds other employment immediately" re-
turned Ralph in firm determined voice.
Il came to ask you for your favorite chlid's
hand in marriage, but should you offer to
give your treasure to me without my asking,
| l should decline to accept her."
Leave my house, sir, you have insulted
both my daughter and myself" Mr.. era
ham said, his face livid with anger.
81 will leave, sir, when Louise tells me to
90. Louise, may have the right 10 love and
protect you the remainder OF your life.
Speak, Louise; am I too late; do you love
another?
Ralph Hampton, with my dying
| methers consent will be YOU
wife; papa can not object, for he has nevsl
cared for me, even though loved him very
dearly. Come with me TO mamma; tn:
physician says che is sinking very rapidly,
answered Louis with tears OF Joy in her eyes
for this unexpected realization OF hope O.
happiness she had never even dared 10 dream
of before.
Mr. Graham did not attempt to prevent
them from going, but followed in logged
manner to bis wife's room, with Elsie close
to his side. As they entered the room tbs
physician and nurse stepped away from the
bedside, making room for Louise and Raipn
Ny dear child what does this mean?
asked Mrs. Graham 10 q feeble voice. Who
could gsZe upon the pale face, the plnchec
nose and colorless lips aid not rezllzs tna
this woman's life vas near its Journeys END
! Louise was too much affected at her mother!
appearance to answer.
Il have come to ask you to .entrast yo1l