Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-09-03

these namesp
"Oh, my godfathers and godmothers. Such
nice, respectable people,"
Seriously Willie said, ''who called you
VanityP
Here the young woman, mindful Of the
double or treble part which it suited her
scheme to play, gathered her face into
look Of sorrow and scorn.
People who knew the meaning of evil
names. Give me new name, Willie"
Swingi from rakish jest to fearful earnest
ness in a second Am not right Actress
actress from her false cheek to her hearts
corel OF course tell the tale as it was told
to me, and write down gravely, '.melting
voice. ''humid eyes, and all the rest of it.
Do believe she felt iti Do believe in Mr..
Punch's fatherly love when he is rocking his
baby to sleepi No. / repeat, the woman
was an actress; and actress is that actress
does
She repeated in the sweetest tone:
"Give me new name, Willie"
And the lads head went the way his heart
had gone
what shall call youl Beauty, Love,
Truthl Anything bright, anything goodr'
She smiled, then put the matter aside, and
spoke seriously.
II sent for you because have a great deal
to say l have been thinking over our last
conversation. Can you stay a long time
this evenings"
OF course her time was his, at which she
nodded her satisfaction. Then, resting her
arm on the gate, she began, in the same
earnest, self-collected voice:
''Do you really love me?"
~ do Willie replied, not making any
protestat ion, but speaking with seriousness
like her own.
,"Why do you love mea You know nothing
about me-"
"Your beauty made me-"
'sNo other reason-only my beautyF
"Your beauty made me love yourself. l
love you now, not it."
''Do you really believe" she went on, with
composure that signifed careful thought,
''that you love me enough to marry me, and
live with me all your life longf
'Ido," Willie said, as man says II will'
in the marriage service.
'And you consider me the woman that
would make you happiestF
"Happiern Willie answered, with deep,
expressive sigh-"happier than tongue can
tell.n
lake me, w Lille, Sne Sdlu 1 am yours,
yours this hour and evermore."
She looked grand in her loveliness. Reso-
luton was in her face, where every feature
seemed compact with the intensity of great
purpose Inspiration shone in her eyes, as if
the light of noble future were reflected
there. Force of character was expressed III
the ring of her voice. Aqueenl queenl she
seemed to stand beside him, docile, amiable
youth.
"Oh, Vanityr' he cried, in an almost girlish
ecstasy, show happy you have made me!n
He tried to take her hand but
Don't" she said, putting him back. 'sWe
are not making love. We are talking about
something that will affect our whole lives.
When this is settled, make love if you like"
She slid one glance of momentary play fulness
at him. ''Willie," she continued, resuming
her gravity, II will change the whole course
of my life for you. True, it will be no great
sacrificen-she shook her head-''but, be the
sacrifice great or little. make it. Can you
do so much for me? Can you give up your
country and all your prospects in England
all for me?'
"If necessary, can; but will that be
needed?n The lad spoke with his own frank
spirited air.
Judge for yourself Now, shall know
whether you love me from your heart or
not"
That she threw a spell over Willie was GER
tain. Are there, wonder, people born with
the power of drawing cGhers to themselves
not everybody or anybody, but particular
persons-having some inborn popularity
which attracts certain elect spirits? Willie
was cool enough with other girls. No doubt
other young men would have been cool
enough with Vanity. Just as you may draw
magnet over heap of copper parings
without moving them, while chip of steel
will obey its own nature and fly up instantly,
Vanity had kind of magnetic influence over
her lover.
First" she said, you must put your
| whole trust in me. There must be no reserve.
At once and forever you must believe that
am all a woman ought to be. As you think
me, such shall be-" She spoke like one who
saw the future roll out before her clearly.
Far-fetched her words might seem, but she
uttered them with matter-of-fact precision.
| They were words weighed beforehand, not
thrown off in excitement. Well might Willie
listen in wonder "Wil you turn back
| now?" she asked. ''Do you wish to unsay
what you have said? You are still free"
"No," Willis said 'slet me be bound to
| you"
"There is something more" she continued.
"You have a good position in this place, and
| fine prospects Can you throw up all for my
sakef' He started at this. eff we marry
| we must leave England You must begin
| life in America or one of the colonies You
! will have to break with all your friends and
come away-tcith me only
Freely she threw difficulties in his way; but
her words with me only" were uttered with
designed sweetness hint that she would
repay him all he sacrificed. Now, in the
face of this new condition, Willie somewhat
hesitated; but his hesitation rather increased
the force of what he said when at last he
spoke.
II can give up home and country and pros
poets for you," he said, "but may I not know
| why?'
''Not now. Not until all has been done, {"
she replied. Remember, Willie, you ask
me to marry you. I tell you what our mar
riage will involve If you ask me to explain
myself, I cannot explain. But see, you can
go your way, and shall 60 mine" He said
nothing. ''More than this" she said, re-
| garding him with resolute and searching
look ''you must keep the fact of our engage
ment-if we become engaged-a profound
secret. No one-not your nearest friend
must know why you are leaving England.
We must be married privately, and we must
leave England that day."
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