The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-04-05
Written for the Sunday Sentinel.
"UNFORGIvEN."
BY MRS. ApplE DEIrcn FRANK.

In the most fashionable part OF the city Oh
Brooklyn, amidst luxury and wealth, dwelt
John Graham whose family consisted OF his
wife and two daughters Elsie and Louise,
and himself. Their home was an elegant
stone mansion and furnished IN the most
luxurious manner. They we're courted by
society; nc ball, party or dinner being COM
plete without the presence of Mr.. John'Gra-
ham and hia beautiful daughters.
Este was a tall, handsome blonde, her
fathers pet and constant companion; but
her heart seemed TO be made OF slone, as she
cared for no one nor anything except that
in which she could find Amusement. I'M
like her elder sister, Louise was G. brunette,
tai and queenly, with a heart full Of tender
ness and sympathy for the poor and afflicted.
She wus obedient and Loving TO her parents,
especially to the Invalid moth err who seldom
left her room. For several years. Mrs. Ora
ham had been suffering from nervous NAL.
adv, which seemed to grow worse and worse
as the weary months passed by.
"Here am, papa; tell me how your lady
LOOKS in her new costume" said Elsie as she
came sweeping into the drawing room dressed
for the theater.
my darling could not look better" he an
sweIed, stopping to kiss the upturned face
of his lovely daughter.
"By the way, mamma has had another
nervous attac and Louise has determined to
remain at home with her; she bsgs OF you to
excuse her."
81 DO not think 1t is necessary fer her to
remain at homR,yet if she insists spon doing
so, shall go to the cluO," Mr.. Graham said,
only too glad to have some excuse for going
10 his fsvorite resort
NOW papa dear, 1 am going to make a
confession to -, there is the bell, l am sure
that is Ralph"
In another moment the door was opened
and servant announced Ralph Hampton.
he was a large, portly built man OF about
thirty-fye years Of age, with heavy black
moustache, already mingled with gray, as
was also his hair. Ralph Hampton was q
we'll known lawyer OF Brooklyn, whose sue.
cess was more than remarkable; it was sur
prise and wonder TO the more unsuccessful
brothers Of his profession.
81 hope l have not kept you waiting, Miss
hand in his and placing II with in his arm.
LAS you are ready we will so at once, or We
/ will have the misfortune to miss the first act
/ OF my iavonte play"
ut Is well that Louise is not present 70
| hear you say so much in favor OF your brave
: Hamlet, for she dislikes tragedy very much
and l really believe she is only too glad to
have mammals illness as an excuse for not
/ attending tonight" she said, then placing
/ her arms around her fathers neck kissed
him good night and left the room with her
/ companion.
Mr.. Graham did not 90 up to his wifes
| room but donned his coat and hat and left
| the house for his favorite club. Shortly at
ter his departure there was another ring at
the door bell; letter, addressed TO Miss Ell
| sic Graham and marked private, was handed
10 the servant. The bearer OF the letter slip
/ ped silver coin IN the servants hand, and
said in low voice: Remember to keep this
q secret and then disappeared in the dark
nets An this bad taken plaza without the
knowled &c of any OF the inmates Of the ele-
CANT mansion, except the servant. MIS-.
! Graham lay upstairs IN her room on the
snowy White bed Frustrated with nervous
nees, which greatly affected her heart, and
by her side was Louise, trying 70 quiet her.
Child, felt so lonely and fcrsaken to-
nightr how can / thank yOu forremainiDg st
home with me?' Mrs. Graham said in q
/ VOICE.
Dear mamma, I do not want to
/ be thanked for doing my duty. Have
YOU not watched over me with your moth
eriy care night after night when l needed
your care and attention; and should I not
repay you for all your watching, and many
sleepless nights when 1 have an opportun-
! ity?' Louise asked, gently smoothing the
hair from of the pale forehead. '-But 1 am
sure your papa will feel disappointed at be-
Ing obliged to go to the theater alone con.
tinued Mrs, Graham.
NO, no mamma, he hiss already gone to
the club. You know he never misses me
very much anyhow, although do no. mean
to complain"
ibid be know that am feeling so much
worse this evening"" the sick women asked
| arxiously.
81 did not tell him and dare say he did
not know it." answered Louise.
She had not told him but had sent word