Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1885-12-11

Ing part. But thoro In one who does
love You sincerely" she added earnest.
ly. ut II May. Return 70 her and
try TO be more constant in the future"
And to May. after he had taken his
departure
az have given you back your lover,
but not until he had sued hunbly fol
my iove-the love Of the street beegar,
- you falsely represented me to him.
You remember that falsehood ! caught
you In the midst g, do you not? vsfv
well, were to repeat 1t to my guardian.
your uncle, I might become his sole
hetress, for I know we'll that be would
not leave you shilling. But am not
quite capable Of that, 10 you need have
no fears. I merely chose. instead, to-
show you the power 1 held over your
lovers heart. 1 could have both him
and your uncle's money II 1 chose. But
BOTH"
And with q cool, exasperating smile
which betrays no " thoroughly she un'
derstands her own power over the
happiness of her enemy, she leaves hei
TO her thoughts.
It 10 bitterly humiliating to the latter
to know that she must accept her lover
If he should ever drift back TO her
at the hands Of her hated rival. Sill
she cannot bel herself, and she is faiD
| to be thankful for even that chance Ct
renewed happiness.
That same evening Jack returDs
homo sAd and dispirited, though he 10
not one to wear his troubles ION his
sleeve"
He goes to the library. half hoping n
fad Olive there in her favorite position
1 on the sofa. Sheis not there, however,
and he turns in the direction OF Ill,
faint, low sound of music. He wants
to see her. yet scarcely knows why,
unless to make sure shat she really
does love another, and thus end the
unbearable suspense which Is rapidly
making different man Of CHEEKY light.
hearted Jack.
She looks up from the piano, where
she 10 softly playing in the semi dark
ness, and o little lie trembles on hel
lips.
I am glad you are come" she says
and her tones are as low and soft y,
her music. 81 am going away to-
morrow. and there is something wisf
to toll you"
Going away | a great lump rises ii
the poor fellows throat. but he think
be will anticipate the " something" sh,
has to tell him.
Il think 1 know 1t already" be an.
swers, with FAINT attempt to smile
You have accepted Stedman ?"
mo-" she returns quietly no,
aud to return 70 his first love. And
earnestly hope" she added. her dusky
brilliant face looking tender aud seriuu
In the half light, " that he would b
m ore faithful in the future than he ha
been since -since 1 have known him
solve! I" ne exclailns excitedly
"You are sacrificing your own hsppi
ness TO May 70
do you think that ?" she asks
letting her hands fall from the key
and turning toward him with q light
/ low laugh. Did you really think
cared for him p"
Il :. 20. nosi9" he eagerly rejoiu
"Never."
And then, in a few words. che tell
him all about 1t not excusing hersel
for the part she played to gain wha
seems to her now, all at once, a paltr,
revenge.
Uuccnsoiously j ack's arm has slippe
around her waist while she Is talking
and, almost before she finishes, he
| dusky head is lying on his shoulde
and she ia promising to be-Msy's sit
ter.
"But what wanted to tell you
Jack dear" she says presently.
this had letter from guardy thi
| afternoon containing wonderful pieC
of news. My real parents have bsel
found at last, or rather they hav
, found me, for it seems they Deve
ceased to search for me. And, Jack
they are Southern people ofgreat wealth
80 you will not marry beggar, eve
, though had resolved TO refuse q do
lar of your uncle's money as an inner
lance. Hs writes me that was lost 1
q shipwIeck during . voyage my par
!, ents were making from New Orlean
! to the North.
, az was picked up by the kind peopl
who reared me rs their own, 1t bein
? supposed that my father and motht
had persisted. And, Jack, by the way
: I never was the for,orn bsggar tina
! your sister supposed; for my adopte
parents were kind TO me and gave N
every advantage in their power. BIZ
your uncle-Heaven bless his old heal
interested In my story, du
. ing Q chance visit to their little seapo
town, persuaded my er-parents
let him care for and educate me as b
!: own Guild. So there you have the who
story, and-do you think Nav will col
sent to receive me as q sister,"
For all answer jack presses her to h
heart and hopes that May will live
be Just as happy az his is Sat this mt
Z ment. And surely brotherly love cou