Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-08


But now back to the night. 1t was mid
winter, and bitterly cold out of doors. My
lamp was not yet lighted; the glow Of my
fire alone broke the darkness of the room.
had not even drawn the curtains or shut
the shutters. At times l liked to look out
and see the stars. They shone SO peaceful
ly, SO calmly, so coldly; they seemed so un-
like the world, with its strife and fierce
passions and ddssappontments.
rose languidy from my chair and walk
ed to the window, 10 see what sort of night
1t was. AS l approached the easement l
could see that the skies had darkened !;
moreover, noticed that feathery flakes of
snow were accommodating in the corner Of
each pane. l went close to the window and
peered out into the night.
Standing within yard of me, gazing into
my dimly-lit room her face stern and pale
as death, her dark eyes now riveted on my
own-was woman; and that woman was
Philippa, my Lowell
For several seconds l stood, spellbound,
gazing at her. That l saw more than a
phantom Of my imagination did not at once
enter into my head. In dreams had seen
the one loved again and again, but this
was the first time my waking thoughts had
realityl l trembed as looked; for the
form was that Of Philippa In dire distress.
1t was seeing the hood which covered her
head grow whittier and whittier with the fast
falling snow which aroused me to my senses,
and made every fiber thrill with the thought
that Philippa, in flesh and blood, stood be-
fore me. With low cry Of rapture tore
asunder the fastenings Of the French case
ment, threw the sashes apart, and without
q word my love passed from the cold, bleak
night into mxIoom.
She was whipped from head to foot in a
rich dark fur-trimmed cloak. As she swept
by me felt she was damp with partially
thawed snow. / closed the window; then
with throbbing heart. turned to greet my
visitor. She stood in the center Of the room.
Her mantle had fallen to the ground, and
through the dusk could see her white face,
hands, and neck. 1took her hands in mine;
they were as cold as icicles.
"Philippa! Philippa! why are you here?'
/ whispered. welcome, thrice welcome,
whether you bring me Joy or SORROW"
A trembling ran through her. She said
nothing, but her cold hands clasped mine
closer lod her to the fire, which l stirred
until it blazed brightly. She kneeled before
1t and stretched out her hands for warmth.
How pale she looked; how unlike the
Philipps Of old: But to my eyes how love
lyI
A. looked down at the fair woman kneel-
ing at my feet, with her proud head bent as
in shame, 1 knew intuitively that l should
be called upon to keep my oath; and know
ing this, re-registered it in all its entirety.
At last she raised her face to mine. In
her ewes was somber fire. which until now
had never seen there. ''Philippa! Philip
Dap cried again.
Fetch a light" she whispered. Let me
see friends face once more-if you are
still my friend"
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