The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-13

that Arthur Braden first awakened to the
| fact that he cared more for Meta than ne
would like to have acknowledged to Lima
woodruff. AS IL was, her eyes followed his
every move. She noticed how much more
attentive he was TO her that evening than
usual, and her heart burned with anger and
| jealousy.
DIR. Grey dropped in during the evening,
and managed to monopolize Gertie society.
Hal noticed this, and wondered il his sister
weuld ever accept that old cove, as he
termed him, for q husband. Mr.. Wodruf
was out on the porch smoking a cigar The
beautiful moonlight shone down on Metals
mothers grave, and, as be stood gazing at
1t, large tear coursed down his cheek
de WAS thinking of the besutiiul girl who
eighteen years ego that very night he had
brought to Woodruff Hall. his bride; 3D. un-
Ike the one he had chosen to fill her place
aud whom for the present he has forgotten
so entirely, We will leave him here watch
ing over the grave of his innocent dead.
wen, Meta, what is your programme for
tomorrow" asked Hal.
"a sail as far as the Lighthouse. taxing
our lunch with as and remaining there until
toward evening, thence home again with
chess to pass away the evening"
THAT will be splendid. What glorious
moonlight; suppose We go out for o stroll
through the park"
81 am with you, Hal. Mr.. Braden. Won
will OF course go with us?' said Meta.
Two being company and three a crowd, I
think must decline your invitation with
thanks" Arthur replied.
IF you refuse to 60 | shall be compelled
to remain also, as could never think of GO
ing with my cousin alone. knowing that
perhaps might be compelled 10 carry him
10 the house,
Then, I most sssuredly will accompany
you"
BE still. do not disturb the true lovers
yonder, Now, the one who can catch me
before l reach the old pine tree, shall be my
partner at whist Tomorrow evening"" said
Meta, gaily.
Not only at whist, bat for all day, coz?'
All right; one, two, threel" Away she
ran, with Arthur and Hal after her. Bot
before she had made half the distance, Ar
thur touched her shoulder. and with a cry
of delight claimed her SIS his partner for the
whole of the next day. How be wished it
was for the whole of his life, yet he knew
how utterly impossible it was for him to
even think of such thing as he was not
worthy the love of the innocent girl.
Hal was greatly disappointed, aud felt
'vexed at his failure in not catching his
cousin, but said nothing. On their way back
to the ball they met Dr. Grey and Gertie.
Mr.. Woodruf had returned to his wife, bat
she seemed not the least inclined to talk.
and when DR.. Grey had said oo5-night she
excused herself and retired TO her room.
We'll, Gertie, from all appearances my
wish in regard 10 your marriage will soon be
eTsnted, although the fortunate fellow is a
little old"
do YOU really think 81, brothsr9"
Think so, when his hair is almost
white~ Perhaps l am mistaken or am
color blind"
mo, you are right; he is rather old, yet
he is so kind, so noble that | am only TOO
glad to number him among my friends"
Nothing more, my sweet sister,"
That "a a question which, If l asked my
self, / would rot answer
CONTINUED TOMORROW