Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-04
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A SUMMER STUDY.

turo towers, tuTrcts and hattlcmentS-th
3Castle of Indclenoe," Dolorcs MARITIME, Ec
lovely goddaughtcr, playfully designated
when She pleaded guilty to on undue amour
OF nappings il the hammock. And the castl
WIS., never SO delightful 10 Mrs Glentworu
e. when filed with young people, especially
when sho lad as guests lovers or those WHOM
she trusted would become such. Mistress o.
q largo fortune, q childIess widow, with only
Dolores, who yyas orphaned ard left to hcl
guardianship, to care for, the little pas
time OF matchmaking was her ruling pas
sion. She thought herself without rival II
It, and vas fond OF pointing out the couple!
who o-c2,5 FOR her would not have been SC
happy; and ell tho tino destiny, who had
most to 90 with it, smiled grimly at the good
ladys self-corccit
Just nov she had in mind TO mate Hilary
Glentworth, her deceased husbands favorite
nephew, with Dolores. a perfect contrast
therefore good match, she thought. He
tai, fair, and broad-Shouldered; she, dainty
end dark, 5etraying her half Spanish parent
ago il hc- creamy skin and soft black eyes.
They al slept great deal at the castle
tho5e hot summer days, and Hilary, who, ar
irving unexpectedly, walked out from the
city, wondered if he had reached the land
vilcro it WIS always afternoon, for there was
such dead silence. 1t was like realm of
enchantncat. And was that the princess? be
quer;od. as be approached the house. For
Dolores was fast asleep in the hammock under
tho vcranda. Lifting his hat to the sleeping
beauty be entered the house unceremonioUsy.
Going to the drawing room, where he ex-
pcctcd to find his aunt, be found instead a
room darkcned and unoccupiod, and fun Of
tho polt-up sweetness of many flowers. Pass
fng to tho library, and finding that untenanted,
he returned to the veranda and tiptoed by
tho sleeper. And the earnestaess Of his look
made her conscious of it. She gave little
start and opened her eyes, but he vanished,
and she, only partially awakened, fell asleep
again.
But sleep has its duration, and Dolores
awakened and looked about her surprisedly
nnd cxpectaatly, thcn flushed family as she
recalled her supposed dream OF fair Saxon
face and tender blue eyes, and went to call
Mrs. Glcntworth, bending over her and
awakening her with q kiss, saying:
"Dcar Sodrothcr, your beauty sleep is too
long; You viii grow lain again. Then there
IS that ball at the Murrays' tonight and my
costume not quite decided upon"
Destiny was at the bali that night TO plot
and countcrpiot, to play with people as with
puppets, pairing md impairinG. And, see
ing Dolores standing by Mrs. Glentworth's
sido, dressed Ike q French marquisc Of olden
times, with her powdered hair il delightful
contrast to her dark eyaS-hcr skirt of cream
colored silk brocadcd with crimson, Iooped
over n quilted pcttiCoat with crimson roses,
sparkling jewels risin., ard falling with every
heart throb-Sho thought her a fitting toy,
and, looking about, spicd Hilary entering tho
room, and brought him to complete the
play.
Ills aunt greeted him Wit tho utmost sur
prise.
"Why, Hilary, 1 thought you on your
way from Germany. And is not this most
unkind to como here before coming home"
Dolores wondered where she had seen that
fair face and those tender eyes before; in her
dreams, surely; and her cheek flushed, and
sho was hurried away in Hilary'S arms to the
delicious music OF Strauss waltz, Destiny
keeping perfect tirno with hor indefatigabie
end memorable feet.
Hilary thought to teach Dolores German
that summer, but her soft Spanish speech
tripred among tho GutturalS, and so Eo con-
tcntcd himself with stretching his lazy length
at her feet and telling her of German Gus
TONS and scenery instead. They most often
strollcI 10 Point Lockout, where there Was a
fine la.lcwarJ view. and where they passed
the afternoons with books and conversation
Ono day toy had been keeping silence for
long tiTo-tho Silence born Of perfect content
WHOM Hilary exclaimed abruptly:
"Do,orcs, Is thcro q spell of witchcrafG cast
over these grounds, Listen! What DO yot.
hear?'
Just tho splashing of the water at t,he foot
Of tie ellis AID the cry OF the ccada; yes,
and ,'.o chipping of The cricket, which sad
dtr5 ;..c.n
"Why?"
because it is premonition of decay; be-
cause :, i = reminder that these roses, now in
tho perfection Of bloom, VIII soon drop their |
petals; tat these oaks VIII soon be purple and
rrls5ct, ard then bare; and thcn-well, who |
knows what then?' said Dolores with a shud- |
der. But Hilary hastily knelt at her side, |
looking into her soft, dark eyes with passion |
ate fcTyo:.
Dolores" said oreprovinSly, ." and them !
Surely, you forget that then you aro to have |
the sunshine Of my love. Why, we are to he |
man and wife before the cal.s arc bare, cnd !
viii SO protect and cherish You, you viii be |
Eeyc your pathway strcUn with roses"
Dolores was silent for moment; then, !
looking shyly into tho face sho loved so well, |
sail Gravoly:
"T0u mean these words now; bat arc YOU |
quite, quito sure that you love me 50 stead |
fcstly That nothing can change you?"
Il think so. But why arc you in such |
doubt:u- mood? 1t is something in the at /,
mosphcra, l DO believe; something that causes |
you to dolbt, and me to he lido and purpose |
less. | almost feel as if could not resist an;
sort Of temptation if exposed to IT, As You !
say, this is q veritahle castle Of Incidence, and !
you are the wicked wight"
Il shall so 10 tho house,
"Why, sweetheart! And why do you look
so soirowIul,"
Il ask you if you arc sure you love Inc, |
end you are rot at all certain, but think |
so,'"
In the library tho next morning Hilary |
wcs watching Dolores busy with some dainty |
handicralt, and begged her to lay it by |
saying:
Como, Dolores, put aside that make be
ieve work, fold your hands so, lean your
head against the Chairbac!. look dreamy and |
appTcc!ative while l read to you 'SwCotet |
Lycs Were LIVER Seen" Dut ITrs GlcrtwoIth |
Interrupted the reading, saying, ".See here,
children" rs she came into tho room with an |
open letter IN her hand, here is letter from |
Nivicn ScarleS, announcing that she Will be |
hero the 10th, and that is TO-DAY"
@Ah!' said Hilary, iadiTereatly, and 50 |
am TO meet my stepcousin again. l wonder |
If she is as charming IS ever, and as haart- |
less"
Mrs. Glentworth, who was already arrang-
in.y il hoT mind whom she should ask to meet |
her, abSontly replied tina, she IVES great |
belle and had the reputation Of being heart |
less. But" she continued, Il hone you will !