Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-06-17


with Miss Chapman. Do you notice
his ennuiod airp"
"Of course; every body notices t.
Only let certain pair OF dark eyes app
pear upon the scene, and you will see
his cnnui disappear IL is not likely no
would marry that Miss Kent. but he Is
most romantically smitten with her. He
is prowling round Mrs. Romaine's half
his time"
"And Miss Kent-how is she af-
fcctedP"
Cant say-nattered, of course,
LET him lot the governess alone"
said tho first speaker, Indignantly.
Its not honorable in him.
May had softened the skies, and al
most began to make the city stilled
and disagreeable. Miss Kent was losing
the color that had come to her face
when she came to US. Unless urged
very much, she never came into the
parlor when any one was there. Varens
himself began to look haggard and un-
happy, but he still came to our house.
gloomy and disappointed in spite of
the smiles of Miss Chapman.
My mother sent up for me one morn
ing, saying that Mr.. Varcus and Miss
Chapman were below. had Just en-
tered Miss Konts room when the mes
sage reached me. She was not there,
and as | turned TO leave, | saw di-
rcctcd envelope on tho table. II was
my own name on the letter | caught
it up. and commenced reading il as |
went downstairs.
| burst into the parlor unccrc-
moniously. hurrindly greeting the visi-
tors, and oNcaiming, as l walked to
where my mother sat:
Miss Kent is gone"
1t was not my mother who started in
the intensest surprise and fear Narens
was at my side before the words had
hardly been uttered.
"Lct me sec the notew he said, au-
The expires ion Of his face forbade
me 10 refuse him had wished to do so.
He read the lines had just rcad
=" 1t Is imperative for my happiness that
go from here, for a while. ut leas, You are
t2o noble, YOU know M heart too we'll t'
"vmGiNIE KENT"
Nevertheless, | should say she was
spoke Miss Chapman,
who had read the note over Varcns'
shoulder.
Narcns face was sharp and stern,
As he rudcly turned toward her, and
raid:
"Pcacc! You know nothing of her. "
Miss Chapman's anger blazed forth
And You, sir' Perhaps you are her
"Yarens' sclf-posscssion returned the
Instant Miss Chapman's forsook her.
unfortunately, no; but | am her
'ri"nd. As such, shall seek her in
'tantly. She must not brave the world
1 second time alone"
He turned from her, bowed to nv
mother. and went towards the door. ] |
him, feeling my admiration
yelling up into enthusiasm. Now he |
eemed worthy of Miss Kent. Bat |
way had he not acted like this bcfore2 !
Would 1t have prevented Miss Kent |
rom going away?
When we were out of the hearing of |
hose in the parlor. 1 said:
"Mr. Narens. are you engaged to
Hiss Chapman?'
His eyes were clear and honest as he |
cplicd:
"Eo. Have / acted as IL l wcre?"
"But the world says so.
"Ycs; thanks to the machination of |
Hrs. Chapman, and because | have |
made IL my home there since my re-
urn from Europe. Mr.. Chapman is !
ny cousin. and almost the only rola- |
we | have in the world. Have YOU
my idea whore Miss Kent has gomez"
he asked, abruptly dropping the dis
astciul subject.
Not the slightest. Promise me to |
ind her.
promise you! Does not my own
ife depend upon it?'
"Why had you not. then. offered |
'our life?' | could not resist saying. !
Did il require shock to make you I
inow how dear she is?'
The sorrow upon his face haunted me !
ong af,er lac had gone.
81 have offered her the only love OF /
ny life, and she refused it,. he said.
He bowed over my hand and went /
way. | feared his task was hopeless. /
low could he ever find her? did not |
,now the power and perseverance, OF .
be man. ! wished that / could have |
,iyen him some hope OF her love For 4
myself felt sure that she loved him. /
{ seemed 20 me that. II I could see her, .
would break down this false pride .
hat prevented her making happy tn. /
nan whom she loved, and who was
worthy Of il.
Society discovered that Miss Kent. I
'lrs. Romaine's music teacher, had
disappeared and that Marmaduko .
'arcns had gone after her, and society
Iad its customary laugh and sncer;
md Miss Chapman married a million.
ire twice as old rs she. | expected 10
Iear from either Varens or Miss Kent
was disappointed and grieved that |
lid not Had Varens given over the
,ursuit? Had Miss Kent forgotten
ne?
Nearly two years after Varcns had
eft US so abruptly, / was standing with /
group Of ladies' and gentlemen at a
'arty given by an acquaintance. Sud
.cnly my hand. which hung by my side,
vas clasped close by warm, slender
myers. The action was not usual at "A
party. There seemed
familiar in that clasp. /
urned quickly, and met the eyes Of
liss Kent. had thought her bcauti-
nj in her days Of poverty; now she
7as magnificent She drew NE aside,
nd ! asked:
why did you go'' rs though she
ad just left me.
"You must have guessed
because II you had remained, love
Tould have conquered pride?' / said.
Yes"
"And now? All. | sec. Happiness
My could have made you s, radiant
arens found you. But you neglected
he shamefully.'
81 wrote TO you several times, and
I last THOUGHT Won had forgOtten me.