The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1886-06-18


] looked 1t that gentleman. His tall
graceful form was still bending owe
Miss Kent; be did NOS lose an 0ppor
tunity Of murmuring something Ia be
ear. utterly forgetfnl that che watchfu
Chapmans were present. His dark fac,
and gray eyes were animated and
pleased. Thus much could see in th<
mirror which reflected both their forms
] could not distinguish the expression
q Miss kent's countcnance. Ifancicd
however, that she was distant, vel
sweet; that varens found her lndescrib
ably fascinating. Is ! had done.
This was several months after
Miss Kent had come 10 our home.
Dir. varens had seen her almost
every time he had called,
and he had taken occasion TO call
quite often. He was fertile in expedi-
ents for getting Miss Kent called down;
and. had l been Miss Chapman,
should, perhaps. have felt something
Of the angry suspicion which she gen.
orally concealed was coming along
the upper hall one day. when the bell
rang, and some one was adr0itted.
hesitated for . moment about going
down, and heard Mr. varens' voice in
low tone. and the melodious tones Of
Miss Kent in reply.
Evidently Miss Kent had been pass
ing through the hall as varens had en-
tered.
~ came to see you, Miss Kent" he
said: hurriedly. Il heard you saying
to Miss Romaine the other day that
you had never been on . sleigh-ride.
Il is excellent sleighing; my cutter is
It the door; il you are not engaged. do
please favor me-"
His voice was beseeching. I mag
ined Miss Kent's face gave no assent.
"lou are very good. but ! must
give Annie her lesson; and indeed, Mr..
Sarens. can not 60 with you
IL was not in her usual self-possessed
tone that she replied; in her accent
discovered that Varens was not wholly
indifferent to her. knew the fearful
conflict which heart and pride would
tight before she would acknowledge,
even to herself. that she loved him?
Then you do not wish to go?" His
voice was unconsciously reproachful.
and full Of respect. II have escaped
q hundred engagements that might
give myself this pleasure"
but Mr.. Verens. have / not told
you that my pupil awaits meP Good
morning"
She moved away and put her hand
on the dining-room door.
Miss Kent'--he followed her-s.at
least your pupil win not prevent your
accepting these.
l had listened. Not till / heard the
outer door shut behind Varcns, was
conscious Of it, it had ali passed so
quickly. l commenced descending the
stairs. and met Miss Kent coming up
10 her room. She held single snowy
cape jasmine. with its glossy green
leaves There was q glow, a softened
splendor on her face that made il alb
solutely beautiful. still il was sad. III
thought she had gone to the dining
room. or l should have returned to my
own room. 4s
Mr.. Varens has Just been here"
she said. with lowered eyes.
''And has left fragrant reminder"
1 responded. passing quickly BY her.
felt troubled to . degree that sur
prised me- Ny impression Of Mr..
Varens was very favorable. but l felt
almost sure that be was engaged to
Miss Chapman-every body talked Of it
Even il he were not. it was highly
that he would marry the |
obscure Mis- Kent; still more improb- |
able that she would accept him, should |
he offer himself. had the utmost /
laith in Miss Kenfs discretion. but l |
fisliked that people should couple her
1ame with that Of varens, in way
hat would have led one to believe who
lid not know her, that varens was
flirting with her for his own amuse-
nent. II was only few days ago. at a
party, that l heard one young man re-
mark to another:
There goes varens down the dance
nth Miss Chapman. Do you notice
lis ennuied ARP
s'Of course: every body notices il. /
)nly let certain pair Of dark eyes APP
'ear upon the scene, and you will see
rs ennui disappear. 1t is not likely he
Tould marry that Miss Kent. but be Is
most Economically smitten with her. He
, proving round Mrs. Romaine's half
And Miss Kent-how is she A.
ecfed?r
Ca, ..osn' !. say-hatsered. Of course,
LET him let the govcrncss alone"
aid the first speaker. Indignantly.
It's not honorable in him. 1,
m,
May had softened the skies. and a.