Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-14

quickly and silently gathered near to see
her, ike a young goddess. Her dark
eyes were filled with a soft, kindly light,
her young lips were curved in gentle
smile.
"Well, good friends, are you happy to-
mighty Have you nothing more TO de-
sirep'
"Nothin', nothln' p and the reply grew
and swelled into deep murmur Of salts
faction.
For the time being they were contented,
they crayed nothing more.
when ignorance Is bliss
'ris folly to be wise,'
quoted a familiar voice, softly, and Law
renee Cammack stepped out to Magda-
LENS side. '"They are but simple chill
dren; they do not understand you. Leave
them alone. They are happier, hagda-
len, than il they possessed greater wis
DOM"
81 desire only their good, f." she murmur-
ed gently, her eyes dropping, her face
flushing painfully.
81 know 1t, my child"
To see those two standing there side
! by side seemed to afford the negroes great
satisfaction, revealed by winks and sly
mods of turbaned heads. One stalwart
fellow stepped forward and with q re-
apectiui pull at bis crisp, thick wool,
said
make us or speech, Marse Lawrence,
! bein' you er anxcher an dis 10 dc big
night fer niggers ez Well as de quality
but my good fellow, | do not under
stand the art OF experimenting. l can
only give you word OF praise for your
/ falthfulness aud good behavior in the
/ past, and tell you to enjoy your holiday
! and your festival, for you have earned
/ them. Throughout the country the Cam
mack hands are noted for their industry
and steadiness. Keep up the good name
and your master will always be proud OF
/ you"
I'VE is! we is'' murmured several
voices, and the spokesman stepped out
again, his face beaming with satisfaction.
IOu'se good speaker, Marse Law
renee, mighty good, an we wishes you
luck, am when you marry, happiness,
an dat your lady is anyways like de one
which STAINS al yer side dis minnit.v
A hearty round of applause, and the
blacks quickly dispersed. leaving the two
young people alone. Magdalen gathered
up her cloak, shrinking from the meroi-
/ less light which so fully revealed her
trembling confusion TO the gray eyes
watching her.
And she snail be very much like the
one who stands With me now" ne said
low, yet distinct enough for her to hear.
- lis early yet, Magdaien, ana l am the
only one down TO entertain YOU. Come
into the library"
tie held out his hand with gentle impe-
robustness, bur she did not frankly accept
the invitation.
Let me 90 to Cordelia's room.e
Nv nat for -
Il want to see her.
How long has it been since you were
with herf''
"To-day--this afternoon"
And you cannot wait another half
hour. What devoted friendship! II you
must 60, limit your stay to five minutes.o
cannot PROMISE she cried, hurrying
past MIN ana ascending the stairs, her
heart beating in tumult OF fear and
pleasure. What did that change in his
manner portend2 Way should il affect
her so strangely? she stopped on the
stairway, Just st the curve where she
could lean over the railing and look down
into the lighted nall. Lawrence stood
there giving some directions to a servant,
and the light fell clearly on his fair, hand
some head, his upright, noble form. What
true gentleman, cultured, refined and
strong, and manly. The full deep tones
OF his voice Tell softly, pleasantly on her
ear. The servant disappeared, and the
young master stood looking thoughtfuly
down on the floor a few minutes. then
turning, walked away.
The girl on the stairway pressed
low sigh, ana heF tremulous lips gave ut
tersnce to the truth which had lust been
fully revealed to her.
Il love him. /, the overseer's daugh-
ter, love the master. l never realized
the difference between our positions be-
tore"
Needless OF the whiteness Of her attire.
she naif kneit on the stairs, and rested
ner head against the railing.
II snf0n yaunQ man
women 10 play at love. To sign, to feel
mildly sentimental, and TO imagine each
new fancy a deathless passion.
Not long ago heard young lady say
Il cannot help 1t. | must have some
one to loven'
Her parents were living; she had broth
ers ana sisters and host Of relatives, and I
yet iorsOoth, she must have some one 10 /
love" must give piece OF her heart 70 eve I
ry BOBBY who looked ianguishingly at her. /
Magdalen held her heart, fresh aud IN
touched by glrlish loves and fancies. She /
had pOndered many things, but love and
marriage we're but lightly touched upon, I
and passed by, and wneR she discovered
that her heart had gone from her, and to
one who perchance cared little for the ac-
cushion, 1t di5mayed and troubled her.
Il Will 80 home to fader. l have no right
herev'
4 door opened, silk rustled along the
upper hall, aud Cordelia's gay, careless
voice fioated down.
our Magdalen must be beautifYing
her sweet self beyond recognition, man.
ma. She promised to come down early"
"She does not need much adjournment
to enhance her beauty. Ii is Of that
quality which reveals itself even in home
spun"
Magdalen fastened quickly up 10 meet
them, feeling cOnscience-stricken that a
little more and she would have been dis
loyal to the two women who had never
failed in their friendship to her.
Here she comes like a white wrath
now. A snow maid, With eyes like stars,
and cheeks warm with color. as sweet
and delicate as my roses" cried Cordelia,
clasping her arm around the stately
young form Of her foster sister.
They went down 10 the drawing.rOom,
and If Magdalen talked even less than
usual, Cordelia made up for it with her
gay chatter.
Henry and are at peace again. He
went into the library this evening after
they returned and made il up" she whis-
pered, with shy but exultant Joy. "ro
balance old scores he brought me ring"
And 10 make them yet more even you
consented to wear IT." said Magdalen,
with quiet smile.
"Nes. Don't look so cool and superior;
your time will come, sweet friend, and