Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-07-22

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Then you do not wish to go?" His
voice was unconsciously reproachful,
and full of respect. II have escaped
a hundred engagements that l might
give myself this pleasure.
But Mr.. Verens, have l 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-"at
least your pupil will not prevent your
accepting these.
l had listened. Not till / heard the
outer door shut behind Varens, was I
conscious of it, it had all passed so
quickly. / commenced descending the
stairs, and met Miss Kent coming up
to her room. She held single snowy
cape jasmine, with its glossy green
leaves. There was a glow, a softened
splendor ON her face that made it abb
solutely beautiful, still it was sad. l
thought she had gone to the dining
room, or should have returned to my
own room.
"Mr. Varens has just been here"
she said, with lowered eyes.
"And has left fragrant reminder"
responded, passing quickly by her.
| felt troubled to degree that sur
prised me. My impression of Mr..
Varens was very favorable, but l felt
almost sure that he was engaged 10
Miss Chapman-every body talked of it.
Even if he were not, it was highly
improbable that he would marry the
obscure Miss Kent; still more improb-
able that she would accept him, should
he offer himself. | had the utmost
faith in Miss Kent's discretion, but
disliked that people should couple her
name with that of Varens, in way
that would have led one to believe who
did not know her, that Varens was
flirting with her for his own amuse-
ment. 1t was only few days ago, at a
party, that heard one young man re-
mark to another:
''There goes Varens down the dance
with Miss Chapman. Do you notice
his ennuied air?n
'Of course: every body notices it.
Only let certain pair of dark eyes APP
pear upon the scene, and you will see
his ennui disappear. 1t is not likely he
would marry that Miss Kent. but he is
most Economically smitten with her. He
is prowling round Mrs. Romaine's half
his time"
"And Miss Kent-how is she af-
fectedP"
Cant say-hattered, of course,
though"
Let him let the governess Alone"
said the first speaker, Indignantly.
"lt's not honorable in him."
May had softened the skies, and al
most began to make the city stihed
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 I'M
happy, but he still came to our house,
gloomy and disappointed, in spite of
WIZ oihiiOS VI VhlSo Sldp1lldU.
My mother sent up for me one morn
ing, saying that Mr.. Varens and Miss
Chapman were below. ! had Just en-
tered Miss Kent's room when the mes
sage reached me. She was not there,
and as | turned to leave, | saw d.
rected envelope on the table. 1t was
my own name on the letter. | caught
it up, and commenced reading it as |
went downstairs.
L burst into the parlor uncere-
moniously, hurriedly greeting the visi-
tors, and exclaiming, as / walked to
where my mother sat:
Miss Kent is gomez
1t was not my mother who started in
The intensest surprise and fear. Varens
was at my side before the words had
hardly been uttered.
''Let me see the noter' he said, au-
thoritatively.
The expression of his face forbade
me to refuse him had l wished to do so.
He read the lines | had just read:
1t is imperative for my happiness that
20 from here, for while, at least. You are
90 noble, you know my heart too we'll, to
think me ungrateful.
"vIRGINIE KENT"
Nevertheless, should say she was
spoke Miss Chapman,
who had read the note over Varens'
shoulder.
Varens' face was sharp and stern.
rs he rudely turned toward her, and
said:
peace! You know nothing of her."
Miss Chapman's anger blazed forth
And you, sirP Perhaps you are her
"Varens' self-possession returned the
Instant Miss Chapman's forsook her.
unfortunately, no; but l am her
friend. As such, l shall seek her in
SANITY. She must not brave the world
second time alone"
He turned from her, bowed to nv
mother, and went towards the door. 1 |
him, feeling my admiration
yelling up into enthusiasm. Now he
seemed worthy of Miss Kent. But
Why had he not acted like this beforep
Would it have prevented Miss Kent
rom going awayP
When we were out of the hearing of |
hose in the parlor, | said:
"Mr. Varens, are you engaged to
Hiss Chapman"
His eyes were clear and honest as he
eplied:
mo. Have | acted as if l wereP"
"But the world says So"
Yes; thanks to the Vaccination of
drs. Chapman, and because l have
made it my home there since my re-
urn from Europe. Mr. Chapman is
ny cousin, and almost the only rela-
i've | have in the world. Have YOU
my idea where Miss Kent has gomez"
lie asked, abruptly dropping the dis
asteful subject.
Not the slightest. Promise me to
ind her."
Promise you! Does not my own
lie depend upon it?"
"Why had you not. then, offered
our life?' | could not resist SAVING