Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-06-17

even to herself. that she loved him?
Then YOU do not wish to go9' His
voice was unconsciously reproachful.
and full of respect. II have escaped
hundred engagements that I might
give myself this pleasure.
but, Mr.. Verens, have l not told
you that my pupil awaits ME? 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
| bad listened. Not till heard the
outer door shut behind Varcns, was
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 alb
solutely beautiful, still it was sad. l
thought she had gone to the dining
room, or | should have returned to my
| own room.
| MIR Varens has just been here"
she said, with lowered eyes.
''And has left fragrant reminder, ;"
1 responded. passing quickly by her.
I felt troubled to degree that sur
priscd me- My impression of MIR.
Varens was very favorable, but l felt
almost sure that he was engaged to
Miss Chapman-every body talked of it.
Even if he were not, it was highly
| a, 1, I,n
obscure Miss Kent: still more improb-
able that she would accept him, should
he offer himself. l had the utmost
faith in Miss Kents discretion. but l
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 sarcns was
| flirting with her for his own amuse-
mcnt. 1t was only few days ago, at a
party, that | heard one young man re-
mark to another:
There goes Narens down the dance
with Miss Chapman. DO you notice
his cnnuied ARP
''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 likel y he
would marry that Miss Kent. but he is
most Economically smittcn with her. He
is proving round Mrs. Romaine's half
his time
And Miss Kent-how is she af-
fectcd?"
Can't say-nattered, of course,
though
Let him let the governess alone
said the first speaker. Indignantly.
ats not honorable in him.
May had softened the skies, and al
most began to make the city stitled
and disagrecablc. 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
the smiles of Miss Chapman.
My mother sent up for me one morn
ing, saying that Mr.. Varcns and Miss
Chapman were below. l had just en-
tered Miss Kent's room when the mes
and as | turned to leave, | saw di
rected envelope Oh the table. 1t was
| my own name on the letter. | caught
| it up, and commenced reading it as |
went downstairs.
| burst into the parlor uncere-
moniousIy, hurriedlv greeting the visi-
tors, and cNclaiming, as l walked to
where my mother sat:
Miss Kent is gone:"
| 1t was rot my mother who started in
the intensest surprise and fear. Varcns
was at my side before the words had
! hardly been uttered.
'Let me see the nOte!' he said. au-
thoritativcly.
The expression of his face forbade
me to refuse him had wished to do so.
He read the lines 1 had just read:
ut is imperative for my happiness that
go from here for while, at least. You are
too noble, you know my heart too well, to
"vIRGINIE KENT"
"Nevertheless, l should say she was
ungrateful," spoke Miss Chapman,
who had read the note over Varens
shoulder.
Varens' face was sharp and stern,
as he rudely turned toward her, and
, said:
Peace! You know nothing of her. )"
Miss Chapman's anger blazed forth
uncontrolled.
"And you. sir? Perhaps you are her
contidant?'
"Varens' self-possession returned the
instant Miss Chapman forsook her.
unfortunately, no; but l am her
friend. AS such, shall seek her in
stantly. She must not brave the world
second time Alone
He turned from her, bowed to my
mother, and went towards the door. |
| followed him, feeling my admiration
yelling up into enthusiasm. Now he
seemed worthy of Miss Kent. But
why had he not acted like this before?
Would it have prevented Miss Kent
from going away?
When we were out of the hearing of
those in the parlor, said:
''Mr. Varens. are you engaged to
Miss Chapman"
His eyes were clear and honest as he
replied:
..No. Have / acted as if were?'
''But the world says so.
| Eyes; thanks to the Vaccination of
Mrs. Chapman, and because have
made it my home there since my re-
turn from Europe. Mr.. Chapman is
my cousin, and almost the only rela-
| tive l have in the world. Have you
! any idea where Miss Kent has gomez"
he asked, abruptly dropping the dis
tasteful subject.
Not the slightest. Promise me to
| find her."
| promise you! Does not my own
| life denend mon it?'