Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1886-09-08

know that, wherever am, I must al
ways be your own true, loving

know that, wherever am, must al
ways be your own true, loving
GILLIAN"
And this was the end of Jacks fever
ish dreaming, Of his plans and hopes
and strong resolyesl HIS high-built
castles lay In ruins round him; but no
one knew, thank Godl of the wreck
and havoc in his lifel Janette hung
sobbing on his shoulder. He shuddered
as be kissed her, thinking how closely
she had passed to keener and more
lasting sorrow. He could not comfort
her, he was too deeply hurt himself.
The excited talk, the copjectures OF
the assembled household maddened
him. No one had any definite ideas on
the subject; but what could it matter
whom she had marriedp-George
Archer, young Whitaker, little Harry
Chase-she was lost, gone beyond his
reach forever, beyond the passionate
following OF his thoughts. Of what
avail had been his manhood, his strength
and ardor, and determlnationp Fate
had cast them aside like straws in the
wind-and to another man had been
tossed the treasure he would have
struggled and have died to win. 1t was
all over. 1t was all over. These words
kept repeating themselves through his
brain. Whether he discussed the mat
ter grayely with DR.. Prayn, or talked
soothingly to Janette, or answered the
children's thousand questions, this sad
refrain rung in his ears: sit was all
over"
AS the days went on the fact of
Lilian'S flight was followed by the dis
covery of another fact-that George
Archer and Harry Chase were both
missing. This established at once the
personality of the bridegroom. Archer
had always been favored admirer OF
Liiian's, and as Harry, though an ad.
mirer also, was Archer'S bosom friend,
the sequence. of course, seemed very
PLAIN. Harry, who was exceedingly
wealthy. and the soul of generosity be-
sides, must have placed money at the
disposal of the young couple, fol
Archer was not known to have any
visible means of support.
But what a rash step it was for Lii
ian-So young, toto leave her com
Portable home and go off with one who
might be worthless adventurer fol
anything that was known of HIM il
Grayton."
And so the tongues wagged, until
Lillian came back and stopped them.
1t was the day before the one ap
pointed for her sisters wedding. Ye'
they had received no word from her
bes sond her little farewell note, unit
they heard her voice on the porch. Il
was nearly twilight. Tea was Just
over. The children were dawdling a.
the table, Janette was talking to tht
father near his desk, Jack was smok
Ing, and the roses from the porch were
trailing over and noddlng their pretty
red faces through the window.
No one heard the gate click, nor thu
footsteps, but they all heard Lillian!
FIRST word. "Homel home!" she called
ont in a gay voice that broke into
sob.
Wicked, heartless girl! Unfeelin:
daughterl The tempest that met he
was a storm Of kisses-and embraces
of sobS and laughter. But what wa
Harry Chase doing, holding his ha
apologetlcally. in the background, will
his usual little mild air Of wonder? HI
was doing nothing, quite contentedly
until Lillian drew him forward witt
both her pretty hands, and said, IN,
husband" when he proceeded to kiss
shake hands and even embrace his new
relatives with prompt enthusiasm.
Harry Chase" cried Janette, II
utter ama4ement. "You don't reall.
mean that you've married Harry Chase
Is it joke, Lilian?"
ST think it is an excellent joke TO
me-" said Harry. radiant.
"Of course I've married Harry
You didn't suppose I'd marry any one
else?" Lillian asked reproachfully.
Certainly not" said Janette, still
bewildered. "But you were alway
playing off little pranks on Harry. 1o
know you WERE"
"She has played the final one," sal
Harry. with an air OF fond ownership
'there are no more prank's to be lai'
at Mrs. Chase's door,"
Mrs. Chasel Mrs. ChaseP' Th'
children seized on the name instantl.
and began a wild dance OF deiigh
around its owner. 1t was altogethe
such a wonderful idea that Llllal
should be Mrs. Anything.
Jack had kissed her heartily with th
rest; had shaken hands and congratula
ted the smiling Harry, and then stoo
, apart, looking on ike one In dream
He noticed the large, beautiful dla
monds that glittered from the bride
fair neck and ears.
, Poor, empty, worthless heart" h
thought, bitterly, ''you have brough
YOUR pricel' Though all the years {
his life he never knew why Lillian ha(
, married Harry Chase.
, But Janette knew in time. w he
, Jack was dead, and she had 1--we
through her widowhOod, and her chill
, dren and LllianiS were courting an
: being courted, she learned the unwri
ten romance of her sisters life. The
: were talking, as eray-haired wome
,, will. of love and marriage, and IL
.. hearts deep joys and sorrows, wne
|, Lillian said, earnestly:
"You have wondered often, Janett'
about my marriage, because you kno
me too well to believe, as many di(
, that | married Harry for his wealth:
"Oh. never for that, DEAR" janet
said 81 know you never dld-but
have wondered sometlmes-n-yo
! married him for love-"
NO" said Lillian, simply; u MAJ
! ried him because l loved some one els
!, because loved Jack"
"Jackr' said Janette, blushing
!, she looked at her. '.My Jackg"
"Your Jack" She smiled softly
: she said the words.
= ''Oh, Lilian"
"Yes, 1 loved him dearly; so dear.
.Janettel can tell you now-it IS all
long ago! Janette, L suppose qui'
: nature like yours could never realize a
q NV poor, wild, foolish heart endure
q through those weeks after JACK can
q hack from Arizona and before L wei
J. away with Harry. 1 went, because
5 could bear 1t no longer. l was SO gis
I when he asked me to be his wife,"
It aOh nv Door Lllian!" Janette