St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-11-15

sisting, took her face in his hands and
kissed her forehead.
1t recalled him to himself and the sud-
den revulsion was absolute torture.
Il cannot pretend to advise you in this
matter, my sweet cousin, he began; but
if you entertain the thought | trust you
will be happy"
81 detest the man." cried Ellen, flinging
away his hand angrily. ''One would think
that all were turned against me-"
''Do not believe it," said Henry, gravely,
''And as this may be the last interview"-
The last?" echoed Ellen
THAT we may have for years to come.
let us not part with a misunderstanding.
Had my own prospects been different I
should have found myself in condition to
to advise you BETTER
sin what way. Henry?" asked Ellen.
with an arch smile.
Il cannot tell 20 now. Let it suffice to
say that my inability to do aught prevents
me from saying what | would. Poor and
dependent as | am. with debt of graft
tude to pay which would not have Iessened
by sentiment of false pride. | must tell
you that for my own happiness. my own
advancement. l must make bold step in
the world and fight among men for my own
share of good or i'll fortune, as fate wills
it,
"But what necessity is there for this?"
demanded Ellen with touch of her old
lmpatlence. does not my ia her love
you? Has he not made your fLt re pros
poets his study? Besides it viii Ue neces-
sary for you to attend as a near relative
at my bridal"
faint smile crossed his pale lips as he
said: I'm this, without accusing me of I'M
Kindness, you must hold me excused. |
can make some sacrifices of feeling, but
this is beyond my power"
wv Ill you, it you please, speak palmer,
and tell me what you mean and why you
cannot do this?" asked Ellen, with mock
gravity, for" thought she, ''he will tell
me now that he loves me"
Every sentiment which makes man
respect himself-every impulse OF honor
VIII tie my tongue forever on that head.
Spare me. then Ellen" he added, mourn
fully; Il cannot prolOng this interview. [
am so little tutored in Disgusting my feel
ngs that must say | regret this. while 1
trust it viii eventually be for the security
of your own happiness"
You love ne. Henry-you love mer'
cried Ellen catching him by the arm
Ellen felt that he trembled from head to
foot. She saw that he turned pale as
death; but the firm compression OF those
paid lips told her that nothing could
wiring forth confession from him. She
knew that his lofty nature cherished
sense of honor bordering upon the chivalric.
He was silent.
Must then, speak?" said Ellen. rs
the order of things Ieversed?" And she
smiled radianty. 1T is well for nv
maidenly character that leap-year entities
ladies' to privilege which they may use
uncensured. Henry. my dear cousin, |
love youl Must | sue in vain? Will you
not love your pretty cousn?"
The establishment of the youth was only
eQuaed by his joy. With the most I'M
feigned rapture beaming out in every fea-
ture he could barely artculate her name,
"ElIenr'
well, sir?"
Are you testing with me? Do not tor
ture my heart. already overwrought."
Cousin Henry. | love you was her
reply. ''Wili you not love me in return?"
Now and forever!" exclaimed he. clasp
ing her to his breast. las L have always
fondly loved you"
Then let us go in and see papa" said
Ellen. Il ain sure of his consent: and
what is more, L was of age yesterday and no
one seems to have taken the slightest notice
OF 1t. SO that if lie should be inclined to OBJ
Ject can act upon my own responsibility"
Need we say the result. The same day
Sir John Vem0n's consent ratified their
love and a few weeks after beheld them
happily welded and the festivities of that
occasion will probably be engraven in the
chronicles of some country traditions when
those who gave rise to them are sleeping
peacefully in The dust: their lives having
gided away in the midst of peace and do
nestle fesicity.