Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-09-03

who afew years ago created a greu, stir In
her village. All the young fellows were in
love with her; she married one of them. and |
few days later he was found dead in his
bed, the bride having vanished no one knew !
whither."
IAN unpleasant story" said, little
pleased to notice Kenneth near me, who
must have heard every word.
"Of course, it is only chance likeness"
said my friend.
"Lilith!" murmured Kenneth as he passed
me.
A week or two later and there was q
fashionable wedding in Iorremouth, dismal
as are all such festivities. Kenneth had
begged his might be quiet. but Mrs. vernay
laughed i'll his face.
You ridiculous boy!" she said; "people
will think you are ashamed of me'
| The only member of the family not
| present was Frank. He had reioined his
regiment.
1t was over-breakfast, speeches. and all
and l was refreshing myself by walk
near the sea.
A total stranger came up and addressed
me. inquiring about that mornings we'd
ding. He appeared to have been spec
tator in the church. Among other things,
he asked the BRIDES name.
"Ah." he said, 81 thought knew her
again"
MAY ask you where you met her?"
"ln Ceylon. She came out as bride
after three weeks" He paused, but
begged lin TO 60 on.
ut is al unpleasant story" he said.
"Her husband was found strangled in his
bed. They thought one of the Syces had
done it, but some thought Mrs. yernay
could have explained the natter"
asked no further questions-a voice
seemed to whisper in my ear. "Lilith!" and
the stranger went on his way.
Eut / forgot my forcbodines rs the days
passed bringing nothing but good news of
Kenneth and his wife as they travelled in
the Lake District. We talked of them, OF
the weather they must be enjoying, and
speculated as to their future home, as vet
undetermined.
.. One night, after my wife had gone 10
bed, was lingering over the fire. Care
lessly raised my eyes toward q mirror
hung above the mantel- piece, and then my
attention was riveted by the reflection that
,set my eyes. 1t was no repetition of the
room l was in, but Il faithful picture Of
kenneth's retreat at the chapel.
l saw the door open and saw a flood of
pale moonlight stream into the room.
saw Kenneth and his wife enter as from -
,, long journey, and 1 noticed her passing
round the room looking at his treasures
while he lit lamp. She had something
: i'll her hands cleaning against her dress,
:. and l noted how she stole behind him as
he bent over the light. Then cloud of
: Iapor arose from the lamp. and he turned
!, to face her, stern and unyielding. She
threw herself kneeling, praying. at his
= feet. but lie never tlinched; then she rose,
: changing into tall, thin. pale figure, with
! a deathlike face and hollow, cleaning
= eyes. Still he never faltered, and with q
!, cry this being rushed through the half
, open door into the moonlight. The vision
:. haunted me. though in every way possible
> l tried reasonably to account for it.
The next morning lief, Torremouth by
Il the earliest train. stopped at the station
/, nearest Kenneth's retreat, and with some
little difficulty found my way to the chapel.
. All was lonely and deserted, yet seemed
!. to note hanging round the room faint traces
= of that smoke like vapor.
returned to Torremouth telling myself
u that it was but fancy. and that Kenneth
!, with his wife was in Westmorelaneh
!, y At home, to my surprise, I found Frank
waiting 10 see me.
Il have seen Kenneth" were his; first
; words.
"When?" cried.
!. ne came 10 see me last nlSNt;:I n3Se
u seen her too," lowering his voice., Gin hel
true form. 1 know now all that he did for
! me. See-he gave me this"
1t was q moose made of a thick COLL OF
= woman's golden hair.
From that time to this have never again
seen Kenneth Lambert nor has anyone
else.
Now. perhaps. you may call me. AS silly
old fool for thinking anything super
natural lay behind circumstances. You
= may call Kenneth mad, as many do. and
find excellent reasons to account for every
!, thing else.
= 1 have told neither more nor less than
saw. Put what Interpretation you please
r upon it. can offer none.
= Was she Lilith?
7 cannot tell. But she cost the life. (ne
;. matter how it ended) Of one of the noblest
! men ever knew. And Frank stillsuffers
- from having once been beneath herr in
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