The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1886-01-29
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J gwen TO the vices which Mr.. WllmOnt
had mentioned, certainly did not show
il. Now his brow was contracted as il
in deep Thought A few hours before
he had sent the flowers to Carrie Viii
mont, little expecting to have them
returned, and es ecially by the rich
merchant himself-the one man whose
good opinion he was most DESTROYS Of
obtaining.
It is not to be expected that Carrie
would submit quietly to her fathers
wishes. She felt sure that he would
not be go cruel as to separate her and
Robert Walden, when he learned that
she could not be happy without him;
she would beg him to reconsider his
decis ion. But he was stern and deter
mined, and Carrie would make nc
promises, consequently the interview
was very unsatisfactory to both. Then
stolen meeting with Robert Walden.
and she told him all.
II cannot understand it, Carrie
Why. those charges are not true I will
go to him and ask for an explanation,
he said, angrily.
ooh, don't! It will only make mat
tiers worse, for he is very angry"
pleaded Carrie, knowing that both were
hasty, and she had reason to dread a
meeting. So Robert Walden reluct-
antly promised.
This was the beginning and other
meetings followed which were happiness
to both. Again Carrie went to her
father, but he was immovable. Then
the lovers decided on a plan; it was not
original, but had served many others
under the same circumstances They
would elope.
81 cannot give you the wealth to
which you are accustomed, Carrie, !"
Walden said, but I can make you
comfortable, and my love shall try to
atone for the rest. Sometimes think
it is wrong to take you from your beau
tiful home, lest you should regret it.
But, darling, I cannot give you up"
1T is not money that makes happi-
ness, Robert, and l know you will not
disappoint me in proving that my par
ents are mistaken about you. For rs
much Us love you, it would kill me if
they would not forgive me-"
II shall not disappoint you, Walden
answered, decidedly.
So it was settled, and moonlight
night agreed upon. A week passed,
md Mr.. Wilmont began to relent, and
offered to take Carrie out driving one
evening but she refused on the plea of
o headache, and went early to her room.
"Strange! That girl is still noping
about that fellow, and he was drunk
last night. But Carrie says it is not
true. and that someone is trying to ruin
his character. It is shameful! Iwould
lock her up if I thought there was
danger of her meeting that villain e.
And Mr.. Wilmont pace1 excitedly to
and fro.
After the pretty invalid had gone to
her room, instead of retiring she donned
n travelling dress and took her place Mt
u window, with % large valise, packed
to its utmost capacity, lying at her feet.
Her room faced the lawn, and she had
no fear of being seen by any chance
passer-by. The town clock struck nine.
and she became nervous. Presently q
shrill imitation of cricket sounded
from among the trees; there was futter
of handkerchief -this was the signal
that all was highland then Robert
Walden came boldly under the window.
Carried" he said. softly.
eyes, Robert" And she stepped out
on the roof of the portico and dropped
the valise to Walden.
"Be careful, dlring!" came from
below, rs she stepped from the roof to l.
tree close by.
eyes, Robert" And she slowly deg
cended.
Hurry, pet!' said Walden, ncr-
vous y, rs she paused.
She did huTy-'tepping on branch
which was not strong, and with n crash
it fell to the ground Walden sprang
forward and caught her.
"Are you hurt, darling?"
"No, no! Oh, Robert, they have
heard us = she exclaimed as light was
seen rapidly moving along the library
win owS.