San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-03-29

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cred lips, leaving Emmy to look after
herself. believing her capable OF go
doing.
THE two girls stopped speaking as
Vests slow step drew nearer, instantly
both recognized the form OF brother and
lover. Emmy gave a hurried glance to
wards her father. who was quite uncOD-
sciOus of the scrutiny, which seemed TO
please her, for she rose and advanced 3
step to meet her lover; taking him by
the hand she drew him down on the
seat be; ween them, and said in not very
loud tones:
I'VE were just talking about you,
Frank" "Indeed," he answered, placing
an arm around the two girls, II am glad
you have chosen such q pleasant sub
ject."
Let US leave this happy trio and 90
back to the shrubbery, where Mr.. Law
son Is cursing fate and everybody, not
excepting the white figure OF Lucy hur
ryiDg down the walk toward him, her
brown eyes looked anxiOusly around as
she stepped midst the Towering shrubs,
holding duffy shawl to her throat.
$50 you have come," Lawson said In
mand.
Had Lucy been a disciple Of LavatOr
she would never have trusted him; he
was Of medium height, with black hair,
heavy jaw and dark eyes, which had q
tigerisn light in their depths.
"Yes, Dick, DEAR" she faltered, as she
flung herself into his arms. He kissed
the lips held up to him; 1t WAS kiss OF
Judas. (Alas! blind live! which cold
will not freeze or fire destroy until 1t
it has been betrayed and dragged in the
mire, then does IL consume itself and
give place to hate q thousand times
stronger than the love that died at it's
birth.) II could not get away. and only
for Mr.. West am afraid l could not
not have got away at all, it was his
dance, and asked him to excuse me.
for you know we are on very friendly
terms. his sister is my favorite."
Z Lawson frowned; he had reasons for
disliking, if not fearing, West.
"Who else is at your select party? ls
Sir Hugh there?"
Yes" she answered tlmidly.
And did he propose to you?' he said
bitterly.
No, dear, he did not; have kept out
Of his way as much as possible"
Clayton and his daughter are there
supposed"
"Oh, yes Richard, and host of others,
whom | do not care about since you are
not there. What can be the cause OF
papas dislike to you? he ia SO good to me
and others, | cannot understand it,
She looked up into his face, the dark
frown instantly disappeared and his eyes
met hers with forced smile.
Nor l, Lucy, unless that fellow West
ia maligning me. think he is attracted
by your beauty, also by the fortune you
would bring him."
"Oh no! Richard, am sure you are
wrong, | know he would not do any
thing that would not become gentle
man, besides, believe he is as good as
engaged to Misc Clayton"
WHAT" Lawson cried, starting.
"Does it SO surprise you? l don't
know for certain, but believe they like
each other"
IL don't know why your father cuts
| me-" he said, hastily, wishing to change
the subject.
They remained silent for some time,
Lucy's head resting placidly on his
breast.
Lucy" he cried suddenly. do you
| love me enough to marry me agains,
| your fathers wish?"
| He waited for the answer; mighty
struggle was going on within her bosom
she thought Of her father. who almost
worshipped his only child, she loved hin
better than anyone until she met Law
son, 1t was then, for the first time. she
understood the passage, HE shall leave
father and mother and cleave unto hi
wife" it decided her fate.
"Dick, would it not be better to wal
a little; perhaps papa will change wher
he finds that you do not deserve hi
GOODNESS"
| To be continued.