The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1888-04-06

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loved so dearly, despite his lose-mak-
ing to Francoise close to his bosom
again.
A few days passed, during which vi.
viane rested. Then she announced
herself ready to see the sights.
II Would like to sec the great Cliff"
she said; the ono you mentioned in
your letter"
Charles Smiled,
ut is very G the home of Mrs.
King" he said. II wrote you of her,
also; she was tho dearest friend my
mother ever had, though Mexico has
been her homo fos years. NV most
pleasant hours here have been spent
with her"
Most likely when he easa that he for
got tho hours ateht with q little dark
eyed beauty, beneath odorous Southern
tress, or rambles through valleys and
dolls, when the same little beauty was
mis- con- peEton.
He had only seen FRANCHISE oncc
since Viviane had arrived, mid that
time something IL her manner had
given hiA n vague feeling of annoy
ahce-a feeling he found it strangely
hard to Danish.
Looking in tho fair pure fare 6f Vi
viane, he wondered How for n moment
he had Let Tie dark beauty of FRANCHISE
move him-how for an instant he had
yielded to its spell.
A vague fecling-could it be fcar?-
haunted him. and F%raneoisc's face rose
before him Ms he had seen il las., all
the bloom faded from IL, the strange
passionate HIGHT ~ the beautiful eyes.
He tried 10 Danish all memory of i,
in the light of his ~dar.ing'a presence,
in the Joy OF her s'nilc, and the music
OF her voice.
He tried, and he Succeeded, ind his
heart was light cMoHgh the day he drop
ped a iinc 10 Mrs. King, telling her lie
Was bring Viyianc to sec her.
The morn of tho appointed day rose
fair and clear not a c!.oud dimmcd tho
azure VI the sky, and Viyiane came
down all smiles for her visit, feeling
sure she would like Mrs. King from
her lovers description.
Charles spirits were light as well,
and any fears he had about FRANCHISE
no had put aside With II firm will, and
almost laughed ut the forebodings that
had hauxtcd him for some time.
Early i'll the Afternoon the horses
stood waiting, and soon Vivianc came
down in her riding=habit to where her
lover awaited her.
How proud he was of her, how rare.
ly fair she was, the deep blue of he1
close-titting habit making the purity
OF her complexion moro noticeable, as
we'll rs displaying her beautiful form
perfectly.
In his after life, when all hope was
dead, and living itself was bitter as
death, Charles Hamilton never forgot
that ride with his darling. Her words,
her smiles, her every attitude lived with
him forever.
Soon they reached the pretty sequcs.
tered home of Mrs. King.
As they approached the door afte,
~dismounting, their hostess met them
with out-strctchcd hands, welcoming
with smiles the beautiful girl she was
prepared to love.
After they had spent about m hour
with Mrs. King a messenger followed
them. Viviane's uncle must sec
SAt ~ ohSS aDoup SollcbilI0 Cou'
corning the mines. He could return III
an hour or two, if he pleased.
Mrs. King would not hear of Viviane
returning with him, and Viviane
seemed willing enough to stay till his
return.
a will return as quickly MS possible,
my Viviane," he said, with q proud
possession in his tone that made Mrs
King smile.
Half an hour after Charles rode
away. Vivianc announced TO Mrs. King
that she was going up the cliff.
My head aches slightly" she said,
land 4 walk will do it good"
II would accompany you." the elder
lady said, "but for years l have beer
unable to walk any distance. But why
not wait till Charles returnpn
'.Hc will be late, l know" Vivian,
answered, land | must have time IL
drink in all tho beauties of the scene, i
it is such as is described"
Ten minutes later Vivianc was or
her way, and just as the sun was set
ting she reached the point where tn,
view was finest.
A low exclamation of delight left hcl
lips, and then she became conscious
somc one was behind her; and turning
she looked into n brilliant dark face,
with passionate cleaning eycs-tht
beautiful face of FRANCHISE, the Mcxi
can girl.
For n moment the girls stood looking
ut each other; then FRANCHISE spoke:
You arc the one he loves; l the ont
hn WOW ,ui,I, fats, ,-.o~,,,o, ~. ,,o,-, ,
Something in the cleaning eye.
struck terror 10 Vivianc's soul, but sht
spoke calmly:
"Of whom do you spcak?"
"Ot your Invertebrates Hamilton
"And he made love to you?" Vivian,
said, speaking mechanically, for she
could scarcely real we the truth.
Charles Hamilton had made love tt
this dark-faccd girl while she. his be
,rotlica wife. trusted him so perfectly
Yes; made love to me, and laugh
me to worship him. But | am going t.
pay him back in Q way nc little dream.
of
Charles had not been detained as,
length of time by Mr.. Wentworth, ant
at this moment he was making his wa,
up the cliff, for he had stopped at Mrs
Kings cn!y long enough TO leave hi.
horse, when he heard that Viyianc hat
gone alone.
A terrible fear, which he could hard
" account for, took possession of him
All, Heavens! how soon was he 10 know
what the forcboding meant!
AS FRANCHISE spoke the last word.
she drew nearer to Vivianc, and pointet
to the water.
That would cool my BRAIN" sh,
said; 'but l told him l could neve,
rest while he lived for you, and SO yo,
and | will die together"
A Shrek rang from Viviane's lips,
q shrek heard by hcrlover, who dashct
up the cliff, almost realizing the truth
Another wild agonized shrek in hi
ears. then q turn in the cliff and -thel
tho two struggling forms on the top o
it.
Then FRANCHISE saw him, and n will,
laugh rang from her lips, and then
oh, God! lhe'cliff was empty.
Like q mailman Charles dashc,
along, intending TO leap off the clin
but suddenly his foot struck a rock
and tho next moment he had falleI
forward. n ghastly wound in his fore
hpad-a wound that took ,v-,v III;