The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1888-03-02
LlLLIAN'S LOVER S..
Dear little Lillian y,

"Iillian, Dear little Lillian ~
She lifted her head, and her shy brown
eyes met those of the speaker. dan
Gerously handsome man, Lloyd Middle
ton knew how 70 use his power, and the
childish little creature whose soft eyes
dropped before his gaze, was q woman
worth winning.
For Lillian Raleigh was the only
child OF q very rich man, who fairly wor-
SHIPPED his motherlesS daughter; an,
Lillian had never known care or Z wish
unEratetied. But her guardian angel
must have trembled to see her so co IL
pletcly in the tolls of the man at her
side.
1t WAS pretty scene. A long stretch
OF sandy white beach; tho dancing
waves OF a romantic Southern lake roll
ing IN at their feet, as they sat beneath
the shade Of q wide-spreading oak tree;
while the old, old story was told
again"
..You love me, Lillian ?"
A vivid crimson flew into her fair
cheeks She turned her head away, but
her small hand tremhled. Lloyd AIid,lle-
ton raised it 10 his lips, as sho taltered
timidly:
"Nesr'
"My darlingl" he whispered, in bis
eyes = look OF triumph
There vas no room for doubt. Every
look AMI action betrayed Lillian l;al-
ciSh's heart. She loved him with all
the strength of first love-wild, unrea-
sonin-- and she would love him until
death came, or that which is worse than
dcath-dlSIllus:on
lie bent his head, and tho bold eyes
gazed into her face.
May ] speak to your father, Lillian,
and beg him to give me his treasure"
the so.t seductive voice went on.
j richer tinge OF crimson oyerspread
the giriish face, but there WIS consent in
the soft brown eyes which met his Tor an
instant, then dropped again. He stoOpeI
and kissed the sweet red lips.
Heaven bless you, my darling" he
VIII spercd.
And Lillian went straight 70 paradise,
and remained there half an hour per
haps, which is more bliss than mos.
mortals ar permitted to experience.
The awakening came in the shape Of =
pretty boat, which bounded over thu
waves like white winged bird; it's sole
occupant, Z man ofsone live-Gui-twcnty
years, with 4 thoughtful face, and kindly
gray eyes IhOS- eyes iell upon the pair
beneath the oak tree, and nc Ucgln 1T
once Tacking' for shore.
lloyd Middleton frowned darby.
"COniound the fellow" he muttered
behind his heavy black mustache. Turn
ing to Lillian, he observed, Gith as much
carelessncss:
There's Tom Hunter coming to land!
Lily, he does not like me-he never did
Don't let him become between US, my
darling"
One quick, impetuous glance from the
big, brown eyes, and Lloyd Middleton
was satisfied.
She loved him, and she was as true as
steel.
The boat drew near, and Tom Hunters
clear voice called Eayly:
Come, Miss Lillian. / want TO take
you for sail! You know You prom
ised me the pleasure ~
Again that irown ,!arkencd LLOYD Mid
dlctons handsome face.
go, if you wish If, IiiIinn,' he said in
low tone. Il can trust vov. For L
know that he is -oing to try and preiu-
dice YOU agains: me. You Will be true!"
"IlI / die!'
Iiis ey-s flashed with n staclv glitter.
The boats keel grated upon the sand
To-n Hunter assisted Lillian III upon .
cushioned seat.
Lloyd Middleton touched his hat.
"WIll you come, Middleton ?" asked
Tom.
"No. Thanks, very much. Good-bye,
Lillian- Don remain out TOO long"
He turned away and saunterci down
the beach, calmly oblivioEs of the glance
of contempt from Tom Hunters gray
eyes, quite well satisfied that that c.n.lc-
man woulj now understand that he had
right to control Miss Haleigh's actions.
An angry flush shot athwart Toms
cheek for IN instant as the little boat
shot away from shore.
LILLIAN :"
Toms voice broke the silence
"Nhatrlght has that fellow, Middleton,
to dictate to you or attempt to control
your actions Oh, Lily, lily, you are SO
dear TO me!'
Hush" She was trembling like
frightened bird. ~ on must not-spaak
to me IN that way-Tom-AIr. Hunter :"
"Oh, Heavenl 1 am too late then ?
Lilly, for PHYS sake tell me IL is not
truel Lillian Raleigh, answer me; this
is no time for idle words or apologies Tor
plain speaking. L have known you all
your lite, and / must learn the truth,
face the worst though it kill NE. Tell
me, are you engaged to Lloyd Middle
ton? Are you his promised wife"
The shy brown eyes meet his with
fearless gaze.
She Was brave in defense OF her lover.
al papa consents" she returned slow
", Il shall marry Mr. Middleton"
Col help YOU" cried Tom Hunter,
fervcntly NO, no! don't be angry.
Miss RaIeigh-you must be Miss Raleigh
10 me now, | suppose-but oh my little
friend, how can 1 see you marry man
so base as he ~
Take me home, Mr.. Hunter, if you
please ~
She was pale with Indignation, her
brown eyes flashing fire.
Tom sighed sadly; but he turned his
boat homeward, and not another word
was spoken until they reached the shore
Then he turned and faced her-pdlc and
still.
Lillian, listen TO me Just one mo-
ment n' he cried wildly. Il must speak,
though You will kill me with your inaig-
nation. Lillian Raleigh. that man Mid
dlctOn is a fortune-hunt-r. Let him
Once believe you poor and my word for
II, you would never see him again Iilv,
am telling you this for your own good
J."
''Good-evening Mr.. HunteTw
And Lillian, trembling with AMER,
white aS me dress Sn. wore h4StauaI n n