The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1888-05-05
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where he followed her, waiting in silence
for her TO make her errand known. but for
some reason il was hard FOR the lady to be-
gin.
She cook OFF her vail, revealing her face
very ps.e, paler than he had ever seen it.
with the dark eyes holding some intense
feeling as they were raised to his Lyman's
heart beat quicker, but he kept himself
well in hand.
"I can take it upon myself to advance you
money, if that is what you wish, Miss Ever
leigh
sY}at is not what wish. ] came to see
you. I want to know if you are absolutely
going TO sacrifice your sisterfor say WHAT
she will, L know that you are tho prime
mover in this match. [ saw her by acci-
dent to-day, and though had made up my
mind to say no more on the subject, (
found that could not let it go that way.
She looks restless and unhappy; ain sure.
she is not reconciled and yet / hear that
the wedding-day is set"
cit comes within tho week, Miss Ever
leigh''
sAnd you are determined to aid and abet
that man, to her lifelong misery! What are
you-stone, icc iron-that you have no
feeling for her? And once thought you a
model brother! an honorable, generous
hearted man?"
a red flame broke into the pale check
now. Such an outbreak from Miss Ever
leigh WAS unprecedented, but some strong
emotion was carrying her out of herself.
a. faint, bitter smile came and went Oh
Lyman's face.
els it sohcitude for Carols happiness
alone which is leading you to make this al,-
peal'' he asked. els there not moro soiei-
tude for the happiness--or the ianced hap
piness--of another person back of it?''
Why he should torture himself by asking
that question, Lyman ChilGer scarcely
knew. In his heart, Notwithstanding that
he knew Norris Bergman was devoted to
his sister, he was stall bitterly jealous Of
that young man. Though he did not love
Althea, Altbea might love him Certainly,
she had shown her preference for him mos,
Enthusiastically.
':rossibjy the sacrifice is not Ion Carols
side, he went ON, with quiet steadiness
Of purpose; now that the subject was
launched IL have heard that women do
strange things. sometimes, for the men they
love. One may even plead the cause OF her
rival while har own heart brcaks.''
"Hearts do NOT break SO easily. But you
are right; it is not for Carols sake alone I
have come to you. My interest in Norris is
quite strong enough to make Inc hu1ni.iate
myself TO ask a favor Of one as little dis
posed to grant it as you are, apparently. l
wish there was some sacrifice could make
strong enough to soften you.''
The usefulness of those last words was
not lost on him: but he hardened himself to
her influence, outwardly at least.
"You will do better to console Bergman,
Miss Everleigh. He is an honorable, gen
erous-hearted man. who will reach your
ideal much closer than THAN ally other
probably would I would net care for q
secondhand affection myself, yet speak
honestly when I say that I have not q
doubt but you CAN inspire him with a far
more passionate attachment than he has
for my guileless little sisyer. Such women
as you can sway men as they win''
II wish that were SO. Agree to what
ask, break off this contemplated marriage,
and may believe you are speaking seri-
ously, not in sarcasm
"This matter is in Carols hands. You
may say what you like to her.n
eyes, and you have her coached to admit
nothing to me-nothing of what her looks
betray."
She clasped her hands together and
leaned IL little forward, with sudden
change IN her tone:
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