Daily Republican., 1888-08-15

shallow and vain, and far from hi
ideal. He thought of 9 dimpled, rlanls
face, with sparkling hazel eyes and {
tangled mass Of auburn curls.
II am In dire trouble" said Mrs
Ray, after awhile. "My late husbands
daughter has been Grlal to us all
such wayward girl. This .morning
she was missing; she had gone, Mr..
Arieigh, and left note stating that
she had lett us for good and we need
not search for her"
What have you done?" gasped En-
rol, his lips paling, while he tried to
conceal his great anxiety.
What could we dor sent John
ont to inquire among the neighbors.
She was always very willful."
and do you mean you will let 1t go
at thatr' asked Enrol, excitediy.
why, she must be found"
They were out in the garden, and
Just within sound Of their voices
Marian stood by the ;rose- bushes, Gull.
ing the fragrant flowers and listening
TO every word. Now she drew nearer
with smile.
What are you talking about? Did
/ hear Laure's name2" she asked.
NOh. you do not know her, or YOU
could not reproach US, Mr.. Arleiph.
Neither OF US has power 10 influence
her. OF course we will find her if
possible" W ="
Errol thought of Laure alone in the
world, wandering among strangers,
homeless and frlendless. He was
powerless to act unless these people
knew the truth,
Miss Ray" he said, abruptly, "I
DO know Laure Ray. was the cause
OF her leaving home. There was
Misunderstanding between u.s."
What do hearP" gasped the elder
lady, while the roses fell from Marian's
grasp.
Eyes, will make full confession, %
said Enrol, though his face flushed a
tritie. II knew my father and you
mad arranged a match between your
daughter and me. Acting on an i'm
impulse, l came to this place three
months before was expected that |
might meet your daughter unknown.
l admit 1t was scarcely fair, but |
wished to win her love as poor man
not the son of Mark Arleigh; | wanted
to test her. Then met Laure; the
village organist introduced us, and |
loved her at first sight. l was afraid
70 come here then lest l might possi-
ply be recognized, or you would not
approve of my attentions TO her, 80 l
met her in the Glen,"
The artful thingp mutterOd Mrs,
Ray.
NO, she Is beautiful, innocent
child" said Enrol, with flashing ewes:
but she overheard your conversation
last night, and believed had been de.
ceiving her. love her and will find
her, and when do l shall make her
my vile, for l know she is not happy
here" Ff'
Mrs. Ray paled, and cast a sharp
glance at her daughter.
They had lost; but, after all, would
= not be well to conciliate Mark |
Arleigh's son?
We will assist you," she said |
'weetly.
"Quite unnecessary, called out a !
FeA~St aAu 10 LLlDJ uD.
they saw bright face peering |
'ut between the vines that clambered |
'Ver the tiny window under the caves
I'm up here in the garret," said |
Iaure, shaking her auburn curls. II
wanted to see how much I'd be missed |
,eiore | really ran away. But would /
rave gone afterWard, It's very dusty
lp here, and smells awfully of herbs
md all sorts of things, and I'm hun
'ry. guess I'll come down.
Enrol met her at toe door and kissed
er as eagerly as if she had been lost
or years.
II missed you" he said gently.
oh, you wayward girl, how you have
Torried me. But | will remember
lls when you are mine forever-my
lite."
81 am not afraid of you, sir" said
le wayward girl, as she nestled
oser.