The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1888-11-01


of her smiles. ''t
Norris felt, unreasonably enough, that
the groom-elcct only came TO flaunt his tri.
umph before him, the discounted rival. AZ
Mr.. Ingot never gave him the slightest
personal notice, 1t was not so hard to keep
back the signs OF his own pain and despair
as it otherwise would have been. yet no
could not repress little start when tho
latter appeared on the evening OF the fourth
Of january rather later than usual.
"Comc, Lyman, are you readyl Re
member that this is the last time ! will
bore you with my company. Shan't have
to rely on you to make my welcome after
this Got your matters all arranged for to-
morrow so business can run half n day
without youl Judging by your devotion to
the business OF late, tits o wonder you did
not cut down the time to an hourn
II am not quite through, but can finish
up every thing tonight answered Lyman,
abstractedly, as the two went out to
gether, leaving Norris, with heart beating
in wild, rebellious throbs which would not
be quelled.
Then the morrow was the wedding day
The thought of all he was losing came over
him anew. If no could only do something
il he could see her once again.
Once, in his doubt and misery, he had
written to her but his letter had been re
turned unopened, directed in LyInan's firm
hand, but the Enclosure bore fireworks BY
Carols WISH in what he knew must be
CAROLS own writing.
r'he rebuff was complete. Yet as that
last evening wore on. his restlessncss car
ried him to the vicinity of the Chllder resi-
dcnce He did not expect to speak to her.
tho most he boped was 10 catch possible
pIirnse of her before she gave herself ir-
Tetrievablv 10 another.
Even that much did not seem likely TO be
granted him. The shutters were closed.
ana scarcely a CLEAN of light stole out along
the entire front
He walked past for some distance, then
turned and repassed, trying to imagine
what they were dong within, how she was
enduring Ingot's fulsome attentions. Could
Il he that she was finding pleasure in his
admiration. that she was passing counter.
felt ~ love ON herselft-for that she had
tarrht herself any real regard for the man.
he aid NOT believe,
He had PASSED and repassed thus twice.
and was approaching the house for the
third time, when the door opened and the
two men came out. Not wishing to be
seen. Norris paused IN the shadow of the
next honse while they stood chatting for
moment together.
"She has no doubt of your Ingot asked
"Not a doubt. WIN should shei have
never failed her vet. She relies on my
word. and have passed it more solemnly
than she has ever heard me declare any
thing before. Rest easy: there will be nc
withdrawal on her part before the time.'i
"Vell. YOU are q cool one.u said Ingot, in
almost disgusted tones, ave a streak of
the rascal in me, but | can't match you. I'll
have TO look out for you as a brother-in-law
or you,ll be getting the best of me- Well,
goodnight; see YOU tomorrow, of course.''
"You will sec me tomorrow, ,'assented
LYMAN. and the two parted, going their sep
arate WAYS.
Norris was still lingering there when the
door cgain turned on its hinges. A slight
form stood on the threshold, with white
shawl over its head, looking into the dim
obscurity of the street He stirred, and a
low voice called timidly: g Lymanpi
at is l, Miss Childerlr he replied, ad-
yancing. You would not receive my let
ter. viii YOU give mo word now for the
last timer,
al had something to say to LYMAN
she ialtered.
ale il gone bevond recall. PRAY. do not
DENY me this chance. II is only To tell YOU
what Won must know. that love YOU. love
Won. and would give nv life TO serve YOU If
/ could. Oh. why were YOU in such haste TO
hind vourseIf-why would YOU not give me
time TO trvr,
aHushi,, she said scarcely above a vhis.
ner. aOh. hushl I must not listen.p
uWhv notl Because yom heart plavs
the traitors Because. oh. Carol. YOU might
have been taught to.loye mel Is 1t too lete
foo late forever. INV 1--we. INV daelinq--o1
will Won breal, from those hateful bonds
vet and come 10 mel Do not 90. Let me
persuade Won bv ali the might and mower
Of INV love TO be true to Yourself, even
though YOU NAV not be kind to me. Do not