Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-09-01

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| "But you viii be some day; let me instn some
good IDEAS into your mind before that day comes.
Say nothing TO Carlton or 70 Margaret either; let
~Iney don't 60. they come" she said snap
"Let them come, then. Don't you rag about
that can't see how desperately you are In love
with each other, and don't think that every one
is suitable in every way; he is certain to distin-
gulsh himself at the bar. she is good as she is
"well, perhaps had better say nothing" said
Mrs Marley drowsily. and here for the moment the
But the first Wednesday that after this found
MISS Falkland SO dissatisfied with the situation
that she resolved to escape from the discomfort Of
~ " W contesslng the truth She would reveal TO
dow and trust TO his generosity 70 forget it. Ii he
were unable to do so. he would be equally unable
better She felt so much happier when she had
taken this resolution that she carefully selected
dress and bonnet and walked In her
were grouping themselves together ominously in
the SKY and a few drops Of rain were falling.
NO carriage for her that day. He would possibly
be In the balcony; he often was when she arrived
tnere Gould he be looking out for her? II he were
there to-day he would see her arrive on foot, and
would doubtless propose to accompany her home.
HOW 1ar would he walk with her? On the way sne
would tell him what was on her mind, and II after
friendly as before surely all would be we'll BY the
time she reached the varleys some OF her courage
mad ooZed out at her nnger-ups, but 1t was not to
De put 10 the proof Till she went home, and the
respite was most acceptable.
Sue could see that he was in the balcony
she could even see how pleased he looked when
| he caught sight OF her. Were 1t not for that
confession how happy she would now be. Sup
| pose, alter she had made IL, she saw a distinct
pollteness, emphasized, perhaps, for the sake OF
making person VINO had NO good breeding OF her
own appreaend that polteness was being shown
her. Full OF these tOrmenttng thoughts and
| struggling with a desire TO flee away to her own
home ana be at rest, she slowly and doubtfully
drawing room. He had studied her face so thor
| oughly that he could see she was uneasy
about something.
being heard by all.
"ls distressing me. you mean" she answered;
u VIII tell you about 1t presently"
"Tell me now"
"No, there are so many people here to-day.
can't tell you without being overheard"
You walked here; are you going to walk
back?"
yes I am going to walk back She spoke as
mourniully as II that walk would conduct her TO
"Maynt go part of the way with you, them
You have never allowed me to walk even the
length OF this street with you"
"You shall walk with me to-day" she answered
but there was nothing In her voice to lead him to
think that she looked forward with any pleasure
to this walk.
When Miss Falkland left, neone particularly re-
marked that Mr.. Carlton followed her almost i'm
still there, trying to ind her umbrella.
what kind OF a handle has iL?" he asked.
She began To Tell him, and at once remembered
that IL Was the SelfSame umbrella with which she
had struck him, and that he might recognize IL.
In another moment she had caught sight Of It
lurking among a little sheaf OF less noticeable
ones in u dark corner, her hand had closed over
the blue knob, and she had hidden iL away from
his sight. That umbrella was not TO be allowed to
reveal the tale which she herself had come forth
TO tell Once outside the house, he looked In her
lace TO see II II were again uncouded. 1t was not.
She was wondering how much comparatively un-
disturbed happiness she might allow herself before
acQuaintng him with what might alter their rela-
lions for ever. sutherland Villa was mile or st.
LukeS church was about q third OF the way; she
would walk TO that church and tell him there.
He was, perhaps. counting up the amount OF
pleasure In store for him, for he asked where
II am afraid IL would be difficult to make you
understand. IL you go as lar as Kensington, will
''Of course shall go as far as Kensington You
don't suppose would lose any part OF the pleasure
OF walking with you! Besides, am curious to see
"An homes OF a certain class are very much
alike In London" she answered CURLY. She could
already see the tower OF st. Luke's, and wished
she had fixed on a place little farther off. A few
heavy drops OF rain fell on the pavement in front
or them.
"Won's you let me put up your umorella'" he
TT is scarcely worth WHILE" she answered,
clutchlng the blue ball firmly.
''Oh, but i am afraid 1t Is. Let me open 1t for
you"
She quickly opened 1t herself
"Let me hold IL over you, Them
'Uh, no; like to hold 1t MYSELF she said and
walked on in silence, Tor the church was very near
now. But why should she wait for the church
arrived there was poisoning all her pleasure In the
present? 'Mr. Carlton" she said, almost humbly,
Il want TO tell you something"
"Speak," he answered; 81 It's mine to hear"
~ am going to speak, but as the rain is over
will shut up my umbrella, and then can see your
face while l am talking" Extreme nervousness
"Alow me-" he cried, and In spite OF her resist
ance took the umbrella TO close It for her, the
cant bear TO see you with an umbrella that has
handle like thatl"
"Why uOIs" She asked family, for she was afraid
because that vlrago who did her best to smash
my finger had one OF that kind"
Ibid her best to smash your f1nger7" she repeat
Eyes; the boys had been stealing her liIacs, and
was passing and saw great branch which they
the wall by. thought It was a pity 10 let it be
quite torn on, 80 l tried to put It back over the
wall, and she came stealIhily forward ana gave
me blow with an umbrella which had a handle
remarkably solid blue One-just like yours. 1t
Is de,estable TO think OF that creature having an
umbrella like yours?"
poor woman! don't call her names; you might
even like her II you knew her."
''That creature!" ''viragOw 1t was all but i'm
possible to make her confession now
II am quite sure l should not. How could / or
you, or any one, like woman who plants herself
Oenlnu wall ana h1tS out at all cOmcTS at a
venture with dangerous weapon like that? IL IS
Charitable OF you to think OF giving her the benet
or the doubt; but know, II ever you saw her YOU
would think OF her as do. 1t Is q woman's first
duty TO be feminine; no lady could have done what
She did"
"What would lady have done then-under the
same circumstances, mean?"
"Oh, you know that O thousand times better
than cant help thinking that she would have
felt great deal OF pity for the poor little Children
who came INTO her bright netghborhoOd from their
own dark, dismal homes, with never a bit of green
much less flower, to gladden. their eyes and
when they saw the lavish plenty OF both on her
trees, could not restrain their hands. She ought
TO have understood what they must feel, and nave
dance, Instead OF trying 10 hurt them. such blows
as hers"
''Oh, don't at all agree with you,n said Miss
Falkland, boldly tnterrupting him, for she was
nSnting for all she held dear. eff the children
rang the bell and asked for flowers, it was her
duty 70 give them, ana give them freely, but it
couldn't be her duty TO encourage stealing or to
let the children destroy the growth OF years In q
few minutes"
"You are logically right; you have the law on
your side. no doubt, but all the same have q hor-
rof OF tnat girl, and now that my hand Is better
may say 80: by the by, ! must not let you forget
that you were going 70 tell me somethin4n
81 have changed my mind-at least am afraid
shall not have time 10 tell you now for have
just remembered that want to call at the third
who Is Ill" -
Don't go to-day; you said might walk as far
as your nome: 1t Is the first walk have ever had
Il must call and see her to-day. ought 70 have
gone long before this"
at Is 100 late 70 60 ana see anyone now. II Is
i4ater IMAM you think. II Is after SIX"