Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1889-01-02

time to make my escape, Guy threw
his arms round me and kissed my lips
over and over again. Ny head rested
on his shoulder, and my eyes slowly
filed with tears. No wonder wept,
though I knew not then that that was
the last time my love-mlne, alas, no
longer-would kiss me.
Dearest Juliet he whispered, for
give me, my darlingl You know love
you better than any other WOMAN
Except one,' said soft, clear voice
close by.
Guy dropped my hand, and glanced
round with an uncomfortable sense of
having been discovered in ridiculous
position.
1t was Ismay. She was Iovelier than
ever in the pale moonlight. Her face
was that of an angle, and her white
draperies enveloped her like a mist.
She laughed gently at my look of dis
may
Il didn't mean what l said, Ju, and
l haven't been eavesdropping. l just
sauntered up and overheard the end OF
Guys speech. 1t seemed only natural
to make the remark that / did. 1t
came in so WE'LL
Guy said nothing. We three re-
turned to the house together, Ismay
talking to US both; replied in an inco-
herent way, but he said never a word.
That night dreadful fear crept into
my heart, and until morning l lay
awake staring hopelessly, blankly, at a
terrible phantom which grew clearer
and more distinct every moment; and l
had not even relief in tears.
Thank Heaven, that horrible state
of uncertainty did not last long. The
agony of the next two days was almost
too much for my endurance: but when
the last crushing blow fell, it was not
so painful as those frlghtful doubts.
1t stunned me, but L knew the worst.
there was nothing, either evil or good,
that could touch my heart after that.
Let me pass over the next forty-eight
hours. L said 1 was i'll, and remained
in my room. / refused to see Ismay
she made my head ache, said. On
the evening of the second day l went
out. 1t was growing dark, and 1
crouched down beside the balustrade
in the Italian part of the garden, which
was laid out in terraces. Below my
| bal alIstrade a bank sloped some six feet
or more to another terrace. and a
| garden seat was placed at the foot of
| this bank. l felt eXpectant, l was
| lying in walt. In my black dress and
in the waning light no one could dis
| tiDguish me in that shady corner, and
there / waited. The night was very
still. That hateful corn crake was
still croaking in the meadows, and
abhorred the perfume of roses that filed
| the air, for in my mind it raised up the
vision of bygone love and happiness.
What mockeryl
/ had not long to wait. l heard
voices in the distance, and then two
forms emerged from the shadow and
came slowly toward the seat below my
eyes. 1 feared they might continue
their walk; but, no; they stopped, ard
IsmSy. for it was she and Guy, seated
herself. He glanced round for a
moment, then threw himself at heI
feet.
You are humble she said: you
may sit beside me il you wish, or per-
haps you think that is your proper
place?'
Yes lie said, you were made to be
worshipped. Ihad read OF such women,
but never believed in them, and here
discover one in little girl l have
known all my life, and to whom have
scarcely ever given a thought
Juliet occupied all your thought3.'
'Julietp he sighed; yes, and shs
ought to occupy them to the end o.
time. There Is not another girl in The
world like my old love, and she is bet
ter than you, my goddess
And yet you love me bestp'
who could blaine me for loving
you? 1 adore you. You are so beauti,
full and gracious; you are an angel
Venusl'
And you are profane. Call me ar
angel or a Venus separately, not bott
at once
But you remind me of both. You
are neither saint nor sinner, but The
most charming combination of both.
IF Juliet were here she would say
was all sinner
Don't talk about Juliet. Let m'
thlnk of you and of you only; the res
of my life must be devoted to her.
l heard Ismay's sobs. l could no
see, 1t was so dark, but / knew that ht
was kissing her and bidding her fare
well forever, and each tender epithet
cut my heart like knife. Slowly ant
noiselessly | rose, stole silently along
the terrace 10 the steps and stood be
side them without either being awar,
OF my presence.
And now good-by forever, dearest,
SAID Guy; and he would have risen anC
left her, but she clun2 to him anC
sobbed convulsively. You must thinI
of Juliet; am bound to her.
You are noti Could that be M
voice? For the last two days l hav,
suspected this, and that is why [ hav,
been an unseen witness to this scene
Guy, you are free. | am thankful [,
have found out the change in your Low,
before 1t was too late. GOod-by.'
/ turned to go, but he sprang TO 10,
and caught my hand.
Juliet, are you angry?'
NO, l am relieved
Then you never loved mel'
He spoke eagerly, a note of joy in hi
voice, and my heart stood still. How
anxious he was to Believe that all m
love and devotion had been nothing
as his love, nothing.
No. 1 never loved you l replie,
slowly; and as / uttered that lie.
turned and walked slowly away, AM
he breathed a sigh of relief. 1 neve
spoke word to Ismay or she to me
but l know my sister knew my false
hood, and my secret is SAFE in her keep
: ing.
They were married, and they ar
happy-at least she is. Sometimes
glance up and see Guys eyes fixed. o
me in a way which recalls the past,
that is only my foolish imagination, 10
surely he can only look back wit
amusement to the time when lie pre-
ferred me TO the flower OF the flock.