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

j, Juliet, who am writing this little
history L think that looks have
great deal of influence over some peo-
ple's fate. IF L had been as handsome
as my youngest sister, 1 should now be
Mrs. Lorraine, instead OF a forlorn
maiden, gazing hopelessly toward
foilorn future. But perhaps matters
may improve as time goes on; the
wound in my heart may heal, and my
feelings become blunted. Just now l
feel very sore.
Constance is my senior by four years.
She married the year after she came
out. 1 was fifteen at the time, and
Ismay only twelve. The Lorraines
were our Oldest and dearest friends,
and Ismay and l studied with the gIrlS
under the same governess at their
house. My father was the squire of
The village where We lived, ME. lor-
Iaine the rector, and there were no
other families OF consequence within
five miles.
think l began 10 live my life when
1 was sixteen. 1t was in October; Guy
Lorraine had left Rugby and was gong
into residence at Cambridge. we
young ones had been spending a month
at the seaside under frauleins care, but
tie holidays were at an end now, and l
felt somewhat gloomy rs L wandered
alone in the rectcry garden. To lose
Guy and begin lessons tomorrow! 1t
WAS too bad
was a medium sized girl in those
days, with a round face, tremendous
mop of red hair, blue eyes, and de-
eidedly retrouSSe nose. i remember that
October glooming so distinctly. The
scarlet geraniums in the parlor glared.
1t was a last flicker before winter.
The Gioire de Diion roses bloomed
everywhere. and stocks and asters made
a gay show, but a feeling of autumn
and decay hovered in the air. and the
leaves on the trees were changing hue
rapidly.
was attired In my usual white iau-
| uel frock, rather dilapidated-I was
never tidy-and one of Guys hats,
which 1 had taken out of the hall. AS
| stood by the dial on the lawn white
figure lounged in at the gate and made
or me. OF course 1t was Guy. He
was a wonderfully handsome boy, tall,
slight and dark, with clear-cut features
and an eagle nose. 1 am an artistic
soul and love beauty. That evening
was painfully conscious of being a
| fright, and l began to straighten my
crumpled frock and push back my
towZled wig.
Don't do that, Ju,' said Guy, as he
approached. Il like you ever SO much
better when you are untidy.'
| Then you must like me always
L do six days out of seven. Sunday Il
| an exception
And 1 always look so nice ON Sun.
dsyI'
sNiceI You're a perfect object, will
| your hair in a tail and your best frocb
On. If you only knew what a contrast
| you are to Ismay. you'd leave your pew
| and come and sit with u.s.
| Indeed l wouldn't; I'd chose some
one civil, not you
'Ah, you're jealous of Ismay. and
| don't wonder; but I'm not gong tC
talk about her just now. Do you know
came home especially TO see your
Il wondered what had made you
leave the rIver so early. but Pm not
surprised to hear that l was the attrac.
tion.'
You conceited monkey. L should
enjoy boxing your eyes, but haven't
| time. l want to talk seriously
giggled outright, but he pulled my
hand through his arm, and We marched
of In silence. After moments pause,
1
broke IN suddenly.
'Ju, you know am going away To-
morrow
| .WellI'
| Are you sorryf'
No. I'm very glad. 1 hope you'll
come back improvedl'
sYoa tiresome creatureI why won
you be serious?' and he threw dowI
my hand.
Il am serious. You're asking me
stupid questions, and I'm answering
them seriously
oh, Juliet, why won't you under
standr Don't you know 1 am sorry Il
leave you?'
| / nodded.
or course you are
And you must know the reasoI
why, Ju. am fond of you
Il know that too
You're really past all endurance
Must 1 explain everything. just as i
you were a baby? Pm not fond of yoJ
in that way
which way?'
Guy took me by the shoulders AM
shook me.
You know what / mean perfectly
well. Pm going to marry you
/ made a courtesy.
Il must really tell mother that I'm
provided for; she was very glad whel
Connie married in her second season
but I've done a great deal better
Actually, Guy, I'm engaged two year
before Pm OUT
Guy was leaning against tree look
ing very sulkIly at me.
I'm quite In earnest he growled
but if you're only going to make ful
OF me III CO.,
You are going, that is to say, your
going tomorrow, but not just thi
minute, Guy
oh, Juliet, and do you really Low
mep'
Il don't want to say yes, and dom