Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-07-30

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 "MY DAuaMrRn" HE SAID. in the parlor had been in a quiver of curious expectancy since they had seen the tall form enter the library.
 A burst of tears was the answer, as 1sa- bel laid her head on the loving little shoul- der and burst into tears, sobbing out her grief. "Oh, grandmamma, he did not own me at all, and have longed for him sol"
 The small, jeweled hand moved caressing ly over the hair, the same motion which had comforted the beautiful young mother in the years past, and the sweet, tremulous voice said, tend erly: "Then, my dearest, for his lack of recognition. How he would dote on you if he were only himself, for he tas such a loving heart, my poor Chesteri" nd she sighed deeply.
 'I assure you, my dear nlece, am sur. prised and gratiied at the result of tho meetfhg," said Major Darlington, encoue- ag,nglP. II think tho interest he has taken in the child is really remarkable. It Is . marked departure from his ordinary de. meanor, and if there Is any hope for him 1t may come through her."
 "Let us hope so, at least" said Mr. Fal- coner, kindly. "kfter all, my dear, 1t is not surprising that your father failed to grasp the idea of the relationship, when, if he had any tleeting recollections of having daughter, he must naturally think of her as babe or little child"
 "Yes, presume so, and will try and b. patient and brave." She raised her head and wiped away the tears resolutely. "At least will not cloud dear grandmamma's face with my griefs," and she patted the aged check tenderly; she was such a little I hot n1 %o pet and caress her as if she had been @ child.
 "Chester did not comprehend 1sabeps identity as we hoped he night" said the Major, as they went back to the drawing room, Mrs. Pembroke's arm linked lovingly In Isabol's, land has taken the fancy that tho httlo girl Is Alicia"
 Mrs. Carrington saw at @ glance how grievcd and disappointed her niece had been, and with G few words of kindly tact changed the subject doxterously, and pro posed some music.
 Adelaide and Caroline were both 6ne per- formers, and selection of ducts and choice music was brought out, and In their artistic rendering of some of her special favorites, together with their lively sallies, for they were sparkling and witty conversa- tionalists, she forgot her sorrows, and spent 8 delightful hour.
 II havc ono favor to ask, MT. Falconer," !" said Mrs. Pembroke, as she laid her gloved hand on his arm; her carriage was at the door, and the family were on the broad veranda.
 .'To the half of my Kingdom, dear madam" he replied, gallantly. 'It is that you spare Isabel to me alone for one day." she said, pleadingly. "lt is l an old woman's whinl, know, but I want my Alicia's child all to myself for one sweet day." She looked in his face, her fine eyes moist with. feeling. ''To be sure," he answered her, heartily and sympathetically. "Who could refuse such natural request2"
 "Such funny gentleman" said Oracle l as she sat by Isabel's side before retiring. Mrs. Darlington had spoken with Isabel o1 the matter, and Lizette was to take charge of the little girl during their stay, but she had not yet appeared "He called me Alicia all the time, and he said he had often dreamed he had a little girl like me, but he had never found her before." l "Let us hope on, dear wife," said Mir Falconer. "If he can not see as we wish the child may be 0 great blessing to him. ,
 'I will be patient" She looked up at hin with sad eyes and quivering lip. "I caz at least imagine what @ fathers love might have been."
 | FTOm that tune the Cn1IO was Ln0 con stant companion of Chester Darlington and, with Pompey in the rear to look afte their safety, took long walks over the plan tation, visiting the negro cabins and enter ing into their simple lives with childish zest-
 Gracie had never before come in close contact with the race, and they were source of great curiosity and pleasure t her, as she listened to their quaint song and tales.
 Maum Diuah, the second cook in tn establishment, always had choice bit lai away for "little missy" for child was
 great treat on the place, and every one o
 them were ready and willing at any time |
 do her favor, or contribute to her enter
 tainment.
 Mrs. Pembroxe's carriage came for Iss
 bel very soon after tho first days visit, an
 if she had felt emotion on entering the hom
 of tho Carringtons, she was doubly affecte
 when she found herself in the home whic
 had seen her mothers childhood, and fror
 whence she had gone out, 8 beautiful, joy
 ous bride, to her husbands home. | TO ho