The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-11-08
GOALS OF FIRE.
BY oUrNEvERR

my darling, do you think l could ever
forget your"
IL was the old, old plea; but surely
nothing but honesty beamed in the eyes
that rested 80 fondly on the young girls
face. and surely Lillian Dover was lovely
enough 10 dwell forever in the remem-
brance Of him who loved her.
Who that was once touched by that
sweet yet piquant face, those innocent
blue eyes, those tender lips. could ever
forget her, pearl among womenf
Yet women have been fair and lovers
proven false through many ages. Lillian
did not doubt her lover but nameless
fear made her heart thrill, and she drew
still closer, with her eyes upturned visit
fully.
But, Lee, / am only poor unknown
girl, and you are all 30 rich, so proud,
she said. Il believe you intend TO be
true, but know how your mother dis
likes me, how she has already opposed
our acquaintance. and / have heard OF
the rich belle she wishes you To marry.
MY mothers wishes were always mine
till now, dearest, said Lee. "We will
overcome her prejudice in time. II she
only knew you as do she could not say
had not chosen wisely.
@Oh, how have prayed for her Lowell
murmured Lillian. "But she will never
love me, fear; she feels that l have
come between her and her SON
-Time will alter that, said Lee, though
in his heart he entertained sad doubts-
No one knew better than himself how
implacable, how proud, how merciless
his aristocratic mother could be. But
Why think Of those things when Lillian
lay in his arms, with her heart throbbing
against his own, with that sweet silence
Unfolding them, and tho moonlight fall
ing on them like a benison2
Another night and they would be far
apart, but now-he pressed her TO him
and kissed the unresisting lips again and
again.
Never doubt me, my darling" he
whispered. "Such love as mine lasts
through eternity"
Il believe you, Lee, she answered.
SO they parted, Lee Clavering to re-
turn to his palatial city home, Lillian to
resume her duties In the little cottage,
where her sweetest pleasure was TO re-
call the happy hours OF the summer that
was gone.
Soon letter came from Lee.
10 was fond and kindly, but he never
wrote as eloquently as he spoke.
Then his words were full OF ardor and
enthusiasm; now he was more matter Of
fact and concise. To Lillian, i'm her pres
emit sensitive mood, itseemed trifie cold.
After little delay another letter came
and then another; the tone of the last
was decidedly constrained.
Lillian detected, or fancied she de-.
tected. vein of indifference. and her
proud spirit as well as her sensitive heart
was touched.
-LEE-Have your feelings toward mo
changed 2" she wrote at last. "Do not
deceive me. IL you have any regrets for
the vows you made 10 me, any wish 20
free yourself, you have only TO say so.
would not care 10 retain heart that was
not completely mine, and 10 know that
you were trying TO be faithful would be
worse 10 me than TO have you prove
faithless. After all, who am l that l
should come between you and your
mother, you and your proud friends
Let me know the truth at once--I shall
not blame you. IL Is tho way Of the
world. LILLIAN.
She knew the answer TO this appeal
would settle her future. yet she knew il
would be better 10 give him up then than
70 have him drift away from her day by
day.
II was only his love for her on one side,
against love for his mother and duty to
the world. his world. What would his
answer bel
II was three days later that Lillian was
summoned 10 the parlor.
A proud looking woman in fashionable
attire rose when she entered, and the
girl started when she saw the face Of
Lees mother.
Mrs. Claverlnglr she exclaimed, while
deep flush overspread her features.
yes, and you are Miss Dover. F" said the
elder lady. II have cong, from the city
" see you. Ny errand ia not pleasant
one. but think you arc partly pre-
pared.
-I-preparedfv faltered the girl. Il
have not the slightest idea"