Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-07-31
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Il myself do so. 1t is charming
But why?-
-For charity-not to dazzle me, and
with regard for my peace of mind. You |
are really too good, assure you. Here |
comes the rain"
Large drops Of rain commenced to fall |
on the flowers, the grass and the walks. |
The day was passing. and the sudden
shower bent down the boughs OF the trees.
we must 60 in said the lady; this
begins to get serious
Fortunately the summer-house was
close at hand; there we're openings ontwo
sides, but the structure was large and the
roof tight.
Cora entered, and took refuge in the
dryest place she could find, and her COM
panion followed her.
The storm, in the meantime, increased
In violence. The rain fell in torrents,
inundating the soil around the frail
structure. The lightning flashed inces-
sanity. Every now and then q great
branch of the neighboring tree scraped
the roof, detaching pieces, which fell
heavily to the ground.
Il find this very beautiful, " said Cora.
presently.
Il also, said Eugene, raising his eyes
to the roof, but do not know if we are
safe here"
.If You fear, you had better gol" said
Cora, quickly.
Il fear for you"
"You are too good, assure you"
She took off her hat and commenced
brushingit with her glove, to remove the
| drops of rain which had fallen upon it.
After slight pause, she suddenly raised
her uncoved head and cast on Eugene one
of those searching looks which prepare
| o man for an impor ant question.
my friend, she said, aif you were
sure that one Of these beautiful flashes of
lightning would kill you in ten minutes,
what would you doP"
why. natu ally" he replied, Il should
make you my adieux."
Howl
He looked her in the face in terror.
| do you know" he said, there are
| are q devil?n
.Trulyl Well, there are times when
| am tempted to think SO myself-for in
stance, at this moment. Do you know
| what should wish? wish could con-
troll tine lightning, and in two seconds you
i would cease to exist
For what reason?"
4 because remember there was man
to whom offered my love, and who re-
fused it. and this man still lives. And
this displeases me little-a great deal
passionatelyl"
Are you serious2" he asked grayely.
She commenced laughing.
Il hope you did not think SO. / am
not SO wicked. It was joke, and In
bad taste, I admit. But seriously now,
Eugene, what is your opinion Of me?
What kind of woman am III"
Il fear cannot answer you.
aAh, well, am not so very bad; indeed,
I I am good woman one who loves you
well--with little rancor, but not much,
and who wishes you all sorts of prosperity
in this world and the next. Aren't you
glad2 Do not answer me; it might en-
barrass you, and it is useless.
III She left her shelter, and turned hel
face towards the lowering sky.
"The storm is over, she said. Let us
go in"
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r side of the summer-house was trans.
j formed into lake of mud and water.
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I her light boots. Then turning to Eugene
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