Daily Kennebec journal., 1890-06-18

"Dear godmother. your beauty slssp d too
long; you will grow plain again. Then thsrs
b that ball at the AuzTays' tonight, and my
costume not quite decided upon"
Destiny was at the ball that night - ploa
and counterplot, to play with people - with
puppets, pairing and impairing. And, sss-
ing Dolores standing by Mrs GlentworthS
Ads, dressed like French marquisc Of oldsn
dmes, with her powdered hair in delightful
contrast to her dark cyes-her skirt Of cream
solored silk brocadsd with crimson, loopsd
over . quilted pstticoat with crimson roses.
sparkling jewels rising and falling with every
haart throb-she thought her . fitting toy,
and, looking about, spied Hilary entering ths
room, and brought him to complete Tie
play.
His aunt greeted him with the utmost sur
prise.
"why, Hilary, thought you on your
way from Germany. And u not this most
unkind to come here before coming homsf"
Dolores wondered where she had seen that
fair face and thoss tender eyes before; in her
dreams, surely; and her cheek flushed, and
sbs was hurried away in Hilary's arms 70 the
delicious music Of Strauss waltz, Destiny
keeping perfect time with her indefatigahls
and inexorable feet
hilary thought to teach Dolores German
that summer, but her soft Spanish speech
1ippcd among the gutturals, and 20 he con-
tainted himself with stretching his lazy length
At her feet and telling her Of German Gus
toms and scenery instead. They most often
strolled to Point Lookout, where there was .
fine lakeward view. and where thcy passed
tho afternoons with books and conversation
Ono day they had been keeping silence for .
long time-the silence born of perfect content
when Hilary exclaimed abruptly:
"Dolores, is there spell Of witchcraft cast
over these grounds. Listcnl What do you
hearf"
aust the splashing Of the water at the foot
Of the cliffs and the cry Of the cicada; yes,
and the chirping Of the cricket, which sad
dens me-"
"WhyT
because It Is q premonition Of decay; h.
cause 1t is reminder that these roses, now in
the perfection Of bloom, will soon drop their
petals; that these oaks will soon be purple and
russet, and then bare; and then-well, who
knows what thenr said Dolores with a shud-
der. But Hilary hastily knelt at her side,
looking into her soft. dark eyes with passion
ate fervor.
Dolores" said he reprovingly, and thenF
Surely, you forget that then you are to have
the sunshine of my lsve. Why, we are to bs
man and wife before the oaks arc bare, and
will 30 protect and cherish you, you will b.
heve your pathway strewn with roses"
Dolores was silent for . moment; then,
looking shyly into the face she loved 70 well,
said gravely:
"You mean these words now; but are you
quite, quite sure that you love me so stead
lastly that nothing can change your
II think so But why are you in such .
doubtin. moodi 1t is something in the at
mosphere. do believe; something that causes
you to doubt, and me to he idle and purpose
less almost feel as il could not resist any
sort Of temptation il exposed to it. As you
say, this is q veritabe castle Of Incidence. and
you are the wicked wiGhtr"
n shall go TO the house."
@Why, sweethearti And why do you look
% sorrowful!'
II ask you il you are sure you love me,
and you are not at all certain. but think
so.'n
In the library the next morning Hilary
was watching Dolores busy with some dainty
handicraft, and begged her to lay it BY
saying:
"Come, Dolores, put aside that makebe-
Love work, fold your hands SO, lean your
head against the chairback, look dreamy and
appreciative while read to you Sweetest
Eyes Were Ever Seem" But Mrs Glentworth
interrupted the reading, saying, "See here,
children" rs she came into the room with an
open letter in her hand, "here is letter from
Vivien Searles, announcing that she will be
here the Goth, and that is today"
aAhl' said Hilary, indifferently, @and 10
an to meet my stepcousin again. / wonder
II she is as charming as ever, and as heart
less
Mrs. Glentworth, who was already arrang-
ing in her mind whom she should ask to meet
her, absently replied that she was a great
belle and had the reputation Of being heart
less. But she continued, 81 hope you will
not quarrel with her as you used"
as she dark or fairr questioned Dolores Of
Hilary.
~Fair. I behave; really do not remember
Der distinctly"
"Yet you asked II she were charming -
ever"
"a woman may be charming In q mans
eyes without his being able to tell whether
she Ia blonde or brunette
II do not believe it, said Dolores positively.
sWhich am lf'
sYou' Oh, you are The dearest nttlD
Voman in the world"
"A pretty speech that, cousin Harry" IA
. soft voice. and Mis- searles stood before
them with a peculiar expression Of half sweet.
ness, half sneer upoa her face.
Pray excuse my Interruption she COZ
tinued after the Ercetings had passed and shs
had been presented TO Dolores II rang and
raped, and the carriage that brought me
oAds notss enough - bring the ho'nebell =
~ porch Arc you Iotns satersr shs quse
eoned. With a smile that bad Q touch Of ireaD.
Ma 0lsntworthS entrance put - ~ =
further conversation Miss Searles was shown
10 bar room and they did not meet until din.
ser. She was . vision Of lovelineo - ahe
Glided in with wondrous grace; her hair was
brushed back in loose waves from her low
brow. and coiled in golden mass at the back
Of her perfect head; sbe was slender ard Ii.
som, and clad in some soft blue stuff that
seemed part Of her, and her violet sys had
patheticaliy sweet expression
What a wondrous August that wasi What
dreamy, hazy weather; what idling undss
oaks. where Hilary read impassioned love
poems. Dolores listening blushfuIly With
downcast eyes, and vivien thoughtfully,
with now and then keen glance at tbs
reader. There was much duet practising;
Dolores would curl herself In the corner Of I
sofa, and listen delightedly to her lover and
her friend az they rendered soft Italian a.
Spanish airs. Foolish, unsuspicious Dolorssi
She could not So tho upward, languishtng
glances from those berildering eyes, Of note
the white fingers accidentally touch hr
lovers hands
Hilary was an early riser, and was wont to
take stroll along the cliffs before breakfast
Vivien noted it. and often met him with bsR
hands full Of flowers and look Of astonish.
ment in her face Then followed half bourS
conversation. often touching upon dangerous
themes
How blessed amr said be- Il have III
dearest sweetheart in the world, and the love
lest woman for friend"
She looked a. him with her BEAUTIFUL sys
dim with tears, and replied softly: But you
cannot think what It costs mo to b your
friend Then she laid her hand on hs arm
dsprscatingly, and with blushes said:
-FUgivs me; spoke unguardedly.'
After that Hilary manner seemed ehann>d:
thers was . restlessneg and thoughtfulnaus
sersign to him Perhaps, II b could have
shAka OF ths -snehanting wizArdss spu.
could have roussd 10 3 state Of activfty, b
g1ght have bsoksp - ehaER bsing 60 evw