Telegram-herald., 1891-11-15

whispers uae that We shall DC reunited
before ses bali Of tAose fearful ave
years has gone
lovers Wandered on through the shrub
bcTy and soon foand themselves on tbs
scene Of their last nights memorable
Interview, sad il = no reflection upon
Frank 70 confess that here he pleaded
ioag snH earnestly with Agnes 10 re-
woke hsr decision. eut she. though tried
almost beyond her strength, sfeadfastly
resisted his sntrsat.ss and the prompt
ings af her ewn heart. and remained nrn
in her purpose. Finally. when driven
70 estrenity. shs said: Dear Frank.
tho laws Of right and wrong are i'm
mntable. Let 10 not deceive our
selves into believing that by any
sophistry We esn change them 20 suit
ourselves II is. beyond all question,
righ: that ws should DOW go far yield
% your father a. 10 consent 10 a tempo
rary separation, though We may not
think that be was justified in disposing
Of your future without consulting your
own wishes- Yet we must consider his
motives. which were undoubtedly infu-
enoed by y real-but perhaps mistaken
desire fer your good Nor can We
blame him IL pride OF station and a wish
for enlarged estates tall ultimately for
yoa) were controlling elements in his
plan. for this Is but natural 20 one Ia
his position and holding his views. In
M ignorance Of the world and worldly
eh<-,,ht 81
thi.gs last night when you made me 50
happy by dsclsring your love; but now
my eyes are opened: and. Col. Howard.
having 20 clearly expressed his views,
we dare not expect Heavens blessing
upon our union IL we refuse TO defer IL
ior his saSe. even though we do know
that he builds deiusive hopes upon the
delay. Oh! Frank" continued the love-
ly girl, what docs il matter? II is,
after all, but . slight sacrifice to make
in order 10 insure . lifetime Of uu-
elouded Joy and peace. ! am yours
and you are mine. Nothing can change
that, though stormy seas md vast conti-
nents may divide us for time, yet
shall our thoughts hold sweet com.
nrnion through every conscious hour,
and each mornings sun, as it records
one day less Of separation, shall but
strengthen and confirm our love"
The enrap.ured lover gazed with
acoring eyes upon the inspired coun-
tenancs Of the wrap. enthusiast and.
clasping her to his heart exclaimed;
my pure, unselGsh darling; each word
you utter make it only harder to part
with you. Your sublime faith rebukeS
my fears and gives me courage to en-
dure. am forced to confess that your
instincts are more true, your sense OF
right more inst than mine, and that we
must for the present obey my fathers
stern decree; yet, how can leave you,
oh. Agnes, the crown and joy of my
life!" And once again, as heart beat
close to heart, their souls seemed knit
in one by the transccndent power of an
undying love, in which angels might
have gioried.
And now we must press onward In
the story Of these young lives. Imme-
diately on parting with Agnes Frank
again sought his fathers presence. and.
in few words informed him of his own
change Of purpose, but candidly added:
"You must not think, sir, that any
credit whatever Is due me in this mat
ter. 1t is ell Miss Graydon's doings.
am still convinced that your decision Is
cruel and unjust. bat she, noble girl,
insists that shall comply with your
will; and have no alternative. l am
bound, however, In alt fairness, to tell
You that Eve years, or five times Eve.
will not bring about the result you de-
sire; although you ars true and hon
orable man, my enforced absence will
yield this compensation, that shall PC
tain your love. receive your full and
cordial consent to my marriage ut the
end Of the term. and shall, besides,
have the satisfaction of knowing that
my mother is spared the suffering
which any break in our family relations
would surely cause her."
Col. Howard looked greatly pleased a.
his son spoke. and, grasping his hand
with all his sld-time warmth, ex
claimed: My dear boy, you have made
me very happy. There Is not cloud
between Us; and a. for Miss Graydoa,
words can hardly express my admira-
ton Of her high-principled conduct.
Whatever may happen, she viii always
possess my friendship and esteem.
When | proposed this compromise, .
few hours ago. I certainly had. and
still have, hopes differing from yours.
but made no mental reservation; and
now again say that II, on completion
OF your travels, you and Miss Groydon
Are then inclined to marry you shall
have not only my free consent, but my
blessing also; for you viii have fairly
earned both. And now, my son, when
do you think Of setting out?"
''Ip thrse dayA father, II this win
suit you. 1t Is best 10 get over tho part
ing while our minds are nerved TO IL.
VIII. with your consent escort Miss
Oreydou 70 her fathers house to-mor-
row and aequaints shim with our pians.
for quits sgrec With you that my az.
Saaesd vifc"--his with quiet smile
sought 70 remain no longer in her pres
eut position"
The old colonel seemed rather taken
sbaek st this precipi.ancy. for. in truth.
Frank was the pride Of his heart; but
he finally agreed that tho young man
should arrange everything in his own
way.
We need not dwell upon The events Of
the next few days-Franks hurried
preparations, the grief Of his mother.