San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-11-12

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You may" said Mona. with white Eps.
"Thank you" cried Waring, his eyes
lighting up, his whole face radiant, and 50
far carried away with joy that he took and
kissed her hand, letting it drop directly.
81 suppose ought 10 go away nowP" he
said, humbly, but should like TO stay
1t is almost impossible TO believe that yos
have really promised to marry me, that |
may stay and talk to you, and will not
have to give up my place to anyonel That
fellow Lisle always came and turned me
out when we were at narrowly Chase;
but he isn't half bad. Do you know, twas
he that advised me 10 try my chance with
your"
did you want advising3" said Mona, in
an unsteady voice.
mo, not advising only hearten:ng api
Tell me-would you like to travel on she
Continent? haven't been mach abroad
myself. OF course always 60 10 Paris for
the Grand Prix. and to the Baden Races
but your
Everything must depend on my grand
mothers condition." interrupted Mona.
And, Mr. Waring-if You do not think It
very rude-l think must go to her now"
lyon are looking very white" he said,
tenderly, $50 will leave you; but | hope
you are not unhappy. and if there is any
thing you would wish me TO do, you wiz
say sop
Poor Mona longed TO cry.
II only wish you TO go awayr' she said,
pressing her hand to her heart II am q
good deal shaken and upset; tomorrow"
"Oh, yes! may come tomorrow And
Mona q may call you Mona mayn't I2,)
when you are talking to Mrs. Newburgh.
Just say to her from me that it would lie
so much better if we-if. that is, if the
marriage was to take place soon-quite
soonl | should be 80 much better able to
be of u.s. You'll not think me a bore for
insisting on this? but it would really be
better, putting my feelings quite out OF the
question"
81 shall be guided by what you and Sir
Robert and grannie think best" faltered
Mona. IL am afraid must 30 now"
when may / come tomorrow" asked
Waring, lingering.
"Oh ut two or threep'
"Well, see you are tired, and you'll
think kindly of me? You know l would
do anything for you, anything"
oh, yes, will And now goodbye"
Warning caught her hand and looked
eagerly at her. For one dread moment
her heart tainted within her. Was he gs-
ing to ask for kiss? II he had aspired to
such favor, he wisely postponed the de
mand, and again pressing her long, slight
fingers to his lips, he left the room.
Mona assembled the stairs very slowly
and deliberately, painfully conscious tina.
she had fully committed herself 1t now
remained to complete the sacrifice by as.
Stunning a cheerful aspect before her grand.
mother. Then, when she had satisfied
her, she might escape to regulate her own
thoughts TO face the situation she had ac-
cepted.
"Well, MonaP" said Mrs. Newburgh.
looking eagerly with her pitiful eyes into
her granddaughter's face as she approach.
ell, while her thin, tremulous hands grasp
ed the arms of her chair nervously.
"Well, dear grannie," sitting down by
her and taking one of her hands in both
her own, al have heard all Mr. Waring
had to say, and have promised to marry
him"
Mrs Newburgh did not reply. She
pressed MOna's hand, and, leaning back in
her chair. the tension Of her muscles re
Taxed, and peaceful expression stole over
her face.
You have done well, Mona" she said,
after minutes silence. "You will yet
thank me for urging You to this. Yet /
did not urge; only recommended YOU"
THAT was all Mr.. Waring and l have
been making our confessions. l told him
that was not in love with him, and that
had we not met with such q reverse in for
tune, should probably have refused him;
and he told me that he had not been too
steady, and was addicted to gambling"
"You were imprudent, Mona. 1t is not
wise to be too frank with the man you are
going to marry. He, no doubt, will over
look everything now; but wait till the first
cloud comes between You, and he will re-
mind you that you did not care Cor him"
81 think Mr.. Waringis man who would
forgive anything except deceit; and as 1
have nothing to hide, shall try to be alb
soutely truthful with him."
yes, it is best; but, Mona, he truthful
with me. Are you quite free from any
fancy for-for anyone else?"
Perfectly free, dear grannie," this very
steadily.
THANK Godw calculated Mrs. New
burghl you have always been a sensi-
bic, cOol-headed girl, and l firmly believe
you will be prosperous, happy woman.
Your conduct in this matter has repaid me
for all have done"
at is very sweet to hear you say So"
said Mona, gently.
"Tell me-" resumed Mrs. Newburgh, ''is
Mr.. Warning anxious that his marriage
should take place soon?"
ale is; he begged me to say so when
s0eaking to you. He left me to see Sir
r bert Everard, and consult with him."
That is well. He is our nearest of kin