The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1892-03-26

break out into over-much speaking AND
SO lose their cause. Others-and they
are the happy few-say just the right
words, and win the response that they
long for
Olives color deepened when that
pause came. She sat still for a few
seconds, her heart beating fast. Then
she made slight movement as if she
were about to rise; but hand was laid
lightly on her own. ''No, you must not
leave me yet, -Seaward said II will
say something now that have long
wanted to say. Olive, l love you. !
want you to be with me always, to help
me, dear, and comfort me with your
love. If a man and woman love truly
they may make garden of Eden in the
rniddle of noisy world Their home
may he as fresh and calm as this old
! chapel garden, set in the midst Of the
turmoil of busy life"
He was sure of her answer before it
came from her lips. She was in no
haste to break the silence that fol-
! lowed, but the slender hand that he
! was holding lay quietly III his and the
sweet eyes glanced up at him for one
! moment with look of perfect content.
II do love you." murmured the soft
voice at last.
She sat there watching the afternoon
light Pickering upon the grass and
wondering what she had done to de-
| serve this blessing. new life was
opening out before her, and the old
troubles lay dim and far away in the
past. She was not destined to tread
her path alone. Even in this world,
with all it's sad pretenses and bitter dis
appointments, 1.-The voice that breatl,ed
| DER Eden may still be heard and true
hearts can still come together.
" y !: #
''1t seems to have been ttecreed,' said
Mrs. Villiers, resignedly, that one Of
my grandsons should marry a person Of
low origin. Of course, have not been
consultedH'
"Weu, granny" remarked Adeline,
who was lowering near her with
bright, mischevious eyes, Il &hink you
rn11st admit that his own heart was q
safer counselor. AS yet, you see, you
have not been a successful match
maker
lam I to" have my nisfortunes cast
up in my face?" demanded the old lady,
her cap ribbons quivering. lam l
never to see anyone belonging to me
making IL decent marriage? II you
were not thoroughly hear'tless, Ade-
line, you worid be little sorry for a
disappointed old woman; and if yon
had more softriess in your nature you
would forgive Gland ana make me
happy yet
No, granny" The bright eyes were
suddenly grave. II would do a good
deal to please you, heartless as I am
supposed to be, but ! cannot marry a
man who very nearly cheated me, out OF
true love-
THAT is just one OF your harsh
speeches." Mrs. Villievs said irrita bly,.
"Claud would have: made q kind hus
band. He would have let VOC 90 your
own way
81 don't want tt, go my own way,
granny, if am married." answered
Adeline, turning upon her with flush
ing cheeks. eve will walk side by side,
nay husband and I, or ] will have NO
husband at all. Oh. | am not SO proud as
you think me! am even willing to-
go
Down on rly knees
And hank Heaven fasting for il good psan's
when that love is offered 10 me; but
will not thank Heaven fer the mere
sem blance OF lover
Mrs. Villiers sighed profoundly.
''N hen is 5his--,this disastrous event
going to take place." she asked.
Don't talk as 1t it were dynamite
explosion said Adeline, recovering her
good hun1or and laughing. TRY to
take it pleasantly, granny. It is coming
Oft on the first of June, and it will be
the prettiest wedding ever seen. Sea-
ward has arranged that four of his lit
tie models-lovely children--are to be
bridesmaids, He says that while he has
been painting childfaces he has studied
child nature and has learnt a great deal
from these little friends Of his
'He is full Of fads," nuttered granny.
"Well, like his fads." returned Miss
Villiers calmly. ~ am looking forward
quite eagerly to this wedding, and be-
Geve, granny, that YOU are longing TO see
it yourself. Don't deny it; you are fond
Of anything III the shape Of a show
81 will never look on while grand
son of mine makes a fool of himself; and
am too old to go to shows"
'You are not too old to improve, and
become pleasant-spirited and LIBERAL
minded Granny. Now ! will tell you
little more news: Col, Lorraine will be
Stewards best man"
Mrs. Villiers looked up quickly, as if
ste did not know whether Adeline were
TESTING or not Col. Lorraine ranked
high in the old lady's esteem; he was
possessed Of all the cardinal virtues,
birth, wealth and a reputation for wis
dom. If he countenanced anything, it
was sure to be right in the eyes of 9TH
ers He was a single man, too; and
once or twice of late faint CLEAN of
hope had found its way into granny's