New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-09-18
Il did not hear anything, said Robin as be

ccssantiy: all the world seemed to come TO cali
on Robins charming wife jenny apPareu az
! the study door; one look at Robin, a warhils
| glance from Miss Sarah, and she retired TO do tne
| honors alone. When she gave a graphic descriP
ton of the callers in the evening" MISS s naI"
heard her with thoughtful rather than severe severe
| expression At one name shc gave FIN
aDacres back again." cried Robin: We must
invite him to spend an evening. You emehoo
| Dacrcs al Florence, Sarah? ?" -, :. ,rs.
There was not a doubt on the supJect III NIL
! Sarah's snappsh "Of course.
so you are going 10 be very gay-dear me,
said Robin, d" If you accept all the invitations
showefed broadcast over us, you will have your
| time cut out for you -, -. .p,su
He was twirng a card in his mana basil
Dacres" was engraved thereon Miss Sarah
| took il from him.
"Ah, sec i is the son; ! knew there was a
He knew my aunt said Jenny, colorlng'
"and he was engaged TO be married to my cousin
Susan; then-he Tilted her
Fell in love with the first pretty face nc
saw suppose growled Miss Sarah, guessing
shrewdy enough what Jenny. was too modest 10
| tell. just like his father. -,
Il shall certainly 60 and see old Dacrcs, sa1d
Robin, whose mind was far away, as usual ana
who did not notice Jcnny's confusion or Miss
Sarahs remark. But in a few moments Koolh
interest in his old friend was forgotten In MS
work IL
Jenny was intensely proud She did notTchoose
10 60 out under the wing Of the rcctors wife, since
wherever she went she was met by pitying LOOKS;
for gossip was rife about the peculiar habits OF
the scientists, and gossip was certain that TINS
pale, pretty creature was cruelty neglcctcd' even
lLtrcated az home. Then the advent OF BASH
Dacrcs overwhelmed her with difficulties. for he
was win man.. always ready with sentimental
nothngs, and wherever Jenny went, followed
In her train. Jenny ravc up her lon! walks
over the moors, for Basil seemed to pervade them
far and near, and at length kept within the very
narrow boundaries Of the prim old garden deny
in the arbor the young creature ate her heart
ont in the dull. dead life and gave up. one by
one, the visions hope had held before her eyes
Of domsic happiness and Of intel lcctual growth.
At length she accepted n fresh vision. which was
n natural growth Of this death in life. Robin
did not want her; she would 60 away somewhere
lie hoppy-happiness was not for her-bnt she
might I've OF service 10 othcrs. She would he a
missionary, and go ont 70 india 70 teach the poor
women in the Zcnanas but when poor Jenny
got ms far rs India, away from Robin she usually |
dissolved in tears in misery words would not
Sometimes the rector with his kindly wife
penetrated the barriers set up TO keep them out. |
descended Jenny in the arbor, and dragged her |
forth 10 Some party or picnic but Jenny returned |
from such excursions more wretchc1 than ever.
and persisted in erecting her barriers stronger |
Miss Sarah watched the girl grow pale and
with feeling Of irritation for which she |
cOuld not account
You don't go on. enough she said. not nm
kindly: "yOu want air and exercise.
jenny made rcply. Air and exercise would |
not heal the wounds In her heart, she thought
her clear eycs-fadcd as her cheekss-grnvelY meet
ing the penetrating Gazc Of Miss Sarah.
WHAT'S this? Dacrcs' writing CLIP Picnic
70 the old Castle Tomorrow. You have not seen
the ruins. Jcnny?'
but that does not make any difference. shall |
rot go"
Jenny went languidlv into the garden. Sarah
stood by te window and Watched hrr fair Ihr hfna
She frowred severely. and instead Of joining |
Robin in the study. put on her sur best bon
ana r went forth 70 Tro on ime ,o Gd o bsS-
some homc-truhs She came home remarkably |
croes; homc-trnths strike none the loss bard BE-
cause those concerned consider themselves su-
rrrior TO such cancellations.
BY the wav.7 said Robin. they dined.
Dacrcs and the rector bearded me in my. den
This afternoon-madc me promise TO let Jenny
for 1r S Sr lo" care 'S oP Such T 6Hs:
IT I; besides which. we have not a minute 10
snare an drcadfuly behind hand with thosc
! lost an hour AZ least
Miss Sarnh. still very crosa, was staring into
her wine-gass' anc made no answer
d" ! DO not wish to 60 without you and Sarah.
pale face
"Oh, y you will wait FOR us,' said Robin, good
fcmpcrcdly :" fear the summer will pass hv
before Won got mn oppor'unitv N SEQ anything.
Jenny seemed as though she We're making great
effort 10 speak. but AS she raised her ewes. she
met the keen Glance i'm Mise Sarahs, and her lips
trcmhlcd In silence.
" II has not occurred TO you. suppose, Robin,
that Jenny seems 70 avoid all kinds Of pleasure
particSo" asked Sarah, ns they took their places
Mt the telescope an hour later.
don't like them mysclf7 said Robin tran
gully. "Still. she can't very well get ont 81 this
and yonnc people often have fad- and fa,cies''
worth vonr attention. Robin. said Sarah, grimy
" However she happened 10 fall in love with YOU.
don't scc. ! should think she would fall ont
quickly enough ~ your neglect Of her"
Neglect ?" cried Robin Why. | le' her do
Just as she likes never interfere with her wishes
In ANYTHING"
Sarah snappishlv. But Robin already lost
In the tracldess universe overhead Miss Sarahs
sarcasm was not audible 70 cars that strained for
the music Of the wandering stars"
Tie next day Jenny invaded the study-a lovely
vision enough. in Ler rustic gown and broad hat
the sunlight seemed concentrated about her. but
the young face surrounded by this halo was anX-
iOus and carcworn
Robin. dear Robin. can speak to you9'
Eh. Jenny ~ Robin still in the clouds
Robin. the rectors wife is ill., and Mr.. Dacres
has sent Basil to fetch me to go with their party
and do not want
VERY kind Of Dacrcs very attentive. Just
ike him" said Robin absenty. ccasng TO see
Jenny the sunlight, aught else on this mundane
sphere.
tempt. hardened her lovely features she paused "a
though to assure herself that Robin was indeed
Dblivious of her existence. then she left the room
slowly. deliberately At the door she paused again
her dry lips spoke bnt once. Goodbye Robin;
and these wrr Ii came soft az a breath, scarcely
audible TO the sharpcst Then she closed the
study l0cr AMI slowly sct feo' on -he stairs.
She did not lear the hasty stride which ami
hatcd The distance between the desk by the win
low and the door, nor did she notice the noisy click
If the latch hut she turned at the sound tie music
IF rough deep voice
Just set my cap straight, Jenny, and wipe
he ink of my fOrchcad-that quill Of mine spat-
crs DO | look very frowsyp"
You look said Jenny" you look lke-like an
angel" And she suddenly put out her arms and
lung about the grim womans neck
Robins fool :" said Miss Sarah grimly TO
herself But thank Heaven I've got more than
ny share Of wite'
SO good OF you to come for u.s. she Say
ng the next moment to the self-posscsSed young
nan whom she scanned with q cnrinus ScrutlnI |