Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-10-07
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than the contrast between the Spanish
girl and the Octoroon.
Both were beautiful-both had eyes
of deepest black. but the orbs of Cora
Leslie were soft and pensive, while
those of Camilla Moraqiutos flashed
with the burning flames of southern
cline.
Cora's oval cheeks were pale as the
unsullied leaf of the water-lily; Camil-
liza glowed with a rich crimson blush,
of that splendid hue, rarely seen save
III the petals of damask rose.
But each had offended the pride of
the planter, and he determined that
each should pay a bitter penalty for
having dared to prefer another.
lie told his suit and was rejected
with scorn.
Nay, more. he saw that not only was
he utterly Indifferent to the Spanish
girl-there was something beyond in
difference in her Misunderstanding
even more powerful than scorn-there
was hatred!
Infatuated by this discovery, he de-
termlned to fathom her reason. Ca
militia Moraquitos," he said, with out
ward calmneSs. beneath which ragged
suppressed passion, you have rejected
the offer of a devoted heart. BE it sol
| cannot force your compliance. You
love another; no doubt some honorable
man, whose unsullied name will shed
a ltSter upon the woman he webs"
The Spanish girls head dropped as
Augustus said this, with chilling irony.
She felt that lie knew her secret, and
the bitterness of the sneer wounded
her to the heart.
but this is not ALL" continued the
planter; mot only do you love another
but YOU hute me- | ask you why this is
So?'
shall tell you?" she asked gravely,
lifting her flashing eyes, and looking
him full i'll the face.
Yes"
"lleaVen forgive me if | wrong you,
Augustus Horton, but some secret in
Stinct tells me that You were associated
with that pitltul wretch, SilaS Craig, in
the plot which brought disgrace upon
the name of one
Who is very dear to you! Is it not
SO, Donna Camilla"
Yes" She answered proudly, Il
have never before confessed my love to
Il mortal. | confess it now to YOU. 1t
Will at least prove my belief IN his ln-
moremcc."
MIR. Paul Lisimon is avery happy
man To possess SO fair u defender" said
Augustus, with studied sarcasm; no
doubt the escaped lelon, the runaway
l..
long to claim his bride. though, | fear
that the very first hour M shows his
face III this city, he Will find himself
handcuited and carried back to JAIL
In the meantime, | Withdraw all pre-
tentionS to Your hand. | cannot hope
for success against such Il rival"
He bowed haughtily, and Withdrew,
laughing bitterly. In the mtc-room
without, he found the negro, Tristan,
| living OH an embroidered rug, close
| against the boudoir door.
bog" exclaimed Augustus: you
| have been listening?"
do not be angry, maSSa, with the
poor ni%ger. What if the dog can help
| you?"
Help me?'
YES. dogs are sometimes useful
| Have YOU ever seen Il bloodhound
hunt down runaway slave, ell, mas
| SaI All. YOU have seen that. Many u
time, dare say Many u time have
| set the dogs on yourself to capture
| your lost property. There are human
| bto0(it"t1rfS, maSSa, who can hunt down
an enemy as the dog hunts the poor
| slave. Your enemy is Tristan S enemy
too. Say, massa, Shall we work to-
| gether?'
The planter looked at the negro with
Il glance of contempt.
What can we have in common" he
said, Scornfully.
Love, masSa. love and hatel We
| both love the same woman, we both
| hate the same man"
| Augustus laughed aloud. "lou-you
love Camilla MoraquitoS2" he cXclaim
ed. with conSummate dsdaiu.
and why not:' cried the negro,
striking himself upon the breast; the
| heart within is Of the same form