Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1893-08-05
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Il admit it. I deserve any punish
ment you choose to infiict. Now that |
have suitably humbled myself, may l
hope for forgiveness and favor?"
"Yes-but remember you are not to
offend in the same manner again"
The dainty white hand resting upon
Arnold's arm trembled slightly, the
long lashes dropped over the pansy
blue eyes as the young man gazed for
one moment into the beautiful face
raised so confding to his. But with a
deep sigh he thought:
Strange that Marion has never in
formed her cousin of her whereaboutsi
Her treatment of me is surprising from
one of her gentle nature. She must have
received my letter, for she was at her
uncle's when l wrote it. l have tried
to forget her, but in vain; my heart
still remains loyal to its first love. Poor
childl Although she scorned me, L
cannot rest until L know she is pros
porous and happy"
1t was q balmy day in May. The
spring flowers were in bloom, throwing
/ ouO Illelf Ouols tipou Gue Sulll dll Dlluo
twittered in the trees close to the spot
where. prone upon the ground, the sun
shine gently kissing her dark hair,
lay Marion Allyn, sobbing heart brok
emily.
Presently Lillian, with the latest
novel in her hand, sauntered by. Civ
ing one scornful glance at the PROSTATE
form of her cousin she said:
Marion, you know you are going to-
morrow morning, and that 1 expect
you to finish my travelling dress. Come
into the house at once"
Give me few moments, Lillian. [
want to think awhile"
Very we'll; but take my advice and
don't think about Arnold Gray. [ saw
you spying upon lis last evening as we
walked in the garden"
Lillian, you are telling an untruth!
1 came into the grounds for air, and
did not see you until you we're almost
upon me. was not even aware that
you and Mr.. Gray were such good
friends"
And you are jealous, perhaps?"
No; [ have no right to interfere
/ Win Nlf Gfay movements.
Il should say not, indeed, after he so
coolly threw you over when you lost
your money. Oh, don't defend him, as
I see you are about to do. 1t is hardly
necessary for any one to vindicate
Arnold to his promised wife" And
with laugh Lillian walked toward the
house.
His wife! And loved him SOL
Marion buried her face deeper in the
soft grass, feeling that the sun for her
had ceased to shine. But strong arm
gently raised the dropping figure. and
she was folded in loving embrace.
"Arnold!' she gasped.
/ 'Yes, darling, it is |. I heard what
that girl said, but it is false, Marion!
I now feel sure that she kept the letter
l sent you the day after you became an
inmate of your uncle's home. [ never
asked but one woman to be my wife,
and I hold her to my heart. Darling,
l know you love me, and am satisfied.
If doubt of you ever crossed my mind
it went no deeper, for my heart was al
ways loyal to my love-"
Next morning Marion left her uncles
house forever. Three weeks later, the
Allyns received cards for a reception to
be held at Mrs. Gray's, in honor of a
very dear relative who was staying
with them for few days.
"Oh, mamma, wonder who she isl"
cried Lillian, in swift alarm. Arnold
has not been here lately; suppose he
has fallen in love with this person.
Never fear, my dear. Now that
Marion is out of the way you are sure
to win, said the self-satisfied mother.
And she is safe enough in Milldale,
with the lady to whom your father rec
commended her.
AS the mother and daughter entered
the elegant drawing room Lillian whis-
pered:
Il did not know it was going to be
such grand affair, mammal
MY dear, the Grays never do things
by halves. Is not that Arnold with the
lady in white?"
Yes; who can she be? She looks
strangely familiar"
just then Mrs. Gray swept gracefully
toward her guests, and in her charming
way said:
"Haveyou been presented to my sons
wifeP"
His wife2" .sEsW
"Yes. believe she is relative of
yours. Marion, my dear, have you
welcomed your aunt and cousin?"
A mist swan before Lillian's eyes;
she did not see the outstretched hand
of Arnold Gray's bride-a hand ex,
tended in true forgiveness and love; she
felt herself sinking and her mothers
voice sounded at a distance as she said
with the self-possession of worldly
woman:
Marion! My love. I am so pleased!
Your cousin is quite overcome by your
good fortune We must give recep-
tion in your honor at once"
THANK you." said Arnold, while
Marion smiled her Acknowledgements,
II have no doubt that my wife feels
grateful to you for your kindness; but
as we start to morrow for tour abroad
it will be some time before Mrs. Gray
will have the pleasure of visiting her
relatives. .-Waverley. 49,.
"I-o-way.'