The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1893-10-28

me?"
I Lillian started as the musical winning
tones fell upon her ear. OF all the men
she had ever met, this was the only one
who had touched the spoiled, selfish
! girls heart. A flush stained her cheeks
as she coquettishly answered;
81 am not sure that you deserve to be
remembered, after remaining away until
this late hour"
81 admit it. deserve any punishment
you choose to infict. Now that I have
suitably humbled myself, may hope for
forgiveness and favor?n
"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 confd-
ingly to his. But vita a deep sigh he
thought
Strange that Marion has naver in
formed her cousin of her whereabouts
Her treatment of me is surprising from
one of her gsntle nature. She must
have received my letter, for she was at
her uncles when l wrote it. l have
tried to forget her, but in vain; my
heart still remains loyalto its first love.
Poor child Although she scorned me,
I cannot rest until know she is pros
porous and happy"
1t was balmy day in May. The spring
flowers were in bloom, throwing out
their doors upon the air; birds twittered
in the trees close to the spot where,
prone upon the ground, the sunshine
gently kissing her dark hair, lay Mar
ion Allyn, sobbing heart-brokenly.
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
tomorrow morning, and that expect
you to finish my travelling dress.
Come into the house at once"
"Give me few moments, Lillian.
want to think awhile"
every well; but take my advice and
don't think about Arnold Gray. l saw
you spying upon US last evening as we
walked in the garden"
LILLIAN, you are telling an untruth!
I came into the grounds for air, and did
not see you until you were almost upon
me. was not even aware that You
and Mr.. Gray were such good friends"
"And you are jealous, perhaps2"
mo; have no right to interfere
with Mr.. Grays movements"
Il should say not, indeed, after be SO
cody 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.
ellis wife, And loved him sou
Marion buried her face deeper in the
soft grass, feeling that the sun for her
had ceased to shine. But strong arm
raised the dropping figure, and she was
folded in loving embrace.
arnold" she gasped.
4 Eyes, darling, it is I. I heard what
that girl said, but it is false, Marion
now feel sure that she kept the letter
l sent you the day after you became
an inmate of your uncle's home. 1
never asked but one woman be my wife, !
aad hold her to my heart. Darling,
know you love me, and am satisfied.
If doubt of you ever crossed nv mind |
1t went no deeper, for my heart was
always loyal to my love-
Next morning Marion left her uncle's
house forever. Three weeks later, the
Allyns received cards for a reception to
be held at Mr.. Gray's, in honor of
very dear relative who was STAYING
with them for few days.
ooh, mamma, wonder who she is y |
cried Lillian, in swift alarm. car
mold has not been here lately; suppose
ne 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
recommended her"