The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-07-12

ding toward the arbor You hardly
spoke 90 me before"
II think I've made up since for the
few days / lost" he replied with a
laugh. 81 dare say tho gossips Of Knag-
ford are already beginning 10 talk about
us"
Let them" Maud replied scornfully.
"the silly thingsl
we shan't have 20 keep our secret
very long" Or Wilson said lust I'm
your sisters wedding Ia over Then TN
ask your mammals consent. and hope
| shall get tt
oh there's no fear about that"
Maud replied frankly. You are great
man, you know. Ernest, and "A very oli-
glbe aon-in-law'
An this the poor listener In tho arbor
plainly heard, and then brief space OF
blessed oblivion blotted out all further
sense OF sound. IL was but for mo-
menti slowly and quietly the conscious
ness or outside objects returned, and the
memory OF what had happened The
two were still talking ~ the garden but
they had moved further OF. and their
tones were low and indietinct. Peering
through the leaves, Adelaide could see
that they were facing each other. and
that he was holding both her hands.
Sinking back In her seat, she strained
her ears 20 catch the light auaurrus OF
tender tones. For some time the low
babble lasted; then came moments
silence, followed by a light, silyery
laugh: the lovers were parting, and had
kissed. Adelaide listened 10 the doc
tors retreating footsteps grinding on
the gravel OF the garden path, and then
heard the door close behind her sister.
The poor girl did not stir from her
place An hour PASSED, and evening
came on, but she sat motionless, gazing
blankly into the gathering twilight. Not
muscle OF her face moved, not a tear
dropped as the tumult In her mind
rolled on. as the gray perspective OF
what must be obliterated presented It's
self 70 her.
Footsteps passed outside. but she
harry heard them ~ was not till Mr.
Chessall stood at the entrance that she
'aIJaAaI suoI IoV moU Jlesi9q p5snoL
Adelaide" he exclaimed. why are
you sitting here alone I'm the dark"
They told me you were at Miss Gray's.
Anything the mattor?'
She moved little TO make room for
him by her side.
Don't let us go in just yet. dear"
she said; ITS so pleasant out here.
don't think l ever knew the roses 10
smell so sweet"
And she touched his hand with the
tips OF her fingers carelessly Mr.. Ches-
sail was delighted with his prospect OF
tete-a-tete. IL seemed so appropriate 20
circumstances. And Mrs Lllburne
would scold him gently for stopping out
which was also in harmony with the sit
uation. He talked OF the balmy night,
Of the roses, and OF the moon, a tiny
circlet which he had noticed as he came
In. while Adelaide let her hand rest In
his and listened.
THE day Is very near" he whispered,
becoming more tender. very near now.
In a fortnights tlme-iust a fortnight
today--we shall be at Lucerne / mag
Inc we shall be out on the lake gazing at
the summit OF the Rigi, II that point Is
visible from the water. But on still
summer night. out on the water floating
-alone-we two"
Adelaide rose TO her feet. disengaging
her hand.
II feel a little chilly" she said. 81
think we had better go in"
AT her lovers suggestion they made one
turn OF the garden first. Adelaide was
silent and unresponsive. but just as they
We're entering the house she threw her
arms round his neck and kissed him.
Chessall was not used to such outbursts,
and ne was almost as much surprised as
delighted. When they got In Maud was
telling her mother OF the afternoons
tennis. She had played three sets with
DR.. Wilson as her partner and had won
them all. Adelaide looked at her sister
and saw her happiness beaming on her
face Mr., Chessall produced packet.
Adelaide" he said. these are pat
terms Of wallpapers for the little sitting
room: you must choose one. We shall
generally be sitting there, you know.
through the long winter evenings he
added, dropping his voice. I'VE mustn't
have an ugly pattern always staring us
in the face"
Adelaide sighed family.
Tomorrow, Augustus" she said, 'I'n
choose wallpapers or do anything you
like-tomorrow, but not tonight. am
tired and nervous tonight"
When the time came for Mr.. Chessall's
going Adelaide wrote hurriedly short
note.
'T want you to leave this at Miss
Gray's. Augustus" she said.
Miss Gray he exclaimed. 81 really
shall begin to be jealous of Miss Gray
Il want her TO be here tomorrow"
Adelaide said calmly. when we are try
ing-on a new dress"
"Ohl the wedding bress," Maud ex-
claimed. What fun! l didn't know 1t
was come"
Mr.. Chessall darted a rapturous
glance at his betrothed.
Il suppose l mustn't see IL till the
suspicious day arrives" he said.
Adelaide threw a shawl over her
shoulders and accompanied him to the
garden gate.
When she was gone Maud broke out
suddenly:
unhappy"
pier, what nohsCi9C Sou On.
should be the first to see the signs OF
unhappiness. If there were any"
Mrs Lilburne stopped a minute and
then added:
"GirIs are often a little low-spirited
lust before they are going to be mar
Tied and leave their old home for good
and all It's only natural, I'm sure"
Maud considered the proposition care
fully in the recesses Of her young mind
and found IL quite incredible.
81 dare say Adelaide's right enough"
she thought. though she looked lit
tie sad. / should be dismal, l know, IL
/ were going to marry Augustus Chess
all and live in this dull place. and listen
to all his long stories over and over
again. But then. i suppose Adelaide's
very much in love with him and doesn't
see his faults at all"
BURNHAMs BIG JUMP.