Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1898-07-20
7NRS. FORRfSTERA,

pleasure. He scarcely spoke to his wife
during the days that preceded her jour
ney to London. He half hoped she would
understand that he did not wish her to go
and would give up the idea. But, though
June was most acutely conscious Of his
displeasure, she felt that, unless he for
Sade her in SO many words. 60 she must.
And now the evening. to which June
had been looking feverishly forward, had
arrived. She was sitting opposite Dallas,
who appeared to be in the highest spirits,
and thinking every time she looked at HE
handsome, CHEEKY face that 1t was for
the last time. Her heart was like lead
within her breast; she knew she should
never see him again. She tried to smile
and talk, but when she opened her lips n
choking sensation rose in her throat and
, made her feel as if she must burst into
tears. There was a wistful look in Dal-
las eyes, as though he were asking her if
she was really sorry he was going-if she
would miss him.
Mrs. Trevanton made superhuman ef-
forts to talk brightly; she would not allow
herself to dwell on facts, but insisted on
putting the most cheerful face on the ex-
pedition and on making the very best of
everything. 1t was quite likely the whole
she said; but Dallas Indignantly protested
against the idea OF their being made fools
of for nothing. What should he bring
them back from Egypt?-he hardly knew
what the specialties of the country were.
But Mrs. Trevanion bade him bring him
self back safely, and they would be quite
satisfied. His sword belt had arrived just
as he was starting for dinner, so he had
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the help of his hostess, he proceeded to
equip himself in it, while June, icy cold,
with burning cheeks, sat looking on. Dal-
las, however, seemed pleasurably excited.
He drew his sword from the scabbard,
and, fourishing it in the air, wondered
laughingly how many Egyptians he
should slay with it. Then June shut her
eyes, and a horrid picture came across her
imagination. She saw him, still grasping
[ his sword, but falling, staggering under
his death wound, his now smiling face
! convulsed with agony. Oh, 1t was moth
ing short of murder to send out boy like
that! And In what a cause! Overwhelm-
ed with agony, great sob rose in her
| throat-a sob that would not be stified;
and then, struck with sudden horror at
J e xipg thus betrayed herself, she rose and
| fled from the rocrn
Dallas stopp@d short, as IL paralyzed;
| the color left his cheeks, and he stood
staring at Mrs. Trevanion, who affected
| not to notice what had happened, and
went on Arranging the belt.
| But Dallas pat one hand on her arm
and said, in a voice stammering with emo
ton:
do you really think she cares abou,
my going?"
| do we not all carew returned Mrs
Trevanion, evasively.
| .'Yes, but wish had known before!'
uttered Dallas, leaning against the chin.
ney piece and putting one hand over his
| eyes.
| why do you wish you had known be
| fore?" said Mrs. Trevanion, reproachfully
Would you like to go away nursing q
dishonorable passion IN your heart? Dc
you think it would be any comfort to you
supposing," and her voice faltered-"sup
| posing you had to look death in the face
to remember that you had brought unhap
piness and doubt into the home of an hon
est mana man whose peace Of mind yor
have every right to respect! And, be
sides. you are wrong in attaching any i'm
portance to Lady Nevirs agitation. Sh'
is very sensitive; she has seen a great dea
of YOU lately; even If she had only thu
most cousinly liking for you, she nigh
well feel upset tonight. Do you sup
pose" the tears standing in her eyes
that 1 do not feel bad about your go
ing?"
Heaven bless you, my dear, I know
you do. But-but," opening his blue eye
rather widely at her, ''you-you don
think l sha'n't come backF'
mo, no." cried his friend. II am quit
sure you will. But l should like to thinl
you went out with free heart and clea
conscience"
Then there was a long pause, broker
at last by Dallas.
"Do you think" he uttered very wist
fully, with an imploring glance, that
might see her for one moment alone be
fore l go, just to wish her good-byT
NO, no, nor answered Mrs. Irevan
ion. with the utmost resolution. Not TO
ANYTHING in the world: not for both you
sakes. You know there is nothing l woul'
not do for you. But not that.
When the wheels had rolled away, tn
two ladies sat down and wept previously
And theirs were not the only hearts tha
ached that night.