The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-04-30
THE HEART OF a BUTTERFLY.
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Geoffrey Harland paused as he Ibid
his hand on the wicket gate that adj
mitted TO the shady orchard. and his
brows contracted, almost with displeas-
ure. as his eyes rested on the girl who
was swinging gaiiy beneath tho old ap-
pie tree.
She was n sllm-waisted merry eyed
girl, looking little more than a child In
her simple white gown and large straw
hat, and as she swung to and fro, her
Joyous laughter fingered with the infan-
tile chuckles OF the two small figures In
Kate Greenway costumes who pushed
would have been extremely attractive
the swing, she formed q picture that
to most men.
Godfrey Harlan6. n, D..in the con-
Ventional frock coat and silk hat of the
professional man. formed n somewhat
homogeneous picture In this ArcadIan
scene. He was a tall, well-hullt young
fellow. with a clean-shaYen,s pale face,
marred. however, by a certain stern eS-
preston, not often found In n who is
stlll on the bright side OF thirty.
He stood there, leaning OnSthe gate,
until the girl caught sight OF him. AS
she did so q pretty little cry, as IL OF dis
may, left her lips, and. flushing pref
tily, she leaped lightly down and ran
towards him.
"Georrey!" she cried in a tone OF
surprise.
He watched her In silence Us she
bound up her disordered tresses and
Strengthened her hat-watched her with
unappreclative eyes.
Il want to- have n talk with you,
Darrie." he said, finally. "Serd the
children away"
She turned to the little ones. who
were clinging shyly to her dress, and.
consollng them with a kiss apiece, babe
them run and play.
Now, dear" she said, slipping her
band through his arm. and taking O
r~osy-cheeked apple from her pocket,
what, Is 1t? Something very serious?
You look as Gravse as q Judge. But
then you always look grave. don't
you.?" she added, smiling.
"Perhaps I do" he returned, "the
same cannot be said Of you. though"
She took a bite Of her apple and
laughed. 4
NO, I suppose I I'M not one OF the
serious kind" she said. ut wouldn't do
for us all to be alike, you know, dear
fancy how dull We should grow! We
were made this way on purpose-the
merry ones to hyen the gloomy ones.
You need livening q bit; 1t would do you
good to come and have afswing."
"Darrie,, don't. be Sabsurd,rt he said,
II 1,,Nf t.-&tr,-. sIsht1I t. :. a.. - +,
lily. I have come on O. matter OF great
importance-on q matter which con-
Germs us both"
She took another bite. and sat down.
on the swing. twisting one arm around
the rope. Her lover leaned against the
moss-grown tree, his hat slightly tilted
over his brows.
1T is about that post I told you I was
trying for" he began. Il have been
chosen to, fill It"
"Geoffrey! Really?" .,E
He nodded.
"Hurrah!"
She threw up her hat and caught It
deftly.
Dear. I am so glad"
He shifted uneasily. and the lines on
his brow deepened.
$3.50 20 SouASSp IL 10 O. bledl duNdIlCe lOE
me" he said, but it changes everything
materially"
Changes everything"
Yes. I thought OF asking you to
marry me at once, now. That is what
]; have been looking forward to, but
well, there are many things to be con-
Edered."
She threw a swift glance at him.
81 cna rNa11- lrpnyu u-hathn. a. r,a.f1 -
right for me to ask you to 60 with me
to this place" he continued. TT will
be such a great change 1t Is O lonely
parish-a perfect wilderness, indeed, far
from any town, no society"
And YOU think I cannot exist with
out society,""
II am sure of It." he answered, with
conviction. You have always been ac-
customed to 1t, and 1t has become O part
Of your life. I have gagged your char
acter completely. You have the heart
OF a butterfly. You will never look SER
lousy upon life. You were made to.liye
in a whirl Of pleasure. That Is your
proper sphere, and would b edoing
wrong II I took you put of,it."
Am lam I to understand that YOU
think u engagement a mistaken" she
murmuredI her head bent SO that he
could not see her face.
Why, yes, that Is the conclusion I
have come to. We are not suited 70
each other. Our tastes are too dissim-
liar. You can never enter into all my
projects. and 1 have no sympathy with
your society ways. We should have
nothing in common Yes, 1t has been a
Z mistake. and I am thankful / have
fount It out in time
She said nothing.
so" he went on. I think It better
to release you from your promise. I
ought never to have bound you as I did.
I have been to blame You are but q
child. Our love affair has been q piece
OF folly. I am ashamed OF It," and. he
coiored slightly, as II he considered his
passion a weakness.
Still She said nothing.
Il leave here Tomorrow" he re-
sumed. after a pause. $50 I shall have
to say good-by."
She rose. as 1t seemed, with an ef-
fort, and held out her hand.
~ am sorry you don't think me seri-
.ous enough, Godfrey, dear" she said,
in a voice that was screcely audible.
"Oh, 1t can't be helped" he responded.
We are all made differently, and for O
man who has nothing to do butte friyol
away his time-who has not his living
to earn-why. you'll do very well. That
Is the right sort OF husband for You.
She bent her head still lower. possibly
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