The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1898-01-14
WON AT LAST. |
BY HELEN BEEKMAN.
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II WOODLAND anu grassy siuPcas WIN
the peaceful river in the distance re-
fecting the glories Of the dying sun,
and the rich masses OF cloud tinged with /
myriad rainbow dyes, but before Bell |
feelings eyes mist OF tears inter
vened. None sparkled on the jetty !
lashes. no trace of them was left on the |
fair, flushed cheek. but they blurred the !
vision for all that, as she choked them
back on her sad heart. Around her was
every evidence OF wealth. The house ris-
ing in the background, a grand old pile
ofRraystone. worthy the name of castle,
the grounds surrounding it, kept in ex-
auisite order. giving every sign Of eulti-
walton and taste, her own dress rich and
costly, yet the tears so nearly shed were
caused by The bitterness of dependence.
II was her uncle's house she shared,
the privileges which by right belonged
solely to her cousin, her beautiful eous-
in May-proud and beautiful, the idol
Of her father, q man stern and grave
save to the daughter, whose smile melt
ed the chilliest frost in which he en-
"r1PPeu
Years before Bel. TOO had kno~n a
fathers love, but that AFcher fleiuing
had ever been own brother 70 TINS man
of iron seemed impossible. Her earliest
recollections were of a bright, genial
nature, eyes and lips formed only TOT
laughter, forbidding concealment anu
diktrust, a heart always ready 10 hs'eh
TO her childish wants. ever open 10 en-,
fold and protect her. then silence anu
mystery ms name was never ni nt
ooned now IN ner uheie h our
mao peen 'augh !" 'ilihN mn. &C.,
inough so'ne',in.s iose : s'. .r', II II
IN ner sour INA. soile~ ne -" '..s -,
eArtn ne nnsI' ~ ~ 49, ~.
wouSu come ~n,n sue ns =. .i - -
one eoulu complain Vi no
Will go away, Ahe salu' aiouu'
cannot pear II ! am Young ! am s'iOns'
can WORK OF II heeus Oe s'Hi
ming rather tnan accept crumbs W
or whole loai-ieaFeheo y s.ein au
". without one sweet morse oi 'O'e'
SOhloquizing, Miss BellT lnterTuP-
ed voice, and the giri 'uheo' her iace
flushing, then Pahng' as the young man
who had thus addressed her approaeneu
and Drew her arm within ms. for a mo
ment she let 1t rest there, as though II
were pleasant to her, then mace mo
ton TO withdraw H. but ne iaiu ue-
tanning grasp on the small. white nm
gers, as he questioned; why VIII you
not accept my escortE Is your own 30
ciety 30 far PreferaoieF
MY cousin is expecting you, De
lieve, Mr.. Armstrong. at the house. May
does not brook delay"
Indeed Nor do 1; therefore, since
was seeking you, allow me at least q
brief reward. / was not aware Miss
Fielding had any claim upon my time
at least not Miss May F1eldingP Again
his listeners face flushed as she made
half impatient movement OF dissent
Bell" he went on. with sudden, i'm
petuous manner, us 1t possible you Dc
not know the charm which has draw
mehere? Haveyou not longago read th'
story Of my love for you? 1t is tru'
thai have been polite TO your cousin
although my attentions have hardy
been 10 marked as TO admit OF miscon
struction. Think you we care for tn
snow-capped mountains, when at ou
very feet lies the valley OF plenty
Through her have gained speech witt
you. Surely such subterfuge is in n
way TO be despised. | have seen you
proud spirit suffer, have known some
thing Of its Pangs. Darling. will yoI
not end them2 viii you not accept Tn
home / offer you, as fair one az tina
you leave. where you shall reign IL
honored MISTRESS queen Oh all even IN
heart'
was she dreaming was H. lnoeeo
love Tor Lorlhg armstrong sne 20 ION
had held w1'hln such irrePressiDie par
riers. That now al MS words leaped J
sucn mao, strong currents throus
every pulse? she 50 long had looAe
upon MIN as Mays lover she so we
knew his declaration had oeen eApeete
oy her' whlch would grAtliy LOT ne
nafher every desire OF ms parental an
oanon; SO iully realized 'helr panied ull
appointment "nen they uLscoNered
was sns "non nc io'eu' "na' nei U .u
"nirieG, Dut tnoSe i1s, "oiuA' an
mnoin nc io'eu' ka'e =
WA. couiu Sne no' De1I ioi SUI. -.
Prise h1u Diins A m -
PENNIES sne sun eou,u ha Ie-i s'au l
gone lor'n 70 me eiias oi 'ne "oi t 40
no~, now sHe oouiu o"iy iHI's nai' ~
Aeuii,ilu 80 y MS enu sOD -
nel ne",ionu Joy on INC e'e
sheI'ei VI ms ne''
but May Mhat VIII she say 81
quesuoned' Al last
Darling, do you think because ha'
peen 30 haPPy as 70 WIN you, even OF
must envy you tne Pri1eE uouOt
triumphanily as she looks az the rene
tlon OF her own beautiful face In b.
mirror but come htile tremolef' v
VIII go ana announce our ua"ning OIL
ana put your ioollsh Tears 10 nghi
80 saying ne threw ms arms once mo
ABOUT the slender iorHn' ana ore" n
toward the mousse
On the broad piazza, impatient
opening and closing the fan she he
within her 1eweled hand, The beautif
heiress sat awaiting their approach,
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