The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-23

"He swears that he will give this story to the
world. Oh, dearie do not decide hastily. Take time
to consider Think of the misery the shame and
disgrace that your refusal will brhg upon this now
happy home"
at is useless for you to urge this marriage upon
me- it will never be consummatedstSS then with a
weary sigh, 'Ieave please 4 wish to be
alone"
For hours she sat there slim, girlish shape, with
head resting upon her folded arms motionless save
when great sob shook her fragile form At last
when the slowly declining shot golden beam
through the easement and which rested like bene-
diction upon her bowed head she slowly raised her
head. and gazed with dazed expression about her.
Rising she went to the window and stood the mel
low sunset glow with her great full of anguish
and piteous droop to her perfect mouth. Clasping
her hands she raised her eyes heavenward and
prayed softly, "Dear Lord, help to forgive the
hand which has dealt me this deadly blow Helm
me to be grateful for the years Of happy innocent
childhood, and sheltered girIhood, that have been
mine"
She stood there until the roseate sunset glow
faded into the soft gray Of early twilight In her
eyes there a fixed resolution a determination
which had been the result of those hours of silent
communion with her own heart. She turned and
walked firmly and swiftly from the room. She
paused a moment before door leading into a lofty
room, with a look of irresoution upon her face
COMPRISING her lips she opened 1t. Peaceful was
the scene which met her troubled gaze In the deep
ening twilight marble statues cleaned forth with
strange diStinctneSs; the curtains were drawn aside
that the last beam of the dying day might linger
upon the sight of the only occupant of the room A
remarkable patrician head was thrown back upon
the siIken cushions of lounging chair a pair of
white slender hands were folded in calm content
while the dim eyes, serene and thoughtful gazed out
upon the darkening landscape AS Isabel softly en-
tered the room, he held out his hand to her. and
drew her to low seat at his side. The girl, thank
full for the obscurity which hid her white face and
quivering lips. bowed her head upon his knee but
did not speak. Sir Jaffrey, absorbed in his own re-
Elections, gave heed to her silence Gently strok-
ing her hair he said Isabel for nineteen years Won
have been the comfort and joy of lonely old man.
Here, my child, is your mothers portrait taken at
your own age. cherish it while you live" and he
casped around her neck a slender golden chain to
which was attached locket containing the minia-
ture. "You do not resemble your. mother" he re-
sumed, 'as once hoped you would; you are more
like my own people with your own great blue eyes
and golden hair I feel Isabel that shall not long
be with you to shield you from the rough jostngs
of this busy world, and to you happily married
before I leave you is the wish of my heart 1
have fanced Isabel, that among your suitors there
was one to whom you were not Indifferent. Phillip
Worth1ngton has this day asked the privilege of adj
dressing you. We will not speak of his brilliant
prospects, but only Of his noble manhood. Could
you look with favor upon his suit your old father
would have nothing more to ask for in this life"
great wave of JOY surged the heart of
this girl, only to be swallowed up by the flood of
misery and regret which succeeded she caught her
breath in quick gasping Sob 81. .4a-
"And what shall be my answer daughter?' asked
Sir Jaffrey, attribung her emotion to maidenly en-
barrassment
"'Tel him." she answered brokenIy ito come to-
morrow" and rising she reverenty pressed her cold
lips to Sir Jaffrey's furrowed cheek. Good night
good night; Gods blessing be upon you my more than
father she breathed. and stole softly the room
In Nurse Wharton's apartment scene of an en-
tirely different nature was being enacted The
woman with streaming eyes and clasped hands was
pleading earnestly with handsome young man,
VINO strobe angrily up and down the room; at last
he paused and turned toward her. his disfgured
by passion and vehemently exclaimed;
1t is useless for you to plead with me, mother;
will not give up this girl, and you must help me
to accomplish my purpose by any means, fair or
foul"
The woman was about to reply, when light
foOtstep heard approaching and a soft rap
sounded upon the door.
The young man hastily concealed himself behind
a screen standing in one corner of the room and
Dreathlessly awaited the entrance of the intruder.
Nurse marion composed her features as best she
could and opened the door. Isabel stepped quickly
across the threshold and closed the door behind her.
Her face was pale, her blue eyes full of anguish,
but her lips were compressed and a look Of deter
mnation was upon her set face She looked straight
into the Womans eyes and asked briefly: where
Is she-my mOther" The words seemed to choke
her, but by an effort she regained her composure
Il am going to her tonight" she continued cit is
useless for you to attempt to dissuade me- Give
me her address at once"
Seeing that argument would be of no avail, Mrs.
wharton wrote upon slip of paper the desired adj
dress and handed it to the girl Isabel turned as if
to CO. then paused held out her hand and said:
mo doubt you thought you acted for the best nurse
ana viii try to forgive you, but had you left me
In my nghtfu sphere, l should have been spared
my present suffering" and she walked swiftly from
the room.
AS the first beams of the rising sun kissed into
diamonds the rain drops quvering upon each tender
blade and leafet, young mounted upon a
snow white charger rode briskly in the direction CT