Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1900-03-22

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BERTHA M. CLAY.
BERTHA M. CLAY.


was pleasant to find that in one mans
heart she reigned a most triumphant
queen.
1t was not love that caused her to
leave her white hands in his passionate
grasp; it was not love that caused her
to droop her beautiful face over him;
it was not love that shone in her eyes
and trembled on her lips 1t was only
gratifled vanity-gratifed love OF
power.
Ethel, say you will love me- he
said. Say you will make some little
return for my deep love"
Il will" she responded. AT least
will try"
Once again he buried his face in the
shining sllken folds, and she saw his
strong frame trembling Something
like long-drawn sigh escaped from
his lips
81 was afraid" he said, in a low
voice II was sorely frightened Ethel;
for / felt myself quite unworthy OF
you"
HCh it Obl Wy nti olutt anu bdlhtu
to her until the girl fancied that she
was transported to some other sphere
II was pleasant to hear how beautiful
she was; how completely she had con-
quered him. how strange were the
claims that bound him to her; how
deeply, and dearly, and truly he loved
her
1t was so pleasant that she aban-
doned herself to the charm, and Laurie
Nugent, with a wild, exulting triumph,
said to himself that he had won her -
that she was his own.
The golden light of the evening sun
faded into purple cleaning, the vesper
song of the birds gradually ceased, but
still they sat on. At length Laurie MI
gent rose.
1t is growing late" he said Ethel
my darling-I may call you darling
now, and there is no sweeter word
hardly like to propose it, but do you
not think 1t would be better not to say
anything at present to Miss Digby?"
She raised her head proudly, with
the naughty glance he knew so well.
DO you suppose that i should ever
say anything to Miss Digby? 1t is nc
business Of hers; it concerns papa
When | think it needful shall write
to him"
Miss Digby would take the keenes
pleasure in parting us" observed Mr.
Nugent. II am quite sure of that
Oh. Ethel. let me have a few days OF
happiness few days OF such unutter.
able bliss as rarely falls to mans lot!
You will not even tell your father yet?'
mot unless you wish me to do so,
she replied
He would be sure to write. and
place the whole matter in Miss Digby's
hands; and then she would triumph
/ Keep your own sweet counsel. Ethel
Miss Digby shall never triumph over
me, she said proudly.
And Ethel now that you have ac-
, copied me for your knight. you will
, consent sometimes to see me; you will
let me join you in your morning walks
and your evening rambles: you will be
kind to me for the sake of the great
and mighty love bear your"
She promised. and, bending his hand
1 some head. he kissed the white, soft
hands He looked at the beautiful
face, but dared not touch 1t with his
lips; and then. slowly and reluctantly,
he went away through the silent WOODS.
Helen Digby wondered that night at
Ethel; the girl looked so beautiful.
with a softened light on her face and
a dreamy expression on her eyes. uer
words were unusually gentle, her man
ner had more than its ordinary charm.
Helen was delighted, and cherished
the vain hope that Ethel was begin
ming to like her at last
When the ladies had discussed the
sermon. the congregation, and the long.
pleasant walk home. Lady Station
said:
Il did not see Mr.. Nugent. He went
10 the old church. suppose"
II am almost glad we did not see
him." remarked Miss Dighy, Il really
cannot tell why, but am beginning to
have a strange mistrust Of him. | do
not like Mr. Nugent"
A moment afterward. looking at
Ethel, she saw the fair young face
crimson and Helen sighed as she won
dered at Il.
You are preiudlced Helen" said
Lady Station. laughing There is
nothing particular in Mr. Nugent to ad-
mire. nor do see anything to dislike .
Ethel rose. and said good Night.
Helen Digby looked pleased
Ethel is beginning 20 like me. ami to
feel more at home w!,h me she said
How happy shall be when she cares
for me, She Is a grand. noble, gener-
GUS girl. despite her pride and her love
of power. | cannot help longing for
her affection"
Lady station laughed again, thinking
her friend sentimental, while Ethel
went to her room TO dream once more
Of the scene in ,ne woods.
Laurie Nugent was triumphant; he
had barely hoped for so great a sue
cess