Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-11-09

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vow, determined to return to the oottage;
and once more he was in the company Of
Anime.
We must now pass over two months,
during which Mynheer Poots continued to
labor at his vocation, and was seldom
within doors, and our two young friends
were left for hours together. Philip'slove
for Anime was fully equal to hers for
him. It was more than love-it WAS
devotion on both sides, each day inoreas.
ing. Who indeed, could be more charm
ing, more attractive In all ways than the
high spirited, yet tender Amines Occa-
sionally the brow of Philip would be
clouded when he reflected on the dark
prospect before him; but Amine's smile
would chase away the gloom, and, as he
gazed on her, all would be forgotten.
Anime made no secret of her attach
ment; it was shown in every word, every
look, and every gesture. When Philip
would take her hand, or encircle her waist
with his arm, or even when he pressed her
coral lips, there was no pretense OF coy
ness on her part. She was too noble, too
confiding; she felt that her happiness was
conferred in his love, and she lived but In
his presence. Two months had thus pass
ed away, when Father Seysen, who often
called, and had paid much attention TO
Amines instruction, one day came in as
Anime was encircled in Philips arms.
"My children" said he, 81 have watch
ed you for some time: this is not we'll.
Philip, II you intend marriage, rs pre-
sumo you do, still it Is dangerous. I must
join your hands.
Philip started up.
"Surely am not deceived in thee, my
son. continued the priest, in severe
tone.
''No, no, good father; but pray you
leave me now; tomorrow you may come,
and all will be decided. But must talk
with Anime"
The priest quilted the room, and Anime
and Philip were again alone. The color
in Amine's cheeks variei and her heart
beat, for she felt how much her happiness
was at stake.
"The priest is right, Anime, " said Phil
Up, sitting down by her. "This cannot
last; would that could ever stay with
you; how hard fate is minel You know
love the very ground you tread upon.
yet dare not ask thee to wed to misery. I"
To wed with thee would not be we'd
ding misery, Philip" replied Anime, With
downcast eyes.
Twere not kindness on my part,
Anime. should indeed be selfish"
II will speak plainly, Philip" replied
Anime. "You say you love mel know
not how men love-but this know, how
I can love. feel that to leave me now
were indeed unkind and selfish On your
part; for Philip, IL should die. You say
that you must 60 away-that fate de
mands it-and your fatal secret. Be Il
80; but cannot go with your"
! $50 with me, Amine-unto deathS"
! Eyes, death; for what is death but re
! leasel fear not death, Philip; I fear but
losing thee. Nay, more3 is not your Lift
| in the hands of him who made allS theI
why 80 sure to diep You have hintod y
| me that you are chosen-selected for
task; IL chosen, there is less chance Q
death; for until the end be fulfilled,
chosen, you must live. would kne,
your secret, Philip; woman's wit Nigh
serve you we'll and II it did not servo you
is there no comfort, no pleasure, in shar
ing sorrow as well as Joy with ono you sa
YOU dote upon?"
canine, dearest Amino, it is my love
my ardent love alone, which makes M
pause; for, oh, Anime, what pleasur
:! should feel If we were this hour united
hardly know what to say, or what to dc
If you were my wife, nor will wed 20
till you know it. Well, Anime, Twill cas-
my all upon the die You shall know thi
secret, learn what doomed wretch an
though from no fault of mine, and the
you yourself shall decide. But remen
Der, my oath is registered in heaven, an
I must not be dissuaded from It; kee
that in mind and hear my tale-then
you choose to wed with one whose pro-
poets are SO bitter, be it so-a short live
happiness will then be mine, but for yol
Anime"
cat once the secret, Philip" erie
Anime, impatiently.
Philip then entered into the detail {
| what our readers are acquainted will
Anime listened in silence; not a change I
feature was to be observed in her count
nance during the narrative. Philip woun
up with stating the oath which he ha
taken. 81 have DONE" said Philil
mournfully.
"'Tis strange story, Philip" reptile
!. Amine:" and now hear -me-but give II
first that relic-1 wish to look upon l
And can there be such virtue-I had mig
said, such mischief-in this little thin
: Strange; forgive me, Philip-but I've stl
my doubts upon this tale Of Eblis. Yc
know I am not yet strong in the new b
} lief which you and the good priest ha,
! lately taught me. do not say that 1t cal
: not be true; but still, one SO unsettled
, am may be allowed to wayer. Blu
: Philip, I'll assume that all Is true. Thel
> il it be true, without the oath you wou'
be doing but your duty, and think not
i neanly of Anime as to suppose she wou
8 restrain you from what Is right n
s Philip, seek your father, and, II you ca
p and he requires your aid, then save hir
: But, Philip, do you imagine that to!
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