Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-11-12

destiny could let her be, would be con-
tent.
Thus l was thrown entirely upon my
profession for interest and occupation. l
gave myself up to it with an energy that
amazed Jack, and sometimes surprised
myself. DIR. Senior, who as an old vet
eran loved it with ardor for its own sake,
was delighted with my enthusiasm. He
prophesied great things for me.
So passed my first winter in London.
CHAPTER XVIII.
Early in the spring / received letter
from Julia, desiring me to look out for
apartments, somewhere in my neighbor-
hood, for herself and Johanna and Cap
tain Carey. They were coming to Lon
don to spend two or three months Of the
season. l had not had any task SO agree
able since 1 left Guernsey. Jack was
Hospitality anxious for them to come to
our own house, but knew they would
not listen to such proposal. 1 found
some suitable rooms for them, however,
where could be with them at any time
in five minutes. On the appointed day
met them at Waterloo station, and in
stalled them in their new apartments. \
1t struck me that Julia was looking
better and happier than l had seen her
look for long time. Her black dress
suited her, and gave her a style which
she never had in eolors. Her complex
ion looked dark, but not sallow; and her
brown hair was certainly more becem-
ingly arranged. Her appearance was
that of a well-bred, cultivated, almost
elegant woman, of whom no man need
be ashamed. Johanna was simply her
self, without the least perceptible change.
But Captain. Carey again looked ten
years younger, and was evidently taking
pains with his appearance. was more
than satisfied, was proud Of all my
friends.
'.We want you to come and have a
long talk with US tomorrow, said Jo-
I 2 sis ssss late te We staall
be busy shopping in the morning, but
can you come in the evenfng?p
"Oh, yes" I answered; Il am at leis-
ure most evenings, and I count upon
spending them with you. can escort
you to as many places Of amusement as
you wish to visit."
Tomorrow, then," she said, "we shall
take tea at eight o'clock.
bade them goodnight with lighter
heart than I had felt for a long while. /
held Julia's hand the longest, looking
into her face earnestly, till it flushed and
glowed a little under my scrutiny.
s"True hearth l said to myself, "true
and constant! and / have nothing, and
shall have nothing, to offer il but the
ashes Of dead love. Would to heaven,
I thought as I paced along Brook street
II had never been fated to see Oliviap'
I was punctual to my time the next
day. sat among them quiet and 81
| lent, but revelling in this partial return
of olden times. When Julia poured out
my tea, and passed it to me with hel
white hand, I felt inclined to kiss hel
| jeweled fingers. If Captain Carey had
not been present think should have
| done SO.
We fingered over the pleasant meal
At the close Captain Carey announced
| that he was about to leave US alone to
gether for an hour or two. l went dow1
to the door with him, for he had made
| me mysterious signal to follow him. II
the hall he whispered a few Incompetent
| sible sentences into my ear.
| "Don't think anything of me, my boy
| Don't sacrifice yourself for me. I'm al
old fellow compared to you, though Tn
not fifty yet; everybody in Guernsey
knows that. So put me out of the aues
ton, Martin There's many slip 'twix
the cup and the lip That know quit.
| well, my dear fellow"
He was gone before could ask for al
explanation. returned to the drawing
room, pondering over his words. Johan
/ md IuIs =r,f 81 bx, e,s,l,
/ on the sofa, in the darkest corner of tn,
| room.
"Come here, Martini said Johanna
I'VE wish to consult you on subject O
great Importance to us all. !" So.
drew up chair opposite to them ant
sat down, much as if it was about t,
be a medical consultation.
'It is nearly eight months since you
poor dear mother died, remarked Jo
| hanna.
Eight months! Yes; and no one knew
what those eight months had been to mi
how desolate! how empty!.
"You recollect," continued Johanna
/ chow her heart was set on your marriag
with Julia, and the promise you botl
made to her on her deathbed 2"
YES" I answered, bending forward
and pressing Julia's hand, It remembe
every word
There was minutes silence after this
and 1 waited in some wonder as to wha
this prelude was leading to.
Martin" asked Johanna, in a solemn
tone, "are you forgetting Olivia ?"
mo" 1 said, dropping Julia's han,
4 as the image Of Olivia flashed across M
reproachfully, mot at ALL What woul,
you have me say? She is as dear to nj
at this moment as she ever was"
81 thought you would say so," she re
piled; II did not think yours was Low,
4 that would quickly pass away, if it eve
does. There are men who can love witt
the constancy of woman. Do you kno7
anything of herY
i Nothing, !" said despondently; a
have no clue as to where she may b
now.'
Nor has Tardif,' she continued; .m,
brother and I went across to Sark las
week TO ask him."
..That was very good of you," inter
rupted.
1T was partly for our own sakes,
she said, blushing family. Martin, Tar
diff says that if you have once loyet
Olivia, il Is once for all. You woul,