The Holly chieftain., 1901-07-19

singing and fiirting-yes. csrtainu
flirting. like ns-praacss Of ,lpvs azSdsk.
hsr worshlpsrss He !. thought a %
night when they had auarreled. and
when he had LEFT the Mouse In anger
only, to return and shsde within the
grounds. watching her tealously. a. the
curtains waving In tht breeze gave hiri
glimpses now and then OF the LIGHTED
rooms. oh, what siEhs he breathed
against the rough bark Of the tres
which supported him, rs he saw her
beautiful face, sparkling with delight
and laughter. turned toward theswin-
dow! How, later on, he envied the
partner who held her hand. or clasped
her waist! How he longed to be The
flower in her bouquet. the spansls In
her slipper, the very ground beneath
her fest, 70 that he might be touched OF
looked upon again BY her. She had
never known OF this passionate devo-
tion, and even, he, going to seek her
again, was half Inclined to smile at
the remembrance as . folly Of the past.
It was dead, that feeling; his aflec-
tion was more rational now, he said
to himself. But was he right. Do such
loves-does any love ever die! 1
think not. What has once been part
OF us can scarcely fade into utter moth
ingness again. In another and more
perfect state Of existence. these ele-
ments Of happiness, disturbed here, but
peaceful forever. there, will be our own
again. Their parting had been very
much like all others. to all outward
seeming, The fearful eyes, the half
choked farewell. were all there; and
careless eyes looked on and careless
laughter arose around them. But !
doubt II ever there was a sorer heart
than Stanley We're took with him al
the train moved slowly away, as he
caught the last glance from those soft
eyes, the last wave OF that snowy hand
In such separations pity is wasted on
the one who goes; 1t should be given to
the one who is left behind, to follow
each daily occupation, yet forever misa
the voice and eye that once lightened
and illumined them.
But the breaking up of such an at.
tachment is no light thing, and to him
the world seemed suddenly dark and
cold. Missing Rose. he CROPPED blindly
on his way, as IL the light Of his ex.
istence had gone out. In fact, she
was the only one who had stood be-
tween him and the world. Others
might have mother, father, a broth
er, or a sister, to stand between them
and that harsh and cruel Judge. He
had but her, and when she was taken
from him. all those sweet ties were
rent in the one that bound them to-
gether. and he stood face to face with
all the antagonists, unarmed and un-
shielded. He tried to supply her place
not because he was inconstant, but
because he loathed loneliness. In ev-
cry instance he failed. Those whom
he sought had other ties and friends;
at least, he could only occupy a Sec
ondary place within their hearts. What
was more important to him than this
they were of the common order OF
women. Their souls were narrow
brains capable of supporting but one
set OF ideas. Probably he wearied
them. but 1t is certain that they
wearied him most unbearably. ,,1Is
Now Rose. with all her girlish fun
and gaiety, had noble soul, that fed
upon high thoughts. and intimate as-
ISOLATION with such a fresh. pure spirit
as hers had untitled him for any lower
companionship. So 1t came to pass
that he still went on his way alone;
and in the, valley Of humiliation, or
on the mountains OF peace, his cry
had ever been. will she ever come
back to me! Shall I find and win her
once again." He asked that question
standing In the public road and look
ing up at the white wallis and lighted
windows of her present home. As he
gazed. he saw figure-a female figure
pacing up and down the lawn. Hi.
heart told him who 1t must be. In
moment he was by her side. l,
.'Rose! Rose! VIII you welcome me
back?" he cried in voice that trem.
bled with eagerness.
And she. pale and startled, but
smiling all the while. put both her
hands In his. f-4 II
Dear Stanley. welcome!" 555
And 20 the question was answered.
Ito be continued.)