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was delighted with my enthusiasm. He
prophesled great things for me.
SO passed my first winter In London.
CHAPTER XVIII.
Early In the spring received a letter
from Julia, desiring me 10 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. had not had any task 80 agree
able since left Guernsey. Jack was
Hospitality anxious for them 40 come to
our own house, but knew they would
not listen to such proposal. found
some suitable rooms for them, however,
where l could be with them at any time
In Eve minutes. On the appointed day
met them at Waterloo station, and in
stalled them In their new apartments.
II struck me that Julia was looking
better and happier than had seen her
look for a long time. Her black dress
suited her, and gave her a style which
she never had In c0lors. Her complex
ion looked dark, but not sallow; and her
brown hair was certainly more becom-
ingly arranged. Her appearance was
that Of 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.
1--WE want you to come and have a
long talk with Us tomorrow" said Jo-
hanna; at Is too late tonight. We shall
be busy shopping in the morning. but
can you come In the EVENING"
'.Oh, yes," answered; II am at leis-
ure most evenings, and count upon
spending them with you. | can escort
You to as many places Of amusement as
you wish TO visit"
Tomorrow, then" she said, Eve shall
take tea at eight o'clock.
l bade them goodnight with lighter
heart than had felt for long while. !
held Jullas hand the longest, looking
into her face earnestly, till It flushed and
glowed little under my scrutiny.
'True heart" | said to myself. "true
and constant! and | have nothing, and
shall have nothing, to offer Il but the
ashes Of dead love. Would tc heaven,
| thought as / paced along Brook street,
II had never been fated to see 0liviaw
was punctual to my time the next
day. sat among them quiet and ST.
lent, but revelling in this partial return
OF olden times. When Julia poured out
my tea, and passed 1t to me with heI
white hand, felt inclined to kiss heI
jeweled fingers. II 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
Rether for an hour or two. l went down
to the door with him, for he had made
me mysterious signal to follow him. In
the hall he whispered 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 ques
tion, Martin. There's many a slip 'twixt
the cup and the lip That know quit
we'll, my dear fellow"
He was gone before could ask for al
explanation. returned to the drawing
room, pondering over his words. Johan
ma and Julia were sitting side by siti'
on the sofa, In the darkest corner of thu
room.
"Come here, Martin" said Johanna
1--WE wish to consult you on subject o
great Importance to us all"
drew up chair opposite to them ant
sat down, much as IL It was about t
be medical consultation.
at 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 M
how desolate! how empty!
"You recollect," continued Johanna
show her heart was set on your marriag
with Julia, and the promise you bot
made to her on her deathbedW
"Yes," / answered, bending forwar
and pressing Julia's hand, Il remembe
every word"
There was a minutes silence after this
and l waited in some wonder as to wha
this prelude was leading to.
MARTIN" asked Johanna, in a solem
tone, "are you forgetting OliviaY
"No," said, dropping Julia's han
as the image of Olivia flashed across M
reproachfully, mot at all, What woul
you have me say? She is as dear to N
at this moment as she ever was"
81 thought you would say so,", she r.
piled; "I did not think yours was a loy
that would quickly pass away, IL it eve
does. There are men who can love wit
! the constancy of woman. Do you kno'
J anything Of her?
Nothing" l said despondently; g
have no clue as to where she may b
! now"
"Nor has Tardif,' she continued; I'M
brother and l went across to Sark iaI
week to ask him."
"That was very good of you," inte
} rupted.
! at was partly for our own sakes,
. she said, blushing family. Martin, Ia
J DIFF says that IL you have once love
olivia,- II ls once for all. You woul