Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1901-10-03
/ 81 The Doctors Dilemma 81
by Hcsbs Stretton

BY t4ssbs stretton

but you are going TO persist In your
lnfatuation," said Julia; you cen mover
deceive me. ! know you too well. oh,
see that you still think the Same OF herr
You know nothing about her" re-
piled.
"And shall take care never DO" she
interrupted npItefully.
$50 II Is OF no use TO 90 on quarrelIng
about her," / continued. II made up
my mind before came here that must
see as little a. possible Of her for the
future. You must understand, julia, she
has never given mo a particle OF reason
70 suppose she loves me-"
"But you are still In love with her3
Martini" she continued, with flashing
eyes, and a rising tone in her voice,
which, like the first shrill moan OF the
wind. presaged a storm. II win never
marry you until you can say, on your
word OF honor, that you leve that person
no longer, and are ready to promise 10
hold no further communication with her.
OH know what my poor aunt has had
to endure. and will not put up with L"
"Very well. julia" | answered, con-
trolling myself aa well as / could, Il
have only one more word to say on this
subject. love Olivia, and as far as /
know myself. | shall love her as long as
liYe did not come here 20 give you
any reason for supposing my mind Is
changed as 10 her. II you consent TO be
my wife. | will do my best TO DO most
true, most faithful to you. But my mo-
tive for coming now ls to tell you some
particulars about your property, which
my father made known 10 me only last
night"
II was miserable task for me; but
told her simply the painful discovery
had made. She sat listening with dark
and sullen face. but betraying not spark
OF resentment, so far as her loss OF for
tune was concerned.
Yes" she said bitterly, when | had
finished. robbed by the father and tilt
ed by the SON"
Il would give my life TO cancel the
wrong" | said.
1T Is so easy to talk" she replied, with
deadly coldness OF tone and manner.
II am ready 10 do whatever you
choose" urged. ut Is true my father
has robbed you; but II Is not true that
| have Tilted you. did not know my
own heart till a word from Captain
Carey revealed II TO me; and told you
frankly, partly because Johanna insist
ed upon II, and partly because be-
lieyed 1t right 70 do 80. II you demand
H. will even promise not 70 see Olivia
again. or 10 hold direct communication
with her. Surely that Is all you ought
to require from me"
NO" she replied vehemently: "do you
suppose | could become your wife while
you maintain that you love another wom-
an better than me2 You must have a
very low opinion OF me-"
Would you have me tell you false
hoodT' | rejoined, with yehemenco equal
TO hers.
"You had better leave me-" she said,
before we hate one another. tell you
| have been robbed by the father aufi
Tilted by the son. Goodbye, Martin"
Goodbye. julia" | replied; but still
fingered, hoping she would speak TO me
| again. was anxious to hear what she
would do against my father. She looked
ut me fully and angrily. and as did not
move, she swept out OF the room, with a
dignity which had never seen in her be-
fore. rctreated towards the house door,
but could not make good my escape with.
out encountering Johanna
well, Martini she said.
cit Is all wrong" answered. "Julia
persists In Il that am jilting her"
"All the world will think you have be-
haved very badly" she said.
rode home again, Sark lying In full
view before me; aud, in spite OF the dark
ness of my prospects, felt intensely
glad to be free to win my Olivia.
Four days passed without any sign
from Julia. My father had gone off ON q
visit and my mother and had the house
to ourselves; aud, in spite of her fret
tings, we enjoyed considerable pleasure
during the temporary lull. There were,
however, sundry warnings out Of doors
which foretold tempest. met cold
glances and sharp inquiries from old
friends, among whom some rumors OF
our separation were floating. There was
sufficient to justify suspicion-my faith
er's absence, Julia's prolonged sojourn
with the Careys, and the postponement
| OF my voyage to England. l began to
fancy that even the women servants
flouted at me.