Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1905-05-25

Godfrey, oh. Elsbeth, such bonny
times, such happy hours as we will
have together" she exclaimed, with
clasped hands and quick drawn breath.
Sweet Godfrey. to come 50 sooni He
told me on the eve before 1 left-when
we were both so sad; hath forgotten,
stupid Elsbeth?- THAT he had business
in London which would shortly bring
him across the channel and that he
would in probability visit me ere /
We're well settled on mine estate Oh,
Elsbeth. could wiring my hands with
sorrow that the cruel storm rose and
kept him from me six long days, and
then again l could sing until I burst
my heart for very Joy that shall see
him today ere nightfall."
Rising suddenly, she went to the
open window and, throwing out her
arms, cried earnestly: "Oh, warm
winds. whispering winds, bring me
word that Godfrey now rideth safely
up the mountain road-my Godfrey,
whom / lover
For answer the rough breeze tossed
her hair about and blew the white
points of her kerchief over her face
"Ah," she murmured softly, II need
not thy tickle confirmation, shifting
winds! My heart, that is ever my best
guidance, doth give me assurance that
he'll come tonight! What frock shall
l wear, dull Elsbeth, with no thought
above thy mending? Shall / do him
arxl l. -.
Partisan lady in my silken gown of
peachblow hue with feathers waving
high above my head, or shall / let
him take me to his heart as simple
mountain maiden with smooth hair,
gray homespun frock and sober coun-
tenance? Whichever way, good Els
beth, Will Godfrey like me best?"
Elsbeth, enjoying the girls happy
mood, smiled indulgently.
''An my opinion were worth the Civ
ing in such case" she replied, "me-
thinks Sir Godfrey will see only the
happy light in thy blue eyes and thy
red lips when first he cometh."
"Elsbethr' Margaret shook her finger
at her companion, laughing lightly.
Thou hath surely had q lover, al
though thou hast ever denied 1t, or else
how knowest thou so well their ways?
Come, I'll wear my peachblow silk, be-
deck myself in the grandest fashion
and receive my Godfrey in the with
drawing room with all the honors /
would bestow upon the king were he
to visit me. The kingr she exclaimed,
with dlsdainful toss of her head.
"Forsooth, what Is king compared to
Godfreyi"
The sight of the complete alteration
OF her charge for this man caused q
feeling of pain to strike the elder WON
ans heart, and as she unfastened the
laclng of Margaret's bodice she felt
compelled to say;
"Methinks 'twere not well, sweet, to
fasten thy heart so entirely on u man
not yet thy husband. An old woman
with much experience of the world
doth know that many men, especially
worldly men of fashion as Sir Godfrey
La Fabienne, WOO a maid with mad
hot love, then ride away, leaving her
to cure a broken heart"
"Elsbeth!" exclaimed Margaret sharp
ly. cease thine idle chatter and dare
not cast thy vile insinuations against
Sir Godfrey In my presence"
Her face flushed, tears illed her
eyes, and she took the lacings out of
-Elslett,,s-hands rs though she no lon
ger wished her aid, walking from her.
Forgive me, sweet Margaret" Els
beth followed her anxiously, regret at
her words showing In her countenance.
"'Tis but my love for thee that gives
me false anxiety, bonny. for thy happi-
ness Is my happiness. an thy sorrow
more than my sorrow"
For time Margaret was silent; then
she sai1 with great seriousness: ELS
beth, never again express doubt of Sir
Godfrey. Doubt that the sun riseth to
light the earth; doubt that night falls
upon the day; doubt thy love for me,
thou didst give voice to moment
since against Sir Godfrey La Fabienne
IA man." she continued In q low, pas
sionate voice, $50 much to me, 80 deep
ly rooted in my affections, that / could
die for very JOY of loving him. Were
the earth to divide us, Elsbeth, we are
one-one heart and one soul foreverv'
Then, after deep felt silence, she
added In brighter tones, "But, prlthee,
come. the peachblow gown an happy
faces, for this Is a joyful day, good
Elsbethw