GEOFFREY'S VICTORY.

Auckland Star, Volume XIX, Issue 218, 15 September 1888, Page 1 (Supplement)

GEOFFREY'S VICTORY.

F" C fIAPTEB XII. g'\iW was « much for the '** 1 consulted, her lightest Sw?f d£o the'finest bands C^kb^f;^tHppiogfeßt,andan ig?£i|;^e^ d from fta'j-'' J, f, fl M were, of course, S'fe^KVwsed to honour the fhTpsence Gladys P^f^lSd and Gladys BStot«Re.door at every »? 0 £ to see him enter. &^ PS not .failed *i#°*X homy when he.immedxfeSfi 'himself Gladys moat **SS2mfc wd: was ■so peraiatenfe. iiffhStfentionsfcliat the young, Hffirifleuricomfortableana t^tSatV ehoald grow more Sft d£Ssuppose Geoffis/ *±e"Tp'toher.while^vereti g^TdoiDg Ms utmost to be agree- 1 ■?E had been introduced to the t Slier in the evening, and had 'SSanceto.the.boy.whomhe f*f M be had resolved to make of hS rocarding his conglS/S'tolain delight fttrtt'thegentleman'reN^'S was here. Possibly fe£d him at the last moment [SJSoea nob come,', Gladys cned, fii£lnidde the blood surge angrily g&^row.forjttodb^ XX there .was of his retaining feSnionship if "hu. fortunate Btflbc fey myself not to see Geoff; Wsfle change andreweation, too, for IS&.e very hard,I. responded Mr 'm (storing ffistmlly toward the sliniMU. !lßuty>uroue% try to enjoy. affltbsßame.iif he does notcomo. ,iiJMw: Loiing willbeaigappomted U a'mM doesinoliprove a .pleasant ier fil their efforta.1 SftVa glance- was bent -upon her fan Ifiitiislie1 was nervously toying; her |i; were I!u«Her3, her brow slightly Ek; he: lips compressed,-and it was fcltkt ahq was grealy disturbed. IJiSonce she tarned:.:Her: gaza again Eitei«ir.: ■ Ste gave a sudden stark Iftv! Ikre he is now laOh!, I am co ■4icMin a joyous tone, her beantifepifMi radisnt with: undisguised l|i, aslwsaw Geoffrey, jodkingf more U*m« vsi rtfinly than ererj just enter- | him without lie? thinking to excw here elf' to her cbnipaiiwas,:;tbiij:ki7Bff Mr Huntress tnd joangMapleioa toentertairi each other." Tie late nkhi that graceful figure, llorid lire in lij eye, bis lips compvoMod til(iiey:irera i col(mr!e8!, his hearts throbfenffijealojiib^r.-; h m knkil eoftly up to Geoffrey, ik walookin? in another direction, .and' jSp one -wktte hand within his arm. while 4s looked up at Mm,: with a roguish but ifji gianw, and -addressed Bomo bright) Mofireleoßetohim. ' |'^t too^low Geoffrey's countenance Wuwhij eyes glowed as he turned pdoTnoßonthatfairj upturned face, N tie glad smile that 'wreathed ': his1 mm mouth told somathmgfbl ■ the"1 joy Pfti? meeting affprdedihim also. .'f %leaon read , these • aignß os wu ha would have read a printed ijaad he knew: that the young man atf^girittithalltbestrengfchof and the knowledge made N jra tenth in silent rage. Wr Hiintresj B poko! to him just then, WTO obliged to turn his glance-away ™j e two central figures, which: were tfi OUt °f the rC°m father, and> |fetreMwmoreat)dmorftimpressed RBOfflent.thatth'eremnst'be'kindred il e1, 3 of thefle two young, men, to learn the tmtt - g^deatinei to be disappointed,, fi f J, th«°f additions, ;that he S^S^v,: and there seemed iiS^^oelinthoConfeder. JJ^tho^vEveretsaid.in Sft| D!Pa™)? IB;q«ery, 'and my iy Malays been in the South.'- ■ / S2L tn f Dthf 1 lS;.for^; knew well Enough XL ?S\^ OPB meant. :' : 5 diayfafch«r* e'r^ecoHd »ey were warded in 18,13.' !■ mnarked Mr Huntress, reA 2^ ti)atC^^lapl c - ad. an?^"how Q 3very 4S^ he-d^,it was found iCtfS: ""ced, he made the hrft ai;? din fchis *»y.; of I hißdflatli-:BoMi llHhuti ci^ sbare o^^'Pro-' NS&fary to his wishes, J%£.T^?y mother, who »ioS^ hf^eof twenty. ST^sSlX tesUor '^dwho 0 S f character.1 S!'fHunS dingl >' stra«S° will,' S^fcS^^eccentnc Jij; Property waa all kept in K!tanSei>tDlJrEQ"red Mr Hunt|||iSsTntv dre^nbb iOUßly> 1 Wjß e°nealogy

'But he is moJ my nephew. . ♦How?' . ; ; , ♦I never «aw the boy until about eight 'years ago.'. . ~ . .'-.' > . .' - •• ■ > j Evereb Mapleson turned a look of blank astonishment upon his companion, while a strange pallor settled over his own face. Mr Huntress then related to him the circumstances which brought Geoffrey to his notice, telling of his unaccountable interest in him, .of the experiment which had resulted in the restoration of the boy's reason, and of hia subsequent adoption of the lad.

Everet Mapleson grew very grave as he liattmed, and a hundred conflicting thoughts c&r.ie crowding into his mind. Could it be possible, after all, that this man whom he had so disliked, and was fast learning to hate from a feeling of jealousy, was in some mysterious way connected with the proud family of Mapleson ? He did not know of a relative by that name, and yet there might be. He resolved that he would sift the matter the very next time he went home.

' And you know absolutely nothing about him previous to that time 2' he asked Mr Huntress. : ' j. \ .

'No, nothing; while he was evidently bo young at the time he received the injury which deprived him of his reason that there was comparatively little that he could remember about himself. Ox his father or mother he knew nothing ; ' Margery' and ' Jack' are the only names that he has been able to recall, while his memories of them are very vague. I imagine, however, that the woman, Margery, must have been a sort of nurse who had the care of him.'

Everet Mapleaon started and coloured as; he heard these names. ~w, He instantly recalled the that had occurred, afewdayspreyipusi on Broadway, when the poor old flowler vender had detained him; believing thatihe had at last found the boy whom she had ■nursed so many years aero. His first impulse was to tell 'Mr. Huntress of this adventure ; but he oheoked the inclination, resolving that he would himself try to find old Margery again and glean all that he could from her regarding Geoffrey's early history.' He'began to realise that there was something very much more mysterious about their strange resemblance than had at first appeared. •It might not be so much a "freak of nature ■' as ho had tried to think it, and if there was any important secret connected with the affair ho meant to ferret it out alone, and possibly it might give him an advantage over his rival in the future if he stood in the way of hjs winning Gladys for hiswife. : .

A little later, when he went in search of her,'and found her pacing up and down the greathallleaning oh Geoffrey'sarm, chatting with him in ft free and unrestrained way, and saw-both their faces so luminous and happy, and knew that already they bad become all in all to each other, he ground his teeth/savagely and vowed that he would destroy their confidence and peace before another twelvemonth should elapse. ' He stationed himself behind gome draperies where he could see without being seen, and continued to watch them, although it drove him almost to a frenzy to see how happy and unresorved Gladys was with his rival. -■"'.'": '

Her face was eager and animated—it I never bad lighted up like that when in his presence—her eyes glowed, her- lips were wreathed with smiles, and she chatted like a magpie. She seemed to have forgotten where shewas, by whom surrounded, everything, save that she was with Geoffrey. He knew well enough when she began j to tell him about encountering his double in the cafe, for he saw Geoffrey start, change colour, and then grow suddenly graved1 .„./.,...,,;,,,■■;,.. i .■■, '■ ■•,::;;•■-...■...:■; ■ :. . ■ "Is ISveret Maplespn here in New York ?' he hetrj'd him ask, as they drew near where hewas'standißg.; , ''■.■ ■ , , 1 Yes; and bh; Gfeoff, hei is so ■ like you. Even I;could hardly detect any ditference.' Geoffrey smiled at the reply. It implied a great deal; it told him that she could distinguish between them if anyone could, and that, her eyes, sharpened by affection, had been able to detect something unlike in them. 4 Do you think, you would always be able to tell ius!apart, Gladys ?' Geoffrey eagerly asked., ' Of course I should, you dear old Geoff,' she affirmed, with a toss of her brighb head. . "..'How?';'.. ",;/. .';■' ,: ■ ■:' '■■: i '• ; 4 Why, I only need to look into your eyes to know you,' she said, with a fond upward glance. ■■ ' ■ ■ * ",'"'' ■■;■' "' ;"';' At this reply, Geoffrey hugged close to his side the small hand that lay on his arm,, and his heart thrilled with a sweefc hope. ' 'What is there in my eyes, Gladys, that is different to Everet Mapleson's?' he asked.

She blushed crimson at the question, for she knew that it was only in their expression that she could detect any difference. : 'Perhaps strangera could npt tell you apart,' she admitted^ .with drooping lids; •probably, it is because we have lived toigether so long thab I know your every expression ; then, too, there is a certain little quiver about your lips when you smile that he doe!j not have. Your voices, though, are entirely different.' 4 Yesj anyone could distinguish between us to hear us speak,' Geoffrey assented; but his heart was bounding with joy, for be fenew well enough that only tha eye of love could have detected the points that she had mentioned. '. V

Yet, in spite of all, he experienced a feeling of uneasiness over the fact that Eyeret Maplesdn; was spending ;hh recess So New York and was cultivating the acquaintance of Gladys. ; '.: , . > ' .- He had never mentioned^liim in any^ of: hiaiietters—^hadnever spokeo'of that hazing I expenenoe, Siriiply BecauiliKißpiind had1 been so engrossed with otbei^ things that he, bad not thought to dp,so. ' '•:.;, ~? . ,,....■ \ ' ThetQ is the band, G^m'Glady^ c?- i claimed, as the music came Boating in from 'thei south balcony; ' 4Mr 'Wmiig has had ! the i loveliest pavilion erected." for dancing, and you know that I cannot keep still a! '-moment; within earshot of such enticing, strains. • Come let us go out.' ' Which means, Of: course, ; that I am ,toj have the first set with you,' he said, smiling.,.'.. ; ■ ■-.', -• • ' ■'-■: ' 'It does ineau just that. You know I always like to dance with you, for you suit your step to mine so nicely. There ! I'm so glad you asked me, for here; comes Mr Mapleson. this minute, doubtless, to make the same request,' Gladys concluded, under her breath, as she saw-the young man step out from among .the draperies, where he had been watching them, and approach thorn. ; ' ■ '' ' V '

CHAPTER Kin. * HEST 15? TIMEi FIRST BY KIGHT.' : Evbret MarC)ESOK advanced toward the young couple «fith all the assurance imaginable. '". %■■';■. ' ''■': ;" " '" .' '■'■, >He nodded indifferently to Geoffrey, simply saying in a patronising tone: 'How ara you,VHuntress?', and then turned to Gladys with the most alluring | smile. 'The signal for dancing has been given, Miss. Huntress p may 1 have ■ the; pleasure of doing the opening; set with j you!' -:.V " '''' . .' ','' ■.' ''.' , .. 01ady8* obeeka were very red, for she re- J aented hie manner toward Geoffrey. What right bad he to assume such inßplent.super- j iority over him, who she knew, possessed J by far tho nobler nature of the] two ? j But she said'politely, though, with alittle secret fueling oi triumph in refusing, him :, | ' You are a trifle lata, Mr Mapleson, as I \ hare;alreadyi promised the first dance;. but tt-yoW'^li:'come-jfo'me''la*»i*».76ii.'Bhall:.writei-your name upon-my card.'; . TKe. young man trowned ilightly, for he Wali B«vej> Radars W Hive his wiahes

denied, bud he was obliged to bow- acquiescence,' and turned away to seek a partner elsewhere. ; .'-',. ~' , But he managed to station himeeli where he could watoh the youngcouple incessantly, and not a movement, not a smile nor glance escaped him. . "They lofe eaoh other,? he muttered, • at least he loves her, and it would not take much to make them acknowledged lovers. I ehall have to be both watchful and diligent. I -wish I knew the secret of the fellow's life. It can't be possible that he is anything to our family, and yet I am deucedly annoyed by the mystery.' When he went later to claim Gladys promise to dance with him, he exerted himself more than he had ever done to be entertaining and agreeable. _ . He told her about his Southern home, and the life he led when there. He described the luxuriant beauty which surrounded 4 Vne de l'Eau,' his fatherß estate, and bo called from the broad, sweeping view which they had of the beautiful James River, which lay right beneath them. He told her something of his courtly father and his stately, beautiful mother, and was really eloquent in this description: of the spot that had given him birth. 'I wish you would come to 'Vue de l'Eau' sometime, Miss Huntress; lam sure you would agree with me that there is nothing finer in the way of scenery, even on your far-famed Hudson,' he said, in con; elusion. ' Thank you, Mr Mapleson; your descriptions are surely very enticing,' Gladys replied, with a: smile.: 'I suppose your parents are both natives of the South ?' • Yes, they were both born in Richmond, and my father was a colonel in the Confederate army at the time of our civil war ; but "as it happened his estate was not harmed, and it has since increased greatly in beauty and value.' ' Do jrou remember much about the war ?' Gladys inquired. ' No, I knew very little about it at the time; of course, I was very young—only about eight years of age—and besides, my father sent my mother and me abroad, where we remained until the war was over,9 ' I suppose some of your people still feel .antagonistic toward us Northerners?' Gladys remarked.

'I presume there is a feeling of bitterness, to some extent among the veterans; but as to the generation that has been growing up since, I think we all feel that we are one nation and our interests are with and for the Union. But if I had been ever so bitter toward Northern people, that feeling'could not have possibly continued to exist after my present experience with them,' and Everet Mapleson's glance told the young girl that for her sake alone be would hare been willing to waive all past grievances, however aggravating.

Her cheeks flushed and her eyes dropped. , 'It is better to put aside all bitterness— the war was a terrible thing, and there were mistakes on both sides, and now that peace has been restored it is far better to let by-gones be by-gones. Hare your parents ever been North ?' s

Gladys tried to speak in a general and unconscious way, but it was very hard with those admiring eyes fixed bo earnestly upon her. " ■'"■■ '■/' , ,"'.'. V ;:.' -.'•

' No; they hare been in Europe, and my father has been on the Pacific coast several times, but they have yet to visit this portion of the country.' ' Without doubt then they will improve the opportunity to do co when you leave college. It would be natural for them to desire to bo present when you take your honours.'

• Those will be very few, I fear,' young Mapleson replied with a flush. '1 am not a good student.' ; He did not love study, although ho was quick to learn, and brilliant in teoitntion when he chose to apply himself. tldo.ngs believe you reilly theari that,' Gladys said. : : ■•'• ■•" ■'•'] ; ','■'.. :.'-:.':.- ■■;■' ', . She could nob believe that anybody could be a poor student who so closely resembled Geoffrey, who excelled. She imagined that he must be like him mentally as well as physically. 'Do you think it pays to get a reputation for good scholarship V. he asked; ' Perhaps not the reputation alone, but the knowledge pays; If I wasa college boy I believe I should strive to Attain the top of the ladder.'

♦It is not everyone who can do that.' 4 True, but everyone can at least try to excel, and even if one does not, he has the satisfactioh of knowing that he has done his best.' ' ■■;!;*-' • ,-, ' , ■. , • Are you going to be first at your class at Vassar, Miss Huntress"?' Everet Mapleson asked, studying her eager face earnestly. Gladys 'flushed again and laughed. " ' I am doing my ntmost, Mr Mapleaon, to come forth from' my school an honour to my class; and Geoffrey is bending all his energies toward the same object; indeed, I surmise that he is trying to gain a year, by his being bo zealous for study "during the recesses. ../ .' • /•■':.■■■.. ■•,'/ ; ■ ' .;:-• ■ ..•■■■ A startled, look shot into Evereb Mapleson's eyes. ~;•'.; , , .-,' ■■..;' .' . ,: ■■ .; If Geoffrey Huntress did gain a yoai^he would graduate at the same time with himself, and the thought was anything; but pleasant to him. 'He will have to be very smart to do that,' he said, with a sceptical curve of the lips. , •Geofffray is smart; he has achieved wonders during the last few years, and I predict for him a brilliant college career. lam very proud of him. 1 , , The beautiful girl's face glowed, and her eyes gleamed as she said this, while her glance rested more ;<fondly than she was aware on the manly form that was standing beside, hia hostess, quietly conversing with herifhile they watched the dancers. „:,_Jfer, companion, was^Jo, .nettled,Jiy..this that for a -moment ho could not control his voice to reply. ..'lshoVld^ judge thattheyoungman must be a prodigy,'v heTsEM at length, with a covert sneer;' * ; Gladys lifted hec eyes isarchingly to hia fade. ; ';';' '' "".''• .-: : :*■

. His tone, was not pleasant to her, but he looked as innocent as if ho had spoken in all sincerity., * Why!' she ; eaid^ after a moment's thought, 'if Geoffrey does gain a year he will take his degree when you take yours !'

. ■.'•Yes.'/.:;v 1 :; v::'-:-.".' ■.■"-"".':;.;.;.;:'"':', A little ripple of roguish laughter issued from the fair girl's fed lipa. '. ' Then let me warn you,' she said, with a merry glance, *to look out for your honours, Mr Mapleson, for Geoffrey is bound to go to the ironti and I have fully made up my mind to hear him deliver the valedictory ab Yale two years hence.' .

Again the young Southerner had to pause for tself*control; it was very b*rd forhimto conceal the rage that was well nigh over- ! mastering him. i ; But all at once he bent toward Gladys, and speaking in a low, resolute tone, said : ,; ■■'.' Miss Huntress, you have inspired me with an ambition which I never' before j possessed. I would give more than you ican conceive to merit such praise from !;your lips as you have just bestowed upon another, and, from this hour, my purpose I shall be to 'go to.the front,' as you have expressed it. I shall deliver the valedictary two years from next summer.' : I Gladys laughed gleefully. j ;She never dreamed of the fierce enmity and jealousy that lay beneath all this, and she was delighted to think that she had aroused his desire to excel in his class. fib will be, a worthy contest,' she said; j * and I honour you for your resolution. I shall watch tha rivalry with a great deal of interest, I assure you.' " .' 'Will you {wear ray colours if I succeed, i Miss Huntress ?' the young man asked, in a low,-almost.passionate tone;- -J h,,-':';Thatdepends-~V; '.;.:;: ;;;■■■■''■' : 'Upon what? " ; _' " '.:,...■ ' ''..';

'Upon whether Geoffrey takes his degree ftb the «ame time; if; he gains his year and leaves; with your class, I think I; Bhall have to be loyal to him, oven though ho should suffer defeat,' Gladys replied, though in her hearb she felt sure: that he would: not fail to do himself honour. ;

4 Thatis hardly fair,' urged her companion; 'to the victor belongs the spoils,' you know.'

' Yes; but you will have your own friends to rejoice with you, and J could not desert dear old Geoff though he should fail a hundred times,'she returned, a tender glow overspreading her face. 4 Happy Huntress 1' sneered the exasperated young man, for a moment forgetting himself. ' Why, Mr Mapleson, I hope you are not offended with me,' Gladys said, with surprise, and not once suspecting that thi& venom was aimed at the object of their conversation ; then she added: ' Perhaps, however, his colours and yours will be the same, and then I can honour you both.'

Everet Mapleson was glad that supper was announced jusb^ at that moment, and saved him the necessity of replying.

The mere thoughtof sharing any honours with his rival made him white with anger, and her praise of him had driven him nearly frantic.

He saw Geoffrey approaching them, and surmised that he contemplated taking Gladys into supper, which was just then announced. He resolved that he should nob; so, turning to her with a smile, as he laid her hand upon his arm, he remarked: 'Thatis no doubb a pleasing announcement to everybody. Shall we follow the hungry crowd ?' 4 Thanks ; but I see Geoffrey coming for me; pray find someone else, Mr Mapleson ; I have already occupied more of your time and attention this evening than I ought,' the fair girl responded. . 'I could not bestow it more acceptably to myself anywhere else,', he replied, in a low earnest tone, and detaining the hantt which she would have withdrawn from his arm.. ■".■.; .■"■:■■■■•: . •■ \',y

At thab instanb Geoffrey bowed before, bhem.

\ Excnse me for interrupting your chat,' he said courteously; ' but are you ready to go into supper, Gladys?' ; ' Excjjse me, Huntress,' young Mapleson interposed before Gladys could reply, and bestowing a haughty glance upon hia rival, 1 but I must claim the privilege of taking Mias Huntress in by virtue pf the old saw 4 prior tempore, prior jure'—^first in time, first by right.' Geoflrey coloured more at his tone and look than at his words, but returned, with a genial smile: ; , ,

• That will apply to my case exactly, Mr Mapleson, since I secured Miss Huntress's promise, more than an hour ago, that she would give me the privilege you claim.'

'But possession is nine points in law, Miss Huntress,' said Everet, addressing Gladys and ignoring Geoffrey entirely. ■

4 Really, Mr Mapleson, you will have to excuse me. I have given my promise, as Geoffrey says, and since he leaves for New Haven again to-morrow morning, I must say all I have to say to-night.' Everet Mapleson instantly released her with a low bow of acquiescence. 'Your wish is sufficient,' he said, with significant emphasis, and turned abruptly away to seek someone else; but hot before he had shot a revengeful glance at his successful rival. , 'Heshall haye his pay some day,' he muV tered, as he moved down the room; he maddens me beyond all endurance with his assumption of affability and hia high-bred civility. He goes back to New Haven tomOTrow, does he?. Well, I'll improve.the remainder of this recpS '. tp" biiltivate to the utmost my acquaintance with visa. Idle Gladys. 1 ' - <"."■-.- 7^lHe fotttld & young. lady towhom'ho had been introduced early inthe evening, and solicited her companionship during supper, but he was careful to station himself where he could watch every look and movement of the girl whom he was fast learning to adore. , After supper Gladyß and Geoffrey stole away to a quiet corner where theycould have a little confidential chat before they separated, for each had much to tell the other about school and various other matters^ :■, :., V.::/r.: ; ;.: ■•/ ,■: , ■" ;i. ... . - Geoffrey had been much disturbed inwardly to see how devotedly attentive young Mapleson appeared to Gladys.

He did nob bear him any ill-will ob account of the hazing to which he bad been subjected bo long ago r but he instinctively felt that he could not be a very nobleminded man to allow himself to be so controlled by passion as he Kad been at that, time, and Gladys was too preoious a treasure to be willingly yielded to one unwbrthy of her. ; • He wondered what opinion she had formed of him, and he meant to find out before he .left her; and after they had chatted awhile he asked smilingly: 4 Well, Gladys, what do you think of my ,double? v ;. ■'.'. •:■' .■*„■■ 41 think ib the most remarkable resemblanoe in the world; but why have you never written us anything about him!' she asked.. ■ ', ~:- ■, v . ', ' ■■■ . ■- 'I have had so many..other.things to write and think about, that I Buppose it escaped/my memory; besides, I seldom meet Mapleaon, as he is not in my class. I am very glad, though, that he does not belong to New York,' Geoffrey concluded, with a wistful glance at his conApanion.

4 Why?' ■.': Because I fear you might < often make the same mistake that you did the other day in the cafe, and—l think I should hardly like to share your favours withl Gladys shob. a quick,- inquiring glance into the young man's face, and saw it was clouded. . > ■■■■■■« Isn't he nice, Geoff ?':, ■■ v \ k h.;..^,p^.-^»: c I have heard that he belongs tqa good family, and I feel that I have no right to cay one word against him; still, where you are concerned Gladys, I feel very jealous lest any ill should come to you,'he returned, earnestly. v . • I think I could never again mistake him for you,' Gladys said, thoughtfully. . {What makes you think that?' was the eager query. •There are certain expressions m your , face that I do not find in his, and wee, versa ; while somehow afeelingof antagoiii i6m, a barrier, almost amounting to dis- ! trust, comes between us* when I am with him. Perhaps it is because I do not know him ap, well as I know you ; ib would -be natural to differently regard one who had always jjeeh like a brother/ Gladys replied, gravely. ■ . ' • ■* •- • ' I A painful < thrill phot through Geoffrey's; | hearb at these last words. ; . *Does shefeelnothing:but sisterly affeqsion for me ?' he thought; :' and I love her —oh! not with & brother's love ; Heaven help me if I fail to win her by it! ii She. ia | dearer than my own life, and yet I dare not '■ tell her so ; I have no right to vvin the heart of the child of my benefactor until I can make a name and position worthy of her acceptance.'1 ' : v [ But he allowed nothing of thiß conflict to j appear. He changed the subject, anU they chatted pleasantly of other mattera until j Mr and Mrs Huntress came to tell him that j they were going home. ; '. I He then bade her good-night and goodt bye, and wenb away, loving her more fondly than ever, bub with a heavy burden ion hia hearb. ■•■'.■ \. ,'-;:- . ■ "' ;

(To he Continued.)

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