GEOFFREY'S VICTORY.

Auckland Star, Volume XIX, Issue 230, 29 September 1888, Page 1 (Supplement)

GEOFFREY'S VICTORY.

'ft^ 'Lin their efforts,to P^Sion. They -w but l^fl of each other dunng i jKijiatiW ' y^o bent on gain'l^^lelade the most he could h^X*" every lve(3k> ft •<wLu>titi< o<>^;', n 6: W orked harder WKu had bean fired by' what ■jUT T an d he had determined •^fl'ouM bend all his energies Kir*- h°nour3 °f Ws & ff«f d ifJed iD gaining bis year; •fcSSfte-ouldbenomean W'Vn'eson fished an an^ry red iWi^hßv'met;in the class, RdGeo&s courteous greeting ■Kibe-fa.it that they would be KS^-tM^eson' Wiffiderable'of Gladys 'for. fcSiVwould,cultivate her ao-1 K; aF o;i every pos-iblc occasion. jßz&Tfon'' vacations ho had WEfoliow the Huntresses to the ll&'inoaiuafns, where, mingling m Kf/dtdW thephad* been; thrown IKa Jior.., Hid shorter recesses iliiffiiii'YOung Southerner in New ■BWHaM Wng l» fovoarite in IK&.dili^ntly cultivating Miss Kfttfufyi be:manacreci i ix> see M& lpA! i}[ 1 l;tfie beautiful girl upon ffi'bWwti^sffections.. , 9u «jet ho had Inot succeeded •in ■ es|»P|®f t)!f;verf intimate, terms laCAi'ilMF treated him courteously ■■|pi|;w^f:'bu b still managed • to ■ Hb|iiinat:!iWance ); audhe;had, as yet, W^lJrMCil to address one word of love Hhl^^M^. ha 4 n9 fc been ab'-e f»k 16 Z&il fim to think that, he flpisk hjr unvarying' reserve, lmie'.'W)ie! fl t0 tlltJ ii-Hmations that |?m,pr jet (ailed to win wherever hu had aHMiplfe^iia;:':' '■■''-'■ '■";;■■ ■:■ ■:- ■:•• ■ • imt-J th'iiW hw secret hatred for aiwajs on the alert for MSiJiteit iqion h"m; but no op|^p^|iidpre«_tuiil.elf, and ho was tKj •? conceal liii feelings as best he Ky tticil aeveial titues when in New Hiibd t'no'.3owcr-vromai> Marjory. how :MMf!l.;>&hx't. neath ;te hat or bonnet ».- '(r in .v-ircJi of that sorro'vful R'Jfc: he had iiever :,9£pl^ittlJb£. tluiO on. Broadway, II i '''"Ti'Mf that she was dead, .11 ffldfißfe'rai'never1 be able1 to1 learn ,|l^itpS6(||(;y;pntre6s'B: early life. BfTfem^drewnear. ■' ■ ■•■:''.;".': «| ! ,l to | i(fflwi}nly about three months :j|M(i!fiiiiMicemen()^t Yale, and every Mpiiilw KBiur- was doing hia beefc to Mpjwpiirirtblfl-v-■■•''':- : ■■": ■ ' ItHlfier, nad not been obliged MSvtsa.'ijtohaid- this year as during Hlfetwjfetlojjbn6i;.th6Bo had been the BE«ii«;Andho had strained every MjtMJopna Ktt'e doubtful at the cltise »!f »ja: about hia entering tlio senior f6f>iishealth,1 bad^ «!»P.t(! : |elinfluißh hia purpose-to do W ißHwitresa, too; was anxious about Wlifliehsdbc-eDPosing flesh and colour •sealwlis, bntGooffrey vevyquietly ff^'^w tw presence of the professors, ff'! 9"?'1 daring tbo sumH»tuii tq■prepare forhis exaniinations ■^TftVand if he failed;in them |K!*«%*main thoMk year. ■«™ntKM.wooH uotcurtaiMiim in W-ll p andso again sent him ESS *?* UI tliu counfcry with a Wr^M a couplo of saddle-horses, 1 p^cacbingventoaas faithfully as W: * is that Geoffrey passed his Kb m "]ut;i (:&ndition,and then |j|27f,wk was over; ho mitt f!l n° ffiOr^ ffli(Jn^ht oil, ■SrtJf me ft receSß h0 would m tSS' 3°^a9otberßdid»«nd Pfet Bhetf dex■ta^ro" «£ ■ ®m< ancl'" great fm one apleß0 "* would be ||Sl£?. hi3ownname 4;*S !^ some evil Bpiri t 1 "* '^purpose in 00^^ w°«ld have }ioZ fil^' 86,* 0 anyone else. R^J?hi," doutth° secret of his B'-feJ rr. flve" "jo*, before the ■J^lier. Dd alltbafc mystery fe|Sin'Sii y v lbmit to his c° od R*d. "eS Lh competitors,' he ■^to T PCrhaPs Bho might have ■teWa t if Bhe wUI stand K^4e!i Sf 1 MaPkßon inI r-'btfttyed SL lOSa of - bhe ■ first ■ .., ■'• ut-^ lua rival for his ■ "-'■*> !'7f V"" ed of '"'agood ■ iSi/ ! ■■ t0 th o n ewt W***'' lit,oo^ th n from a alI(

he handed it to her, marvelled at her exceeding beauty. The rich glow of perfect health, deepened a little by exercise, was oh her cheeks; a happy smile wreathed her lips. Her hair had been tossed about a trifle by the breeze, and lay in a light fluffy network low on her brow, which gleamed white as ivory beneath it.

Her hand trembled a little as she took the telegram and opened it, but as she caught sight of the cheering words within she seemed almost transfigured.

Her eyes lighted and sparkled with un : usual brilliancy; the vivid colour ran swiftly up to her temples and she laughed a clear, musical, happy laugh, that raug through the great hall like some sweet silver bell. .

'You evidently have some good news, Miss Huntress,' the principal remarked, his usually grave face involuntarily relaxing into a sympathetic smile at hor delight.

' Indeed I have, sir,' she returned. 'My -a friend haa taken the first honours for this year at Yale.'

She flushed again, for she had almost forgotten to whom she was speaking, and nearly said, *My dear old Geoffrey,' but checked herself and called him a friend.

'You need not have corrected yourself,' replied the professor, with a twinkle of his eyes. 'If the ' friend' is your brother you should not allow your modesty to prevent your acknowledging it.' ■ Gladys's eyea. drooped half guiltily at this. ,

She could not explain that Geoffrey was j not her brother, but something, far dearer. ■ and yet her sense of truthfulness made her | shrink from giving a wrong impression. ' You will be able to send him as pleasant! [ tidings in return, will you not ? You have [ also been appointed valedictorian, 1 believe?' j the gentleman continued. 'Yes, sir.'

fI am almost inclined to think that two valedictorians out of one household are more than a fair allowance, especially for one year j your> parents must be very proud of two such brilliant children. Are there any [more of you to keep up the credit of the family?' the principal inquired, laughing. • No, sir, Geoffrey and I are all there are,' Gladys answered, and then tripped away to reply to Geoffrey's telegram with a jubilant letter. ...

'I am delighted with you, dear Geoff,' she wrote. ' Your telegram has made me the happiest girl at Vassar, though my heart failed me a trifle before I opened it, fe^aring that it might contain bad'news. How proud I am of you ! for you have climbed mountains* of ditnculties.to attain your goal.

.'Now let me whisper a little bit of news in your. ear. I have won my spurs too—if I may be allowed to use that expression-r----and as I shall graduate a few dnys.before you take your degree, can't you come to Vassar to honour the occasion with your presence ? ' Papa and mamma will be here,but the'day will not be complete without you.: '; -'•■' ' :'■■ ■ , ' ... ;. ■ _ / ' Geoffrey replied that nothing would keep him away ; that he would be with her bright and early on .commencement day, but would have to return to New Haven at three in the afternoon, as he still had much to do to prepare for the final exercises of his-Own.class.':v- : .: :,•■: ~■ •■■:■ >.- \v ' -:■■■■.' ' ..:. ■■■ '■

But notwithstanding his promise, the trftih on Avhich he left New Haven was delayed two hours, and he did not arrive at Vassar until after the exercises were opened, and so had* no opportunity to see Gladys before, as he intended to do. ;

i Ah usher led him into the crowded room, but the only available seat was far in the rear, and so situated that he could scarcely see or be eeon, "■■

\ One of the graduating: class was singing 'j&a "he * etitered, a,nd" for a few moments \a» attention ;; was arrested by the young amateut -who , gave promise of becoming something* iriore by-arid-by; . But presently his eyes began to wander about in search of Gladys, for she, of course, was the centre of attraction for ■ She was sitting near one end of the platform, at the head of her class, and looking ia:rer than he had eter Been her, in her virgin white. ' V- ' Her dress was of firieat Indian mull, sheer and fleecy: as a summer's cloud. ; It was yery simply yet daintily mads, one gauzy thickness alone shading^ her si>owy_neck and rounded arms, which gleamed fair as alabaster beneath. She wore no. ornaments save a string of costly pearls around her neck and a bunch bf snow-balls in her silken belt. ~ Her face was slightly flushed, her eyes glowed with excitement, and her Jipsvvere like polished coral. , , ~. „ Ever and anon her eyes wandered wistfully river the sea of faces before her, aa if in search of someone. . • ■ . - " All at once, they rested upon a familiar face and form. She gave a slight start, her countenance lighted for an instant, then she gave utterance to a sigh of disappointment, although a little smile curved her lips and' she' bowed in a friendly way to someone in the audience. ~

"She had seen Everet Mapleson. and at the fijrstglance had thought he was Geoffrey, but catching his eager look of recognition, she realised her mistake and felt almost angry with him for being there, while she feared that Geoffrey would not come at She did not catch sight of her lover until j just a moment before she was called up to! deliver the farewell address to class and .faculty. '■■■ ''■■■■ :■'"■ ■":;::; :.; ':. i ,.:', •■ i Geoffrey aaw thatshe was anxiously looking for him, and ehifting his position he leaned forward and fixed a fond magnetic look upon her. She seemed to feel it, and turning her glance in that' direction,' their eyes met: a rosy flood sweptiup-toher; brow, abnlliant smile wreathed her lips with'one glnd look of welcome, and the next moment she Avas standing: before: the,aujjience, her, t whol6 being thrilling with delight,-' and _with^ the determination to do hor best for Geoflrey s 1 ■":: ' ';;'' ■'■ ■:! ■ ■•' v, ' '■" ' .', And she did; her effort was the crowning achievement of ; the day.; The rapt and breathless attention of the hundreds before her testified to that, and when she con^ eluded a perfect; storm of applauoe showed tbeir'appreciation and how completely she had stayed them by her eloquence. • More - than this, numerous floral tributes were borne forward and _lam at;her feet. These ;she acknowledged with a blush, and smile, and bow ; but' when at the : very laßt, an exquisite bouquet: of lilies of the^ valley followed the more, pretentious offerings,. she eagerly stretched forth her white-gloved hand and took it fromthe bearer.. ,- - ;

«i They were her favourite flowers, and she knew that Geoffrey had sent them, even without the evidence of the t*ny "°te *».«* lay twisted in their midst and concealed from every eye bub here. Everet Maplesoh's card was attached to ] an elaborate basket of japonicas, roses, and ■ heliotrope. Mr Huntress had. sent up ai harp of pansies and similax and two or three of Gladys's admiring classmates had contributed lovely br-uquets, but her little bunch of lilies, tied with snow-white nboon, was prized above them all. V: n It was all over at last; diplomas were presented, the usual remarks made; and advice given, and then-admiring friends crowded about to offer congratulations^and [express their pride .and pleasure in their loved ones.' '' . • r»i«ji«. In theimist of this confu«on Glaays stepped aside a moment to ascertain what her little billet contained. : over^' Come and receive m7^erdiottuera p)i

CHAPTER XVU.

' A DISAPPOINTED LOVEB.

Gladys stole away from the crowd as Boon as she could do so without attracting attention, and sped down to the reception room to find her lover.. *.

He was there and alone, fortunately, as nearly all the guests were still in the hall above, and his face lighted with a luminous smile as she sprang toward him, gladness beaming through every feature. 'Dear old Geoff!' • ;

'My darling!' was all the salutation that passed between them, and then for an instant Gladys was folded close to her lovet's breast in a fond embrace. . 6 Oh, Geoff, I thought you had not come; I never gob a glimpse of you until almost the last minute, and was so disappointed that I was about ready to break down,' Gladys, said, with a little nervous shiver, as she remembeed how nearly her courage had failed her, 'I was late, dear, and I knew you would feel it; but Ido not believe you wouldhave failed even if you had not seen me at all,' he answered, as he fondly smoothed back the clustering rings of hair from her throbbing temples. , , , • No, I do not think I should, really, but I could apt have done as well ; it was like a sudden inspiration to me'when I found you at last.'

' Then I am thankful I was here, dear, for your effort was the grand event of the day,' Geoffrey said, smiling. * You are very good to, say so, Geoff,' Gladys replied, modestly. . ; , '\fery good to say so,' he repeated, laughing. 'Why should X not say it, when your praises are on every lip, and a;pin might have been heard, if one had dropped, while you were addressing the faculty and bidding your classmates farewell ? Poor girls ! the crystal drops were plentiful over the thought of parting.' . • It is a littte hard to leave school, Geoff, and all the pleasant friends one has made; don't you think so ?' [..■■.

'Perhaps,' he replied. !l presume it is harder for you than it will be for me, because I am so eager to make a place for myself in the world and a neat for somebody else.' Gladys blushed at this reference to coming events. , ;

• Did I not see Mapleson here?' Geoffrey asked, after a moment. ' Yes ; and at first I thought it was you ; but I soo» discovered my mistake. • I wonder what he is here for V mused the young lover. 'To see me graduate, of course .'Gladys responded roguishly. ~ • Did you invite him ?' 'No. A long, long time ago he asked me to exchange tickets ; with him for commencement, and I think he has spoken of it every time that we have met since; so of course I could hardly help sending him one.' ■ ... ,-. ■ .' ,■.., . ~ ' - -

.'You have seen a good deal of him during the last two years, haven't you, Gladys?' 'Yes ; he has appeared at almost, every place that we have visited the last two summers, and hje was always in New York during the shorter recesses. I met him constantly in .society, and I didn't like it very well either.' :. .

,'Why?' . . ... .. --' -. - :■ 'Because it rather annoyed me,to receive his attentipns,' Gladys confessed. ' Then he. has been attentive to you ?', the young man asked, studying the face he loved very closely. -< ~ , ; 'Yes, quite so/ Gladys answered ;■■ then noticing her lover's grave, anxious look, she added: 'You do "not like it either, do you, (3eoff?' • ; 'No, dearest, I do not,' Geoffrey.replied frankly, then..continued,:^ 'Pray, do not misunderstandV.^—do not suppose that.l amldisturbed by'a petty feeling of jealousy, .DuT'.^^'"^-"^P6;'trai^>in/''-Mapleso.n'B character Which make me feel that he is hot aproper cbm{»anion-or escort for you. •Then, Geoff, I will never accept any attention again from him,' Gladys said, quickly. 'He has never been very congenial to me in any way, and somehow I have always resented his resemblance to ■you.'--,"; -::; :- -;' ! " -,'■■■ ■■■■' ♦Whyshould yon? 1 ...-.' ~ . 'Ido hot know-r-I cannot account for the feeling, but I have always had it. It may be because I have detected something not quite true in him and did not like to have him look like you on that account, while it almost seems sometimes as if he were usurping a place that rightfully belongs to you. :> ':":: ' ■•"'■■ '' -'' "' . '■■•'" ; ■■■'■■'■■'■.■■■ 'That is impossible, dear, and, I am afraid, a .sort of morbid fancy,' Geoffrey replied with gentle reproof. • I have never had such a thought, nor envied him either his high position in the world, or the immense wealth which I have heard will some time be his. 8 Gladys raised herself on tiptoe and softly touched her lipa to her lover's cheek. ' How noble you ■'■ aref she whispered, ' and I'd rather have my Geoff without a penny I'/ ■' ,i: You will have your ' rather 'then,' fche young man returned laughing, although he fondlyVretuVned hec caresp, 'for he hqm't even a pehjty that1 is rightly his own. But'he added, drawing himself up resolutely, 'that shall not be said of me long. Another year, I trust willfind meestablished in something that need not make me ashamed to take my place among; other men:'^:; ■,■: ■.■.;::. ,:,.',, .'■'■.:;..; ': ■■■ .■•■,'::,-. n;. :.. ,: .■;,-:

* Oh, Geoffrey ! who is indulging in morbid- fancies now■?' queried Gladys chidingly. 'I do not mean to do so,' he replied cheerfully, 'but I long tp begin to do something for myself and for you, my darling. But I must not keep you here-^-people will" be wondering what has become of.the fair valedictorian. There !' as steps were heard approaching the door, '111 venture that someone is looking for you now.' a, "•■'■ It proved tb be even so,: and Gladys was in great demand during the next few, hours. Indeed, Geoffrey saw but comparatively little of her after that interview,, for he was tp leaveiat-an early hour in order to reach New Haven that night. ,

There was to be a brilliant reception that evening for thecgraduating class, and it was quite a disappointment to Gladys that Geoffrey could not be present,; but she strove to make the best of it, knowing that they would meet again in a few days ; besides Mr and Mrs 'Huntrees: were to remain to accompany her1 when; she should leave the next day. ":" ' ■ ',•- . .;.. ,t Everet Maplesoh also remained. ' ' - > He had hardly been able to get a word j withi Gladys all day, and when he found' that Geoffrey was obliged: to leave,he re- j sblvedithat he would attend the reception | and devote himself to the fair g^rl whom he ! was learning every hour to love-more'de- j votedly.' ■ ' • ' .' • '<:, •'. i When he presented himself in.the evening! before her1 a; slight frown < contracted her J brow, and for a moment sheiwas tempted to pass on and leave him to himself. Buthe j made that impossible by instantly taking his stand by her side and devoting himself J exclusively to her, and thus it was out of, her power to avoid him-without being posi- j tively rude. ' . ■- < ■'■ ■ • ■■ .'••.'■■: ...; - .:■. | 'Well, all this will soon end,1 she said to '■ herself with a sigh of resignation; 'and for once I may as well surrender myself to the inevitable; afterhe leaves college .I should probably not like to have it on my con-' 'science that I had been rude event to I him.? , ) ■ ■••.■•

She introduced him tp several of her classmates^ and tried; thus to attract his attention from herself and slip away unobserved; but at her first movement he was at her -side-": ■' . ' ■■• '■•■.. . '• ■ ■:'■ . '■. , . • "..■:. '''

During the latter part of the evening he managed tddmv her into the circle of promehaderswho wSre pacing up and down the main hall, to,the delicious strains of a fine band, where, after a few turns, he led her^ almost; before she was L aware! of his in-

tention, to a balcony at one end, and out of the hearing of the crowd within. ' Perhaps I am taking a great liberty, Miss Huntress,' he began, before she could utter a word of protest,' but I must bid you goodnight presently, and I have something very^ important which I wish to say to you first.'

Gladys shivered at his words, although the night was intensely warm, for instinctively she knew why* he had brought her there. "■ ~ ' ■".■■■ •- ,■ . '.'■■ .;::' ■ ■■' '

But she could not help herself now, and she thought perhaps it would-be best to have their future relations definitely settled once for all* " • ■ ■ ~

'lam obliged to return to New York on the midnight train,' the young man continued, ' but I could not go without first telling you what has long been burning on my lips for utterance. Gladys, I love you, and all my future happiness depends upon my winning you to be ray wife. Will you give me your love in return ? will you give me yourself? : ; j ■, It was a manly, straightforward declaration, and worthy a better man than Everet Mapleson was at that time. i, ■■. ;■,'■',, ■ It impressed Gladys as being earnest ahd genuine, and she was grieved to knoW that phe must wound and disappoint him.

'I cannot tell ;you how sorry I,am, Mr Mapleson, that you should have said this to me,!'she returned,; in a.low, pained tone, 'for I cannot respond as you. desire : my answer must be a decided refußal of your suit.'. . '.. .'■ ::• : ■■■':' '' , . ;;- ■ ,

'Do not say that!' he burst out, in an agonised tone. ' Oh, my darling, you miist not ruin my life with one fatal blow. L9t me wait—ever, so long, if I may only' hope that some day you will be mme '~ M cannot let you hope,' Gladys replied, greatly agitated, 'what I have said must bo final. I do not love you—l can never become your wife.' ,

'Perhaps you do not love me rcow, but you can leara to do so} I will teach you. I will be very patient; I will hot p«-ess you. Oh, Gladys, my beautiful, brownhaired darling, do not break my heart! do not rriin my life!' A quivering sigh burst from the young girl's pale lips. No One can tell how painful the interview had become to her, for she saw that he \vus a lover in deadly earnest, and that his affection'for hor was deep and true. ■ -'. '■-~,.' ' ':t;;' ; ;';-'-';V ',' . '■' :' 'fit"'-'i

She impulsively reachbd out her hand and laid it upon his arm; : ' ' Mr Mapleson,' she pleaded* ! pray do not importune me further; for, truly, I can give you no other nnswer; my feelings can never change; I'do hot love* yo^u—^l can never love you.'

He seized her haud in an oaqrer, trembling gra^p, and bent his proud head until his forehead rested.upon it, ..„ " ~

i 'Why do you say that ?' jbo cried, 'that I you can item? love me ? You do not know. I will serve for you-^-I will prove ttiy devpI tion ; oh ! give, yaviiiM, Qladys, before you j discard me u^terlyj antl. no slave ever | served more faithfully for the .coveted gift jof freedom than I will serve, in any ivay, to i win you, my fair love.' , ; 'No, no ; vpfeftsftsaV sbo more, it is useI less,' she murmured, brokenly. He raised his head and looked eagerly Unto'herfacevV/:'. '-, i.^'J..';,. ", • 'I ';„,. ";o', ■; : 'There can".be'but pne reason for such a Eersistehfc refuialj such a, decided answer,'1 c said, in a,low, concentrated tone; 'you [ have given the wpalfcli pf your love to I another!'. I, Even by the dim light of the nibon which camo struggling in ' upon ■them through the network' of vines upon . the ■ balcony, he could see the vivid colour which I shot up over her cheek and brow, anddyed ■ even the fair shoulders, beneath their ! gauzy, ppvering at this,direct chatgo. ; He grew palp as death. ; 'It is true I Iknovv; it must be true!' He" .said/lin the :ss*& <*,t on^ who has ,Btiddenly been calmed or benumbed by aj , teiTible^l(oc,k; *-»■-- *--»c ri .^* : s ~.,-■■ -,--| 1 You'never could have reaistedan- ;ap ; - ~| peal like; liriihe,' he \vent on, between his ■ tightly-shut teeth, ' if it^ were not bo. . Till I me,'he continued, growing excited again-, j 'is it so? have I guessed rightly/ .There was bo much of concentrated'i passion in his voice, and such an authorita- j ! tive ring in his tone)-that it aroused some-1 [ thing of resentment and antagonism ; in Gladys's heart, in spite p!her sympathy for ] him.- * ■'*::■ - . -: . !'-' '" i: I>- r . She turned and faced him, standing' straight and tall and calm before him. ]

'You have no right to speak in; this way to me, Mr Maplesoni' she said, with quiet dignity, ' and I. am under no obligation:to explain why Ido not favour your euit. The chief reason in any such case, _I thihkj is that persons are not congenial to each other. ' - 'Do you mean to tell me that I am hot congenial to you, Miss Huntress.?' the young nian interrupted almost fiercely. 1 You have it in your power to be a very pleasantt friend, Mr Mapleson; but more than that you could never be to me voder anycircumstances,'Gladys answered coliily. Her tone more than her words drove hini almost to deppair. , ♦ Tell me is it because you love aqotber ? he persisted..' :■' :^^.,. ■..■,■■■,.,■ ■. •■ , ■*.'I could not truthfully give thataswe wason,'. :.■- ■'. .i",;;:.:' ' :;;.'' • •That does not answer me. Do you love. someone else ?' ;> ' Yes,' answered the beautiful gin briefly and proudly. ; . ' r ' Are you betrothed ?' >;- Gladys lifted her head haughtily. ! . ' Mr Mapleson,' she said; ' Iquestipn yonr i right to interrogate me in, this authoritative manner, but if a plain answer will convince you that there can be no change in n^y de- | cision, lam willing to acknowledge to you. [that lam pledged to another." : , >TpGepffrey;Huntre3B?' Everet Mapleson demanded hoarsely, •:, • ,-, ; u r 'Yes,, to Geoffrey,' she : repeated with a tenderintonation of thenaihepiatbetrayed how dearit wastoher. >.; , : JYf; At the confession the young man dropped the handt hat he had clung ;to in ppite ,pf her eflbrts to release it, as if it fia4 been a coal of fire, all the evil in his nature aroused by this triumph of his; enemy over him. ' That low-born beggar!' he hissed. , 'Sir! 1 ; ~ ' i ■~,■-; :.."(•. i , He shrank sfpr^an inßtant beneatj^jjthe words as if she had smitten him., Thpn his I passion swept all before it once inord.' -.-'•■ . J 'He has opposed and thwarted pie : from the first moment pf our., = mee|ing.',.-,,;,He offered me an indignity once, wh^ch I have never forgotten or forgiven ; he ha^ robbed me of my honours at college, and. now he has robbed me of you ! I—hate—him\! .'and he shall yetfeelthe force of my h%fired in a way to make him wish that he, hacj never crossed my path.' i' . ; "

(To he Continued.)