The Cedarville Herald, Volume 13, Numbers 1-21

ts1 mm T h e C e d a r v i l l e H e r a l d . W. & BLAIR, FaMUbar. CEDARVILLE. t t t OHIO. THE SWEETNESS OF LIFE. It fall onaday! was happy, 1 Ami thowind*, thoepavnxsky, • 9ht flowersandtbe besits in«bemeadow Seemedfloppyeven u I, AndI etrotoUedmybandstothemeadow. Tothe bird) the beast, thotreo; “Why nroye all sohappyl'* i cried, andtheyansweredme. What soyest thou, ohmeadow, That strotcbestsowide, sofar. That nonaosnssyfiowmany Thymistymarguerites are! 'Andwhat sayye, redroses. That o’er thesun-blanohsdwall Fromyourhighblack-shadowedtrellis Like flumeorblood-dropstallf , . “We aroborn, we are reared, andweUnger - " A variousspnoo, anddie; We,dream, andare brightandhappy, . • But we oanuot answerwhy,’* Whatsayest thou, ohshadow. That tromtho dreaminghill . AUdown the broadeningvalley ‘ XileStsosharpandstlllf ... And thou, ohtnnrmuringbrooklet, Whereby lathe noondaygleam The,loosestrifeburnsUkoruby, Andthebranchedastersdreamt “Weajreborn, wo are reared andwe linger A variousspnoo, anddie; We dream, andore veryhappy, But wo cannot answer why." Apd thenofmyself.1questioned, - That like aghost thewhile Stood frommeandcalmlyanswered , Withslowandcurious smile; . **Thouaptbornastbe flowers andwilt linger Thineownshortspaoe, anddie; Thoudmamst andartstrangelynappy, But thouqanstnot uhswerwhy." —ArchibaldLampman, InYouth'sCompanion. V- CHAPTER X I—CoimNXTKD* Olive could not toll what hymn was sung after the sermon. She was still vibrating to the sound of the prfeacher’s [tones—-his strong sympathy, his perfect . iknowiodge of all the needso f humanity, lhad satisfied her yearning at last. Sho was no longer unsubmissive to the will of God; He had spoken to her by this Iranian voice, and “It linkedall perplexedmeanings Intooneperfectpeace.!* The sunshine was still renting tran- . qailly on the grass when she came out, 'and she ascended the stone steps with a grateful glance at the ivied bank that sloped np to the churchyard. She was going hack again into the oldworld; but , it was not quite thesomeold world that it had been in the early morning. It is a world that changes a good many times in the course of one’s lifetim e- changes like a hill-side with the lights and shadows always flitting over it. The girl walked slowly along the path under the trees; she was In no baste to leave a spot where she had found (rest unlo her soul. - ' Some one saw her walking alone down that path with a curious feeling of satisfaction. There was no light* haired young manwaiting forher at the gate with a supercilious smile.- Quite alone she went up the sharp slopo of the narrow street, passed through the little crowd at the print-shop corner, and took her solitary way towards Charing Cross. This was his way-also, feothat he was fully justified in respect* fully following her. Sho stopped short at the door o f a a shabby book shop and pulled the bell* This movement brought' her face to face with her follower, but she did not see him. On her face was a new look that told -of peace; hut the first flush and radiance o f early youth were gone. She had lived a whole lifetime since the day when he had seen her sit­ ting under the larches. Was sho less beautiful? He didnot thinkso, although the delicate features were a little sharp* ened and the soft cheeks had paled. Olive's beauty did not depend on the bloom of girlhood. SeawardAylstonehad gone abroadfor his summer holiday with that face im­ printed on his memory* Ha was a painter and was always looking about for pretty faces; but this face possessed some strange spiritual grace <f its own which escaped himwhen he tried to put it on canvas. Yet he was a successful man and could write A, C* A. after his name* People said he never failed in anything that he seriously undertook; but then people never will understand that the lives of all true artiBfs are fall o f unsuspected failures. The beauty of the unexpressed will always haunt our real painters and poets to their dying' day* (beside every finished work, fresh from the brain, Stands tbe ideal of the workerwith its gentle, mocking smile. Thinking constantly of that one face in England, Seaward Aylstone some­ times lighted on other faces which re* tnimltd him of it. Once jt was &peas­ ant girl with hex skirts gathered up, and a load of vine leaves lightly bal­ anced on her head, who looked at him innocently with Olive's brown eyes. He stopped her for a moment, her cheeks crimsoned, she answered him in a few childish words; and lot the like­ ness had fled! Wherever lie tested a re- semblance it vanished; and this set him longing foolishly for another glimpse of the Woman wlidse counterpart was no­ where to be found. On the very first Sunday after his re­ turn ho caught sight o f her in the Chapel Royal, and followed her home after aervwe* It was an omen, he thought, that he was destined to more o f her y e t ,. He had arrivad at his old-fashioned house in Cecil street on Saturday night, and had found everything in duo order there. The ivy that waa trained all over the b&loony was kept so freshly green that it was a marvel to London eyes; the shrubs in the huge majolica jars flourishing bravely. In the studio there were flowers arranged artistically in an ancient china bowl. "So Miss Villiers lias been hefe?” ho said to M b housekeeper, . "Yes, sir,” the old woman answered, "and she left word that shewould come and drink tea with you on Sunday aft­ ernoon.1’ , “ That meanB that Adeline wants to have a confidential chat with me,” he thought. • "What shall we do with granny if she insists on coming too?” Adeline Villiers and Seaward Ayl­ stone were first cousins.; While.Sea* ward’s mother lived, Adeline had been under■:her Care, and the two had traveled together, sometimes accom­ panied by Seaward. But after Mrs. Aylftone’s death Adeline had gone to live with her grandmother, Mrs. Villiers. in Curzon street, Mayfair! an arrangement which the young lady had at first disliked very much. Granny was whimsical, and Adeline was self- willed, and their tempers clashed pret­ ty frequently. Time, however, accus­ tomed them to each other, and. taught them mutual' forbearance. Moreover, Adelinewas rich, and would be richer still one day; and granny had a due re­ spect for the possessor of wealth. Mrs. Villiers had been left a widow early in life, with two sons and one daughter. Her daughter had displeased her by marrying Mr. Aylstone, the fa­ ther of Seaward, and had never been quite forgiven. Her eldest son had satisfied her pride by espousing the daughter of an earl, and the boy bom of this marriage had always been her favorite grandchild. She liked Claud Villiers as much as she disliked Sea­ ward A/j'ktonc. The second son had married a wealthy woman, and Adeline was the only child born of that union. .Of all Mrs. Villiers’ grandchildren, only Sea-, ward Aylstono and Claud and Adeline Villiers were left. The parents of these young peoplo. were dead,,and granny had nlways claimed the right of interfering with their personal con­ cerns, and giving them a great deal of excellent advice. Of the three, Claud had proved himself the most docile; but even Claud hod deeply offended his i “ 80 MISS VtUXtl* BAS BEEN HERE?" grandmother in a time goue by, and had very nearly ruined his prospects in life. But ho hod repented of his folly be­ fore it was too late.. And in obcdicnco to granny's command ho had dutifully proposed to his cousin Adeline. Miss Villiers had accepted, him, and the pair had been engaged two years. CHAPTER XXL JACK AKD JXLX* Adeline Villiers seemed to bring a sense of life and freshness Into the old house in Cecil street* A subtle fra­ grance floated in with her; her soft black skirts rustled gently through the dim passage; a bunch of violets nestled In the lace that was folded loosely round her neck; slic wore a little black bonnet glittering with jet, and was al­ together a very distinguished-looking young woman. At the sight of her Seaward’s quiet face brightened, but she was not alone. Granny was slowly getting out of her carriage. "She would come,” murmured Ade­ line, “ and she won't go anywhere else. The carriage is to return for us in two hours. 1 said that I could not possibly look through all your sketches in less than tWOhours .” 7 “ How do you do, Seaward?” said the old lady, formally. “ I am not fond qf the Strand, trad I don't like being dragged out in the afternoon unless it is absolutely necessary. But Adeline has the strongest will 1 have ever known* I am quite unable to cope with hcr—juiVsunable.” Still uttering feeble complaints, Mrs. Villiers was conducted into a pretty, room Where a fire was horning on the brightly-colored tiles of the fireplace; a luxurious arm-chair stood invitingly near a tea table, and Seaward's house­ keeper (who had been Adeline's nurse) was Waiting to take the old lady's man­ tle. How there were few things that granny liked better than a chat with Tabby, who knew all abont the family and it* ways, andwhose only fanlt waa her absurd adherence to Seaward Ayl­ stone. And Tabby, being a diaoreet woman, knew just whit to aay, sad what to leaf* unsaid. She guessed that the cousins wanted to have a confi­ dential talk upstairs in the studio; And she also divined that they relied on her to keep Mrs. Villiers amused and in a good humor while they were absent. " 1 am not going up into the studio, Seaward,” said the old lady, from the depths of the arm-chair, "The sight of many pictures wearies me, and I hate unfinished things. Don’t keep Adeline there too long; I don’t like to feel my- self, neglected. At my age 1 have a HNS “voir OUGHT TO MARB7, SEAWARD.' right to expect attention. But theyoung people of the present day are heartless —very heartless. They do not consider the old.” “ You con always command attention in my house, grandmother,” Seaward replied with grave courtesy. “ 1 wonder yon don’t take another house,” ,said granny, looking round with a disparaging air. “ This is a hor­ rid neighborhood. Why not move to Kensington?” » “ Old associationsare pleasant tome,” he answered. “ And after all, it does not matter where a bachelor lives, does it?” 1 “ Not if he means to remain abash- clor," Mrs. Villiers said sternly. “ You ought to marry, Seaward. . Every year confirms you in your selfish solitary habits. I can find you a nice girl if you will trust my judgment.” “ You shall introduce me to the nice girl whenever you please, grandmother, and 1 will promise to think about her,” he returned, with meekness. Adeline; whose eyes twinkled with amusement, set down her empty cup, and made a sign to her cousin. He rose, and the two repaired to the studio. “ Seaward,” sho began when the door was shut, “ I have a thousand tilings to say to you. Why ore you notmy broth­ er, old boy? Granny would not dare to restrain our intercourse if you were. But surely she has given up her old sus­ picion about our philandering?'' “ I don’t think sho suspects us of phi­ landering,” he replied. “ But shedoesn’t like me, and sho disapproves of your taking me into your confidence* Never mind her, Adeline. ■ What is it that you' want to say?” ’• "Claud will come home to-tnorroW,” she went on, “ and granny hoa set her mind upon marrying us out of hand. Sho says we have dawdled on as an en­ gaged couple long enough. For my own part I have found the dawdling quite pleasant. We have mooned about, and looked at houses andfurniture, and talked vaguclyof a far-off future when we might possibly want such thing*. There is nothing like seeingone’s prom­ ised land in the distance; it is the near view that destroys the enchantment.!’ "But I don’t quite understand you, Adeline,” he was beginning, when she stopped him with a pretty, impatient gesture. "Stupid old boy! How can you ex­ pect to understand a woman who doesn’t understand herself? And it is not of myself that 1 am thinking, it is of Claud.” Seaward looked at her thoughtfully* She had bright gray eyes shaded with block lashes, and delicate, bat rather irregular features. To-day her face had the brilliancy that often comes of anx­ iety; the clear pallor of the cheeks waa tinted with vivid rose. She was pret­ tier, perhaps, tlmn usual, hut curiously unlike the cool charming woman of the World he had always known. " I amnot romantic,” site said, speak­ ing in a calmer tpnc, “ I do not expect too touch from a man. But 1 can’t help thinking that Claud lias nothing to give. A t first I admired that gentle langour of his, and fancied that it was a mask, warn gracefully to hide deep feeling. 1 believe now that it only hides an empty heart,” Seaward still regarded her attentive­ ly, and waa silent. “ I have never been really in love with Claud,” she continued, "but if he had'tried he could have made me iove him, He is the kind of man who at­ tracts women, with hispale aristocratic face.-and gentle ways. But he never has tried* Time goes on, andwe do not draw an inch nearer to each other. I f granny tells him that he has got to marry toe before Christmas, he will placidly consent-. But, Seaward, I don't like the prospect of a lifetime spent with an utterly indifferent hus­ band. I amnot vain, yet 1 cannot help feeling that I am worthy of a stronger feeling.” "You are worthy Of the strongest feeling that a man can give, Adeline,” he said with true heartiness, "As to Claud, there is a great deal about him that on* naturally like* and admire*. I hare been hoping th*t youwould kia> die a fire within him. I* ha really a* cold a* you imagine?" "Don’t be deceitful, old boy* Yon and X are always perfectly frank with each other,* When you have talked, with Claud, have you ever discovered any sign of warmth toward me? You know yon have not.” "But, Adeline, I was always hoping that the warmth would come. And he really does admire you very much.” "Ah, Seaward!” the bright gray eyea grew soft and sad, " I am foolish enough to dream of something sweeter and deeper than admiration* I don't believe much in raptures; ail 1 ask is the sweet, old-world gift of sponta­ neous affection. I f Claud lmd chosen me just as Jack chooses Jill, I might have been a contented woman, But he did not choose me; ho simply accepted me from granny’s hands.” "Granny is too fond of playing provi­ dence,” saidSeaward, in anuneasy tone. " I t is possible that Claud has seen his Jill elsewhere —au unattainable Jill.” There was a note of interrogation at the end of this sentence; but Aylstone was silent. She rose and went to look at the bowl of flowers which her hands had- arranged the day before. Then, with one of her quick movements, she came to his. side, touching him gently on the shoulder: “ You do not advise me, old boy.” Her clear voice trembled a little. ‘ ‘One man knows another’s se­ crets and never tells them. I don’t ask you to betray confidence. 1 only say help me to come to a decision.” " I will help you, Adeline, os far as I can,” he said, flushing, and looking at her with a gaze full of affection* “ I will say: don't marry Claud until you. are quite satisfied with him. I do not see why granny is to have her own,way always. As .for yon, my dear, I like you all the better for saying the things' that you have said to-day.” “ Dear Seaward, what delightful things have I said?” 'Something about Jack and Jill, You think that Jackwould be a benighted fellow i f he saw his Jill and did not do his bust to get her for himself?” " I think he would, be a cur if he did not.” “ Even supposing her to be a Jill of low degree, Adeline?” “ Even supposingthat," she answered, firmly. “ Adeline,” he said with fervor, "yon are one of the best and most sensible women in tbe world.” Wreaked Am id th e Breaker*/ * p o d ship by bad seainsashk strikes, sinks and goes down. So manvl strong constitution and line Mij’sique « » dJoHa , CHAPTER X III “WHO TKANQUU.r.Y IN MFC'S CHEAT TASK* FIELD WROUGHT." Olive was waiting, almost impatient­ ly, for next Sunday. The little gray chapel, standing in its quiet garden, was a spiritual resting place, and the words that she had heard there were living in her mind. With a reserve that is often born of deepiecliug, she kept the secret of her newly found comfort. Not even to Sam­ uel Wake did she speak of it. But Sam­ uel had eyes to see and cars to hear; and he saw that the look of weary .patience was passing fromher face, and heard a hopeful ring in her voice again. Yet sho had not ceased to suffer. The young life, so soon made desolate* was still sod with the memories of promise* unfulfilled. She was too inexperienced to look forward to new hopes and* new love. For her, she thought, there was only the lonely path homeward* “ rou ARE IX TROUBLE,” SAIDTHEQUIET VOICE. planted thickly with tender recollec­ tions. Misunderstood and unloved, she learned to accepther fate without bitter­ ness. It was no small thing to have been lifted above her sorrow, and set upon the hill top, although she stood there alone. These autumn days, with the calm sunshine, seemed to partake of her newly-won peaoe. On Saturday After­ noon, without saying a word to any­ one, she took her way once more down the steeplittle street, and found the iron gate unclosed* [TO BE COkTlXOKD.] A Victim. "Never had a chance to work for yourself?” said the kind, motherly old' soul as she handed half a pie to the dingy applicant for cold victuals who had told his wierd, pathetic tale of woe. .• "Never, ma'am,” he replied. "A l­ ways had to work for other men. Al­ ways had to work hard, too, and got mighty little for it." " I must be dreadfully discouraging never to he one'* own master.” “ Ycs’m. I t give* one that hired fool­ ing, you know.” And he laid hi* upper lip bftok and began en Ha* pife'-Ohioago TribwM. wrecked and become a total JonsihtouS! neglect ot the premonitions 0f kidnSI trouble easily remediable at the outset uiS HoBtotter’s StomachBitter#. The lmpetj (rivento inactive kidneys anil bladder bv the Bitters, neverproducesiiTitntiwuis tin. medicated stimulants do, and prevents di*. ease. 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