Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1852-05-26
IOWA CITY WEDNESDAY. MAY 49, 1882

of heart disease, which, though they made him
restless aud uncomfortable brought hopes
and aspirations of life. rather than fears of
death. A .r@ gr
One morning. Isabel Montford and the Gen
eral were alone in the, salon, where this little
scene first opened:
'Our diff renee has never been settled yet"
she exclaimed quite galy; "you have never
proved to me the superiority of The Old school
over the New
Simply because Of your superiority to BOTH
he replied.
lido not perceive the point of your answer
said the young lady. what has my superb
.ority over beta to do with the question:"
The General AROSE and shut the door. "po
ycnAhink you codAl listaa TO me seriously for
- 1.t6111a ,ss1 - sx11. =
Listening is always serious work." she an
swered. He took her hand within his; she
felt it was the hand of age; the bones and sin.
rssssnre IL. .....s ...# .-t
"Isabcl Slontford-could you love an old
masr" -..
She raised her eyes to his, and wondered at
the light which filled them.
Eyes" she answered, IL could love and old
man dearly; could confdc to him the dearest
secret Of my heart" .....
"And your heart, your heart itselfl Such
things have been, sweet Isabel" His hand
was gerry hard, but she did not withdraw
hers.
"No, not that, because--because I have not
my heart to give" She spoke rapidly and with
emotion. 81 have it not TO give. and have so
longed to tel! you my secret! You have such
influence with my aunt, you have been SO af
iectionate, SO like father to me, that If you
/! would only intercede with her, for him and me.
I know she could not refuse. have often
often thought of cntreatin, this,and now it was
! SO kind of you to ask. if ! could love an old
man. giving me an opportunity of showing that
/. do, by confdng in you. and asking your in
tercesson"
The room Became misty to the Generals
eyes. and the rattle of battle. field sounded in
his and beat upon his heart.
, "And pray, Miss Montford,' he said, after a
pause, "who may he beI" ...
"Ah, you do not know him m!--my aunt for.
, bade the continuance of our acquaintance the
day before l had the happiness to meet you
, 1t was most fortunate wooed you to call upon
, her thinking" (she looked up Mt his fine face
whose very wrinkles were aristocratic, and
smiled her most bewitching SMILEY thinking
the presence Of the only man she ever loved
{ would soften her. and hoping that should one
, day be privileged to address you as my friend
my undo!' Aud she kissed his hand. 1t re
ally was hard to bear. .".Ih have heard her say.
. persisted ahe young iady THAT when promp
! rsid oy nst.i. Iciuscu yuu, ahe rove
e you and since your return she only lives in you
. presence" The General wondered if this wa
d true, and thought he would not give the youn:
4 beauty triumph. He was recovering his self
= possession. 81 remember your admiration O
r. passing bellies, and felt how kindly ypu lolera
t ted me for my aunts sake. and, surely, yot
S will! aid me in a mater upon which my happi
h ness and the happiness of that poor dear fellow
c depends I" She bent her beautiful eyes upoI
g the ground.
d "And who is the poor dear fellow?" inquire'
Q the General in singularly husky voice.
}. Henry Mandervlle," half whispered Isabel
= ooh, is it not beautiful name? the iniia!a OF
If those lovely handkerchefs you gave me viii
/. still do; l shall still be NJ
h "a son of old Admiral Mandcrvillc's?"
THE youngest son" she sighed. THAT is m
:. aunts objection; were he the eldest sho wo"l'
It have been too happy. oh, sir, he is such a fin
). fel!ow-such a hero!-lost a leg at Cabool AN
e those horrid Afghans."
re "Lost leg I" repeated the General. with a
" approving glance at his own; why he can ne'
,t er dance with you.'
ID No, but he can admire my dancing. an
it does not think my curtsey dip, a shuttle,
ID bend, bob, a slide, a canter! ALI ! dear Gel
he eral. was always perfection in his eyes
n by the immortal duke, thought the Genere
$, the young divinity is laughing at me-
g. My aunt only objects to his want OF none
We now, | have abundance for both; and your 7
commentator, dear sir, at the Horse Guard
G. would at once place him in some position
he honor and Of profit; and even if it were abroa
d. could leave my dear aunt with the consciou
ng ness that her happiness is secured by you,de
at guardian angel that you are. All sir. at yo
tn time of life you can have no idea Of our fe
of ings.'
- oh, yes haver sighed the General
cs Bless you she exclaimed enthusiastical
IS. Il thought you would recall the days of yo
th youth, and feel for us; and when you see
an dear Harry
'as with a cork leg
gh 'Ay,or with two cork legs-you WILL knt
yet be convinced that my happiness is as secure
iss your own.
i'm, Women are riddles, one and all = said
ON General, and should have known that befo
me, oh do not say such cruel things and {
liar appoint me, depending as have been on y
ind kindness and affection. Hark " she continu
ore Il hear my aunts footstep; now, dear, d.
1t General, reason coolly with her-my very
ow istence depends on it. you only knew h
is'' Promise, do promise. that you will use your
the fuence, all powerful as il is. 10 save my lif
he She raised her beautiful eyes, swimming
ing unshed tears, to his she called him her un
eau her dear, noble hearted friend; she rested
ever snowy hand lovingly, imploringiy ON
,nal shoulder, and even murmured a hope that,
she aunts consent once gained, 1t might not be
ON possible to have the two weddings on the ST
reat day.
mi. The General may have dreaded the bantc
fell sundry members Of the Senior United Ser'
-ac- Club, who had already jested much at his
ON votion to the two Isabels; he may have fe
generous desire to make two young people b
,ked nv, and his good sense doubtless suggested
ash sixtyfiye and seventeen bear strong affil
f as to January and May; he certainly did him
+. At honor. by adopting the interests OF bI
oh Young Omccr II, MS OWn auu "'o,ueu w