Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-05-26
CHAPTER v.
THE RIIPTURE.

- CHAPTER v.
= THE RUPTURE.
: After paying Mr.. Flint she hundred
dollars, Giles returned to his room at
the college. where he spentseveral hours
in preparing himself for,he Eext reci,a.
tion. But lis heart was at the widows
house, and even ihe afnatory imagery of
the classics failed to satisfy the longings
of his excited fancy.
: Towards~evenin he wended his way
TO Mrs. Raynei's. He had popped the
quesiion'tha. day, and it is MOI strange
that he felt even more than his usual in
terest in the beautiful Annie. He had
fully, and-being an honorable youth
irreiriyeably committed himself. Doubts
If he ever permitted any to in,rude
upon the sunny hopes of his hearl-were
now TO be banished, and. henceforth he
was to think OF 70 other terrestrial .di-
vinity but her.
AT she door, bidding Mrs. Rayner
good evening, he met Mr.. Augustus Bar
Ion, the ook-keeper ofuhis fathess mer.
mercantile house. Passing the cour.e-
sizes of the occasion, he noticed thatMr.
Barton blushed, andsevinced a desire 10
avoid him. aS@
But the book-keeper passed on. and
Giles entered the house. Mrs. Rayner
was stiff and formal, and blushing--beau-
tiiul Annie, to whom he had that day
declared his love, whom he had chosen
forhis own from all her sex--in tears!
She rose from herchair, andprecip.-
ately resreated as he entered the room.
'Annie! what is the matter, Anniel'
said he, pursuing and OBTAINING her,
Mrs. Rayner, you greet me coldly.--
Am Idenied the friendship-more than
friendship-I have sought beneath your
roof
You have paid Mr.. Flint the hundred
dollars, Mr.. Morton, have you no,!' ask.
ed Mrs. Rayner. coldly.
Il have; | had your permission to do
so.' replied Giles, still OBTAINING Annie.
Giles was astonished at the GOODNESS
of the reception; but. as most young low
ers in his position would have done, she
paid but little attention 10 the mother,
and turned from her TO Annie. The
poor girl sobbed in bitterness OF spirit.
tWhat does this mean, Annie! waa,
have l donel'-and Giles attempted to
pass his arm around her waist, as he had
done hundred times before.
But Annie shook him off as though he
had been a viper. and reireased TO tho
other side OF the apartment ~
The student was amazed, and the in-
hgnant blood mounted to his forehead.
This is incomprehensible, Mrs. Ray.
ner.' continued ne. - :,
Here are the one hundred dollars you
paid Mr.. Flint, sir; have been fortunate
as to procure the amount, which you will
oblige me by accepting, ISaid Mrs. Ray
ner, offering him the bills.
MADAM. 4 demand an explanation; in
my ppsition, indulge the belief that I
have the night to demand one,' replied
Giles, his lips slightly curling.
The circumstances do not permit me
TO explain,
Mrs. Raynef, your treatment of me ia
not only unjust. harsh and cruel, but un-
worthy lady-unworthy the mother Of
Annie
You will oblige me by withdrawing
from my house. replied Mrs. Rayner,
with dignity.
Il will do so. madam; but you have
grossly wronged me. 1have befriended
you and yours. and you tepel me as you
would dog
Not without reason, sir.
You gipe no reason
Probably il will be apparent to you 10
a few days'--and. Mrs, Rayner felt a
little uneasy a. the coldness with which
she was driving away The friend OF their
dark hours. i sf a'es
Annie, ear you permi, me to depart
without kind word! Can yo1 Danish
me tom your presence-doom me 10 q
separation, without telling ma
why you cast me away!' sass
A tear stood in the eye of the inpul
i've student. bu, he dashed away, and
with quivering lip gazed fondly at her.
oh, Giles! murmured she, approach.
ing him. and extending her hand-no.
as The olive of peace, but TO mitigate the
bitterness Of the parting.
annie, my child! in,erposed Mrs.
Rayner, in reproachful tones.
Oh, mother, am suie it is false, and
the W rm.hear,cd girl flew 70 her mother.
and rechned her head upon her maternal
bosom. HE is Innocent lknoW he Is
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