Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-11-23

the spot, anu was loSt In the darkness OF
the night.
The man and woman stood silently for
moment. listening to his retreating foot:
steps then turning again into the ada
cent alley, they sought some convenient
place for the inditihg of the letter.
"What are you thinking of. Bill?" said
the woman abruptly. as they walked on
ward. you're mighty stiff since ye've
been mingling with big folks
| "No, Bess, no, no Pm not different.
I was thinking about that mans voice
1t sounded familiar to me, although he
spoke so gruffly."
" Pooh p said the woman, tt all them
spalpeens talk alike. 'Twasn't any body
you know, I'll warrant May be, though, -
shessadded with a chuckle, .'may be you
conversed wild him when you come over,
and that makes ye know his voice."
Her companion also laughed at her re-
mark, but his face still wore a troubled
expression, and as he seated himself to
write, he exclaimed
"The more l think of it the more sorry
l feel for giving that man my note. He
may work me ILL.,"
'' Sure an tell you he couldn't know
ye in the dark" consolingly answered
Bess unless, as ye say, twar by yer
voice. But tell me Bill, when is this
work to be ended, and when are ye CO.
min back to me 90
"Just SO soon my beauty, as l can
wheedle my dear friends out of enough Of
the rhino to support u.s.
'Does the girl ye're coortin think ye're
goin' to marry her %
,z1, -, '' o, she believes so, of course, and is
much rejoiced at her brilliant prospects.
Ha, ha! what fine thing it is to be titled,
eh 90
'' But ye have no idea of really mar
ryin' her, Bill ? None upon yer honor?"
and Bess, with a look of deep anxiety,
laid her hand on his arm.
No, Bcss. of course not" he replied
pesulautly, shaking off her hond. and ner-
vously proceeding to mend his pen.
Well. sure. and ye needn't be so
huffy," answered the woman. And she
seated herself in silence, while he indited
the letter which she was duly to mail next
morning.
The evening was far advanced when
Mr.. We're mounted the steps of Mrs.
Forests mansion and entered the par
lor.
"You have been playing truaut my
dear friend this evening"" said Alice smi-
lingly, as she advanced to greet him.
g You have been sadly missed"
"What ~ returned Mr. We're, in the
same manner, ''missed when Mr. Norris
has been at your side ~ and he glanced
with a kind smile at the young minister.
Alice blushed, and hIr. Norris answer
ed
Miss Freeland has, no doubt, found
in me poor substitute for one whose
friendship she cherishes so highly as Mr..
Fere's. [ fear" he added, in lower
tone, THAT how much l may desire it, L
never can stand first in her heart"
Alice blushed still more deeply, and
turned aside to pluck flower from its
rich vase, and Lena's entrance at that
moment covered her embarrassment.
"Where is Lord Neville % said Miss
Forrest, glancing round the room. 'I
thought | heard him come in. just how.
Was it only you, Mr.. We're %
''It was only me. replied that ge htle-
man, with slight curl of the lip. al
left Lord Melville while ago at Adton,
in company with Blue Bess. Here is a
note, however, which he desired m to
give YOU
The name of Blue Bess was on9 so
closely and uotoriously connected with
all that was infamous and degraded, that
it was considered almost an insult to
speak of it in presence polite. Mr.. Y ere
could scarcely have hit upon a better
mode of revenge for Lena's rudeness than
to tell her he had left her betrothed in
company with this woman. But much
as Lena had of late learned to dislike Mr.
We're, she dreaded him too much to utter
one word in reply, and contenting herself
with casting look of flashing scorn from
her black eyes, she left the parlor and
sought her mother.
As she repeated to her Mr.. We're S
words, the widows face flushed angrily,
and she exclaimed
Well, l think it is time for Mr. We're
to leave my house. He has rendered
himself disagreeable to every one in the
household, save Alice and Mr.. Norris.
But Alice always seems to have taste
for such low characters. However, if he
don't show some intention of taking his
departure, shall give him gentle hint
He told me he should only remain few
days, and he has been here now three
weeks, and am heartily tired of him.
80 wish you would start him away"
said Lena in an excited tone. can
hardly keep from insulting him whenever
I'm in his presence. He's mere nobo-
dy, 1 expect. trying to play gentleman"
"What does Lord Melville say ?' said
the widow, changing the subject.
.'Only." replied Lena. 'tthat business
detains him from my side, this evening.
and prevents his keeping the engagement
he made with me for the ride. Pray,