The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1853-04-27
CHAPTER VIII.

Independently Of Clementina and Jane,
Sarah had four other music scholars. The.
sum derived from the six proved sufFi :ient
for her support, and she therefore was still
in possession OF the greater portion Of the
hundred dollars ; but, now that her scho.
lars were redu:ed to four, she found the
proceeds would be inadequate for that
purpose. Since Jane and Clementina had
discontinued, Edward had called to see
her and offered her assistance, which she
refused, and she moreover requested him
to visit her no more.
Edward was o very different man in one
respect from Bardott, and very much like
him in another. When Sarah made this
request Of him, he did not VOW vengeance
and slam the doof after him but in n
very PLAUSIBLE manner apologized said
lie only intended his visit in friendly
manner rs she had refused his love, he
had called not rs a lover, but rs friend,
and although lie would not, 10y any act
ofhis, displease her, he could not deny
himself one pleasure, which was to drop
in only occasionally, just to see il she nee
ded assistance. Sarah Knew that his words
belied the feelings Of his heart. He would
render her assistance it is true, il she nee
ded it, but as indemnity for this attention,
the corruption Of his heart too clearly
showed the baseness of his designs. Sa-
rah not only refused his protfered assist
ancc, but requested him in peremptory
manner TO cease his visits.
Wa hava suiJ IN nna rasroo, Il
was similar to old Bardott. Yes, one was
the counterpart of the other. Sensual
and sparing no pains to CRAFTY their pas
sion, already the sins laid to their charge
were many and grievous. Now, that old
Bardott could not induce Sarah to become
his wife, he had resolved to attain his oh.
ject without doing so. Partly to CRAFTY
his sensuality, and partly from a spirit OF
revenge, he labored in mind day and
night how this was to be accomplished.
Previously to the death Of Mr.. Watson,
he had settled upon no particular plan,
how to accomplish his hellsh purpose
He did think once he would accomplish
his end by physical, force, but knowing a
servant girl lived with Sarah, besides,
knowing who he had to deal with, what
was her resolution and firmness, he aban-
doned the idea.
Therefore, up TO the time when Mr.
Watson died, he had not decided what
plan to adopt though resolutely de,ermin
ed TO consummate his purpose some how.
After taking up his residence with Glenn
entina and her mother, he thought of 9th
er projects he tried to get the servant
girl Of Sarah over on his side, promising
her rich reward IL she would act in con.
cert with him, and give him her assistance :;
but the faithful girl instead Of acceding to
his wishes, acquainted her mistress with
the facts Of the stratagem. Finding this
would not do, he was undecided what
plan TO resort TO. Il was while he was in
this waveving, undecided state Of mind
that Bardott began to observe the state
OF feeling between Edward and Clement
na, that is, the jealousy Of the latter, and
the Indifference Of the former; at the
same time the shrewd old fellow began 10
SEQ that Edward was on a similar expedi-
sioa ~ himself Tic saw now, and knew
Why Clemsntina was jealous, and who
waa the oause. Bardott nor cultivated
Edwards scqsaintance, pressndedso think
him hfst rate man, would accompany
him every where. and on two or three 90
casions insinpased that Ciementina would
be hs hsir. OF courso, the old chap had
Q design In oil this, however this may Be