Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1854-09-25

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Il Dummy, just at this time, which indicated
much pain, and restlessness which h,
4 now manifested, plainly told them tina
some new and unexpected turn had beer
given to the disease. Both fastened t,
J his relief. Having chafed his temples anc
administered some cordials he revived ant
: became quite still. This served to breal
{ the spell and give occasion to renew the
r conversation, which the silence of the lat,
scene had finally produced, was fast rem
d dering quite embarrassing.
: AS she had not repulsed him, nor giver
| him any sign, either by word or action
Il that his declaration would be rejected, he
: felt that she was his, as securely as if she
Il had spoken the words to that effect. H
t stayed late, and gave her infinitely the his
tory of the interview with Widow Spanglt
t and Jenny, and the conclusions he had ar
t rived at therefrom.
: When she babe him good night, and as
, ked him to come often to see her poor broth
er, he knew the victory over her heart had
been complete. Her tone and manner
Fl had more in it than she dare utter audi
bly,.
4 Julia felt g calm joy pervade her heart
: as she took her accustomed place on 9
pallet at the foot of her brothers sick couch
| She had felt alone, away out here among
strangers, and strange thoughts that made
her sad, would, despite all she could do
arise in her mind, but now she was serene
II There was one upon whose arm she could
/ rely for support, and to whom she coulo
i look for consolation, in the hour of need.
Tom Frost had grown bold and put on
Of late, a staggering air. He had come
{ to the conclusion that all attempts to re-
cover the diggings on the part of Dummy
] friends, had ceased, and he was secure il
their possession. He had contrived, not
withstanding Rosenburgh's caution in mott
j flying the smelters not to purchase any ore
j from him, to effect several sales Of large
quantities privately.
With the money, he bought clothes I'M
suited to him and his station-gaudy, and
flaming red neck-cloths, large and cheap
rings with which he ornamented his hard
callous hands, ponderous seals and keys,
with heavy chain, bright-colored vests with
large yellow figures, and other clothes OF
the same description. With these he wo'd
strut about among the miners, Dragging
about his wealth and draw invidious com
parsons between himself and them. Some
times to show the contrast in still more
striking light he would treat the company
I to all that the house afforded, again and
again, until partial lntoXlcatlon wouIu take
place, and produce, in consequence, on their
part many remarks Of Toms generosity,
and manhood which to him was the most
pleasant.
This course on his part served to alien
ate from him the better portion of the dig
gers, and arouse in their breasts feelings Of
dislike, and in some, disgust. 1t tended
with even large class to render the obi
UNI with which he was formerly held, still
deeper amounting to even loathing. The
insolence Of his manner and speech, and
the little sympathy which he manifested
for the poor unfortunate Dummy whom he
had robbed of his range and thrown him
upon the bed Of disease, all helped to swell
the current Of ill-feeling which was setting
stronger against him day after day.
4 During this time, he had, as far as his
coarse nature would allow, enjoyed the
sweetest hours vouchsafed to mortals, that
/ of being in the immediate presence and a
lone with her who is, we delight to say the
Fl sole mistress of our heart and its richest
treasures.
Jenny had many things to contend with
! She knew, when she examined her little
heart closely, that she loved Tom deeply
but there was shade upon her heart
Something would continually whisper tt
f her that he was not worthy of the great
| wealth Of her affection. Vague and. un
certain reports would reach her, through
the younger children, that Tom was moi
} what he ought to be, and that he had not
/, dealt justly with poor Dummy. They
| made her unhappy at times, and lead hel
in train of thought how all this might
! terminate; and she trembled for fear il
might involve Tom, and finally ruin him
! and bring upon her, in consequence, mise
ry and wretchedness of heart. But wher
| in her stolen interviews with Tom, he WOO
SO earnestly and stoutly deny the truth Of
: all these reports, and convince her they
were but the Vaccinations of his bitterest
. enemies, circulated to injure him, and sci
+ on foot partly from hatred and partly from
). envy at his good fortune, and solemnly
pledge his life to the truth Of what he had
, said, she would grow calm, and believe
/ He had such way of denial, that left not
} a doubt in her mind; but when once away
j from him, some how, the same doubts and
misgivings would arise anew.
Thus she lived in hope and fear, wishing
/, yet dreading the unfolding of the future.
) All this time, Tom urged her to become
| bis wife, in spite of what others said, and
! in opposition to her mothers wishes; but
) she had firmness of purpose to refuse unit
her mothers consent could be obtained.
! Although she had been reared without
a great deal of parental care or attention
and her education, both Of the head ane
heart, had been much neglected, her mo
ther had succeeded in making her daugh-
tiers, In one respect, bright examples for al
totherS They were dlltiful children a0G