Plymouth banner., 1854-06-08

word WAS law among the olGer physicians
and while they wondered q, hi, saga city
they could hardly envy him. for his gen
erous. open nature won their Confdenc,
and esteem.
He mingled with the fsirest Of the fair
and yet stood proof sgains! their ottrac
tions. and how Carrie Seaton had resolv
ed that he should bow at her shrine.
A cordial reception from her fa;hes
and smile of satisfaction from he
naughty mother. was Carries welcome
home--a beautiful residence in the sub
burbs of The city.
A few months rolled on. in which Car
rie mingled with the fashionable world
Many sought her smiles. but she hnd the
same kindness for ALL One day the young
girl was summoned 10 the presence of hel
mother.
Carrie" said the proud woman. 'ex
plain your strange conduct; already you
have refused many brilian, offers. Why
is this?"
Mother. had loved, would have
accepted"
PIRATE no, that silly nonsense 10 me.
girli' exclaimed the sccrnful woman.
To night, Arthur Ashton the miilionare.
will call TO attend you to concert. Go.
win him, my child. l would have you
grace the highest station in society. and
,hen the wish Of my heart will be grati
fed"
"Mo.her." replied the daushter."I have
some of your own proud spifi.-beware.
or il will turn like worm To night. |
will 60 with Arthur Ashton. not nj your
command. but because he can be made
subsegvieni 10 my plans" and her eye lit
with sudden thought as she left the
room.
The girl had been stung TO the quick
BY her mothers words. and her reply was
from the gosdings Of wounded spirit.
Mrs Seaton was satisfied, for she thought
of the triumph Of her child. "SubseIvi
ent TO her plans! Oh. some silly idea" !"
In the imposing carriage of the Ash
tons. Carrie was whirled 10 the scene of
AS she entered. escorted
by the millionaire envious eyes were
turned upon her. and her own glistened
as she saw Herbert Clair. She observed
him smilingly return the numerous salu.
,atons greeting him on every hand. and
marked that during the whole evening he
was completely absorbed by the music.
Have | not been called the Queen OF
Song BY my companion?" thought she.
Yes and Herbert Clair shall bow be-
fore my shrine ere a month has passed"
Her thoughts were interrupted by Ash
ton. who exclaimed. mischievously point
ing 10 the NJ D:-"Miss Seaton behold
the invincible."
Perhaps so in his own estimation.
was the laughing reply.
with your permission. fair lady. ]
will introduce you after the concert"
Then | can Judge wherein lieth his
boasied powers"
The'music over a number remained to
examine painting which had been left
in the hell for exhibition. Then the intro
duciion took place A slight inclination
Of the head, was all Carrie condescended
TO bestow, and then Clair addressed her.
Fixing her magnificent eyes on him. they
slmos, seemed 10 blaze, as he somewha:
replied.
Herbor; withal was little vain. Her
strange conduct perplexed him, for never
before had ne seen lady who was not all
smiles at his approach.
Ashton informed Herbert Of the remarks
Of Carrie concerning him, and he resolv-
ed TO attend large bly, the nexteve-
ming. in order TO see If she would Not md
him the inuinciblc one.
Surely ! have seen thateye before" he
thought. "And where?" soon come the
brance Of the laurel wreath, and
the rarishing melody that burst upon his
ears.