Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-09-15

spring she was TO leave school forever, and
then she hoped to live abroad among those
mountains in some one Of those quiet villages
like Pau. Such was the talk among her school
mates, all Of whom loolked up to her, as well
they might, as 10 one altogether their superior.
Rumors Of her great wealth reached the ears
Of John Bromley. lie had seen her; and he
thought young and beautiful wife like Kalh-
arine Carlton would well become his halls, and
so he determined to make her his, il he could
bu, verify the stories he heard Of her expecia-
tons.
With him to plan and TO execute had always
been one and the same work, and he had little
difficulty in ascertaning who paid her bills at
the school. The village bank, Of which he
was director, gave him the names of the bank
ers whose checks were forwarded every three
months, and he set on foot questions which eli
cited the information he desired She had no
wealth Of her own. but was understood 10 be
sole heiress Of something like half a million
that belonged 70 her grandfather, who was etill
living. This was sufficient, and be proceeded
10 prosecute his suit. But he knew too well, by
family experience, the danger Of attempting
runaway marriage with the expectation Of re-
ceiving money with his bride, and he according
ly determined TO commence his negotiations in
person with The parents Of the young lady, who
were then abroad.
Steamers were Just then commencing their
trips, and he proceeded TO France, where he
had reason 10 anticipate meeting with them,
though they were represented 10 be moving
from place 10 place.
In small cabaret on the road from Paris 10
Lyons, somewhat celebrated in those days for
the perfection Of its CUISINE and the elegance Of
its miniature arrangements, a gentleman and
lady who were travelling post had ordered din
ner, and were waiting its appearance while
their horses were changed.
The gentleman was about seventy years Of
age, tall, erect, and stately in his appearance
His hair was silvery white, and flowed over his
back in large locks. His dress was purely
French, SO tina, he might readily be mistaken
for a marquis of the old regime. Such, doubt
less, the host supposed him 10 be, IL his obso-
quiousness were any proof.
While they waited, gentleman arrived,
travelling in the other direction, by post also,
and the old gentleman approached the window
dHh saw nun 0ASanouht tithf no
Turning back sudienly, with start, he ex-
claimed,
"Keep back, Kate; keep back
"Why, who is it, father l''
at is he -
"Johni'
Bromley
"Strange What can he be here forl Fa-
ther, ! mean 10 see him. Do you think he
would recognize usi We are, surely, much
changed, and our disguise is perfect Mrs
- did not know US in Paris; what think
you ~
at would be curious. Perhaps ii will be
as we'll. And if he does recognize US, what is
the harm, after all It will disturb our quiet
for while, and then all will run on again in
the old channel"
/ The landlord entered with card
"Mr Bromley hearing that Mr. Carlton and
Mrs Carlton were at the inn, desired leave tc
present himself"
! 1t was granted.
Full of his object, John Bromley never
dreamed Of recognizing them in their disguised
appearance, and they saw that they were sal.
on that score. His proposition startled them,
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val, anu ei,e''eu "'"' nun s'''e VI oo"'e"'p'
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