Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-06-12

crowd of fine gentlemen who surrounded
her.
Emily Archer saw all, and bit her lip in
vexation. She could not but acknowledge
the superiority of Kate's strategy, and that
she hoped would humiliate her.
From that time Richard Warren was her
constant attendant, and ere long he had
openly acknowledged his preference by off
eling her his heart and hand.
My dear Kate he said shortly after their
betrothal. Il shall never cease to thank
Cousin Ben for giving me my bride. ad-
mired you as belle, but his coming and
your reception of him proved that you were
something better than mere fine lady
that you were a true woman, blest with the
greatest of all attraction--a HEART. Con-
fess, dearest, that you owe him a debt of
gratitude, alsO-that you are as happy as
am
Kate smiled one of her most bewitching
smiles
Il certainly do not look upun his NAL ap-
propos arrival as misfortune atA present,
she said, whatever l may do in the flu
ture.'
Her glance of loving confidence CONTRA
dicted her last mischievous words, and she
listened with downcast eyes gand blushing
checks to the assurance of her lover that
no exertion of his should be wanting @ keep
her from regretting the event whichsbad
given him a glimpse of her hearts
Many years had passed. In the sober
matron, Mrs. Warren, one would hardly
have recognized the flashing belle, Kate
Bennett
Blest with wealth, cheerful home fond
husband, and lovely children, she had led
happy life, and time had ,ut increased
the attachment of the welded pair. But
cloudless as her life had been, storm was
gathering. Her husband, ways cheerful,
grew moody, restless and unhappy. She
tried in vain to discover the cause of his
gloom, but he made only evasive replies to
her inquiries, and she could only guess at
his troubles; that they were connected with
his business, she imagined, and her sur
mise were correct.
He entered the room where she was sit
ting, one day, and exclaimed, flinging his
hat on sofa:
Kate, we are ruined. In vain | have
struggled for weeks past; it is useless to at
tempt it longer To-day l shall be known
as bankrupt penniless, and worse THAI
penniless. In trying to double my fortune
| have lost ALL You and my children are
beggars.
why should loss of wealth trouble vol
dear Richard?' said his wife tenderly, ap
preaching and taking his hand This i,
after all, but tri1ing misfortune. While
we are spared to each other, blest will
health and good children, why should w
repine at the mere loss of fortune9'
The husband groaned.
'Ah, to be dishonored, Katc! he said
ito fear to look men in the face because
am bankrupt-unable to pay my homes
debts. Kate, the very idea drives me near
ly mad. To avoid this, what have done
| have passed sleepless nights and anxious
days but in vain
With fond .caresses, soothing words hi
wife strove to sooth him; but alas, he pal,
little heed to her efforts.
Just then a servant entered saying tina
gentleman wished to see Mr. Warren.
Tell him l cannot replied his master
Il will see nobody
But you WILL, replied cheerful voice
and a gentleman who had closely followe
the servant entered.
How is this, my dear Dick?' he said
you are in trouble, and did not apply to me
That was not right?'
'And Of what use would it have been.
returned Warren. Il am weary of borrow
ing from one friend to repay another da
after day. Even that has failed me at las
, and | have come home to hide myself fror
the prying gaze of those who will too 500
be talking of my disgrace
Il had heard rumors of this, Dick, an
went to your Office to see you, as you .wer
| not there | followed you here. Now m
l dear fellow listen 10 me; you have two hour
before banking hours are over. Here is
blank check; fill it up yourself, and it sha
be duly honored. Repay it at your conv'
nience No thanks; it is only loan.
know your business well, and that in Ii
| tie time. with perhaps allttle assistance, a
will be right again
, Totally overcome, Richard could on
grasp his friends hand, while his eyes fl
led with unwonted moisture.
| How can we ever thank you enougl
: dearest, cousin Benz cried Kate. 'Ho
5 can we repay you?'
: Tint tint Kate | am only discharpir