Squatter sovereign., 1856-09-09
THE LOVE TEST.
OR THE WHITE ROSEBUD
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CHAPTER 1.-THE COUSINS

CHAPTER 1.-THE COUSINS
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I" Was it before you sent the note {"
"Yes."
"How did he SCENT"
"He appeared very much as usual; ra-
,her sad, however. But we did not con-
verse long. He soon bade me good morn
ing"
The hour of five arrived and passed. but
nothing was heard from Wellington. 1t
was easily seen that. Mrs. Brunette was
greatly disappointed. She looked sad and
disappointed.
"Did you think this of Wellington
asked Julia.
II cannot really say tha, did. l ho-
ped better of him; but am not sorry at
wha, have done. 1t shows what men
are. with all their vows of love-" And
Mrs. Brunette sighed sadly.
ado you think he has left the place like
Webster
"It may be-"
It was not so, however, for Wellington
was at the ball, that night, and SO was
Mrs Brunette. But they had no CONVEX
sation together. Wellington merely bow
ed formally to her once, which she return
ed in the same manner. Wellington ap.
peared sad and distracted. Mrs. Bru-
nellie also felt no enjoyment, and returned
early with an excuse of headache. AS
soon as she reached home, she asked Ju-
liza, .did yoa mind how changed Yelling
ton wasr'
~ did, indeed. How strange he SEEM
ed. Did he speak with YOU"
"He did not"
"What could be the matter4'
"My money is gone"
! Mrs. Brurelle spent sleepless night
thinking, it must be confessed of Francis
Wellington, and of her sad disappointment
in regard to him. for she really loved him.
In the morning she rose late, feverish
and sad. When she had breakfasted her
coachman handed her sealed note which
he said he found in the carriage, slipped
down behind the cushions.
She opened the note, and read as fol-
"CosezEss HALL, No. 80.
| .1M Dear Mrs. Brunelie: Pardon me
for addressing you, but am really impa-
tient for the summons to your presence
a kiss will fix my happiness or misery for
life. have heard of your sad misfortune
but it can make no difference to me. Itis
you and not your wealth that love. Let
me hope that my probation is at an end
and if you will look favorably on my suit
let me see in your hair at the bali this ev-
ening a white rosebud. I shall watch with
great interest.
Your most devoted,
F. WELLINGTON"
The note dropped from her hand. and
she sat in perfect amazement. not know
ing what to think or do, when Julia en-.
tered her room.
What is the matter, Louisa!" she
asked.
"Read that note" replied Mrs. Bru-
nellie, pointing to the floor where it lay.
Julia read it and exclaimed ioyfully,
II am glad. Yet there is some mystic
ry about his conduct"
mo, Julia, / can see it ALL / do no.
believe he received my note; and my mol
getting his, and of course not wearing the
rosebud, he concluded had rejected him
Oh, that had believed him sincere, with
out trying to prove him. What shall / dos
"Call the servant and see what he die
with the note you sent"
$50 will"
| She accordingly rang and Patrick sool
made his appearance.
Where did you leave the note sen
Iyou with yesterdays' she asked.
II left it at Congress Hall ma'am."
What numbers"
| Number SO. ma'am."
"There," cried Julia. ''i, should hav,
been 80; you see by his note"
"Yes, there is the mistake. I will sen,
another at once"
She accordingly sent note requestln,
to see Mr.. Wellington without delay
Blu, the messenger returned, and state
THAT the gentleman at No. 80 left fo
New York early that morning. 1t wa
therefore evident that Wellington consid
cred his suit rejected, and had hurried q
under the+infuence OF heavy disappoint
ment.
Julia" said Mrs. Brunelle, "what
to be dones He has proven true to m,
and yet have rejected him."
mo, You have not rejected him. Til
whole is q mistake. unfor,unate TO 20