Squatter sovereign., 1856-02-05
MliseelIaneolls.


''If ever marry" Kate Yale used to
say, half in jest, half in earnest. "tIle
happy manor unhappy one, if you
please, ha. ha a.-shali be person pos
sessed Of the three qualifications
:. First. a fortune;
"Second, good looks;
''Third, common sense.
II mention the fortune first, because /
think it the most needful and desirable
qualification of the three. Although |
could never think of marrying fool, or
man whose ugliness should be ashamed
of, still think to talk sense for the one,
and shine for the other with plenty Of
money. would be preferable TO living OBJ
scure with handsome intellectual man
to whom economy might be necessary"
] do not know how much of this senti-
ment came from Kate's heart She un-
doubtedly indulged in lofty ideas OF station
and style-for her education in the duties
and aims of life had been deficient, or ra-
ther erroneous; but that she was capable
Of deeper, better feelings, noae ever doubt.
ed who have obtained even partial
glimpse of her true woman's nature.
And the time arrived when Kate was
to take that all important step of which
she had often spoken so slightly-when
she Was to demonstrate to her friends how
much Of her heart was in the words we
have just quoted.
AT the enchanting age Of eighteen she
had many suitors; but as she never gave
serious thought TO more than two, We will
follow her example, and, discarding all
others, excep. those lavoyed ones, consider
their relative claims.
Ii this were any other than a true story,
| should certainly use an artists privilege,
and aim to produce an effect by making
strong contrast between tie two favored in
dividuals. If / could have my own way,
one should be poor genius and something
OF hero, the other wealthy fool, and
somewhat 4 knave.
Dut the lruln Is
Our poor genius was not much Of ge-
nlus-not very poor either. He was by
profession teacher of music, and he could
live very comfortably by the exercise
thereof without the most distant hope.
however, of attaining to wealth. More
over, Francis Minot possessed excellent
qualities, which entitled him to be called
by elderly people, al q fine character by
his companions, noble good fellow"
and by the ladies geRerally,l :" a darling"
/ Kate could not help loving Frank, and
he knew it. He was certain she preferred
his society even to that Of Mr.. Wellington,
whom alone he saw fl! to honor, with the
appeilation Of rival.
This Mr.. Wellington (his companions
called him" Duke was no lido. or hump
back. as could have wished him TO be, in
order TO make a good story On the con-
trary, he was man of good sense, good
looks, and fine manners, and there was
nothing of the knaye about him, as could
ever ascertain.
Besides this, his income was sufficient
to enable him to live superbly. Also he
was considered two or three degrees hand
sornsr than Mr.. F. Minot.
Therefore, the only thing on which Frank
had to depend, was the power he possessed
over Kate's sympathies and affections.
The Duke. although just the man for
her in every sense, being blessed with
fortune, good looks and common sense, had
never been able to draw these out, and the
amiable. concei:ed Mr.. Frank was not
willing 10 believe that she would suffer mere
worldly considerations to control the aspi-
rations Of the heart.
However, ore day, he pressed her to
decide his fate, she said 10 him with
sigh
"Oh, Frank! l am sorry we ever met. +.
"Sorry ~
Yes; Tor we must part now.r
Part!" repeated Frank, turning pale.
Il was evident he had not expected this.
Yes yes" said Kate, casting down
her head with another piteons sigh.
Frank sat by her side; he placed his
arm around herwaist. without needing her
feeble resistance: be lowered his voice
and talked to her until she-proud Kate
wept, wept bitterly.
Katie" said he. then. with a burst OF
passion. 81 know you love me bat you
are proud, ambitious. selfish. Noe'. il
you would have me leave You. say the word
and go" s.
Col" mur,nured Kate feebly. :. go.' =
Have yeudeeided Z" whispered Frank.
II hare.
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