Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1857-07-21

: in giving, but she controlled herself. She
: was a kind-hearted girl, and could moi
forget the visits she had paid her uncle
: and aunt Adams. or cousin Ben's un-
tiring efforts TO make her happy when at
his fathers house. She resolved to repay
: him now, and her graciousness of manner
quite fascinated poor Ben, as she made
all sorts of inquiries about the old farm.
No sooner had Richard Warren, with
Miss Archer. left the house. than she
began, with all her powers of sarcasm, as
Kate had foreseen, to rIdicule the scene
they had Witnessed. Mr.. Warren smiled
but seemed absent.
L had no idea the Bennctts had such
vulgar relations, continued Emily, know
ing we'll that the fastidieus~ s~.tichard War
ren would consider this serious obIeC-
ton to the woman of his choice. Not
withstanding all Kate Bennett's elegance.
there is certain something IN the family
that betrays low blood
Yes retuaned Warren scarcely know
ing what he had said and feeling that
she had gained one point, Emily walked
on in the best possible spirits, internally
triumphing over the discontinue of her
rival.
That evening, at the opera, who should
be at Kate's side, but cousin Ben; dress
ed in taste, aud evidently much interested
IN the performance, while Miss Bennett
listened with polite attention to his frank
criticisms. At the parties, too, he was
her attendant; and this open acknowl-
edgement of her relations, quite blunted
the point of EniIv's satires. Mr.. Ben
nett assisted the youth to a situation and
very speedily his rusticity wore off. He
had both good looks and good sense. I'M
! der his cousins judicious training, he very
soon did her no discredit, even among the
crowd of fine gentlemen that surrounded
| her.
! Emily Archer saw all, and it her lips
/ In veXalion. She could not bat acknOwl-
edge the superiority of Kate's strategy.
and she had riumphed in the event which
she had hoped would humiliate her.
From that time Richard Warren was
her constant attendant, aud ere long he
had openly acknowledged his preference
/ by offering his heart and hand
Kate, he said, shortly after her be-
trothal, | shall never cease to thank
cousin Ben for giving me my bride. |
admired you as belle, but his coming
and Your reception of him proved that you
was something better than fine lady
that you were a true woman, blest with
the greatest of all attractions, a heart
/ Confess that you owe him debt of graft
tude.'
Many years had passed. IL the sober
matron, Mrs. Warren, one would have
hardly recognized the dashing belle Kate
/ Bennett.
Blest with wealth, cheerful home, a
fond husband and loving children, she had
lived a happy life, and had but increased
the attachment Of the welded pair. But
cloudless as her life had been, storm
was gathering. Her husband, always
/ cheerful, grew moody, restless and I'M
happy, She tried IN vain to discover the
cause of his gloom, but he only made
| evasive replies TO her enquiries, and could
only guess at his troubles; that they were
connected with his business she imagined.
Her surmises were correct.
He entered the room one day where
she was sitting, and finging himself up
on the sofa exclaimed:
Kate, we are ruined. In vain have
struggled for weeks past; it IS useless to
attempt it longer. To-day | shall be
known as a bankrupt-penniIess, and
worse than penniless. Intrying to double
my fortune | have lost it all. You and
my children are beggars,'
Why should loss of wealth trouble You,
Richard g said his wife tenderly, ap-
preaching and taking his hand. This
Is, after all, a trifiing misfortune. While
we are spared to each other, bleSt with
health and children, why should we re-
pine at the mere loss OF fortune 2
The husband groaned.
sAh, to be dishonest, Kate he said
afraid to look man in the face, because
| am bankrupt-unable to pay nay debts.
Kate, the very idea of this drives me mad.
To avoid this what | have done; | have
passed sleepless nights and anxious days,
but all in vain
With soothing words the wife tried to
console him; but alas he paid but little
heed to her efforts.
Just then a servant entered saying
that a gentleman wished to see Mr.. War
ren.
Tell him that 1 cannot, replied the
master, | viii see nobody
But you VIII, replied a cheerful voice,
and a gentleman closely followed the SER
want as be entered.
How is this, my dear Dick 2 he said :;
Isyou are In trouble, and did not apply to
me that was not right.
And of what use would it have been 2
! returned Warren. | am weary of bor-
rowing of one friend to repay another,
day after day. Even this has now failed
me at last, and l am come to hide my self
from the prying gaze of those who will
soon be talking of my disgrace.
!. L had heard rumors of this, Dick, and
went to your Office to see you, as you
have two hours vet before bank hours are
n over. Here is a blank cheek; fill it uT
Yourself, and it shall be duly honored.-
Repay at your convenience. Ne thanks
it is.only a loan. | know your busines:
:, we'll, and that IN a little times, with per
|. haps little assistance, 1t will be righ
e again
Q TotalI,- o,-arrornp Richard could only