Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1858-06-11

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love forgots you, don't come here and
murder me-.
Again, | am willing to risk. it. !"
Frank said, laughing, as he gazed at the
inimitably foppish Mr.. Tom Wellsby,
80 it's all agreed, and I must get on"
The young men then shook hands,
and separated.
Frank Lee remained absent for three
weeks, and on his return looked decided
ly gloomy. One morning he looked
gloomier still, as he perused letter
which his servant brought from the post
Office. He read the letter again, folded
it carefully, placed it in drawer, and
then rising, began to pace up and down
his Office, buried, it seemed in absorbing
and sorrowful reflection.
He was interrupted by the entrance Of
Tom Wellsby, who was clad in the height
Of the fashion, and carried his whalebone
cane with exquisite grace, as he strolled
along.
"Ahl you've returned have you,
Frank?' he said. "Pm glad of it, and
| give up my charge"
4" Have you fallen in love with her p
said the young man with an uneasy
laugh, which was plainly forced, "why
something must have happened, for you
really are blushing, Tom"
Pshaw, "'replied Mr.. Wellsby, with
sigh, chow can you mako such q
charge against me, don't you know ]
rouge, as they do in Parish"
And you return me my--my lady
love, heart whole"
"Quite," replied Mr.. Wellsby, with
sigh and undeniable constraint of man
ner, "she is really delightful-but ]
can't stop now-Ive an engagement
Call soon, my dear Granddaughter to
see you"
And Mr.. Wellsby FASTENED without
giving his friend time to reply. Frank
gazed after him in silence for some mo-
ments; then going into his chamber
which adjoined the office, he made .
rapid toilet, and fastened to the fine
mansion of Mr.. Orsiu.
Miss Ellen sent word she was engaged
would Mr.. Lee please excuse her p
The young fellow gazed at the servan
with perfect wilderment, and was only
awaked from his reverie of surprise, 81
to speak, by the closing door. Ther
with an up and down movement of th,
head, he retreatel, and soon ragainel
his Office
]. = 81 INC next mornirg iae gaiiet again
Miss Ellen regretted that she was indis
I posed-a violent headache must be ho
excuse for not seeing Mr.. Lee.
Very we'll said the young man
COMPRISING his lips, tomorrow shall
terminate the affair"
And duly on the next day he mad,
his decisive trial. This time Miss Eler
was not at home, and her visitor bowed
calmly with the air of man who is no
at all astonished. He walked ten PAGES
and then quickly turned his head, fixing
his eyes upon window which he knew
to be that of the young lady's chamber
AS he did SO a corner of the gauze cur
tain fell, and an arm with bracelet up
on the wrist was quickly withdrawn :
Now, this bracelet was turquoise which
Frank had presented to Miss Ellen.
The young man went, without word
to the lodgings Of Tom Wellsby, and hi
visit seemed to discomfort that gentle
man greatly.
" Why, how goes it, Frank ?" he said
pointing to cigar; "havn't seen yot
for three days. Where have you been?'
he added. avoiding his friends eye.
calling upon Miss Orsin,' wal
Franks reply, as he declined the cigar
"Ah calling upon Miss Orsin, Oh
not upon Ellen? was Mr.. Wellsby'i
rather uneasy question.
81 say Miss Orsin," replied Frank
=" because having made three visits, ant
found myself turned away at the thresh
old, can no longer count the young
lady as one Of my friends"
"Ah is it possible" said Tom Wells
by, coloring with pleasure, " but really
Frank, that is shameful"
Yes, perhaps"
And I'll tell you what is more shame
full still !" cried Tom, throwing aside hi
dressing gown, and rising suddenly
"Pll make a clean breast of il, Frank
and acknowledge my disgrace ! have
been false friend. / have betrayed
my trust. l have gone, day after day
and looked into those dangerous eyes
and played my airs and graces, like a
miserable sham gentleman, and made
your sweetheart forget you--givo you up
for fellow that's not one-tenth as wor-
thy Of respect. say have acted like
a scoundrcl--that have no respect for
myself-that this lady loves me, and |
love her, there it is! I've talked it out
miserable humbug that am--and il
you wish you may take that stick and
cane me as / deserve p
The honest fop had quite forgotten his
drawl and languor-his eyes flashed, and
his form grew straight and manly, as he
gazed with color in his cheeks upon his
injured friend.
Frank Lee remained silent, however,
conccaling his thoughts perfectly beneath
a calm and thoughtful mask.
A" You don't answer !" said Tom Wells
by, passing from shame 10 anger, Il
suppose you despise me too much I've
made an honest confession--Ill never 90
near her again if after that you are sat
isfed, you may do as you please"
"My dear Tom,' said his friend, look
ing at the irate countenance with smile
which gradually expanded and illuminar
ted his whole face II don't answer
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