The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1858-09-02
us cling together, bound by ties as strong as
life. and cherishing his memory by Cur mutual

us cling together, bound BY ties as strong ..
life. and cherishing his memory by Cur mutual
| affection ?o ~ .tss ans ~
Mildred replied in some common places
rather wondering at the vein Of sentiments
and in no way suspecting the object her step.
mother had in view. g sg
Mrs. Kinloch continued Hugh need.
some new attractions now to detain him he is
tired OF the sea, but he finds the village dull
He Is just the age 20 think Of looking cor some
romantic attachment; but you know how few
gifs there are here whsie manners and edu-
cation are such as to please q cultivated
mab. .roT tatlg aaN4 ,Ess, h9gose -
y Mildred grew uneasy, but, remained silent.
Mrs, Kinloch was every moment more eager
in her manner; a.Novics, waiting for thsstssu
Of the cards in rouge ct noir,f would not have
tnahifested a greater anxiety as to the result.
Bui che girl looked. out Of the windew, and
did not see the compressed lips, dilated nos
trils, and glittering eyes, that gave such con-
tradiction TO the bland words. zes
"Mildred my daughter" she continued, 81
have no secrets from you,--least of HalL a about
matters tl,at7 concern US bothe DON'T you see
what, would say?l Don't ,yoS know what
would make our circle, complete, inseperable
Pardon the boldnessi iof o fond mother, who sc
only desire is to see her children happy.s
Mildred felt . tearsdropping upon the hand
vr,hi 81 boll ,-;t
grasp She felt fhe power magnetism which
the woman exerted upon her, and she trembied,
but kept silent. go, '5. ,.'s
esa"It sfor Iugh, that lspeak. He loves you.
Has he notstold you so ?' d 9s8t Ra
,@T do moi wisito talk with you about IT,
said Mildred 5fs..,.,
J "But have a right, az his mother and your
guardian, to know. shoald be wanting IN
my enty, IL suffered your happiness to be
perlled for want Of clear understanding be-
tween You. Hugh is proud and sensitive, and
yombashf,tl and Just the least foolish, so that
you are at cross purpnses.'' t''' sst5H
Hugh fully .ur urderstaads my feelings toward
him. > Il ,ts ss h4s fef
s'You have given him encouragement? ?o she
asked eagerly. al
...None whatever; ii would have been wrong
in me, 70 do so." ss g rs
'sWrongnto love him! Why, he is your
brother only in name"
'sWrong to encourage him in love do not
and cannot return," replied Milared, with a
mighty effort, at the same time disengagiug her
hand a
y Mrs. Kinloch could not repress feeling Of
admiration, even in her despair, as she saw the
clear, brave glance the heightened color, and
hesriis. bosom q the girl e4 - 9 h.&-,.z
/. ''Rit,, in fine, you may think differently
she said, allnost piteously .i7 s5d rasH
( ~ wish to be spared this pain, mother,' .
Mildred replied, trembling at her own bold
ness, ..bit you will not let me; and must tel
you kindly, bu: dee sltealy, that could never
marry Hugh under any circumstances what.
ever" iAHt5 ~ -
Her mother did not vince at the rebuff, but
followed on even closer. s'And why? Who
is there more manly, well educated, kindly,
-dutlfui, than Hugh ?''
81 don't wish to analyze his char acter
probably we shouldn't altogether agree in ou'
judgement !; but it is enough that don't feel in
the least attracted by him, ana that could
not love him, it be were all that you i'm
ag,ne." 0 s sss4s.st
Then yon love another w said Mrs, Kin
loch, ferceiy.
Mildred was excessively agitated, but
though her knees trenbled, her voice was ,.
clear as it Lsd been. "Yes, I dolove another
and don't hesitate to avow it," 70
.sThat blacksmith uPstart ?''' 10 still loud
er key. 49, s-t,p.
"You mean Mark Davenport, probably
who deserves more respectful language.
/ = Brought up IN coal-duss,-the spoiled and
forward pet of foolish old sufferer, who de
peads for his bread on his dirty work, ans
who, If he had only his own, would have t
Leave even the hovel he works in." Il wa
fearful to see how. these contemptuous word,
were hissed out by the infuriated woman
Mildred was courageous, but had Aot p ,ss
Jed through the discipline that had developed
her step Mothers faculties. So she burst in
totears, saying, amidst her sobs, that Mari
was allowed by all who knew him 10 be ayoune
man of promise that, for. herself, che did'n
tsdre how much coal-dust he had been through
f-itbat would wash OF that, at any rate, Oh,
loved him, and would never marry anybod,
else. gss ls,s ssiss ssi~aa 8t a.s. 4isds
es Mrs. Kinlosh began to consider. Angsl
hsd whirled her away once;a a second expio-
Sion might create an irfeparable breach be-
tween them. 60 ~ sl. bss .fst " ~
as'Don't lay up what have said, Mildred.'
tsHe urged, In mild voice. eff object L
your choice, il is because I am proud Of 70,
and want you to look higher. You can mar
Try whom you choose: no rank or station nee
be considered above you. Come, don't cr
dear ~ ~ - -
f. But Mildred refused to be soothed., Sb
could mt sympathlze with the tropical nature
lthat smiled like sunshine at oae moment, an
1.-THE next burst into the fury Of a tornado. Sd
EpAshsd off the beseeching hand turned frol
the offered eadearmsnts, and with reddene
ttear stained faced, left the room. q ssAa
J.. Hugh presently passed through the Mll.-
Is'Wsll. mother" said be, Il sapposs yo
think you've done il now" q $50 e
I ssC,, about vour business you foolish boy |!