Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1859-01-06

wealth IN abundance, soon learned the ways OF |
dissipation. In London | once met with young
girl belonging to the poorer class of society, her
father following the occupation of seaman. His
daughter was intensely beautiful, and thought
she was the mosfsplendid girl | ever saw. When
| first met her, she was eighteen, just at that
point of life when her nature would be naturally
fixing itself upon some object for companion in
life. VISITED her often, and she soon Became sim
cerely attached to me, and they are no idle
words when say that loved her in return.-
Yet knew that the girl could never be my wife,
for it would have degraded me in the estimation
of the circle in which moved, had married
her. AT this time was cEgaged to be married
to young lady, also a resident of the city, ac-
companying similar position in society to my
own. The day at last arrived for our marriage
went to the seamans daughter and told her
of the position in which was placed, and al
though loved her, our relative standing in So
ciety would eifectually preclude the possibility
of our union. She tainted at this intelligence,
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short time subsequent to this interview, she gave
birth to child. went to her and offered to
provide a residence in the confines of the city,
and visit her sas often as could do so without
suspicion, but strange to say she spurned the
offer with contempt"
" 1t is strange, sir, that one of her position
should refuse to be your mistress, if by so doing
she could live in luxury" said Ward, in q sar
castle tone.
As | said, she refused my offer, and in con-
sequence left her, and for years heard moth
ing more from her, nor could by the utmost
exertons learn her residence. After my wife S
death, which occurred years after, left the
city and returned to France, and there spent
the remaining portion of my life previous to my
emigration to this country. Previous, however,
to my doing so, l one day was surprised by meet
ing her near my residence. She demanded an
interview. told her | had no recollection Of
her, and refused it, She then informed me she
should proceed to law and endeavor to gain re-
dress for the wrong l had done her. Fearing
that this would be the case, l embarked for this
country and thought that should avoid her.
But few days since have ascertained that she
is living in the province, and is no other than
Mrs. Archer
And you fear she will prove source ofan-
noyance to you?"
81 do. Should the Wings gain the ascenden-
cy, should stand but IA poor chance of escap-
ing her vengeance. As for the British, am too
deep ia their confdene to have her story effect
me- ="
And how do you propose to go to work to
rid yourself of this woman influence"
at is not little strange, Ward, why you
should refuse promise of secrecy in this affair.
1t certainly cannot work to your injury, and
am unwilling to give definite statement of the
plan to be pursued, without one"
" 1t matters not, sir. Never shall promise
secrecy in a business am about to undertake
of which as yet, know nothing"
cit is for your own interest to promise
Ward"
"Of that, can Judge better after you have
stated the nature of the message you wish Inc
to carry to Mrs. Archer
"a hundred pounds even, though you do no
undertake to carry the message, would be nc
temptation for you to give your word that the
thing shall not pass you lips, suppose ? ?"
II tbn nold Won aar, command Tnal pa l.
mer, cannot force me to alter what have said
Come, sir, this is but wasting time, have
your business already yet would have yor
state it so that may fully understand it"
You hare H?" exclaimed Palmer.
AYE There are times, sir when my brair
is unclouded by insanity-'tis thus tonight
Palmer gazed for some moments at Ward
There were no traces of insanity in his eye now
and he saw that the man before him had rea,
his own thoughts.
> E" That woman is getting advanced in life,
said Palmer, at length.
81 know not, sir. They say she is very heau
tiful and trouble, rather than age has syere
her locks"
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