Nevada national., 1859-09-24

~. hul De- eanr 20 m- iar - ymi.s. hy when De
wa weary aad dish-artenrd. vh,n the .yos
uf tire world we're turnrd G,r "a moment hon
the Nor-hip OF it, IDOL.
Bat ih- d.,v i.,'nir the n.1rniue on Which
BE- i0unf 'ur -rp ns I.riilia spoke bar .i,ly
aad iu-aliiusiS To- ne. 'auusad me on my
low nsiue nni caiiiag. and With an aagry
Eight 10 h"r DARK syes. told me IL dared to
raise ny pleheian voice 6" spe.k To- ,ho-e
above ne, She Wonld have m turned into
the street ike heggar n I was. have o.
ten wondered since how bore so meekly
without retJrting her insnlcnt words: can
no, say, unless it WAS for the sweet love tina:
had placed ne. for the time, far above the
reach of ber taunis
Il judged your future By ny own bcart."
repeated Charles. attempting as he spoke 10
draw my work from ne again "Ob. Nelly.
bid me hope that have not judged wrong
ly"
What right had to tremhle with delight
at bis welcome words1 What right had the
warm. tell-tale hlushes to write for his peru.
sal my secret upon my brow lip and cheek /!
| was poor, and what right had to woman's :
love and joy? Charles Howard was proud
man-what could be want Of my love, The
thought was toriuring to me. and with a
quick spasmodic effort said to him a. Do
not. do not tauni me, Mr.. Howard. lido not
deserve this from you
"Taunt you. dearest l'' be said, drawing .
me passion1tely toward him. "Taunt you.
who have grown to be nearer aud dearer to
me than any one else:-wheu came to you
this morning TO ask you to be my wife-my
wife, Nelly!" he repeated.
You cannot mean what you are saving. +"
sobbed. You are rich. learned aud proud;
am poor, unknown. and unlovcd. am
sewing girl"
well. wha; OF that?' he asked, holding
Inc at arms length from him. as though |
bad been the merest child. ard looking half
reproachiully. half sternly in my face; Il am
weary Of pride, pomp. and show. ask for
the love Of your true, womanly heari-a
heart that has been Kept pure and free from
The corcoding dusts oi the world Give. Oh.
give me home there, Nelly. If there is a
condescension on either side, it is on yours.
You are trder aud pnrer than l. Do not in.
terrGpt me. II you we're not. your life co a
not now on 80 calmly, so gently. | am
better man when near you. darling"
Oh, how like bewildering. beautiful
dream his words made everything to me -
How rapidly and intoxicatingiy the assur-
ance Of bis love went through the waiting
chambers Of my soul! forgot everything:
hardships. privation-. insults. sorrow aud
despair. as for one little moment he drew
my weary head TO bis breast. telling me that
henceforth and forever il should be my shell.
ter, resting place. and shield.
"Ha. ha. hat broke through nv golden
joy the quick musical laugh Of Letitia Lang
don. Really. this is interesting! How
lucky for me that | took a freak to rise ear
ly this morning. This beautiful. pathet
ic lableau. tree Of expense! Ha. ha. la =
Shall summon spectators. Mr.. Howard.
Just as you please, Miss Langdou." wa.
the cool. carelessly-given reply, as be drew
me back to my seat. Perhaps your enjoy
ment will be increased. however. If YOU have
the selfish pleasure of knowing that it is un-
shared hy any one else"
"Really, Charles. this is little beneath
you " she replied. in a conciliating tone.
DO not, beg Of you, triae with this poor
creature any longer 1
course, it is perfectly excusable. for gentle
men have right to seek amusement a. they /
choose; but this girl. this servant Of mine,
really. she almost makes me blush that an
a woman."
Come here, Letitia, and lei me look at
you while you are blushing," was the reply,
given with light laugh.
well, yes. any thing" said she. 'ou'y let
this girl be sent to her room. This is no
place for her,"
Aquick, fiery anger shone in harles How
ird's eyes at these words, such a. had new.
n seen there before: yet his voice was calm
Is he said aloud to her, VERY we'll" and
hen whispered TO me. I'll take care of you
larling. do not fear.''
Half an hour later. as was pacing to aud
ro across my chamber, Lctitia Laagdon
'ame to me, her beautiful features darkened
y frow1s. | did not tremble at her anger.
,ut stood up silently AMI proudly before her
waiting for her 10 commeuce tie merr;l.ss
Trade which she had 'u rra..in.-s :or nfe.
well, What have you to say for YOURSELF
be began. ber voice quivefiHg with rage.
answer mer'
But did not care to speak and 80 re.
NAMED silent.
"Why don't yon an.ver ne - she s.ked.
With stamp OF her feet.
First, must know by what authority
ou question me-. replied.
Girl. are you not my servant, working
Or the home give yon' Are you not ac-
ountahle to me for your department.
'if do DOT please you. / can essil' cave
o1." J raid. ,urnias away from her