The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1863-09-03

| removed from all poverty ana TEN pIdIlOn 10 d
home Astounding with every comtort-to be
treated in all respects as a daughter-to go
when and where she wished-to have teach
ers again-instruments Of music at her COM
mand-it seemed sometimes as dream to
Annie, She gazed at her beautiful garments,
wondering; she saw her little sisters tutter-
ing robes i'll the garden as she ran to feed the
swans in the marble-inclosed fountain, around
which bIoomed roses, and graceful vines ran
Towering.
But more surprising than all this was the
news that soon came
/, They were to travel.
We shall go to England, and France, and
Germany, my dear; and you must not lose
your heart to any baron, lord or count, for
wish to reserve it especially for my nephew,
Henry Ardeneof whom you have occasionally
heard me speak"
This was what Mrs Nelson said to Annie
one day.
But shall go too asked little Milly, her
eyes bright with expectation.
eyes, my dear,you shall go, too; for think
of remaining in Paris, and placing you at
school there was the reply.
90" isn't that beautiful ?" cried the little
girl.
This nephew of whom | spoke" said Mrs.
i Nelson, turning to Annie, lis at present go
ing through a coarse Of instruction in one OF
the schools of design,in Paris He has a great
passion for his profession, which is that Of a
civil engineer, although he is very wealthy
and we persume will devote himself to it with
y all the ardor of a man who is to make for
tune by his business. Henry is a splendid
fellow, though you might think him some
thing of dandy at first sight. He rather af
fects to be, believe"
Annie received all this badinage, and an
swered accordingly The idea that she was
going to see the great world about which she
had dreamed, read, and thought so much, di-
vertcd her attention from everything else -
She was in a fever of expectation and prepar-
alton till the momentus work of packing was
done, and the carriage that was to convey
them to the steamer stopped at the door.
''Did you hear the news asked a friend of
Mrs. Nelson, as he stood on the deck Of the
vessel, a few minutes before she was to be
swung off.
She had heard nothing very new, she made
reply;
failed.
els it possible"
ut is a terrible panic the thing has caus-
ed and old Winter has shot himself. You see
he stood so high in everybody's confidence for
| so many years, that he could not bear the
overwhelming disgrace. understand that it
is a complete failure-not cent saved-not
a mill Mrs. Winter is said to be deranged
in consequence and there are some unhappy
rrmors afloat in reference to her daughter
| Everything will be said, however"
Annie listened, with blanched check and
trembling lips She pitied the proud girl, who
had so often cut her to the heart with her
wounding words, and trembling as she thought
of her own prediction. Could she but have
averted the destiny she felt hung over the
head of the banllrupt's daughter, gladly would
she have done so, but that could not be.
! At last they settled down in Paris. The
| journey had been as much a joy to Mrs Mel
son as to her protegee. She lived over again
her own youthful raptures in their fresh de
| lights. Every where the novice Annie, met
| with new beauty new magnihcence. They
occupied a suit of rooms in a stately palace
| like house and Mrs. Nelson seemed a favorite
with the parisans She was beautiful anna
bic, and witty and appeared to have bound
great many hearts to her. Annie was very
much admired. Her young, fresh face upon
which early sorrow had written an express
| ion Of thoughtfuIness that did in the least de
| tract from her loneliness, was an attraction at
Jiyfe in which Mrs Nelson was frequent
participator. Everywhere admiring eyes fol-
| lowed her and before long she gained the SOU
briquet of 1.-The beautiful American" More
than one man Of title and distinction sued for
her hand, but she rejected all addresses; her
heart was not easily moved; it was still free.
One day the little girl came home from her
drive in great olee
owe seen somebody" she cried laughing,
clapping her hands, and making other mani
festations of delight.
'sAnd who have you seen ?" asked Annie of
her
ooh, you must guess!" was the rejoin-
der
at was-ah you'd be glad to know whom
saw !"
At that moment the child was called away
Mrs. Nelson came into the room holding tint
ed notes in her hand.
III conUer8azo5ue at Madan, LIE GraRdes,"
she said, smilipgly. 1t will be a brilliant af-
fair it always is. You and I will so. | ex-
pect to see a great many of my friends
there"
'.AIay l ask you to wear blue and pearls,
my child? have particular reasons for ma
ing the request" ........
''You know your wish ismy law" said An
ME gently.
s'E5haIl it so in all things? asked the wild
ow, kissing her fondly.
''In all things" was the murmured re-
sponse
flake care, | may make some unreasona-
BILE request" said her friend gaily.
Il am not afraid, was the quiet response
Il can trust no one if not you"
aoiI 4ba fOcfar mot hnr
fondly. You are so much like her-my An
net to- knew you were-my heart told me
J."
The evening came. Annie looked pure as
an angel in her silken, swaying robes of az
ure; the lleecy pearls upon her neck, arms, and
bosom; in her auburn locks one white rose.
q am perfectly satisfied with YOU said
Mrs Nelson, surveying her with conplacen-
cy.
It was a brilliant gathering Poets paint
ers statesmen divines-all classes Of the pro-
fessious The long rooms were lighted from
end to end, and hung in flowers. In far off
recess band discoursed sweet music. Paint
ings, pictures new books, new works OF art
"a thousand things of interest to discuss.
Annie moved about leaning on the arm OF
hrr benefactress. Her eyes glistened with
pleasure her cheeks were redeemed with ex-
citement.
Standing by one of the tables they heard
voice full Of music. 1t said
'That is an entirely new theory. | must
note it down
Mrs Nelson said, in low voice, to Annie
by her side
THAT must be Henry my nephew. No 9TH
er man can speak in such rare tones Come!
| will introduce you"
The young man stood near, earnestly talk
Ii ing. Annie saw his profile. She drew back
| for moment. Memory was busy.
''Henry!" said Mrs. Nelson.
''My dear aunt"