St. Mary's gazette., 1864-05-19

l tueo. never ueaf0 tnat the Old man nad
kith or kin. so can't imagine any harm
in taking advantage of his odd freak -
Rich-am / really TO be rich? Oh,
Edith Edith r'
| He clasped both hands over bis eyes,
sick and giddy with the thought that fhe
loved far-off star Of hn, alteration 1iuId be
brought nearer to him at least, sby tiIs
magnet Of gold ALI those years of heart
less. waiting we're to be bridgcd over Ly
the strange I'D n'iser's bequest; he might
claim Edith now.
''You are looking grave. Philip" said
Edith, as he bent over and kissed her
cheek.
Il am feeling SO, darling. have a
very unpleasant disclosure to make to-
night; our marriage must be postponed in.
definitely"
Philip. for what reason 2"
ITO enable nae to labor diligently at my
profession to realize sufficient means "a
support you, dearest, in a manner satisfac.
t"ry to your fathers expectation and my
own wishes"
But, Philip, Thought -"
"You thought me heir of Theron Nor
timers wealth? So was, Edith, q few
hours since. but l have reliuquished all
! claim to it now, When accepted the
b"qu"st, was under the belief that no
living heir existed. l learn to day that a
distant cousin-a woman-as alive, al
though my lawycr tells me. in ignorance
If her relationship to Theron Mortimer.
Of course, shall Immediately transfer all
the property to her"
BUT. Philip. the wall has made it le-
gally yours"
illegally. it is, could reconcile it to
my IDEAS of truth and honor to avail my
self Of old Mortimer's fancifu. freak. at
'his woman's expense. I might take the
boarded wealth. but should never respect
myself again. could I dream of legally de-
frauding the rightful heir. Nay deare st,
| may lose name and wealth. but | would
rather die than suffer single stain on my
honor as n Christian gentleman 20
You have done right, Philip" said
Elith. with sparkling eyes, We will
wait. and hope on. happy in Loving one
ano, her more dearly than ever. Blu. who
u sue Wuat rs der natnC
That's just what didn't stop to iu-
quire will write again to my lawyer
{" ask these questions ard to direct that a
deed Of conveyance be instantly made out
and then, darling--"
His lips quivered a moment, yet he
manfully completed the bitter sentence:
Then I will begin ir the battle of lifu
| over again"
And Edi,h's loving eyes told him what
she thoughtSof his neble self f-abnegation-
a sweet testimonial!
Hem" said DR.. Wylls. polishing his
eyeglasses magi>terially with crimson
silk pocket handkerchief; Il didn't sup.
pose the young fellow had 50 much stami.
Ma about him-an honorable thing to do
Edith. have never felt exactly certain
about Phil. Acres being worthy Of you
before"
''Papa!'
"But my mind is made up now. When
is he coming agaiu?'
This evening. SIR" faltered Edith, the
violet-eyes softly dropping.
Tell him, Edith, that he NAV ba 70
you next Wednesday. just the same as
ever! And as for the law practicing-
why there's time for that afterward.
Child don't strangle me with your kisses;
keep 'em for Phil"
He looked after his daughter with eyes
that were strangely dim.
Tried aud not found wsnting" be
muttered indirectly.
How full of heart sunshine were the
weeks that fitted over the head of the &c.
cepted lover-brigbtened oy Edith's
sniles-made beautiful by the soft radiance
of Editb's love!
1t was precisely a week before the we'd
ding. and the soft lights veiled by shades
Of ground glass were just lighted in DR..
Wylls' drawing room, where Edith sat
among her white roses and heliotropes.
working on bit of cambric ruffiing, and
singing to herself. She was a slender,
beautiful girl, with violet-gray eyes, q
blue-veined forehead, and glossy, abun-
dant curls that cid painters love to Dor
tray.
II wonder if Mortimer Place is so very
levely." she said to silver haired lady
who sat opposite. philip. is going tc
take me there, when we return from ou,
wedding tour, auuty; be says it is th,
sweetest spot poets fancy could devise.
with fountains and strawberries aud green
delicious copses. Oh shall We not b.
happy there? 2"
She started up with bright. suddes
blush, for. even while the words were
trembling on her lip. Philip Aero came
into the room. bis bandson,e face looking
Q little troubled, Jet cheerful withal Mrs
Wyllis with an arch nod at her niece, dis
APPEARED in the perfumed prospective of the
conservatory, leaving the lovers to them
selves.
The perfume Of orange bios SONS ha6
died away, the gliInmer of pearls aud sati.
were hidden 10 velvet caskets q, d trunk
and MIR. md Mrs. Acre. old u,arri,.
people of full weeks durstion, wei.
driving along the shores of III. l,J.,