Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1867-03-01

me ihat?'
81 shall remember that you are my neice.-
| But wha' Of Ralph Howard! Have you
thought Of his wishes in this matter? ?"
Magdalenes eyes dropped-a soft flush stole
up to her forehead
"He will desire me to do what is right
think IF not, then we shall be better apart 7"
We'll, you have chosen, and yon will see
Have you spoke to him about your absurd de-
cision n
II have written him
"Will you let me see tie repiy?'
'lf yon wish it. But, of course, a rights
minded man could have but one opinion on the
matter"
''You think 20? Well as said, we shall
see.' And gathering up the mass of silken
drapcry from contact with the costly carpet,
Mrs Hereford left the room.
From the conversation we have given the
reader will understand the character Of Mrs.
Hereford and her neice, and there is no need
of further explanation.
Ralph Towards note to Ma gdalene cut the
heart Of the noble girl like knife. but after
the first hang was over she felt very thankful
tha, her life had not been bound with this sor-
did man. She gave him back the freedom she
knew he desItt, and then their paths separa-
ted
The property left her BY Mr.. Greenough was
legally transferred TO tie children Of Charles
GreenouglI--Edward and Alice, both Of whom
resided in distant city. The business was
all ansactcd by Judge Magdalene's
ltwyer-aua although Edward Greenough
strongly opposed TO the transfer, lie was forced
,o acqui,scc. lie urged her, throug4 her
counsel 20 retain at least tile old mansion
where his grand father had lived and died but
this she refused TO do: and likewise did she
decline the yearly annuity lie wished 50 much
to settle upon her.
And casting off all ties, Nagaalene went
into ncighboring State as rrecep'ress Of a
fourishiug Academy. Here Cor two years she
lived on without love. And what is harder
than that for woman? She may be poor
aud hrmble. and unknown. but if til re is
one true heart that loves her, then life is a
glory and blessing. AT the end of ;hes" two
years Of to !. Magdalene found her strength
falling. The physicians prescribed sea air;
and one sultfy July day she bebeld, for The
first time the great ocean.
Halsey Beach VS. quite sort for quiet
people, who, dislking tile noise and esnfus-
ion. and fashion of Newport and Long Branch
preferred dclusion and tie substantial table
Of the Rotk View House.
TIE second evening after her arrival Mar
talene walked down on the beach. How
quie, and still was everythingl 80 sound
but the careless break o: the surf on the
heacll-a sound old as creation itself The
sun was down--a breath of south wind swayed
lazilY the flag Of red white, and blue at the
top Of the flagstaff on Beacon Cliff and before
Ter al her very feet lay stretched OUT the
illimitahlc ocean.
The long reach of white, glittering sand
tempted Aiagdalene to prolons her wak--and
walking along she reached the extremity Of
the beach, just beyond, acrass the rocks and
set foot upon the treacherous waste. At the
first few steps ler light weight hardly made
an Impression on tic snnd, but as size Went
onward she sunk ankle deer and with a slow
horror stealing over her size found thar j, re,
quirei all her strength to ex,rica,e her feet
from the rocks, ringing clear through the dis
tance. cried out:
"Not another step forward. Remain where
you are! You are in the Kelsey quiessandsls =
She turned towa d the voice, and saw dimly
defined through the gloom tall man hurry
ing toward her. a boat wrecked and bleach
ed by the storms was stranded little dis
tance-le tore out piece Of plank, and made
a bridge for himself. Il brought him within
few feet of where she stood. slowly sinking
the cold, treacherous sand was up TO her
vast now. He stepped fearlessly upon it.
and succeeded in drawing her cut, and in
safety TO the plank He did not speak until
they were standing together on tie shcre.-
Then he said, looking down on her pale face.
"Yoa ara not acquainted with Halsey Beach
conclude
For the first time she looked a, him fairly
He had strong. reliable face--not a hand
some one. The forehead was broad and full.
he features tolerably good, the hair chestnut
and inclined to curl, and the eyes grey, deep
and of the kind that keeps their owners
secrets.
NO" she said, in reply to his question;
'l have never seen the sea until yesterday
'spo not condemn il for threatening to swal
low You, he said eayly. 81 certainly shall
not If it gives me the pleasure OF your ac>
quantan,e. But must hurry you to the
house. You will take cold; the air is getting
chilly
How very delightful to this lonely woman
was the sense of protection this mans pres
ence gave her!
Al the door she paused. "You have done
me great service, s.r: may not know your
name?a
"Allston. And yours y
''Magdalene Ross
A sudden flush went over his face; he stoop-
ed over her and took her hand M = gdalenc
Ross2a he said. Il shall remember. Take
good care Of yourself, and good night
After that Miss Ross and Mr.. Mission met
constantly. They walked, ana ,.ovc ana
watched the sunsets together, and perhaps be-