Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1869-09-30

fIece, Wiling 10 endure any pTivatiOns
rather than marry against her will, OF
submit to q rcptition Of the violent
scenes. In the end the Earl was forced
TO confess that he had been wofaIly
deceived and truly unkind.
Grace was standing alone with Paul
Ventnor in the library of Foley Hall.
He knew that she was going away on
the morrow, but he did not know that
she belonged to the ao6iesse. His heart
was sad and he kept his teeth har.i shut
rs II thereby to be able to keep back an
avowal of his passion. Grace had
learnt 70 love him dearly, and suspected
his motive for remaining silent.
Il must bid you goodbye, as you
viii not be here Tomorrow" she said
softly, holding out her white hand to
him. ''Oh, shall miss your sermons
very lpuch.'
And myself also, had hoped" he
said. sadly, humbly.
And Yourself. also repeated Grace,
in her truthful way, and with heightcn.
ed color.
Your congregation do not appreciate
YOU Mr.. Nentnor. Your salary is far
too mcagre for the talents you possess,
for the labor you perform. The rector
ate of Shadestone is vacant. II is worth
two thousand pounds. All, if you had
that. Mr.. Ncntnor.'
"lcs. if had" said Paul. his voice
fraftl.ltnsv II kas I l..
then"
lie averted his face 10 stiiie his emo
ton. Grace knew what he wanted 10
say. and woman-likc. she determined 10
make him say it. With her eyes fixed
upon him, and tapping the floor with
h< dainty slippered foot, she said in
low, sweet voice
What would sou do"
lie turned full upon her. his dark.
handsome face all aglow. He caught
her hand. and in thick, husky tone,
said
What would | do then: would
hold your hand thus and say, Grace.
love yon with my whole soul can
"'' "'t "itHchA Ncu "ii y WI ht tH'Ht'
Paul was trembling, and Grace's
face flushed with pleasure.
''lt strikes me that YOU have said it
now,' with little gay laugh, aud with
drawing her hand. when YOU are
rector of Shade-lonc. will hear YOU
with more complacency Good night.
Mr.. Nentnor."
The Young curatc went away from
Foley Hall with heavy heart. and the
next Sabbath was dull aud hca.y one
indeed. But on the next Monday fol-
lowing, he received great surprise, in
the shape OF a document bearing an Earl'-
crest, which read n follows:
TFMFLEIoS PLACE. Dec. >. Isto
To Paul ventnor, Curatc OF shadestone
REv. SIR: The rcctoratc OF Shadcstonc
awaits your acceptance. b. Christmas we
will expect TO find you In charge.
Yours. in haste.
Marcus TrMrITroN
Then followed ono Of the Earl's blunt
po-tscripts.
NV daughter Grace has recommend
ed The appointment
Paul Nentnor was almost iumbtonnd-
Ell.
lie sank into a chair and burst into
tears. lie wa- appreciated nj la-t. and
the rectofate of >hade-tone was his.
How was il ID be explained? Wa The
fair mendicant at the lodge gate an Earl'-
daughter Had the crown piece he
dropped into her hand brought him en
annuity OF e ,o1D year,
He accepted the offer. and by the
HOLIDAYS he was in charge. In course
Of time Grace explained all 10 him. then
he renewed his proposition, which she
with very gratifying Com
But when he applied to the Earl he
was bluntlv refused. Grace in,erceded,
and was also refused
Father" she said. Whats Tenn
pleton's word WORTH
''As much a. his bond. child, and
rigidly kept from ia,htr To son. down
proud ancestral line"
Grace laughed softly. with "A sparkle
OF triumph in her eve. She took from
her bosom the let,er the Earl had writ
ten TO her.
= See she said. II hold YOUR written
word-a terse hand, indeed, with YOUR
crest and name attached. In ii YOU say
| shall marry whomsoever please to
marry. Welt please 10 marry Paul
Neu,nor. the rector of Shadestone." The
earl's face clouded and then relaxed.
Fair and proud as queen his daughter
looked. with The brown, expectant ewes
fixed upon him. lie went TO her, put
his arm around her and said:
BE it so, child, am fairly caught.
Although Ventnor is not titled, he il a
handsome, good-hcarted fellow He
will be Dean before he dies Nav YOU
ever be happy.