The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1869-08-28
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CHAPTER X.-CoNT1NUED.
BY CHARLES IIEADE,
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CHAPTER X.-CoNTTNUED.
That evening Grace Garden surprised
her father, by coming Into his study,
Papa Raid she, Il am come 10 aSk a
favor. You must not refuse me. But
dont know that you ever did. Dear.
est, ] want ESQ.
We'll, my child Just tell me what II
IL for -
tits for Mr.. Little; for his lessons.
We'll, but G50p
He has given me a good many. And
70 tell you the truth, papa, ! dismissed
him rather unceremonlously; and now
] should be glad TO soften the blow q
little, II l can. Do be very good and
obedient, dear papa, and write what I
shall dictate. PledSol' Tn 1870
We'll, spoiled child who can resist
your - FTT1 :
Then Grace dictated, and Mr.. Garden
wrote:
'DEARsIR:-My daughter informs me
that, as yet, you have received no re-
Enumeration for tho lessons you have
given her. l beg your acceptance OF
the lnclosed cheaue, and, vi the same
time, should be glad II you would put
price on the admirable bust you have
executed OF her.
, Yours obedlently, ...
'A WALTER GARDEN
The reply to this letter surprlsed Mr..
Garden, 90 that he brought IL to Grace,
and showed II her.
DEAR SIR:-Ths lessons are not
worth speaking Of. have learned
more In your house than taught, l
beg to return the cheque with thanks,
Price Of the bust, hv0 hundred guineas,
Yours obedlently,
IN 'HENRY LITTLE
Grace oolorsd up, and her eyes
glpArkled. That young man wants
4 don't see that, really. He lie very
civil and l presume this Eve hundred
Rulneas is Just polite way OF saying
that he means to keep It. Wants It for
an advertisement, eh 2
Grace smiled and bit her lip. 'Oh,
what man Of business you Rrep And
q little while after the tears came into
her eyes. 'MadmanI' said she to her.
self. he won't let me be his friend,
Well, I can't helpit.' .L..H. II
After the brief excitement OF this
correspondence, Little soon relapaed
Into dull misery. His mother was
alarmed, and could restrain herself no
longer. She imploTed his confidence:
Make me the partner OF your grief,
dear she said, mot that you can tell
me anything have not guessed al.
ready; bat, dearest, It will do you good
10 open your heart; and, who knows, /
may assist you. know my sex much
better than you do 49,.
Henry kissed her sadly, and said Il
was too late now. 1T is all over. She
Ia going 10 marry another man,
Has she told you SOP 80.
Not In words; but have seen II,
She has burned ItInto my heart.'
'Iwlsh I knew her said Mrs. Little.
very earnestly, and almost In a whIs-
per.
'SS,cme day, mother, some day; but
not now. Oh, the fortunes one heart
can suffer, and yet not break
Mrs. Little sighed. What, not even
tell her nameH
Il can't, 1 can't, Oh, mother, you
mean well, but you win drive me
mad
Mrs. Little forbore 10 press him fur
Their Just then. She sat silent III her
work, and he at his, till they were
aroused by fly drawing up at the
door. .,.T.H r.
A fine young woman got out, with
something heavy, and holding 1t like q
child on one arm, raped at the door
with the hand that was dIsengaged,
Mrs. Little opened the door to her,
and she and Jael Dence surveyed each
other with calm but searching eyes,
III you please, ma'am, does Mr.. Lit.
tie blde here.' E,E &. ID - &. az Mons
Mrs. Little said yes, with smile; for
Jael's face and modesty pleased her at
first sight. r....
4 have something for him.
Twill give It 10 him.
III you please, ma'am, I was 10 give
II him myself
Henry recognized the voice, opened
the door, and invited her In.
Mrs. Little followed her, full Of sup
pressed curiosity.
This put Jael out, but she wns too
patient 10 show It.
1t Ia the bust said abe; aud put II
softly down on the table with her strong
arms.
Henry groaned. She desplses even
that; she filings 1t at my head without
word
Nay; have got note for you.'
Then why didn't you give It ME at
onoeP cried Henry, impaIlently.
She handed him the note without q
word.
II ran thus:
Miss Garden presents her compli.
ments TO Mr.. Little, and sends him his
beautiful bust. She 10 grieVed that he
will accept no pronunciation for his les.
sons; and begs permission to offer her
best wishes for his happiness and pros.
perlty.'
The gentleness OF this dIsarmed Hen.
~, and at the same time the firmness
crushed him. IT Is oil everI' be cried
despalringly: and yet can't hate her,
He ran from the room, unable 70 re-.
strain his tears, and too proud and
fiery to endure two spectators to his
grief s.I ....',. aI
Mrs. Little felt as mothers feel tow
ward those who wound their young,
rs 1t the woman's likeness p said she
bitterly; and then trenbled with emo.
tlon. .0I-.
'Ay.' 'au
May see lt?'
$50 Surely ely mai ma,am.' And Jasl began to
But Mrs. Little stopped her. mo,
not yet. I couldn't bear the alghk Of 4
face that has brought misery upon
him. l would rather look at yours.
It is very honest one, May Inquire
your name p -
'Jael Dence-at your SERVICE ~
'Dence! ah, then no wonder Won
have good face; q Cairnhope face. Ny
child, you remind me Of days gone by,
Come and see me again. will YOU ?
Then I shall be more able to talk 10
you quietly
'Ay, thetI Will. ma,am.' And Jael
colored all over, with surprise, and such
undisRulsed pleasure, that Mrs. Little
kissed her at parting. T7f'
bod hnan nHan