Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1869-09-10


And do you suppose that be believed it,"
Certainly. And so he has been courtine
you?' Mr. Trumbull said shrewdly.
Perhaps 50; but are you sure he is the
same man p
Il think he is; but question viii soon
set that at rest.
Sally started in her impuIsive manner.
Come and viii introduce you and then 1
shall know the truth of this extraordinary
story
Mr. Trumbull would have demonstrated,
but she was half across the room before he
could interfere. Murray started forward
with pleasure as he saw her approaching
him
Here is an old friend of mine, who think,
he has seen you before, she said. "Mr.
Trumbull, Mr.. Murray"
The gentlemen shook hands, and then Mr..
Trumbull said
Il think we met on board boat on Lake
Erie, last fall
''Yes, replied Murray With faint smile,
4 remember it perfectly"
A few words we're exchanged, and then
Murray walked away
Are you going to marry him, Miss
Sally?" asked Mr. Trumbull
No indeed
Is he rich
he is said to be-
Then you suppose fortune will be
matter ofindifference to him m?n
But what if his is as mythical al mine?''
You must find that out. "
No, don't care to know now, said
Sally. Let US talk of something else
Yes, I thought you were going to ask
after your old friends. Have you forgotten
all about them in these gaities p
"Oh, no r. and Sally put query after
query about her friends, until at last Mr.
Trumbull said But you do not ask after
Tom Middleton, and yet you might, for he
cares more for you than all the rest put
together
oh, that's nonsense! But how is he?''
He viii tell you himself
Tom here ?" exclaimed Sally, her face
lighting up with delight.
Yes, indeed, we came on together"
And Why hasn't he come to speak to
me?'
He says he did not dare, before all these
people, but you will go to your parIor I
viii send him there. "
Sally started Up at once, and Mr.. Trum-
ball looked after her With a smile He had
been hoping for this match for a long time,
and now as he went out to find Tom he
to him:
Speak to her tonight man. l am sure
she loves you.
Tom scarcely knew whether be was on his
head or his heels as he made bis way to the
private parlor. He never could remember
afterwards exactly what happened when he
reached it He only knew that Sally came
to meet him with bright, blushing face,
and the next thing he was certain Of she
was clasped in his arms.
At a tolcrable early hour the next morn
ing a note was handed to Sally. 1t was from
Mr.. Murray, renewing his offer and begging
for a speedy interview
Ask the gentleman to come up" Sally
said to the servant, and Tom, who was with
her, went out without one particle ofjealous
objection.
The young man came up and would have
seized SalIy's hand, but she drew it back
Stop a moment. Murray, l
should like to ask you question.
He paused abashed by her resolute face
What is it Miss BeaucIere ?"
DO you know how much money I am
worth -
He hesitated and stammered. At last he
said Your friend Mr.. TrumbuI did men
ton to me that you had some fortune, but |
assure you, dearest Sally, that it is of your
self alone T.
sally checked him with an imperious
gesture. L have not penny in the world!
He stood still, looking at her with pale,
astonished face.
Yes, sir; l am entirely without fortune,
and whoever Weds me must take portion
less bride
4 am very sorry he gasped out the
words.
No need to express your regrets, sir, |
am engaged to be married, and 1 viii bid
you a good morning.
Murray got out of the room as best he
could, and vanished that day from Wash
ington. His wealth turned out to be a mere
fabrication of his own, and he was heard of
no more IN fashionable circles.
After all WASH it funny that | should
be courted for my fortune p Sally said, as
she related Mr. Murray's discontinue to
Tom.
But I agree with Mr.. Trumbull, " he
replied enthusiastically, that you that
you are worth your weight in gold.
REPUTATION.
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