The Lincoln County herald., 1869-06-10

has already turned tho heads Of half tho
young men 10 the city. But come and
be introduced. BY the way, I advise
you to take care Of your heart, for they
say her charms are fatal"
"Trust me for that" replied the other
as they weuded their way through the
crowd.
Mrs. Lacount, Mr.. Warrington" and
Hurry Wentworth strolled away, after
seeing all other suitors yield the 6eld to
his young friend.
To ssy that Arthur Warrington was
interested in Mrs. Lacoint, wOull but
represent the passionate love he
bore for her af,er successive interviews.
for no party was ever complete without
the beautiful and gifted young widow
who had, as young Wentworth said, sl
ready turned the heads Of half score oi
young men since she made her appear
ance among them % mystsriously ~ jin.
dere,la bad done among the lords and
ladies Of old. And many began to won
der If some fairy had not played . con
spicuous part 10 her introd duction into
their midst.
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When the mind is ovcrburdened the
body becomes exhausted also; and thus
IL was with Maurice Warrington, who
after daily becoming weaker and more
wasted, sank into . deliriou. fever which
ended BY leaving a nearly deserted taber
naclc FROM which the light and life had
fed but God In bis providence saw 6t
to spare his life, and ut length reason re-.
sumel her throne and ruled with inex
nausted power.
It was a heavenly night. The moon
and stars blending harmoniously with the
clear, calm sky beyond, and from their
imperial throne shedding . soft mellow
light over all the city, Of g.. At an
early hour . multitude Of carriages
might have been seen rolling up the
broad avenue to the handsome residence
Of Hugh Warrington, which was lighted
from its very foundation, while 10 its ele.
gnnt drawing. rooms rustled costly silks
and laces.
decidedly the best party Of tho sea-
son." remarked ono.
"But where is the heir? He has en-.
tiscly recovered, I hear, and Is to make
his appearance this evening"" remarked
his companion.
"Duced odd and melancholy, with .
decided antipathy to bellies, and the fair
sex IN general been crossed in love some.
tiue, they say" aud the coapls sauntercd
away.
A ew moments conversation. and
Arthur Warrington led Mrs. lacount
away from the heated throng into the
nicely ventilated conservatory. They
heed not q form which is half hidden
from view by the tall m,gnolias and gera.
NUNS. As they pass down the length
Of the room tho figure starts and over.
turns a vase, but they heed it not, so busy
are they with their own thoughts. The
form moves slowly after them, and is
again hid from view. Arthur finally
leads her to seat and pours into her lis.
tening ear tho story Of his love.
II have loved you from the 6rst," he
"Only assure me that you
return the sentiment, and I shall be su y
premcly happy"
!"Oh, spare me, spare me-" aud tho
lady clasped her hands to her forehead.
Il was at this juncture that Maurice
Warrington stepped forth from his hid
ing place. and, with outstretched arms,
"Lulu I!
"Naurice ~
And Lulu Warrington, Mrs. Lacount
no longer, fell iainting into her husbands =
arms.
"Wretched woman ! Will you explain
this, s,r?' and Arthur Warrington con-
fronted his brother, whilc his face was
deatllly pale, and great drops Of perspi
ration stood on his brow.
II will explain" was the naughty re-
ply,
Mrs. Warrington, having partially re-.
covered, refused to leave him now, aud
the three took seat, while Maurice related
the story Of the past year. How he had
wooed and won Lulu Clayton from her
peaceful home against the wishes Of bis
father, who had threatened to disinhsrit
him II be formed this alliance.
When he had flushed sp. liking there
was silence for time which was broken
by sob, and on'Iookiny up they behold
old Mr.. Warrington in their midst.
"My chilereu, can you forgive me p
be exclaimed, taking . hand Of each. ~
see now where have been mistaken.
have considered wealth before worth.
ieoceforth it shall be the reverse. Yes,"
he continued. ..r
"'weigh worth sgaisst all else together
And solid gold against feather
Bot I kow you will forgive me my chill
dren," and be kissed the pure, young
trow Of bis newly found daughter.
Nov 60 back to your friends, and leave
me to realise that this IL indeed reality
and not . dream" n' at '''
That nigh. after the company bad dis
psrsed, % Maurice Warrington and bis
wife sat alone, he asked her Why she had
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