The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1869-08-03

cay the least. there was in it manifest
injustice, and, she could not bat think
cruelty She resolved il should not
last certainly not without explanation
The opportunity soon cana
Among Mrs Boaey' new acquisitions
Was a boudoir furnished and fitted &C.
ooEaslg 10 the newest ideas of that
sacred retreat Here she would re-
ceiye few Of her very dearest
friends, and exchange the yapid gossip
10 which such retreats are often dedi-
Gated. Among those very dearest was
Mrs. Deyille, whose spouse an ex-
slopseller was now millionaire Of the
class proianely shoddy. To her came
Mrs Deville one day, aud, Annie being
present tho conversation turned upon
ball to le held that evening. Any
body we know to be there inquired
Mrs Deyille, with a nonchalant air.
Anybody, my dear You amaze
me Why, every body Is to be there
Isn't it tiresome? But one must
counteuance these things, l suppose,
Does your charming daughter attend ?"
Certainly. And yoursf'
swell, | suppose so, Poor things
they are pestered TO death by invita-
tons but then one doesn't like to re-
fuse. / declare am almost worn out
chaperoning them You see my girls
are much sought after, as is yours also,
my dear Mrs. Botley, and not very
good partner at waltz is quite such
as we should prefer for But you un-
derstand me, | am sure"
"Very true" replied Mrs. Botley.
"The subject forms one Of my chief
anxieties" This with n side glance at
Annie, who sat with her eyes fastened
upon the pages Of book, which never
seemed to turn.
"By-the-by what has become of that
young mani forget his name-who
really seemed quite domesticated with
you ?" said Mrs Deville, returning, the
glance "0ne never sees him now. /
thought you were such great friends.
eyes, he is under considerable obi
cations to us. He still comes here
sometimes, but Of course we are very
much engaged always"
Annie's eyes flashed, and she bit her
lip but she did not utter a word after
a little more of Mrs. Devilie's conver-
sationai display had been exhibited, and
she had taken her leave. Then all the
pent-up agitation that had shaken her
soul found vent in passion Of bitter
tears, as she flung herself upon her knees
and hid her face upon her mothers lap.
For moment a spasm Of pain pas
sed over that mothers face, but it was
for moment only.
"Annie, get up, child, and tell me the
meaning OF this"
Mother, you know already. Oh,
how could you-how could you be SO
cruel ?"
81 cruel? Again say, rise and ex-
plain yourself"
Mother, you have just now been
speaking Of one, replied she, rising to
her feet, and looking her mother stead
lily in the face, "who | thought you
loved as dearly almost as--as =" And
her voice faltered,
CAS- you do. Is that what you would
say p said Mrs. Botley.
AS do, replied her daughter.
i thought as much Now listen, An,
ME, and don't interrupt Your papa
and have higher views for you than
a marriage with that penniless young
man. ] grive for the necessity for tell
ing you this / thought you would
have seen it for yourself. Stay mot q
word | repeat / am grieyed that you
SO little appreciate our position as to
deem it possible that we could for one
moment think Of such more nobody
as Herbert Foster ever aspiring oyour
hsad, That you must see for your
self.
I do not see it. What is this posi-
tion, that ! should give up my Oldest
friend, my
Your lover? DO you mean that !?
replied the mother, angrily Then, as
new light broke over her, she added
Have you engaged yourself TO him,
may / take the liberty Of asking
Mother, replied the daughter stead
lily, i have promised to be his wife
Then, almost screamed the mother,
you haye been almost wicked nay
most indicate Take my word for it.
Miss, you shall never keep your prom
ise no, neyerp
i shall keep my promise, replied An
ME, with now increasing calmness.
You will-you DEFY me? Now, An
ME. this is too much. / was disposed
to be lenient before, said Arrs, Botiey,
rather untruthfully but now that you
openly actually ding your
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