The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1869-04-24

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= Maria stood haughtily silent ia ~ sAddlscl
the room, while Ruth pounted ON : stscl v Mini
her nearer p Mss IfeyG hsisht, hpasiir ani
iss sh s.sss s sas . ann
showed the exquisitely 6ne texture of her rose.
leaf skin. mo pearl powder there! I wonde,
81 there was any truth in the report tkst
Charles fancied her. The idea of our brother
flirting with dressmaker for of course It wa
nothing but Irritation, on his part ''''il 50 =
And Miss Maria unconsciously gave herseli
such jerk that two pins few half way across
the room, and Ruth archsd her eyebrows.
{, "Dear, me? Miss Trevor, I shall never get
your dress fitted, if you don't stand STILL" !
"Homew said Maria Trevsr, indperatively, 10
the coachman, as she folded the gay Afghan over
her silken skirts. The promised turn il the
park must stand aside now; Miss Trevor, was
anxious to impart the choice Bic 81 gossip she
had just CLEANED. -.
Mrs. Trevor was dreaming over bit Of en-
hroidery by the fire, and Charles Trevor, stand
ing in the bay-window. was glanoing .up and
down the columns of the morning paper,
- Miss Maria entered. 1t was magnificent
drawing room, with ceilings Of fresco and gold,
and carpets soft and rich al finest moss, while
plate glass windows hung with MASSIVE, satin
draperies let in softened light, and rich pic
tures glimmered on the walls. The Trevors
were not rich; but the T.evors were very world.
", and knew exactly how to make appearances
their tool ewA
'sMamma, what do you think ~ exclaimed
Maria, breathless and angered sthat Ruth MUIR
ray, whom we met at Wardley Placs-the pref
ty blonde l told you Of" 's' ~ !
], 'What of her 7" asked Mrs. Trevor, as Maria
stopped for breath, and Charles looked quickly
up, with deep flush on his cheek. 1ta ~, 5''
h. "Shes nothing but dressmaker." w. 50 n
'Nonsense, Maria! you surely must be mis-
taken" '.s iesiaift ~
"But I'm not mistaken, mamma. saw her
this morning at Miss Maokenzie's, and she tried
my dress on with her own hands! "sSl sfa 'as
Surely, my love- Kate Wardley would never;
invite a young person in that social position
To-" sc ~ i - eSf
"But, mamma, the Wardleys are so odl, you
never know what freaks they may be guilty Of
The idea of a common dressmaker presuming to
associate with those who are SO far above her. &
'Stop moment, Maria said Charles Trevor,
advancing into the room. II have yet to learn
in what respect Miss Murray is at all inferior to
any Of the guests at Wardley Place! In, my
estimation, her beauty, grace, and intellect place
her far above any young lady there - "
'There, mamma, / told you Just how II wss r.
said Maria, turning toher mother. Charles has
been just foolish enough to become infatuated
with her baby face. Iwish we had never gone
to Wardley Place."
"My dear boy" said Mrs. Trevor, lyon surely
cannot be in earnest"
''Mother," said Charles quietly, II am 80 deep
ly and earnestly that shall ask you, within
few days, to welcome Ruth Murray as your sons
wife,
"Charles :" .gasped the mother, fare you in.
evil you receive her as a second daughter,
mother z" r 49,.
"Never :" -
Sand / never, never will recognize her as one
Of the family" exclaimed Maria, actually pale
with anger. Charles how dare you degrade
u.s."
at is an honor. returned her brother, calmly.
Ruth is jewel of the first water; mors's the
pity that You are blind TO its sparkle"
"But, Charles, my son." pleaded the mother,
1--WE have so depended On your making wealthy
alliance
mother, am so sick Of this scheming and
maneuvering,' passionstely spoke out the young
maM "Depend upon il, shall never become
the hpnger.on to rich wife. have too much
respect Tor myself ever to be bought and sold in
| the matrimonial market. l love Ruth Murray,
and l shall marry her!"
4 And from this position no storm Of tears, re-
4 proaches or upbraidings could induce him to
swerve one hairs breadth Il was not pleasant to
be seen, this domestic whilwind but was NOT
Ruth Murray worth it all? I RN-
\ sand when will you be my wife, Ruth ?"
"Only wait until February, Chsrlss," plead.
ed the blue-eyed little damsel II have but one
relation in the world--my uncle--snd he il com.
ing home from abroad. / should like him to be
present at my wedding"
80 Charles Trevor waited, much against his
will.
Maria Trevor came into the drawing room, one
evening" full charged with the fashionable ON dii
of the day. 80 ''''-AA
mamma, everybody is talking about this Sir
William Murray, who has just arrived from
India. Mr.. Lacy says he was commander-in.
chief there; and isi inimensely rich; moreover,
that he is a bachelor and his niece is to be his
sole heiress. Couldn't we contrive to make her
acquaintance? Oh, If Charles wasn't such an
infatuted mailman about this dressmahing girl
"Its the same name" unused Mrs. Trevor
"surely they cannot be connected.' yns 5'aiF q.
Maria laughed CONTEMPORARY.
'Geu. Murray connected with q dressmaker
That looks likely, don't itY"
And Mrs. Trevor owned to herself that the
idea had been very vague and visionary one.
The wedding was to be quiet; Ruth had in.
sisted upon this, and, as she walked to the church
dressed in neat, gay, travelling guise, leaning
confidently upon the arm Of her future husband
sudden memory flashed across Charles Trevor'e
brain. attaie
u thought you expected an unole, Ruths"
"He will meet us at the church, Charles
Sand you never told me his name, Ruth"
"His name--is General Sir William Murray.
"What-not tie General Sir William Murray.
| IL think there ia hut one Genaval Sir VV;ll;su,