South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1870-09-16

grafton to the upper spaces had given him
a wondrous lens his horizon was so i'm
measurably extended, that, barring the fact
that his bill was unpaid, he was tho hap
pier, because wiser, for the upward reverse
Suddenly, in bis solitary promenade, be
confronted the heiress She was walking
arm in arm with young Evans, of her 'set,'
in confidential communication, it would APP
pear, else why should they have been in
that long hall alone asked Watson, as,
with a glance, he took in the situation -
The meeting was a surprise to both par.
ties, and the inclination of both men was
to pass without recognition. Evans, in
deed, frowned; Watson flushed in anger,
and with head erect, bore down and passed
his enemies, Ike suspended or cashicrcd
officer of the line, conscious of his soldier
ly qualities, but equally conscious of his
altered circumstances. Too high he held
his head, in fact, for he caught no soft
glance from tho lady's eye, and trod so
firmly upon the trail of her elegant evening
dress as to cause perceptible cracking of
seams at the skirt pcats. Evans turned
with a sudden anger.
Dolt " he Kissed
apology, but heard the lady say:
'Fie, it is nothing; and he was consci
Gus, too, that she was looking at him won
deringly.
An hour later Watson was down on the
piazza again, evidently in quest of some
one, and be found his man ere long. T.
vans was the gentleman he wanted. Go
ing mp to him, Watson said;
MIR Evans what was the word you used
at the time | rod on the trail of Miss Oro-
names dress 2
Il said dolt sir and say it again. We
have hitherto supposed you to be a gentle
man, and now learn that you cannot pay
your bills ) and he laughed, half in scorn
and half i'll humor of the fact so opportunely
given him to crush another.
The hot blood flew to Watson's face his
hands were clenched as if to strike but by
a strong effort he mastered his passion.
Evans, no gentleman ever would have ut
tered that sentence. Only coward would
fling another's poverty in his face. Miss
Oromanes, educated as she has been, to
give virtue to wealth, might fud in my in.
ability to pay my hotel bill justification
for dropping my acquaintance; but doubt
if ever she would have counteuanced incl
Witty. | owe her an apology for my seem
ing rudeness, and will give it to her, but you
( | hold in 700 supreme contempt even to ex-
change more words with you. Hereafter
do not speak to me, for if you do l will slap
you in the face, even in the presence of the
ladies' And the speaker went his way to
his attic room
This scene, overheard by several gentle
men and ladies, was soon the talk of the
rooms Evans, being a recognized leader
of a very aristocratic circle, soon convened
others of the set and Major Snow was,
ere long summoned to be informed that he
must clear out Watson'-Evans Offering to
pay the delnquent's bill.
And the news few throughout the parlors
and promenades that Major SOow was to
give Mr. Robert Watson, of Baltimore, his
walking papers in the morning.
An observer Of the scene between the two
gentlemen on the piazza was Miss Orc
names. Having at once retired TO her room
to repair the accident to her skirt, the lady
donned another dress, and, to enjoy half an
hour undisturbed, stole out upon the pleas
ant open weather promenade She thus
was a witness Of what transpired She,
too retired in evident excitement, to her
rooms; and when her maid, half an hour
later brought the house news shat the Major
was to clear Watson out in the morning,
the heircss, with perfect dcliberation, but
with frightened color in her checks, and a
clear sparkle in her beautiful eyes, sat down
to her desk and indited the following note
"Maior Snow will please take no action in the
o. ]
Mr. Evans overheard every word that passed
between the gentlemen, aud fully Justify Mr..
Watson We're 10 not insult 20 him, I would Of
fer to become responsible for any amount which
be mas not DE able 20 pay-but know that be
is thorough gentleman. and would equally
scorn 90 wrong YOU OF lclve your house at the
dicatJn of others. ] am sir, yours,
llErEya OnONANEs"
This The maid was Instructed t. place IN
the Majors hand 90 once The maid had
not flr TO go, for she met the proprietor ad.
vanci1g up The stairway lie glanced a,
the billet and laughed then paused and
said .-
M use Of my trip up five pair Of stairs.
Mr. Robert Watson has the freedom Of tits
house for tho next Eve seasons
And down stairs be went again. while
the opened cared maid, having lost not a
absorbed in penning another note This
was written with great care, aud many pau
scs. It was finally finished, and read as
follows
'Nr Watson viii please excuse the boIdnoss
OF This note-1ut having been "a witness t0 the
meeting between yourself and Mr. Evans on the
piazza, ] feel .tiucumbeut 0u me to say that
fully justify your proceeding and your words ]
ask mo- apology f-0m you. Indeed T will be-
panied fl receive &c. Believe me D ann exceed