The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1870-10-20
HoYT & CO., Proprietors
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Beautiful she looked, as clay there inquiet
sI7,lnber on the sofa in the drawing room OF the
Hnwafi; mansion, which is situated in the town
of Deepdale, in the eastern part of Suffolk.
Her complexion was of that marble whiteness
which contrasts we'll with black hair; clearly
defined eyebrows; long and heavy eyelashes
afull red mouth a straight, delicate nose; q
beautiful chin; in fact, face of exquisite love-
illness. She might have made fit subject for
Madonna, only that there was too much pride,
aud too little meekness, in the contour OF her
face. go
If she is lovely in repose, what must she be
when animation and activity Light up that won
derful face? Ask him who stands by her; ne
will tell, you of her rare beauty, and her ex-
exquisite figure. In short, she seems a
daughter of gods divinely fair"
He who stands by her side, and looks at her
30 lovingly, is Guy Wilford, who loves her In
vain; forhe is the son of-a poor gentleman,
while she is the daughter and heiress. OF the
wealthiest man in Deepdale.
GUY had come to see old Mr.. Howard on
some matters pertaining to his profession THAT
of lawyer,l and had been ushered into the
drawing-room to await his appearance. There
on the couch lay Helen Howard-asleep., Guy
stood looking at her when Mr.. Howard entered
the room. He seemed so considerably sur
prised at witnessing such tableau. He must
have read the loye-light in Guys eyes, for he
crossed over to him laid his hand on his shoul-
der, and said, in kind voice:
siWilford, you love my daughter? All, l
know You do. WE'LL my boy, you have my per-
mission to WOO her though you win her or not,
she viii decide. know of no man to whom
would so readily give my daughter as to you.
Money does not make the man, in my estlma-
ton"
And he smiled pleasantly upon perceiving
the Joyous look on Guys face as he caught his
hands, thanking him and declaring his love for
his daughter.
s.sssWell, well, Guy, understand .you," said
Mr.. Howard, with shake of his head. "But
don't be so enthusiastic, or you will arouse my
lady. Come, we will withdraw before she dis
covers our presence"
They left the room quietly; Helen sleeping
on, all unconscious of what had t.anspired-
ssHelen, do you love me? Will you be my
wifeg'
q Guy Wilford leaned towards her as he spoke
reaching out his hands but she put them back
scoldly saying:
fss s.Mr. Wilford, if I had anticipated adeclara-
ton Of love, should have excused myself from
seeing you this afternoon. / have given no en-
couragernent to warrant such course and you
will excuse me, but think you too presump-
,tuoils.: have always regarded you as friend,
but never supposed you would aspire to Helen
HowarPs loye-or money"
? aHelen-Miss Howard-you wrong mef'
cried Guy. II have naught but the purest love
for you, / am sorry that have so displeased
you by my presumption, but could remain in
uncertainty nolonger. Since you look SO unta-
And almost before she was aware of it. he
was gone.
She wished then she could take back all the
harsh words she had spoken. Not that he had
shown any suffering or sorrow; but that she
herself experienced lonely feeling, as if she
had deprived herself of some good And this
was increased upon hearing his departure for
TIdia, where he remained for five years or more
Her father guessed the causeof Guy Wilford's
departure He knew the mans noble nature,
and that it was Helen he loved, not her money; {;
but he said nothing when she told him all about
ito s. k !
Helen was more brilliant than ever that sea-
SON: notwithstanding which she was always
possessed with q dissatisfied feeling, which
seemed to mar all pleasure. She could not de-
fine it. She had at first tried company as 9
remedy; but she soon discovered faults and
flaws in those whom she had considered her
friends. So, at last, she begged her father to
take her abroad, which he did. :. 1
Three years passed before they returned to
Deepdale. They had gone through nearly all
the countries of the Continent, met with great
many new forms and faces, and yet Helen How
ard was IA elem Howardstill. y Old friends again
focked acound her, and she threatened to be-
come as much belle as of old. I
2 Rosa Darlington came to stay with her---a
gushing bright young lady Of eighteen or there
abouts. One evening a large party had con-
gregated on the lawn Of the Howard mansion
carrying on pedecttide ofconyersation, when
Miss Rose exclaimed:
sNews-news who can guess? Brother
Harry tells a good piece of news. The one
who guesses shall have the first introduction"
Half told petite, Rosa" said Helen: "some
one is coming. 1t must be no less parsonage
than the Grand Mogul, to disturb my lady's
equanimity so."
Then there were cries of "Who? Who? We
would condescend to satisfy their curiosity.
"Well you all remember Guy Wilford who
flourished in this town about five years ago. and
who left very suddenly for India? 1t is no less
a person than he,come back, wealthy, polished,
alfrayeled--the handsomest man in the world, my
brother SAYS with the form Of an Apollo, the
pride of Lucifer, the wealth of Croesus, the
EHelen. are you i'll? What is the matter"
she cried, as she happened to glance where
Helen stood, and saw her reeling, and trying to
support herself by the column.
4nv Wilford was Immediately forgotten and
all attention now turned to Helen. She soon
recovered, excused herself on plea Of sickness,
and retired to her room.
'.Why should be so disturbed because Guy
Wilford has come? don't love him. Pshaw
I'm foolish"
She laid herself down in her bed and tried
to sleep, for she felt weak and faint.
She was now possessed with a longing to see
GUY which increased every day. She heard no
more of him until about two weeks after the
irst announcement, when Rosa received in
/, telIgence that Guy Wilford would accompany