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and if had no home duties to demand my
presence, l would gladly remain"
A week passed and DR.. Ellis gave bis coz
sent to Frankics removal. During this time
Emily had become warnly attached to him
He told her of his Fathers death, of little Ella,
of sister Dora, who was teaching school some
miles distant and of brother Charlie who was
going to be great lawyer and who would
soon be at home.
wont be glad when he comcs?' said he
ioyfuly. "Charlic is always so good. He
takes us to ride and tells me such nice stories,
know you would like him. He'll be sorry to
find me lame"
81 am very glad you have a kind brother,
my dear" replied Emily, and she did not
check the sigh that followed her words, for she
had never been blessed with sister or brother.
"tshsll tell him how kind you have been 10
me, Miss Morton. want to see mamma, but
am sorry to leave you. Wont you ever
come to see me-"
"Yes, my dear will, aud you shall cone
often to visit me-"
80, how niccl Thank you
Miss Morton accompanied frankie to bis
home and received many blessings from bis
grateful mother. Calling week later to in
quire after her charge, she was introduced 10
"brother Charlie" who had that day arrived.
al can hardly express my gratitude to you,
said the gentleman. g intended coming the
evening to thank you but am glad fer an OPP
portunity to do so now"
81 assure you sir, felt fully repaid for any
kindness may have done frankie. lam only
too happy to have been OF use to some one
lead an idle life and this was pleasant vari-
alton"
She spoke frankly, for something in the
young mans face prompted her to do so. She
left soon, promising to send for Frank the COM
ing week, and said to Mr.. Raymond, who at
tended her to the carriage, Do not give M
your intention Of calling. shall be happy
to see you"
"Thank you, it will give me great pleasure
to DO so.
Frank visited his new friend and went home
with fresh accounts of Miss Emily'S kindness,
"She gave the all thc,e books, mamma
Was there ever so happy a boy as p
The following evening Emily sat alone in
her room, Miss Kimbal having tried in vain TO
induce her to attend the theatre with Mr.. Hall
let. She sat with folded arms absorbed in
thought.
a servant entered and gave her a card on
which was written in a clear manly hand,
g Charles Raymond"
She Immediately descended to the drawing
room and received him cordially. An hour
passed in pleasant conversation. and Mr.. Ray
mond lelt, again thanking Miss Morton for her
great kindness to his brother.
This call was followed by others for the
young people found much to enjoy in common.
Ouo evening Mr.. Raymond appeared unusually
grave. Emily rallied him and brought out the
backgammon board. Quietly putting it one
side he drew her to a seat beside him, saying,
" 90 in few days TO resume my studies but
before go must tell you that love you. ]
do not expect favorable answer now, but il
Heaven prosper me, will you orc day be my
wife? Ibid notintend 10 ask you this question
till had attained position in the world but
if have this end in view can work the bet
ter"
"Charlcs, you may claim me before that po-
sition is achieved | would rather be the poor
bride Of the man love, than live as do now
in luxury"
So these two were betrothed and Charles
Raymond went to his home a happy, hopeful
man.
Miss Morton informed her Aunt Of her en-.
gagemert, which announcement, as she expect.
ed, was received with anything Interpretation.
A poor lawyer! Why, Emily all he wants
is your money"
No, Auntie, think mott"
al an. sure It is so, and shall neser give
my consent to your union unless you can prove
to my satisfaction that It is you and not your
money that he wants to marry" said Miss
Himball decidedly.
very well, will put him to the test
ain what way2"
Give away my money and be The poor wife
Of an honest man.
No, no. Emily, you shall not do that
"Thcn / will cause a rumor TO be circulated
that the stock in which my money is invested
is worthless. Leave all to me, Auntie, aud
wait the result"
Taking paper and pencil, Emily wrote a
hurried note to Mr.. Putnam, her business
agent, requesting an immediate interview,
which was answered by tie gentleman in per-
son.
a. r. Putnam, you may think my request a
strange one, but viii you circulate rumor
that my property is worthless, and tina; am
left peHuiless q
al cannot understand why you should wish
it, but can insert paragraph in tie Post
that will 'answcr your purpose"
"Thank you, you will confer great favor
by 50 doing. You shy you understand ny
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