The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1870-05-12


me, when Lucus March stands read
to offer her his heart, his hand, ant
his fortune. Let the subject drop here
1t was by accident that you learned m,
secret. Forget it, and marry Myra
and be happy
/, There was a tremor about this stron.
mans lips as he said this, but it wa.
unnoticed by the handsome young MAJ
who still stood before the glass.
"Ill own you talk ser sibly, viii
but your heart is larger than mine, anc
your brain too. You are worth d
dozen fellows like me; but what l lack
in my head I've got in my pocket; and
that, you know, will do generally more
than heart or brain. or course. Myra
Dean isn't tie one for you. She is
used to luxury; and, really, Will. do
think stand little better chance than
You with her, and do like her i'm
menscly. You shall come to my we'd
ding, Will, and take tea with us as
often 40 twice week. | think III pro-
pose tonight, if find good opporlu-
nlty at the party. | don't think you
care half SO much about her as | do
you have business, you know to take
your attention Don't look so cross.
LIN going out to get new pair of kids
for the party What number do YOU
wear, Will? III! get you a pair"
DR.. Browne was looking steadily
into the fire; he did not reply or look
up, and apparently had not heard
word Of his friends remarks.
Good day, then, Win, iryou are
bound never to speak again. III see
you this evening"" and saying this, Lu-
clus went ont into the street, and DR.
Browne still continued looking into
the fire. Suddenly he turned about
and commenced pacing the room
again. lie stopped in front of the
mirror, aud looked in at his brown
face, the lower part Of which was Gov
cred with thick, glossy beard. Their
was trown already on his brow. but
TIC trowned deeper rs he saw the re-
nection of his face
Nv lat is there about me that girl
like Myra Dean could lancy?' But as
he said this half aloud, his face soften
ed for an instant, as lie rem embered
one never to-bc-lorgotten time when
danger vas very near him, and she
csught his hand and looked up into
his face, with pleading eyes, full of ten
derncss, too, he thought then, and he
had, before he realized what he was t
about, pressed her hand, and kissed I
her brow, assuring her he would be |
careful. The thoughts Of this sweet &
moment had cheered his heart many a |
time, and he had hoped that in spite OF t
lei riches and his poverty, he might {
one day call her his own, but the dream {
was over now. Lucius March would |
yn her; he thought he was sure of {
hat, but away down in his heart there ;
vas-though he did not know ia ray t
of hope remaining. ,
He went to the party that night. He |
Wished to see her once more while she /
vas free. lie seemed moody and re- /
served, and very little was seen of him /
Turing the evening, and he saw little L
Use than Myra Deane in hcr'modest l.
white dress. as she went about. among d
be guests. or hoatcd in the "mazy Il
lance AT last ne saw her leaning on Il
he arm Of Lucius March, and soon Il
hey disappeared from the drawing W
Dom. z
He i'rowncd, and his heart beI HIGH
lie would soon be pledged to another
he thought maddencd him. he rushed
ut to The piazza to tcel breath of
'esh air. With rapid strides he walk d
d up and down the piazza, trying to t.
till the tumut in his breast. He did hi
OF wait to see her again, put went to q
is rooms, and led to study, but
ould not then he tried TO sleep, but jo
was near daylight before sIumber III
sitcd his eyelds. The next day he is
'ceived an invitation to take the place hi
Il distinguished and beloved doctor ca
no had died but a few weeks previous,
I'd immediately accepted it. 1t would a
, such relief to get away from the Nv
addening chances Of Myra Deane's
lie eyes, and the sound of her voice,
hich thrilled him through and l +;
rough. to
He was sitting in thoughtful atti- tn
de, with the letter ofinvitaton in his be
nd, wien Lucus March entered. w
"What have you there - were the frC
st words Of he young man. "Any. ais
ing important. WIFI" de
Di. Browne made a few explanations,
short, crisp manner. thu
IL believe you are down on me, Will, 20
cut that love affair l haven't pro- he
'sed yet-didn't get an opportunity. bel