Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1870-02-24

room shall be next my own brds snail sing
in every window, and flowers greet her eye
on every side. Promise me, my preserver,
that you will let her live with me, at least Tor
q time ?"
81 would be unjust to both you and her to {
refuse, and if you will, together we will visit
her tomorrow, for it is Saturday, and she
viii be all day at home"
Anna, noble-hearted, far above the selfish
ness Of too many Of the wealthy daughters OF
America, now revealed her soulful nature, as
well as a part of her history.
"DO not think me bold, Colonel Mansfield,
she said. II do not mean to be. But am,
fear, a spoiled child. Mother was left widow
when was very young, with an immense Tor
tune on her hands, large part OF which be-
| came mine year ago, when became OF age.
| She has had me educated at home, but has
| allowed me always to have my own way in
everything. 1t has made me independent
and willful, ap. to speak just as | feel, and
to act as 1 believe right. If err, forgive
me-"
Dear Miss Anna, your faults arc the faults
| of an angel and can never see them. We're
1 wealthy placed above the influences of that
tide which, ebbing and flowing, carries poor
humanity whittier il wills, would feel inde-
pendent, and say more to you now than hon
our will permit. For to tell you That L love |
you, to ask you to give your love and hand
to one unable to do more than to keep him.
! self out of debt, and to raise and educate |
one sweet sister. would indeed be dishonora- |
ble."
edgar Mansfield, drop all ties, scorn
all cold ceremony, hate conventionalties-
! acknowledge that 1 lore you-thst nature
whispers to me that you are the one, the only
one to whom l can confide the happiness OF
' @Oh, Anna, is not this dream?'
2 ssNo. Edgar Mansfield, it is real, and every
), word that have uttered comes from my
: heart The world, too cold to read hearts as
d he arts are, ruay not understand me, bat you
will. Love springs into existence even as
!, volcanic fires leap from the snow-crowned
mountain, and 1 toce
Il This outburst of affection was succeeded
II BY a. cry OF alarm. Anna Marston, raieing her
> ewes to the curtain Of the large window,
d fronting the paIior, saw face which she i'm
N mediately recognized. Her startled excla-
nation caused the owner OF the face to fly,
e and tursuit was made in vain.
n TO account fer the presence of this strange
face at Miss Marston's window, it is neces-
D, sary to return to the two gamblers. With
r, bitter curses on his lips, Belphor rejoned his
ID partner, Durant, and explained the manner In
1t which Mansfield had saved the lady and how
Ig he had been literally refused an opportunity
ly to make any acquaintance with her.
Is While he was threatening to challenge his
rival, for such he mentally made him, the
w. vagabond urchin who had shared in the work
ali rushed up, demanding the five dollars which
Belphor had promised him.
D. Belphor gave him the roney, and the
Id boy was about to run of when the gambler
ne said:
eli ''Not so fast, boy. I've more work for you.
r. Do YOU see that officer walking toward the
be Drive Well, / want him followed and watch
be ed. He'll go to his h )tel first, that am SURE
Of But after he comes out again, want to
p know where he goes to, and don't want him
en- to know that he Is watched Do this and
lie bring the information to my lodgings-here's
tn my card, with the address-and Pll give you
re five dollars more"
ge was about to set forth on the mission, wher
Durant stopped him. The latter, who bat
ell been intently scrutiaizng his face for some
he moments, fsncied that he detected IN his fea
lures striking resemblance to those of mi
he serly millionaire who pretended to be child
ice less man.
ed "Boy, what is your name ~ Durant asked
ob- 'sAIrnings."
ssAwnings? That is a singular name. VIII,
de are YOU called Awningsw
ed. because / was found under heap OF avn
red ings when was a squaller. But you'd bette
an let me run after that cove il you don't wan
old him to get out of sight before start"
With motion Durant assented, and the DO
our started in pursuit Of Col. Mansfield. Tho re
aid suit of his mission has been inferred by th
at reader, for it was Awnings face that ha
my startled Miss Marston when she beheld
cleaning OF her through the window.
ect Her startled cry caused the boy to beat
ted hasty retreat, and with rapid footsteps b
made his way to the gamblers dwelling t
the make his report.
ace Mr.. Belphor was alone in his chamber whe
age the boy entered, but was joined by Mr.. lie:
lie Durant before he had time to speak.
rec swell, have you followed that officer?" ash
ks. cd Belphor.
not 81 guess have, and seer the lady too, an
ion he was so town. with her. I was lin ten fee
of 'em for an hour, and goslins! the love the
on did talki I'd have heard more, but she see
N me and / had to cut and run or they'd hay
nabbed me, and guess I'd got goslins then.
was where does this lady liver"
''Why, CT lse to Washington Square, wheI
the got dubbed for stonin' sparrows."
the rand you heard the officer and lady talk
continued Belphor.
npt ssYou'd better believe did. Sne said sh
loved him, and he said he loved her. An
It's they looked as if they did"
cer,l ssYou have done WE'LL" said Belpho
ess. ssThere is ten-dollar bill for you-but I'll
name of the lady, did you find that out?"
y 'sYes, he called her Miss Anna first, an
the then he got down to Anna alone, and the
her Anns!
ling ''You heard no other manner"
aled mo-"
she "Then you will have to show me the house
was "Give me another and I wi
With ''You little rascal. Have You no consS
ence?"
you Guess not-have you, so can VIII
it's like?'
adj "He hits you again. Frank" said Duran
cath laughing. II guess the boy has as mu
ould have precious little at that. You had bett
and give him he extra ten and make him clean
I'm and get better clothes. / think when Il
n in dirt and rags are of, I'll remember who it
has that he looks like"
first s'I1l give you another ten dollar bill, b
r he you must go aud wash and ct some bett
clothes on if l do, so YOU car go with me
tn a the house. Will you do it ?"
an course will. I'll ketch cold, mayt
with takn' off the rough dirt, but 1t isn't no wor
he than the me asles. I've had Them"
me- "Can You get other clothes tonight"
nose ssYes; night is just the time to work doy
ery- on Water. or in Baxter street."
Colonel Mansfield had just finished |
morning toilet the day after the occurrenc
lave just narrated, when a servant brought up
card, and announced the gentleman who
and name il bore as waiting below.
Lieutenant Muggins PA singula- nan
Ian remember no such officer; but never mi
sias- show him ND I" said the colonel.
her In couple of minutes Lieutenant Muggi
entered. He was not in uniform. he VIC
mar q black frock coat that was rather seedy. T
eyes clothes had been good and fashionable en-
and but it was "long, long ago." HE face "
an not prepossessing. 1t had that brutaliz
now look which the constant use OF strong dri
will give to any man. And yet there v
your something in his air, erect carriage, even
say the manner in which he bowed as he lf.
his hat, that said he had once been ger.
who man.
been sis this your card, sir-are you Lieuteni
till Mnooins ~ asked the colonel as he handle
ress, chair to his visitor.
ould .That is nv name sir. Have the hon
,ome IN address Colonel Edgar Mansfield z" repl
nd the ether.
any name is Mansfield, and command
the til cavalry during the late unpleasa
a'ei ness May I ask to what branch of the 9
M. vice you are attached, as the lack Of unifo
Ahis' does not permit me to judge without a
ladlv iDg?''
nv ssTo none at present. l was in the infa
nv, but got sick and resigned. / have call