Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-02-23

room shah be next my own Birds shall sing
in every window, and flowers greet her eye
on every side. Promise me M preserver,
that you will let her i've with me, at least for
q timer" z- --.--
II would be unjust to both you and her TO
refuse, and if you viii, together we VII visit
her Tomorrow, for it is Saturday, and she
will be all day at home" -l.sL
+ Anna, noble hearted, far above the selfish
ness of too many of the wealthy daughters
of America, now revealed her sOleful nature,
as well as part of her history.
FsDo not think me bold, Colonel Mansfield"
che said. II DO not mean to be. But am, [
fear, a spoiled child Mother was left widow
when I WAS very young, with an immense for
tune on her hands, large part Of which be-
came mine year age, when l became OF age.
She has had me sducated at nome, but has
allowed me always to have my own way in
everything. 1t has made me independent
and wlllfu, apt to speak just as I feel, and
to act as believe night. If err, forgive
me-" r $ r. - - - .r-r.
Dear Miss Anna, vour. faults are the faults
of an angel, and lean never see them. We're
I wealthy, placed above the influences of that
tide winch, ebbing and, flowing, carries Door
humanity whittier it wills, would feel indie
pendent ana say more to you now than hon
or will permit. For TO tell You that [ love
you, to ask you to give your love and hand
to one unable to do moretha to keep him
Que sweet sister, would indeed be dishonOra-
ble" -,. 49,.
Edgar Mansfield drop all ties, I acon
all cold ceremony, hate conventionalties. I
that I lone you-that nature
whispers to me that you are the one,' the on
ly one to whom Ican'conide the happiness OF
my iife.' .r ..-
oh, Anna, is not this dl camp"
~z"No, Edgar Mansfield, tits real, and every
word that have uttered comes from my
heart. The world, too cold to read hearts as
heart are, may not understand me, brt yon
will. Love springs into existence even as
volcanic fires leap from the snow crowned
mountain, and loUe!'
This outburst of affection was succeeded
by a cry Of alarm Anna Marston raising
her eyes to the curtain OF the large window,
fronting the parlor, saw face which she i'm
recognized. Her startled excla-
nation caused the owner Of the face to fly
and pursuit-was made in vain.
To account for the presence of this strange
face at Miss Marstons window it is neces-
sary to return to the two gamblers. With
bitter curses on his lips, Belphor rejoined his
partner, Durant, and explained the manner in
which Mansfield had saved the lady and how
he had been literally refused an opportunity
to make any acquaintance with her. lie,
While he was threatening to challenge his
rival, for such he mentally made him, the
vagabond urchin who had shared in the work
uSLSu az. NSuidnuJDR INT uV0 uOIldIS WHICH
Belphor had promised MIN. r-4 ..t-e-.=s-
BelphOr gave him the money, and the
boy was about to run off when the gambler
said:
''Not so fast, boy. I've more work for YOU.
Do you see that officer walking toward the
Driver Well, want him followed and watch
ed. He'll go to his hotel first, that am sure
of. But aft r he comes out again, 1 want TO
know where he goes to, and don't want him
to kn That he Is watched. Do this and
bring the information to nay Undergraduates
my card, with the address-and ri give you
five dollars more" Hr
"Allright, guv'nor.' returned the boy, who
was about to set forth on the mission, when
Durant stopped him. The latter, who had
been 1Dtently scfudnizing his face for some
fancied that he detected in his fea-
lures striking resemblance to those of
misery millionaire who pretended to be
chlIdIess man. ~
"Boy- what is your name?" Durant asked.
'Alcaings." .s--. --..--
''Awnings? Thisis a singular name. Why
are you called Awnirgs7"
fBecause. was found under heap of
awnings when l was squaller. ut you'd
better let me run after that cove If Won don't
want him to get out Of sight before 7 start"
With motion Durant assented. and the
boy started in pursu of Col Mansfeld. The
result OF his mission has been Inferred by
the reader, for it was Awnings face that had
startled Miss Marston when she beheld it
CLEANING at her through the window.
Her startled cry caused the boy to beat a
hasty retreat, and with rapid footsteps he
made his way to the gamblers dwelling to
make his report.
Mr.. Belphor was alone in his chamberwhen,
the boy entered, but Was joined by Mr.. Les
lie Durant before he had time to speak
'Wel, have you followed that officer ?"
asked Belphor.
ST guess I have. and seen the lazy too, and
he was so loytn' with her. wac in ten feet
OF 'em for an hour. and gosliy2s! the love they
dad talk I'd have heard more, but she seen
nae and had to cut and run or they'd have
nabbed me, andI guess I'd got goslins Me,.!'
"Where does the lazy liver"
"Why, close 10 Washington Square, where
[ got dubbed for stOnin' sparrows."
''And you heard the officer and lady talk %
continued Belphor.
'@You'd better believe did. She said she
loved him, and he said he loved her. And
they looked as if they did,"
You have done Well" said B lphor
''There is q ten-doliar bill for y0u-but the
name of the lady, did You find that out?"
eyes, he called her III So Anna first, and
then he got down to Ann. alone, and then
he hltehed on a handle, and it was dear
AnnaI" = .s-.
you heard no other name?"
"No."
"Then you will have to show me the house. y
sc We me another K and will l'
''You little rascal. Have you no consci-
ence?"
''Guess not--have you, so I can see what
HE hits you again, Frank" said Durant,
laughing. II guess the boy has as much
conscience as either you erlI, and he won Id
have precious little at that. You had better
give him the extra ten and make BIN clean
up and get better clothes. think when the
d 1t and rags are eff, I'll remember who it is
that he looks like"
-''I'll give you another ten-douar bill, but
you must go and wash and get some better
clothes on If do, so you can go with me to
the house. viii you do it2"
''In course will I'll. ketch COLI, maybe,
takin' off the rough dirt, but it isn't no worse
than the measles. I've had them -
fCan you get other clothes to-night;''
eyes; night is just the time to work down
on Water. or in Baxter street,
Colonel Mansfield had just finished his
morning toilet the day after the DC; urrences
Just narrated, when q servant brought no a
card, and announced the gentleman whose
name 1t bore as waiting below.
Lieutenant Mugginsl-A singular name.
L remember no such officer; but never mind
show him up!" SAID the colonel.
In couple OF minutes Lieutenant Muggins
entered. He Was not in uniform. He wore
d DIdCh 1IOGh coat bDdG Was rather SeeGY. HIS
clothes had been good and fashionable once,
but 1t was Long, long ago." His face was
tsprepossessing. 1t had that brutalized
look which the constant use OF strong drink
will give to any man. And yet there was
something in his air, erect carriage, even in
the manner in which he bowed as he lifted
his hat, that said he had once been a gentle
man. ..'. .-s
SIS this your card, sir-are you Lieutenant
Mugglnn ?" asked the colonel, as he handed
chair to his visitor.
"That is my name, sir. Have I the honor
to address Colonel Edgar Manafeld?" replied
til } other
f'My name is Mansfield, and commanded
the til cavalry during the late unpleasant
ness. May l ask to what branch of the SER
vice you are ats ched, as the lack of uniform
does not permit me to judge without ask
ing?"
ITO none at present. l was in the infan-
try, but got sick and resigned. l have called,
sir, on vely dlsagreeable business, that is to
any but Us military rnen it would be disa-
greeable."
And Lieutenant Muggins Strengthened up,
took out very shallow looking pocket-book,
ana from it extracted note.