The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1870-06-30

been taking Of human nature, ana trying W
fix the relative value of man without money.
1t was the crystalline truth he was learning
not the truth in mere solution, sometimes
OPAQUE. but always thin, but the precipitated,
hard angular, clear-cut crystals of experience,
mined in unexpected places. Had ne remain
ed upon the second floor, never would he have
obtained the gems the mere solution only
would have repaid his keenest search. But
that migration to the upper spaces had given
him wondrous lens; his horizon was so i'm
measurably extended that, barring the fact
that his bill was unpaid he was the happier,
because wiser for the upward reverse:
Suddenly, in his solitary promenade, ne con-
fronted the heiress. She was walking arm-in-
arm with young Evans, of her "set," in conf
Dental communication it would appear, else
why should they have been in that long hall
alone7 asked Watson, as with a glance, he
took in the situation. The meeting was sur
prise to both parties, and the inclination Of
both men was to pass without recognition.
Evans indeed, frowned; Watson flushed in
anger and with head erect bore down and
passed his enemies, like suspended or CASH
Tered officer of the line, conscious of his SOL
derly qualities, but equally conscious of his
"altered circumstances"
Too high he held his head, in feet, for he
caught no soft glance from the ladys eye, and
trod so firmly upon the trail OF her elegant
evening dress as to cause perceptible crack
ing of Seams at the skirts plaits Evans turn
ed with sudden anger.
"Doltw he hissed
Watson passed on, staying to make no dpol..
ogy, but he heard the lady say:
'Fiel it is nothing;" and he was conscious,
too, that she was looking at him wonderingly.
| An hour later Watson was down on the
piazzas again, evidently on the quest for some
person, and he found his man ere long. Evans
was the gentleman wanted. Going up to him
| Watson said:
"Mr. Evans, what was the word you used at
the time trod on the trail of Miss Oromanes'
dress p
81 said doA, sir and 1 say it again. We
have hitherto supposed you to be a gentleman,
and he laughed, half in scorn and half in hui
NOR of the fact so opportunely given him to
crush another.
The hot blood flew to Watson's face; his
hands were clenched as if to strike but by
strong effort, he mastered his passion.
Evans no gentleman ever would have ut
tered that sentence. Only a coward would
fling another's poverty in his face. Miss Oro-
names, educated as she has been to give virtue
to. wealth, might find in my inability to pay
my hotel bill justification for dropping my
acquaintance; but doubt if ever she would
have countenanced incivility. | owe her an
apology for my seeming rudencss, and will give
il to her; but you hold in too supreme con-
tempt even to exchange more words with YOU.
Hereafter do not speak to me, for ii you do l
shall slap your face, even in the presence CT
the ladies'"
And the speaker went his way to his attic
room.
This scene overheard by several gentlemen
and ladies, soon was the talk of the rooms.
Evans being recognized leader of very aris-
tocaatic circle, soon convened others OF tic
set, and Major Snow was ere long summoned
to be informed that he must clear out Wat
son"-Evans Offering to pay tic dclinqucnts
bill.
And the news flew throughout the parlors
and promcnades that Major Snow was to give
Mr.. Robert Watson, of Baltimore, his walking
papers in the morning.
An observer of the scene between the two gen.
tlemen on the piazza was Miss Oromanes.
Having at once retired to her room to repair
the accident to her skirt the lady donned
another dress and, to enjoy half an hour un-
disturbed, stole out upon the pleasant open
weather promenade She thus was witness
Of what transpired She, too, retired, in evil
dent excitement, to her rooms; and when her
maid, half an hour later, brought the house
news that the Maj was to clear Watson out
in the morning. the heiress, with perfect de-
Liberation, but with frightened color in her
cheeks, and clear sparkle in her beautiful
eyes, sat down to to her desk and indited the
following note:
"Maior Snow will please take no action in
the matter of the difference between Mr. Wat
son and Mr. Evans. / overheard every word
that passed between the gentlemen, and [ fully
Justify Mr.. Watson. Were it not an insult to
him, [ would offer to become responsible for
any amount which he may not be able to pay;
but know that he is a thorough gentleman,
and would equally scorn to wrong you or to
leave your house at the dictaton of others.
81 am, sir, yours,
"HELENE ORoMANEs."
This the maid was instructed to place in the
Majors hands at once The maid had not far
to 90, for she met the proprietor advancing up
the stairway. He glanced at the billet and
laughed then paused and said:
mo use of my trip up five pair OF stairs.
Mr. Robert Watson has the freedom OF this
house for the next five seasons"
And down stairs he went again, while the
open n-cared maid, having lost not word, re-
turned to her mistress to find her absorbed in
penning another note. This was written with
great care and many pauses. 1t was finally
finished and read as follows:
"Mr. Watson will please excuse the boldness
of this note but, having been witness to the
meeting between yourself and Mr.. Evans on
the piazza, feel it incumbent on me to say
that fully justify your proceeding and your
words. ask no apology from you. Indeed, l
will be panied to receive it Believe me, am
exceedingly panied at the inference you have
drawn, namely, that could find justification
in dropping your acquaintance in the fact of
your temporary embarrassment Alas for my
riches; if they compel me to bear such imputa-
tions on my sense and motives!
81 am, sir, yours very sincerely,
'HELENE ORoMANEs."
This. .missive the maid bore to the fifth story.
It found the romantic Robert in bed; but the
letter was flung in over the door vcntilator