South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1870-11-04

hoie IIeu' MahNuelu came IN, with gem
'lemno, and taking from his pocket-book n
small paper, handed it to his companion,
saying:
There, that is what wanted to show YOU
You will stand by me, | hope-that is be
present at the ceremony Z
50 far gone Really, did not think
this, Fred. Well as you have see by the
paper, a license to take the young lady. |
suppose, of course, you obtained her man
mas permission firsrg
Not "a bit of it?' answered Fred and
proceeded to explain his plans.
'Ah. Fred take care you do not regret this
hasty step when it is too late.-I don't be-
lieve you can love SD soon after-well, af.
ter having known and spent 80 many hour,
with such girl as Miss Charlton But
see she seems very well consoled for your
desertion, | guess she was only amusing
herself with you. Young Berrain is a lucky
fellow. She is truly prize
know that But-well, will tell you
| really did think very strongly Of trying
to win Mss Charlton; but this Southern
beauty caused me to change my mind -
She seems very fond of me And YOU sure
~ cannot blame a man for doing the best
he cam in the world, and getting the most
be eau for his heart, hand and name
Grace could not see the look Of contempt
which was on the face of Frel Man>Geld's
companion, as he turned aud walked from
the room.
No feeling but disgust then filed her
heart for the man whom, only few weeks
before she had thought 50 nearly perfect
'IcS, they were married aud Lucille,
apparently very uneasy concerning her moth.
er's reception of her after her unlutiful
conduct, pleaded with Fred that they should
20 of to his home for while, until her
parent would have time to get somewhat
over the shock. She feared to see her ia
her terrible anger, she said
But Fred was then determined to act
honestly aud straightforward and have the
matter settled at once settlement Of So
many thousands Of dollars he meant, and
expected
Lucille seemed drcadfllly agitated and
anxious when Fred was immovablo in hi,
determination, aud despite all her pleading.,
returned to the hotel, and sought the pres.
ence of his IN lther-in luw
Mrs. Leroy sat smiling and pleas ut in
her private plrlor when Fred came in with
Lucille, who, in obedience to hi4 words
Go, Lucille, aud win forgiveness for
yourself and one whose every thought and
aim in life shall be to be worthy Of your
love and your mothers confidence.
She sank at Mrs L'roy's feet.
Get up Lucille. None Of this sentimen-
tai nonsense . Sit down, Mr.. Mansfield =
said that lady, in voice calm, aud with
not the least possible sign Of the much fear
cd anger.
80 Madam how can I thank you for
this unhoped for kindnessY
There WIS i comicll liule smile playing
about Mrs. Leroy's lips, and she said
Indeed | must thank you You have
relieved me Of very arduous task Luz
ellie has given me great deal Of anxiety,
she is so hayward; aud indeed, since the
time she was first committed to my care, !
have never known a moments real peace
She has done very much better than
dared hope. OF course, Mr.. MrusGsd,
she has tod you that she Is not my daughter
Madam . cxclAimei Fred, mot vour
duiyhter! What am to understand b.
this r
Il thought most likely you had been
mistaken, Mr.. Mansfield, Lucille Is the or.
phan Of a distant cousin &C. ms late inland
who took charge Of her who, she was only
ABOUT 'cgen years "a. She has been with
rs ever s.,cc. Ny son looks ou her as a
seer almost; aud although no provision
was made f,r her, as Colonel Leroy made
10 will, Henry has had bsr finely educated,
and will, most likely, send her handsome
wedding present l am not rich, as you
may have thought or course d. not
tell you this because | think IL can af CO
you IN any way simply, az being nor ono
Of our family, you should knog how mat
ters stand replied Ms Leroy.
Fred Mlr-Gsd knew fhsp how c,mrls,e.
.y BE bad been deceived by appearance,
inl hnte. gossip III know why Lucille
bad feared tbe meeting with Mrs Leroy
/ Yes, all was plain enough then. Blt Dr.
was done, and boz would make the bcstof DO
/ And BIZ thoughts raverting to tbe IilmDnd-
about tbcrsll worth Of them there could
bee 80 mis'asf-ba f-it clmfYrtcI, aud try
+ ug to hide his chazru, sliI:
'luuk you, Mrs Leroy, Tor your canjor
aud confidence. Lucille, my dear, %. your
las Mr.. Lrroy has given ou har forgive
ness, there Is uo immeiiafe basic about our
+ leaving Washington, would ike 90 bavc
/ y1u attend che l-yeo Ibis evening
Oh but when tbo time lJr che reception
came, Fred's. comforting Thought was da.h-
ed away for ever
'Pu;on your diamonds, Lucille. Surely
this B. a fitting time Oh wear them
The young bride put forth one ittle ex-
cuse aud then another, uuul Fred grow
4uvI.tu- and said