Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-06-29

! 1 Hc Ivt OloOu new ~ W itSOU 5 lace his
hands were clinched as if to strike but, by
strong effort, he mastered his passion.
Evans, no gentleman ever would have
uttered that sentence. Only coward would
Hing another's poverty in his face. Miss
/ OrOmanes, educated as she has been to give
virtue to wealth, might find in my inability
to pay my hotel bill jurisdiction for drop
ping my acquaintance ;.but | doubt if ever
she would have cOuntenanced incvility. |
/ owe her an apology for my seeming rude
ness, and will give it to her, but you | hold
IN too supreme contempt even to exchange
more words with you. Hereafter do not
speak to me, for il you do shall slap your
face, even in the presence of the ladies. -
and the speaker went his way to his attic
room.
This scene, overheard By several gentle
men and ladies' soon was the talk of the
rooms. Evans, being recognized leader OF
very aristocratic circle, soon convened
others of the set; and Major Snow was, ere
long, summoned to be informed that he
must clear out Watson Evans Offering
to pay the delinquent bill
And the news few throug hout the parlors
and promenades 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
gentlemen 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
undlstu bed, stole out upon the pleasant
open weather promenade. She thus was a
witness OF what transpired She, too, re-
tired, in evident excitement. to her room
and-when her maid, half an hour later,
brought the house news that the Major was
to clear Watson out in the morning, the
heIress, with perfect deEberation, but with
frightened color in her checks, and clear
sparkle is her beautiful eyes, sat down to
her desk and indited the following note
Major Snow Will please take no action
in the matter of the difference between Mr.
Watson and Mr. Evans. Ioyerheard every
word thar passed between the gentlemen,
and | fully justify Mr Watson. Were it
not an insult to him, | would offer to be
come responsible for any amount which he
may not now be able to pay; but I know
that he Is thorough gentleman, aud would
equally scdrn TO wrong you or to leave your
house AZ the dictation of others.
i am, Sir, yours,
HELENE ORoMANEs
This the maid was instructed to place in
the Major hands at once The maid had |
not iar to g, Tor she met the proprie;orsa sad
Fanojng up the stairway. He glanced at
the billet and laughed; then passed and |
said
No use OF my trip up fve pair of stairs.
Dir. Robert Watson has the freedom OF this
house for the next FIVE seasons.
And down stair he went again while the |
open-eared maid, baying lost not word, |
returned TO her mistress to find her absorb |
ed in penning another note. This was
written with great care and many pauses
Il was finally finished, and read as follows
Mr. Watson will please excuse the bold
ness Of this note; nQs, having beca wit
ness to the meeting between yourself and |
Nr, Evans, on the piazza, feel it incum-
bent on me to say that fully justify your
and your words. | ask no apol- |
ogy from you. Indeed, | viii be paincd to |
receive 1t. Believe me l am excacdinly |
panied at the inference you have drawn, |
namely; that could find justification in |
your acquaintance in the fact of
your temporary embarrassment. Alas for
MY riches, if they compel me to bear such
imPutation on my sense and motives
/ am, Sir, yours very sincerely,
HELENE OROMAEES"
This missive the maid bore to the 9th
story 1t found the romantic Robert in
bed but tke letter was flung in over the
door ventilator
"A letter for Monsieur Watson from my
lady, said voice at the door and Watson
srrang up as the envelope foated down to
his feet.
a note from my lady!" What on earth
did that mean? Another rumpus brewing.
of courses Turning on the ga. he read
astonished, pleased delighted. as the rich
color mounting to bis temples testified.
And then, foolish man, kissed the note.
So very preposterous for one in his cir
J
Many were the guests who turned out
fully two hours before their usual ten O. clock
breakfast the next morning, in order to see
Mr.. Robert Watson depart. To their sur
prise there was Watson, cheerful and con
tent, promenadiug up and down the back
piazza, arm and arm with Mis-. Oromanes,
and Major Snow looking on admiringly. To
Evans and his set it was declaration of
war; but who would dare to take UP arms
against the spirited heiress to a million
They all retired, resolved to let events take
their course.
And they did take their course, Of course.
In three days time magnificent equipage
drove to the stand, and Watson soon APP
pearet uitIrthe beautiful Miss Oromanes
for his companion in the morning drive
"Whose equipage is that?" demanded
Evans of the Major, who had escorted his