The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-04-10
EDDY's SEARCH;
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A Brave Boys Battle.
DR.. nu,let'. "erivn,c Retreats,


hair and resoute mouth. lie was a brave boy, first
in his class at school, and distinguished for his gene
rOslty and Kindness oil heart. -l1a
HIS home was ut Riverton, some miles further up
the river, but he was student ut Poughkeep lie,
ana IL was now several weeks since he had seen his
His geography lay unheeded on his knee as he
wove his boyish plans; how he would achieve
wealth and lame and make his mother proud OF
He was only aroused from MS reverie by the en-.
trance OF Mrs. Brerly. she held up two letters. &
,"FrOm home, guess, Eddy she said
Eddy's face gowed as he srrang up, receiving the
ITS its about time had letter from motnerr he
exclaimed. zone Is from her. Who can have writ.
ten The otherp I'll read mothers FIRST anyhow
"l'll just stay to hear II Mrs. Burns Is well,p re-
marked Mrs. Briery. GLOW is shef''
The boy tore open the slnaier OF the two en-.
velopes and n1rriedly perased his mothers letter
AS he read the glow faded from his face, the smile
from mis- lips he read the letter 10 It's close and
looked up at Mrs. Briefly with an expression Of
..What Is 1t, Eddy ?" she questioned anxiously
Tns aa y 'ec cr,ea GMa rs p srerly oan'
Eddy shook his head.
s.Not dead,o he sobbed ..but It's almost the same.
You can read the letter, MRS. BnerIy. 0, nay
mother my mother ~
He sobbed aloud.
Mrs. Briefly caught MP the letter from the floor 10
which Il had fallen.
1t ran as i0llOws:-
'Riverton on Hudson, June 10, 1851.
my Darling Son-YOu must have wondered that
for the past monte, and that | have written to you
less frequently than usual. am about to write you
an explanation.
s'Thlee years ago your father and were the hap.
piest couple In kiyerton. We lived in our own
house. pretty little villa overlooking the river and
Your father owned his factory, which was near. The
failure Of an extensive 1rm with which my poor
husband was connected hurled Us down TO poverty.
'Ab0ut the time Of my husbands failure the Cali
fornia gold excitement became a fever in our
Vicinity. A successful miner returned to RiverGOn
from the ana Of goa and for d portion Of his
the shape OF huge gold brick. Your father, smart
ing under his revcrses. conceived tho idea or gong
to California, and two years ago he went.
"Hart Burgoyne furnished HIN money Tor his ven
ture. 1t was to the care 0 Hart Burgoyne my hus.
band and your father commended US in the hour Of
his departure. 1t was Hart Bu,gopne who attended
him TO New York, VINO paid his passage. and whose
friendly face he last saw before setting out upon that
you know, EDDY. that your father died of fever
In California, within week OF his landing at san
"IIart BurGovnc was my lover that rejected for
your father; but he wasyOur atners truest friend,
and has never borne me malice because preferred
another TO him. He has lately renewed his suit to
me- and urges me TO become his vile. lie has offered
10 make you his heir.
"You know how poor am, Eddy. have not the
strength to work as used. am anxious that you
should obtain an education. In short Eddy l have
consented to marry Mr.. Burgoyne. 1t Is for your
SAKE my boy. DO not believe THAT any one come
between us-you and me. Prospect Mr. Burgoyne-
honor and esteem him, but nave told him that
dear Eddy, and with ny lost Richard. That arst
love was the great love Of my life.
hour. I.wOuld have sent for you, but dr.. Burgoyne
thought nad better not. We are to be married
quietly In my little cottage Darlor, and we VIII then
walk up together to the villa TO which your Iatner
took me as his bride.
"Come home TO US on SATURDAY.. Come with
light heart and smiling face Always your loving
mother. Though now for the last time write my
name JULIA BURNS"
clusion, she exclaimed:
II don't see anything to fret at Eddy One would
think your mother was dead. What Is the matter2
Don't you like Mr. Burgoynefn
'No-now cried Eddy. with shudder. "and lie
don't like me-"
Mrs. Briefly ND make the best OF the master.n
IL will make the best OF II, Mrs. BrIery,r returned
Eddy. "Poor motherI She married Mr. Burgoyne
for my sake and she shall never know that her mar
Eddy took up the second letter. opened and read
1t aloud, while upon his countenance slowly gather
ed an expression OF horror.
The second letter was from Hart Buraoyne:
"RIvERTON, June II, 1851.
stand by the letter written 10y your mother the other
day Mrs. Julia Burns 10 now my wlte. We were
married on the morning Of the 10Th. FIJI
Daring the evening OF the day on which we were
married was called from home for an hour on bust.
ness on my return NV. Was me. " my bride WAC
element increased at sight OF me- ana terrible
scene ensued IN which the poor creature made an
II summoned DIR. Bullet, and he, with other ply
siclcians, pronounced her dangerously insane. No
one was with her ia my absence The cause of the
attack Is supposed 10 be excitement, brought on by
finding herself in the same rooms where she had
spent the first yeats OF her urst marriage. BY med
zeal advice caused poor Julia TO be removed to DR..
Bulet's private retreat for the insane, where she
now Is, under the Doctors wise and skilful treat
ment. Her recovery Is more than doubtful.
II advise you to remain at Poughkeepse until
your school vacation, when you Will come TO my
house, which is to be your future home. You have
my sympathy In this ailcnen Truly syS Snrs
The letter fell from Eddy's neryeless hands. There
were no tears now, but instead look Of stern re.
sol a e
his burning glance.
"Insane on her bridal day 7, exclaimed the good
woman "what an awful blow for you, my poor
aInsane r' cried Eddy. ~ don't believe Ill
"Not believe ~ Way, here 1t Is in black and
\ A spasm Of pain passed over Eddy's features, but
be uttered no moan and shed no tear.
"1here Is mystery here can't understand,' he
said. 'AA know is that my mother is In trouble,
and am going to her must see her. shall have
He set about his preparations for departure at
once, bade Mrs. Briefly goodby and hurried TO the
steamboat landing, arriving just In time to catch the
About an hour later he dIsembarkcd at Riverton,
and swiftly took his way up the steep street 70 the
The house stood back nom the street. Eddy
opened the small IRON gate and passed into the
lie assembled the steps, when he discerncd man
seated upon the veranda.
EDDY recognized Hart Burgoyne aud made his
way to him without causing himself to be an
nounced. ss
Mr.. Burgoyne was smoking a cigar, but at Eddy's
approach, started, and arose, his face changing
color. aa.4egys rY tte4EF MNNf M-4 ,N
y "You herefr ne calculated.
"Yes, am here, responded Eddy, coolly.
The man and the boy laced each other IN mute
antagOnism. ~ -
Hart Bureoyne was tall, wen proportoned port
ly man, forty years Of age. with orid complexion
and prominent Roman nose, who bore the reputa
ton Of an honest upright gentleman Of great
wealth. At*.f# -
II told You to remain at Poughkeepsie till your
school term closed, began Mr.. BurVoyne irritably.
II know you did, SIR returned Eddy. respect
mliys "But my mother Is IN trouble"
been IA shock to you." said Mr.. Burgoyne In a more
anlbe tone. "You cannot imagine how have
suffered ~ - tr ts a
Eddy's heart softened toward him.
tbs mother really 80 bad of, sir, as you stated In
your letter ~ lie asked in o falterlng voice.
bad on my psor Eddy She rs raving mad"
Eddy shivered e M
sDon't you Know wnas made her crazys" he
asked. 46I
mo. wish ala. We were married In the morn
Ing, and che came home with me. We talked to-
ssthsr sncndna the day very pleasantly on the We