The herald. (Smyrna, Del.) 1870-1871, 1871-08-05

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his moustache off, it will only bring him
back to life
Jim brought the water, and Richard
moaned, while sudden trembling seiz-
him. Mr.. Somers dashed little Of 1t
on his face, and the effect was magical.
lie threw up his arms tragically, open
ed his eyes, and the word "ouch!' es-
capped his lips.
"W-h-a-t does this mean?" he asked
feebly.
~ thought would arouse you. Isn't
it glorious to be an actor on tile stage of
life7" Mr.. Somers said, malicieusly.
Richard stared at him blankly.
"Ohl don't feign innocence, young
man. This sene is about played, and we
will excuse the prime actor"
Tie rejected lover arose, seized his pis-
tol, and left the room, looking rather
cowed.
"Philip, he is not my victim, after
all; and now can you forgive me for my
share in the late scene2"
"I am bewildered. feel like one in
a DREAM" he replied.
"Allow me to read this note, and per-
haps it will relieve your mind of ali ap-
prehensions."
She drew Richards letter from her
pocket and read;
"DEAa CHUM:-I received your let
tor some time ago, and seize my first op-
portunity to respond, but as my mind is
wholly occupied with the subject of
matrimony, can think of nothing else.
"The elite of this little two wheeled,
four by six town think me a model
young man, thanks to the art of decep-
ZION. 1 have baited my matrimonial
hook to catch golden fish. She is the
only child of old Dan Somers, and he's
as rich as fool, and Agatha-well she's
proud and starchy, and 1 think I've
made good impression on her soft
heart.
ST wouldn't have any doubt in regard
to my success if Phil Tasso were i'll the
bottom of the Red sea-hang him. He's
tie coolest headed fellow l ever knew;
one of the saiutly fools that nre too proud
to tell decent lie. He won't even hon
or saloon with glance, but turns his
face away as he passess one, so as not to
inhale the perfume of the cid king alco-
hol. But i will checkmale him yet, and
as the duns are beginning to come thick
and fast l must bring matters to a focus.
| Women are soft Drained fools, and | am
the one to teach them a lesson.
"I'll propose this evening, and if she
rejects me I'll commit suicide with q
paper wad) and fall at her feet. She
will then throw herself upon my defurc'
body, kiss my pale lips, and imI lore me
to come back to life for her, and o.
course I'll come. Isn't it glorious to be
such an able actor on tie stage of life 7?
"But such things will play out; I've
worn my moral cloak SO long that it i:
getting threadbare, and if don't secure
the heiress soon, it won't conceal the
dark spots of my character. If old Som
ers gets an linking of my ten nights in
bar room,' it will be good by, john will
me.
"You must hold yourself in readiness
upon you shortly to act in that capaci
tv.
"I'll write anon and give you the de
tails of my proposal. Yours truly,
ORCHARD ANDRE"
''Ths letter was addressed to m
through carelessness, and thereby tn
true character of the wretch was disclos
ed. Can you now forgive me for smil
ing over hissupposed dead body.
Mr.. Somers wisely left them alone
and Philip seated himself beside hei
and raised her hand to his lips.
/ "Dear, brave little woman, can yo
D pardon my cruel words p
81 have nothing to pardon, deares
and truest of men. You stood the ties
nobly, and had you exulted over you
} fallen rival, my faith in your truth an
worthiness would have been shattered
t 1 doubt whether am worthy of you
4 love, but will try 10 be in the future,
she replied, pulling his moustache mis-
o chievously.
? And that moustache was neither blac
brown, or blonde, but red; and Agath
thiuks its the loveliest in the world, all
never refuses to have it brought in COZ
e tact with her mouth, for he is her hui
t band now, and the dearest, ,kindest,
r and sweetest man in the world.
T