Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1871-09-30

He went cut to the stables, and sad
ding horse, galloped off te the village.
There he learned that Hatty had taken
the train in company with an old man.
was the same who called at the farm.
"Thank God, that she had found even
so humble a friend |" murmured John.
He wrote hasty note to his mother,
telling her that he was off after Hatty,
and sent the note and his horse back to
the farm and the next train took him
away on his search.
Mrs. Hayward was more incensed
than ever when she received Johns
note.
~ declare! he shall never have a
cent of the property if can help it!
she exclaimed. The great simpleton r'
Maria Dalton was considerably
alarmed for, if he learned what false
hood she had told, there would be no
more hope. She consoled her troubled
mind, however, with the belief that he
would not find Hatty and his letters,
which came regularly, strengthened
that belief.
he would be at home soon, but saying
nothing whatever about Hatty from
which they Judged that he had failed,
and given up the search.
The Monday following, an elegant
carriage, drawn by two thorougbreds,
stopped before the Hayward farmhouse,
and servant hurried up to the house.
For Miss Maria Dalton" said he,
placing card in Mrs. Haywards hand
Maria was then in the parlor in a fut-
ter of excitement. She gave cry of Joy
when she read the name.
flames Sinclair, my uncle" said she,
proudly. "Mrs. Hayward, will you have
the kindness to tell the servant to show
him in"
An elderly gentleman alighted, and
walked slowly toward the house.
Maria could not wait to see this rich
uncle, and she met him at the door.
"My niece, Maria Dalton?'' said the
gentleman.
Eyes, UNCLE" said Maria. leading the
way to the parlor.
g can stop but few moments" said
Mr.. Sinclair, after being presented to
Mrs. Hayward. / have been looking
up my connections since my return
from India, and, quite fortunately,
chanced to find another niece. Perhaps
you may remember her-Ilatty Sin
clair
Mrs. Hayward gave a scream, and
Maria, to hide her chagrin and vexa-
ton, covered her face with her handker-
chief.
Mr.. Sinclair continued:
Hatty and her husband are now in
the carriage. ! will call them"
John Hayward soon appeared with
Ilatty leaning on his arm and if Maria
spoke the truth when she said that
Hatty had not even pretty face to re-
commend her, then that face must have
changed, for she looked surprisingly
beautiful, as she stood there beside her
noble husband.
Mother, have found her. said
John "and brought her back, but not
to stay. She does not like this part o.
The country, and we have concluded to
make our home with Mr.. Sinclair. We
shall expect to see you there quite
often"
The poor woman was so much aston
ished that she could not utter q word
and Mr.. Sinclair took advantage of the
silence to call Maria back, for she was
out of the room.
"One moment more, Maria,' said he.
81 am sorry to disappoint you, but
when was here in the summer-by the
way, found that hotel-I saw that you
were not a proper person to be entrus-
ted with wealth, so have concluded to
let Hatty have it. have also decided
to discontinue the liberal allowance
which you have enjoyed, until such
time as you shall have learned to treat
every person, however hmble, with be-
coming respect. That is ALL
With low bow to her and Mrs, Hay
ward, he left the room, followed, by
John and Hatty.
"Oh why didn't | know this!' ex-
claimed Maria, bursting into tears.
Mrs. Hayward did not feel so bad ai-
ter the first shock was over, for John
had married rich.'
She became a frequent visitor at
Johns palatial home, where all, for
Johns sake gave her a cordial welcome.
Maria returned to her own home, ac
cepting the change that her own folly
had wrought, with a grace that was de-
serving of praise. Her uncle took pity
on her, and allowed he small annuity.
She never married, nor forgot that un-
fortunate summer