The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1871-10-26

report he had heard on Wall Street
that morning, that the Gomner
ciai House of Gregory & Co., wa,
fast totteripg towards Bankruptcy
The next morning at an early
hour, Hugh called at Mr. Gregory.
contingencies, and offered him
loans to any amount, to help hin
through the financial crisis that
was upon him. dr. Gregory had
done the same deed. years before,
for Hugh's father, and he, (Hugh) J,
kindly pressed the favor back upon
him, which was accepted with tears
of gratitude in the eyes of the pan
ic stricken merchant.
As Clara aud Hugh sat at din
ner, the next day after the ball,
discussing the costumes brought
out there. she related Whist Lena
had told her of Bertha's streak of
economy.
as that so GlaraY' he asked.
''Was she as selfsacrifcing as that?
But she looked as sweet as a rose
bud in her oress, if it had been
worn three times" Then he told
her, in confidence of the state of
Mr.. Gregory's affairs, and the rea-
son which had probably deferred
Bertha from the outlay for new
dress. "She is noble girl, Clara,
and I'm afraid we couldn't number
many like her amongst that gay as
sembly at Mrs. Langdon's. Surely
all is not gold that shines.'p
A week after this, the footman
at the Gregory's brought a card up
to the parlor for "Miss Bertha, aud
the gentleman is waiting below in
the rawing-room." .as
Bertha glanced at the card, and
saw Hugh Ainsley" inscribed
thereon.
''Did you say this was for me,
JohnP' she asked, thinking it must
have been intended for Lena.
"Yes, ma'am. He said "Miss
Bertha" replied the servant.
Lena pouted at this; she had
thought he had made a mistake,
and an angry frown clouded her
face as Bertha descended to the
drawing-room.
"Was it I you wished to see, Mr..
Ainsleyp' she asked, after saluting
him.
"It-was yourself. Why7 permit
me to inquire"
Il thought It might be one Of
Johns blunders, and that sister
Lena was the one desired" said
Bertha.
mo, Miss Bertha, it was you,
with whom I have special business"
he said, at the same time watching
the sudden enlargement Of her blue
eyes when he said business.
"For several years, Miss Bertha,
Fve been searching in the,eircle Of
ny aequaintances for a noble, true
hearted woman, to ask to become
ny wife. I have just been fortu-
late enough to find her, and have
low come to ask her if she will
bear my name, and share with me
ny earthly lot, Bertha, you are
he chosen one, and my hearts
,est, purest affection I lay at your
eet. Will you answer ME 'yes%
"Give me time to think, please,
t is so sudden." she stammered, !
covering her face with her hands to !
conceal the bushes.
"You shall have three whole
months to consider the subject; |
hen I shall demand an uncondi- |
ional answer" said Hugh, drawing |
he hands fr IN her face, and press
ng them to his lips.
In three months Bertha decided |
0 say '.yes," and their engagement |
vas announced to the fashionable /
World. Another three months and J
he gay world was invited to their /
'ublic wedding in church. After I
much coaxing Lena was prevailed /
pOn to be Bertha's bridesmaid, I
,ut it was a bitter disappointment I
o stand in that place instead Of !
ext to the groom.
In after years she learned that
Iertha's "Old Ball Dress, had
urned the scale in her favor and :
ION Hugh Ainsley. He reasoned
hat the daughter who would sac 3
ifce her desires for the sake Of
sssening the burden weighing
pom the shoulders Of her father.
ould not fail to make a true wife.
The difference between a gentle
ian and a hog is aptlY- illustrated
4 the following paragraph from the
Ienphis Appeal:
Grant and Beauregard met on a
ailway train on the 18th near
The meeting was
cordial, but Grants lit
eness was illustrated hen he said
e would not have taken that train
he had known that Beauregard