Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-05-15


1ut il may lead TO something better" he
said. III liked his manner-.-indeed. I must
say frankly, liked you ALL"
Cuthbert had no words 10 express his
thanks; but Mr.. Madoc understood him, and
shook him warmly by the hand when he wish
ed him good-by
His brother Henry accepted the post
thankfully, and was soon installed at Llanon.
Cuthbert wrote Mark detailed account Of
his interview with Gwendoin, and returned
his note to her. He did not hear again for
year or more, when he received letter filed
with descriptions Of strange adventures, suc-
cesses, failures, aud young ladies'. He said hs
had found another twenty. Thousand d-pounder,
a splendid Spanish girl, who was desperately
in love with him. In a postscript he added
that he was not yet reduced to so low an ebb
As to take refuge in Gwendolin senior. When
this extreme tidal depression should occur be
would write again.
Time went Oh, and Cuthberts prospects
meuded with it. An uncle, Colonel Noble.
returned from abroad, resolved to help him
and his family; so that his young arms we're
less encumbered
lie went to pay visit to his brother al
Llanon, and TO enjoy another brief holiday
among the mountains. Mr.. Madoo invited
him to dinner indeed, gave him general
invitation lie even became confidential
There is nothing like perseverance," he
said. 1t outwcghs mere talents or genius.
have made my own fortune through it and
nothing else, and | am interested In you, be.
cause you are Of the true metal. 1t is natu.
raj to man to desire the very position he can
not attain, but Gods blessing seems to rest
with him who does his best in the state of
life in which He has been pleased to call him,
as our catecbism says. School Boards won't
mend that Mr.. Noble! radical reformers
though they may be. like people who are
content to appear what they are, and do not
affect to be what they are not. When | was
a poor boy--much poorer than you have ever
been Il was not ashamed of my poverty;
and now that am a rich banker, am not
ashamed of having been poor boy"
Then, Sir, | honor you from my heart"
said Cuthbert, emphaticaIly, forgetful of all
distinctions of age or position.
Mr. Madoc smiled and the old man and
the young understood each other.
Cuthbert felt that Gwendoln's manners
were much more restrained than at their for.
mer meetings, and his grew distant according.
ly. He supposed that the little episode Of
Mark had made her suspicious of clerks, and
he was not one to overcome formality by free.
dom. Miss Madoc was also changed, and
maintained a rigid poiteness toward him. As
there were two other guests, these little vari-
ations were more sensible than perceptible.
In the course Of the evening, however, he
found himself near Gwendolin, and not being
ready at the improvisation Of little nothngs,
he took refuge in the photograph book. 1t
opened naturally on her photograph.
have had another taken since that
still palmer, think" she said turning over
second book, and showing him a second
photograph of herself, very pretty, but not SO
} pretty as the original.
Fair people never come out WELL ;" said
Cuthbert This is-"
He wanted to say charming, but paused.
" Not beautiful, certainly" laughed Gwen.
: dolin.
Three or four years had certainly altered
her. She was more stately and posee. So,
at least, thought Cuthbert.
What glorious day that was among the
mountains said he rummagng his mind for
a remark.
) Yes. | have never forgotten it," said
f Gwendolin, simply
D Cuthbert looked at her. Was she 30 state
y and posee after all 7 He longed to say
Neither have | my thoughts have fingered
about it more than they ought" but he re-
Trained. Mark would have called him a muf
for bis pains but let that pass.
However, the frost melted, and be and
Gwendolin were soon engaged in pleasant talk.
We have all felt the mesmeric sympathy that
draws US to some especial person, and, maybe,
the mesmerc antipathy that repels US from
another. In this instance it was the mesmer-
ism Of truth that attracted mutually. Cuth-
bert and Gwendolin were both truthful at
heart, and if Mr.. Madoc had formed grand
plans for his daughters future, he should have
kept them apart, for they could no more help
liking one another than the bee can help seek
ing honey from the flower, and the flower
yielding up her sweet. They met almost daily
during that brief but happy fortnight, and
their intercourse was unrestrained Mr.. Madoc
was more short.sighted in Cuthbert's case than
Marks, and yet he watched them narrowly
through his glasses
Cuthbert was about to leave Llanon if not
/ NltkuTluuNf dL ltuSt surviving iOf CuuIucstt uut
Of Gwendolin, but himself He had bidden
her good-bye-he had seen tear quiver on
her eyeld--he had known that his own
voice faltered- - but he had not dared to ut.
ter the words Of his heart. He had returned
to his brothers lodging, and was awaiting
his arrival. He was sitting with his elbows
on the table, his face hidden in his hands.
That is over % he groaned aloud. "What
heaven it might have been had been rich!"
The door opened, and he felt hand on his
shoulder. He started, exclaiming;
Oh, Harry you are come at last ~
1t was not Harry, but Mr.. Madoc. who
said "What is all this | find my Gwen
in tears-l fnd you in heroics. What does
it mean ?"
Cuthbert rose and facing Mr.. Madoc, said,
in frank, manly voice, 81 could not help it,
Sir. | will never come here again. | ought
not to have come at all, for | know that
most love her"
DO you think me incapable of appreciat-
ing honor and truth ?" said Mr.. Madoc.
" Must pay the penalty of riches BY being
considered parsmonous and obliyous Of my
own origin ? You are above me in all but
money Before all things | want trusting
honorable husband for my child, who will
make her happy You have my permission
to go and console my darling, and my blessing
on the consolation"
A wild IL thank you-God bless you, Sir"
a bewldered awakening from what seemed a
dream, a strong pressure of hands, and Cuth-
bert was gone.
Mr.. Madoc smiled, somewhat sadly, and re-
membered his own youth.-The Argosy