The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1872-03-19

oulties in the way of personal interview"
Really, Mr.-Mr. Fiel, said the widow,
glancing at the card which had been given
her, "I hardly know what to make of all
this. was certainly aware that Mr., Lob
year had father very much devoted to
natural history, who, if alive, was suppos-
ed to be some where in Japan; but that he
takes any notice of his sons affairs, or pro-
fesscs to exercise any authority over him, is
quite q new idea to me-"
"To me also, madam; and believe it to
be very unusual proceeding on his part.
But marriage is an unexceptionably i'm
portant thing, and as his son is under
age"
"Under age Thomas under age i'm
possible !" cried the widow.
1t is fact, madame; but were it other
wise, it would be of no importance, since
Mr.. Lobyear is entirely dependent on his
father, who is determined to discontinue
his allowance, and cut him out of his will,
if he marries without his consent and ap-
prevail"
Mrs. Montacute remained in pensive con-
temptation of very pretty foot some little
time before she replied" Excuse me for
being over cautious, Mr.. Fiel; but you are
an utter stranger, you know, and would
like to see the letter from Mr.. Lobyear's
father, if you have it abo ut you"
"Certainly, madam" replied the lawyer.
ga very natural and proper presaution on
your part. ! might be q rival, prompted
by motives Of jealously. Here is the letter,
which, however, fear may give you pain.
Evil tongues" he continued, as the widow
took the document and ran her eyes rapidly
over it" Evil tongues have evidently ira
duced you. Alas the best and fairest
cannot escape slander Indeed the greater
the merit, the more virulent the envy"
Evidently genuine. Thank you," said
the widow, returning the letter with ex-
traordinary composure, considering how
she was treated in it and then once more
fixed her gaze upon her boot which she
fldgeted about, she relapsed into silence
and meditation. At length she raised her
eyes slowly to the lawyers and looking at
him quietly, but very fixedly, she said
"Mr. Fiel, you have come to me treating
this affair as a pure matter of business, and
therefore will not speak to you of my af-
fections; it would prolong the interview;
and probably you would not understand
me. l will speak of the marriage engage
ment between myself and Mr. Thomas
Lobyear, then, precisely as if it were a
mere commercial transaction. In order to
fulfil my part, have left India, where
had home, and have come to England to
live on my meagre pension. For all his
threats, / consider it very unlikely that
Mr.. Lobyear will really disinherit his only
child"
/" Pardon my interrupting you, madam;
nothing is more probable. The ardor with
which he pursues his favorite science
amounts to mania and fear that he would
be hardly sorry for an excuse to devote his
entire fortune to the building and founda-
tion of museum"
"There is n certain force in what you
say" replied the widow, calmly; "and 1
do not conceal from myself that it would
be a very great misfortune indeed for both
of us if Mr. Thomas Lobyear were to be
deprived of his income upon our marriage.
Still, it would be worse for me to break it
off, and remain here, far from my friends,
penniless."
"Nay, madam, not penniless; some COM
pensation would be your DUE"
Lugete Veneres OupidinesQue-if they
didn't come presently to fair p-and-down
bargaining The matter was finally set
tied thus. Mrs. Montacute was to start foI
New York by the next mail, Mr.. Fiel TAX.
ing and paying for her passage; she was to
write farewell letter to young Lobyear,
breaking the match, and keeping silence
about where she was going to. Mr.. Fie
was to accompany her on board the ship
and then TO place in her hands the sum Of
one thousand pounds.
"When this treaty, with "No Trust 7
for its basis, was conclued, Mr.. Fiel tool
his leave; and as he stepped into the street
Jack Horner alone could appreciate hi
sensations Never had so delicate cas'
been so skilfully handled. Three day
afterwards Mr. Fiel escorted the fair widow
to Liverpool; accompanied her on board tn
American steamer; and staid with her.unti
the last moment, gave her the thousanC
pounds, and returned to the bosom of hi
family, having himself sealed and posted
most satisfactory letter of farewell to poo
young Lobyear, which was put in his hand
-..canInnnd that he Ininht nssnrn himsnl