National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-03-22
A ISTAKE.

A MISTAKE.
4 tMv brother Paul - Miss Linsley
4 Rivers" said Mrs. John Blandford, intro.
Eucng her pet brother to her very par.
friend.
Mrs. Bandford was just married, and on
he eve OF starting for Europe, and around
her stood a group OF friends to whom she
IVA, ,ayinc eoodhy. Linsley smiled upon
Il Paul Lathrop, and was then seized upon
by the bride:
Il Now, my dear girl, write often to
n your old Jacque. Don't get blue, do your
hair m a becoming way. and, NV dear.
1n't 90 and get married because Idid |
are say it's horrid-I am beginning to
suspect so. for John says I've got too much
baggage, when, Ln>ley, YOU knop there
mt a thing could do without ! And he
won't let me take Snip. though the poor
dear will 90 into consumption and die
without me- oh there's the bell Good
by. darling. Good-by. Paul. See Linsley
safe IN shore. Good-by, papa and Nellie
mi Aunt Lou. y
Amid tumultuous kissing the group was
torn asunder, Llnslcy at length finding
lar,elf on shore, and watching the reced-
u- steamer.
80 we have really lost our Jacquetta,
Miss Rivers"
Lnsley's thoughts had gone, in advance
Of tie steamer to Rome. They came back
with some difficulty.
Yes" she sighed, unconsciously, "Jac-
OnCtta has gore to Europe"
Mr. Lathrop smiled. He carried her
shawl and wraps to the carriage.
You will allow me the privilege Of
calling on you, Miss Rivers "
Certainly" with little wave OF her
hand. She sank back among the cushions,
and the carriage rolled away,
Excitement exhausted Linsley. Now
that the wedding was over and the bride
zone, she went to sleep for the better paIt
two days and nights.
ljnsley was not a wealthy young lady
she was only little water color drtiste.
living in rooms Just out Of the city. Her
5'oher-artists said that she had talent
she was favorite with her patrons
Jacquetta Lathrop, the heiress of cool
hundred thousand, had fallen in love with
her at sight, and made her her bosom
friend. Jacquetta was good natured,
energetic brunette; Linsley was one of
Ilolmes's golden blondes; consequently
the attraction was mutual, after fashion.
Linsley had often heard her friend speak
Of her brother Paul. She knew that he
vaS lawyer, in New Y ork but moro than
'll' she did not know. She was never
Interested in people she had not met.
Jacquetta had other brothcrs-Will, Oscar
and Harry; they were all married, she
thought, but was not sure. They lived
South or West, with their families. 1t did
not matter to her about people she was
never likely to see. And Paul Lathrop
'he was equally Indifferent to-
As | said, after the excitement of the
Wedding was over, she was in a torpid
condition tor the better part of two days
Then she reused up and began to look over
her cards and letters, for Linsley had an
extensive acquaintance. She had power
u her own, which was neither in her
beauty nor in her talent; and her acquaint-
ance once made, she was not easily forgot
ten
One letter from ner only relative, a re-
uTng maiden aunt; two from pupils one
lfom broken-hearted lover Linsley al
ways had one article of this kind on hand
and one from an old professor of painting
her best friend; cards from half dozen
people, friendly artists and other acquaint
ances-among them one of Paul Lathrop's.
Jube, the porter, had had these missives
ID charge fer twenty-four hours, awaiting
ler resuscitation.
Well, jacques brother has been here.
Pity can't stand a little excitement with
out becoming cross as bear and invisible |
70 mortal eyes Immediately atterward |
H1eho! Well, this won't do; | must go
mwork"
Lnsley got out of her easy char, dashed |
cold water on her face and temples, pushed |
ner clustering hair into little velvet cap
'le wore while painting, and sat down to
ler easel. She had spray of Jacquetta's
o'n,c flowers in a cup of water, and she
oegan TO draw it.
Pretty soon there came knock at the
poor, and Ju5e put his woolly head in.
Want to see gemman, Miss Rivers 2"
, No, ! don't want TO sec anybody; but
u any one has come you may send him
up
Nhcreupon Paul Lathrop Immediately
presented himself He looked a little
'Iused-Linsley slightly confused.
81. had only day or two more in the
~ said Paul, seating himself easily rear
.fr =. easel. I wanted to do myself the
=. aSuic of calling. Pray go Oh with your
"olN, 1t You don't mind |; it's very inter
s.'ng to me to see artists at work. Are
ao. these some OF my sisters bridal bios
lie was very easy and charming. Lins-
iIs' oegan to smile and look entertained as
le talked.
ia, ana while this uncxceptional gentleman
~ opposite her easel, with the light on
A.. nch hair and mustache and faultless
NJ, % . 1t occurred to Linsley surely it was
&. Iraneel, to wonder il he were married
". nfhow she thought not. just then
~, Lathiop was saying:
n Lovely little figure in marble, BY Bell
n tbsnes! NV brother -in-law bought it of
NJ srtlst IN Philadelphia"
us brother-in-law-his wife. brother 2
In In Mr.. Paul Lathrop rns married.
AANkley did NOT l,I. Ii - Ill