The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1872-02-29

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"Now girls" he burted out, Ramsa,
wants a wife; and he is going to carry
one of you off with him. Which one will
it be? Ramsay, come? say, Pauline
Hey Pauly? p
There was general laugh, during
which Pauline remained scornfully silent
She could have struck her uncle, SO great
was her Indignation.
CAS- Maggie has decided prediction
for rural Saodin8, she is more likely to be
the honered one" she said in measured
tone OF biting sarcasm; and the expires
sion of her face gave additional emphasis
to her words.
An awkward silence followed. Maggie
colored holly, and Mr.. Ramsay, with an
amused expression on his face, looked
steadily into his teaCup. Mrs. Herbert
gracefully changed the subject, and all
went on as before.
The day of Mr.. Lynn's expected arrival
came, but instead Of HIM came word that
business would detain him while longer
perhaps until t'eptomber, as he at first
supposed.
Great was Pauline's chagrln and disap
pointment. She was impatient to secure
her prize-and then, too, she was really
lonely, for to her great disgust, a mutual
liking had sprung up between her cousin
ana Mr. Ramsay, and as she persstently
refused to hold any conversation with that
"ciod," he frequently came between her
aud Maggie's society
One evening NJ ggie and Mr. Ramsay
had StrOllcd down to the river and seated
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the bank. The moonlight was glorious,
and no sound save the soft plash, plash OF
he water broke he profound hush around
them. Maggie was thinking thoughts
she almost trembled to think, lest, by
sort OF magnetism, they might be trans
mitted to the man beside her =; for she was
thinking of him thinking how complete
ly he had become part Of her happiness;
and how great a part, she realized with
pang when she thought of the separation
50 soon 10 come. At length her compan-
ion broke the silence:
Maggie" he said. She started, and
her heart gave great wild leap; It was
the first time he had called her by that
name. maggie, you told me something
this morning, which has troubled me eY-
er since-that Is, that you have but a little
while longer to remain here. 1t will make
a great blank in my life when you are
gone" he continued, taking the little
hand that rested on the rough boards be-
side him; she did not withdraw it, so he
still continued: There has been q great
battle going on in my mind to-day, Mag
gle, between Love and Doubt Love babe
me disregard all obstacles; but Doubt
Perhaps Love is presumptu-
GUS, Do yon think it presumption for
me to ask you to be my wife, Maggie ?"
His grip frightened on her hand, and he
bent toward her with look of eager sup
"No," she said, 81 do not think it pre-
He made quick move to draw her
toward him, and paused.
cG'e yoW tore me, Maggie" he asked, as
if not quite sure of his happiness.
do,' she answered, quickly.
AS they walked toward the house that
evening, her lover said -" What if this
Oscar Lynn, who is coming, should fall in
love with you, Maggie? He is rich, you
know, and am poor"
"Oh he WON'T" laughed Maggie, mer-
rily,. Besides he is for Pauline, you
know"
"Indeed r'
con, yes! He always admired her.
And then, Pauline IS so ambitious, it
would be just the thing for her to marry
a fortune like that. In fact, she has quite
set her heart upon it.
Her lover pressed her hand and said,
" My darling, how blest l am in winning
you simply through your love for me, and
in the knowledge that 1here is not
gross of sordid motive in your heart. Such
love deserves to be rewarded; and you
will yet have a fortune equal to that so
coveted by Pauline" He made one re
quest before they parted for the night it
was that she would not mention tn cir
betrothal to any one until he gave her
permission She granted it readily, and
after receiving his good night, hurried to
her room to be alone with her happiness,
leaving him on the piazza with her uncle,
who had just come from the village.
He IS coming tomorrow, Maggie"
said Pauline, coming in soon after
"Who Mr.. Lynn ?"
," OF course who else? It seems | am
a true prophecies, Maggie" she continued.
Il told you, you would fall in love with
that rustic Adonis Mr.. Ramsey, and you
are evidently fulfilling my prophecy.
"Oh, Pauline =
"Oh, yes! you may exclaim; but just
look at your face, all in perfect blaze. |
admire your taste, Miss, but advise you
to nip this pretty romance in the bud, or
the companionship of a love like that
will unfit you for the society of gentle
man."
"Panline, you are speaking in coarse
and unjust manner Of gentleman whom
you do not and will not know. Hence
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