The Placer herald., 1872-11-30
AUBURN PLACER COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. NOVEMBER 80

and answer, yes, very, very dearly, ana
Helen hid her blushing face on her
friends shoulder "apd, oh dear Kittie, !
thank God that he did not take from me
that wealth that once thought such burden,
but has left it to me TO do good with, for
know Laurence is very poor, though he never
told ire 70, and think how sweet it will he
to tell him he has not woil portionless bride.
and you -"
"lIelen Helen p resounded through the
house, "Mr Armatage is down here and
wants to see YOU.
Helen sprsng up, and hastily smoothing
her hair, and rearrangiug her DIR lss, she gave
Kiitie kiss, and descended to the little par
Tor.
lie had told her lest night, when he left
her at the door after their moonlight walk
that it would be necessary for him to leave
for the city soon. and he wanted to know of
her if size would he at leisure If he called to-
morrow evening. Was IL the cllns'ng hand
shake, or piercing glance from those dark
eyes, that caused the blood TO mantle her
cheek and dye it so bright Il crimson, and
her tremble slightly as she gave him the de-
sired permission. 1t was not strange that
her hear: beat quicker than usual as she
turned the door knob.
Laurence was standing near the window
as she entered, and moving forward he took
her hand and led her 20 the sofa. He seat
ed himself by her side, and, still retaining
her hand, that tluttered like a Gagged bird, il
his, said
"Helen YOU know ! leave soon for home
dearest, will you come with me to that home
and renderhappy forever the owner9 Helen,
love you truly, dearly and devoiedly will
you be my own dear wife, and love me III
return
She drew her hand hastily away, and hid
her face, as in trembling voice she said
"Do you know that am poor girl, Mr..
Armatage-a portionless bride =
"Yes, darling, and love you all the same.
Answer me, Helen, apd say ! may call you
mine"
He drew her hands forciby from her face
ard pressed them in his she raised her sweet,
blue eyes to his, and said
"les, Laurence, will he your wife. and
do love you with my whole heart" ana
she dropped her head on his breast, while
ii strong arms held her fast to his tl'robbins
heart, as he murmYred, "my own, my wife. "
1t was nearing the time for the wedding
Mr. and Mrs. Melville had arrived from the
city, and had freely given their consent to
the marriage. Helen. happy as bird, was
busy as Il bee making her welding dress,
mple white Swiss, for, as she laushingly
said, 9th would be the last dress she would
make as p professional dressInaker."
1t was he night before the happy day
that the pair were to be united that, as they
sat talking in the little parlor so dear to
Helen for its sweet rccollections, she turned
TO Laurence and said :
81 have something to tell you, dear, some
thing YOU must know before to-niorrow (she
blushed prettily at the wordD
lie placed his arm around her, and draw
ing her to him, said
TEL me, darling nothing but death can
separate us now"
"Well, Laurence, am an--heiress!
If she had suddenly dec .red that sine
loved him no longer, and could not be his
wife, he would not have Leen more surpris-
ed
"You--an heiress !! and yet you could love
me, poor man
ooh LAURENCE only de,eived you be-
cause | wanted to be loved for my self alone,
and in that way ! haye accomplished my
desire.
The eveu,fal day arrived, and the cere-
mony had been performed, the ''gond-bys'
exchanged, and the happy couple were borne
toy the fleet horses to their home in the city.
Laurence noticed Helens frequent looks
of surprise at the elegant streets through
which they passed as they were to proceed
direct to bis home, but only smiled to him
s.lf
The carriage drew up at one o. the most
elegant houses among the block of splendid
mansions, lights strealned from baseme,t "a
garret. "A servant in livery srrang down The
steps and opened the carriage door j.; Laurence
took Helen's hand ,and appearing not to no
tice her look of amazement led her up the
marble steps, and into m,gnifcen'ly fur
nshed apa tment. An elderly lady, elegantly
attircd in black velvet, rose as they enterd,
and Law renee raid ;
"Moher, my wife, your daughter. "
She emLrac d her afiectionately, and
Laurence, taking Helen's hand, led her 10 a
seat. and kneeling before her, said
"Dearest, let me, on my knees, plead for
pardon. !, too, am wealthy II, like you,
was tired of the worship paid my money,
and wanted, darling, to be loved for myself
alone. When saw your sweet face made
up mp mind to win you, and rescue you
from life Of toll. Alas! you, too, were
rich. Forgive ue my deceit. my wife, and
though potbing can make US happier, we
may, by the aid Of piopey, be enabled to
render Others so"
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