The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1873-04-23


dered. From wondering they had
begun 20 talk with each other GGod,
her, Tor tliey proved no exception TO
the general rule. and admired the
fascinating little beauty, Then, notn
being men efsiiperior sense and edu-,
cation, they began to inyeStigate--for
neither of them believed that she was
the wife of George Wildloye. When
Henry Cl1Inor and Win Novors conn
menoodr anything they generally
carried it through; and, working
toaethe-, they became ca:t1 n in their
own minds that the object of their
admiration was unmarried. Nevers
finally asked her pcint-bIank one
night at ball whether he was Mt
right, and she frankly replied that ho
was, at the same time giving him such
glance that left no doubt of the
truth of that reply. Neecrs repeated
the conversation to Clamor, who was
q wild, ha"Wn-scarum fellow, full Of
animal spirits, and who Immediately
commenced laughing at the idea, and
praising Ncvcrs for his shrew,i-
ness. Nevers, who was of steadier
disposition, thought he could read his
friends Utmost thoughts, and, as he
left him, muttered, he has designs.'
'n- These two men became almost
constant visitors at the hotel, coming
when others were away and Nellie
was alone. Clamor enlivened the
conversation with his jovial wit, while
Nevers handled the weightier and
more sober subjects that might arise.
Both soon became favorites of Nellie,
aud she never hinted word to them,
either, about George Wildlove or his
faro bank at the Arcade. Walks in
the soft twilight down to the creek or
up the road became frequent, and as
time passed, she began to show a
preference, first for one and then for
the other, which eDgendered hard
feelings in the breasts of the two
friends, for both had already begun Sc
cretly to love this beautiful creature.
Outsiders had watched this growing
intimacy between TIE three, and
although few sought to stirup feel
ings Of jealously IN George Wildlove,
they had not as yet succeeded, for
although Clamor and Nevers seldom
visited his game. he was made to
understand by Nellie that 1T was all
right
"The little spark of pique in the
hearts of the two friends, caused ly
Nellic's changing preferences, WAS
gradually. famed into something
stronger, and from visiting her at
different hours they at last dissolved
partnership in the claim, Nevers buy
ing Clamor out. One evening Clamor,
while walking Iistlessly along tile
road, observed Nellie leaning very
lovingly upon Never's shoulders. talk
ing to him very earnestly, and next
day Nevers- came suddenly upon tho
ficklo girl and Clnmnr just as he kissed
her lips without the least resistance
OH her part.
From that moment a deadly ami
mostly sprang up between the two,
ch thinking that the other held the
affections of Mchangeablc girl.
"a collision between these two
men could not be avoided, and one
night they met. The Arcade was
crowded, George Wildlove's game
being in full blast, while the balls were
rolling for rondo' Oh another table.
Neyers, while watching the latter
game, was accosted by q friend, who
Informed him that Clamor was look
ing for him. He asked his informant
where ClGlnor was and learned that
he was betting heavily at WiIdloye's
table. Wishing to avoid any trouble
tnat might arise by seeming to seek
amceting between himselfand Clamor,
whom hn knew was intoxicated, he
attempted to leave the place by rear
door, when he was confronted by the
very person he, wished to avoid.
Clamor presented a pistol and told
him to sIop or he would. fire, adding
that ho wished TO- talk to him. The
manner of ClRmor was so insolent,
and the danger SO imminent, that
Nevers could not do otherwise than
dash the pistol from the insulter's
hands. Olhfnor made a motion as tito
draw another, when Nevers struck
him full in the face, telling him to the
floor. lie then made his escape, being
unarmedH and unwilling to risk an af-
fray in that place. Next morning he
received formal challenge from his
former friend, which lie accepted, and
cnose common duelling pistols, to be
used at fifteen PAGES. The seconds
named six O'Clock that evening as the
time, .',..,.l.. t... l-- .. av
g AT $50 O'Clock both par ties,
wishing to be in time, were upon the