The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1873-02-13

mention ed me to him.

ing with the friend WAS visiting, and ny
felf. lie asked TO questions, SO 1 offered
10 OR lanations.
why did you TO: forswarn me 2
Perhaps because wished the enemy to
be surprised in camp, AMI 50 placed at a
disadyalsage
At disal7ntage 2 she u2ased, Thought
fully regardless Of her splendid reflection in
the mirro-. Then recover NJ her usual WV
ac.ty-'Yo d. your brother Ia astice to sup
pose him inadequate to SO slight an emer-
gencg.
Slight" exclaimed Emily, Der eyebrows
elevated wondsringly. How long a list Of
victims must one exhibit, pray to be coun-
tea Formidable.
i wish, dear, that / could diaabase your
mind Of tie opinion tia, am utterly heart
less she answered, approaching the gate.
Her daintily slippered foot proeruded from
the rich folds Of her dress and rested on
the feEder, her eyes meanwhile falling ap-
rgvingly upon it.
Bella, you certainly are incorrigible,'
exclaimed her companion. Il suppose you
will never comprehend fully the extent Of
misery you have caused unless you should
suffer similarly, which | think extremely
doubtful
The suferings Of no two pelplo are pre-
ciseiy alike. Pride is stronger element
in my nature than affection, and through
wounded pride | might be made to suffer
int nsely,' was the quiet reply. Ny educa
ton has always teadcl to make me love my
self more than anyone else,' she continued
after q moment, 'and it is not likely that
shall ever become more than ordinarily
interested in anyone. At all events the
first spark Is get to be kindled.'
And you will filter away Your life in
continued excitement VIII such triumphs
you are winning always satisfy
you p
What yon term excitement, | could not
live without it has become as essential tC
ne IS fresh all and Sunshine were VIXEN
was a child
But might not the love Of some noble
man more than take its place?
The beautiful woman before her smiled
her Eighty elevated eyebrow and sboul
der giving it dehcate emphasis.
Not the most complete devotion Of til,
MODEST soaI living If he must exercise any
exclusive control over my movement. !
trust dear that all those domestic feIicitie.
you disire fer me may fall with ten-l.!c
profusion on yourosn life. She kissed til,
forehead Of her friend Eighty and ther
they Parted for the night.
Several times before the holidays Mr.
Narston accompanied tie ladies to thu
opera, drove out with them or srent tn,
evening in their drawing room. An exper
"a her profession Mrs Emerson Away
appeared to fine advantage, and cEac,e,
charmingly the role of the noble, cultivated
/ woman, to suit the iastidious taste Of tht
man Size hal already determined to Gazzl
lul conquer.
lie was to all appearance imper,iocs t,
ler charms.
This both piqucd AMI stimulated her
Sic cnull recall the COLI, calm scrutiny /
ral frequently directed toward her, ba
ever ( cam Of personal interest beyon
hat required by ordinary courtesy.
New Years morains he called early an
eft vi h the intention Of soon returning
.ut by accident meeting Raymond Gan d
,olIese fricnD, tie latter at once TOO
possession Of him, and they rasscd the rt
raiader Of the day together.
The next evening he again called, bu
made no allosion to the event OF the r.
cediLE day. lie was courteous and afa
2le beyond what he had heretofore been
nd, somewhat TO Mrs. Emcrsou's surprise
.eyotel himself almost exclusively to Lcr
Occasionally he konnrel tue Indies viii
Informal morning calls, read aloud Will
| ley We're occupied with their fancy work
md sought to lead them into conyersatio!
poE the subjects discussed. At suel
lines he was very careful in the selection
+ topics, presumiLg far upon the abilit,
II his hearers and thus laying to Mrs
.merson especially, compliment sh,
rarely received. The ladies' observed til,
~
salantry in his graceful concessions uror
matters Of minor importance, while the,
.eit the force with which he advanced tn,
essential points of his opinions.
The mornings of his absence soon camt
% contrast flatteFInsly enough to him Will
hose of lis presence. The la!ies wer,
css animated, and seemed to feel IA,
want Of some very inn ortant element il
heir happiness. Coming in one dav, h,
resented Mrs. Emerson with n set O
looks which he before had recommended
| er to read. In the course Of the remark,
'ccasioned by the peculiar views of til,
'uthor ON certain subjects, he appeared
,omewhat disappointed at her want OF
! 'ympathy for the ignorant and poor in so
:iety. With touching humility she con
csSed that her want of interest had arlser
more from carelessness, ard perhaps ignor
ncc ofthcir real condition, than from an,
hwillingness to serve them, AMI entered
It once and with considerable zest INTO Z
discussion of the various plans suggested
Tor their relief and the education Of then
children.
After lis departure Mrs. Emerson
'eemcd unusually thoughtful, leaving hcr
friend ALMOST abruptly and retiring to lei
DOM; while Marston on the other hand r..
2allel with 4 knit brow story he had
learI Of this woman's utter fr yolitv an
'earticssaess. Not many days later Mr..
darst-n eullel to announce that he would
e obliged to leave town late thas ln,ht.
e was going to take charge Ct 4 forciy IN
branch of a New York banking house, and
,hcr business would admit Of no DELAY. "a
Re had come 70 bid adieux. Mrs. Finer
,on'S face grew suddenly pale as he spoke.
hough III ether respects she concealed her
motions admirably. Emily soon found a
'retcx; for leaving the rom q few mo-