Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-11-07
The Way She Did It.

a liberal education, handsome
person, and a wealthy and indul-
gent father were among the agreea-
bic things that were vouchsated
Robert Anson by smiling fortune.
His mother had, died in his early
youth, and the father and son-the
only members of the family left
had afterwards been more like
brothers in their relations toward
each other. They had made Eu-
ropean tour, and had traversed
every nook and corner Of America
together, seeking in rational amuse-
ment the legimate enjoyment of a
| colossal fortune. But AZ last there
came 4 separation of a year. An.
son desired to again visit Europe,
and his father preferred trip
across the continent to the Pacific
coast; therefore each went his way,
followed by the good wishes of the
other.
Mr.. Anson senior, spent six
months on the plains and in Cali
fornia, and made discovery on the
return trip. Stopping few days
in Chicago, he accidentally learned
of the existence of a distant rela-
tive of his deceased wife's-a gir:
whose parents had not long before
died, leaving the daughter dopcn-
dant npon her own cxcrtions for
support. Mr.. Anson sought her out
finding in Flora Mightmay apretty,
intelligent girl Of eighteen, holding
a position as teacher IN one of the
public schools. He was charmed
with her, and at once offered her a
home.
"But | should dislike to be bur.
den to anybody" interposed the in
dependent young lady.
"The obligation would be on the
other side,'' replied Mr.. Anson; l
am rich and have only one relative
"a son, who is in Europe. He will
be home soon. Both of us have
had our fill of travelling, and will
want to settle down in home. BY
making your home with us you will
add to it social attraction, relieve
it OF being a bachelors hall, and we
will all be as happy as larks togeth-
er."
The outlook was certainly allu-
ring to to the lonely orphan, and
she accepted the offer, returning to
New York with Mr.. Anson.
Thereupon the old mansion was
renovated, refurnished, and soon be-
came the headquarters Of a brilliant
social clique. Flora at once took
her place as a tavorite, and Mr.. An
son WIS proud of his pretty pro-
tege.
As the return of Robert Anson
was now daily expected, it may be
| well to follow him on his transatlan-
tic voyage. He was barely embark
ed at Liverpool before his eyes fell
upon the form of a decidedly hand
some and dashing woman. A wild
ow-anybody could have told that
by her air of independence. Not
much past thirty, and at the zenith
Of her charms, she was really be-
wildering creature. So thought
Robert at first sight, and SO he found
her upon acquaintance. a Mrs.
Morrow she proved to be, and she
was alone and unprotected on her
voyage, which had been made to Wis
| it some distant relatives in England.
The steamer consumed nine days in
the passage. On the first day Rob-
ert managed to gain speaking ac-
quantancc. On the second, he had
so far improved it as to be on easy
chatting terms, and before the close
of the third he was cnslaved. They
walked the deck by moonlight on
the fourth and fifth; and before the
seventh their billing and coolng
had attracted the attention of the
passengers. On the eighth Robert
proposed and was accepted, and on
the ninth they reached New York.
| Mrs. Morrow owned a little house
in Brooklyn, and had a modest in
come from property left by her hus-
band. TO her home Robert saw
her safely conveyed, and then sought
his own The changes there aston
ished him, for his father had kept
all All agreeable surprise.
Robert" said Mr.. Anson, as he
welcomed him, "do you recognize
the dingy old house?''
"Scarccly, father" was the reply;
"everything is new. bright and
cheerful. What does it meaD?'
"a woman"
"Married?"
"No, no; but hush! There comes
the cause Of it now. Clara, this is
my son Robert"
Possibly the widow, had she seen
the impression that Clara produced
on her lover, would have felt less Sc
cure in her conquest. For Clara
had improved in spirits since her
residence with Mr.. Anson, and was
even prettier than when she first
came there.
That night, over a social bottle Of
wine, the father explained to his
son the manner in which he found
Clara, and the light and happiness
she had brought to their home.
"And l formed plan in refer
ence to her." concluded Mr.. Anson