The Tiffin tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1868-1887, 1873-11-06
The Hay She Did 1t.

A liberal education, q handsome
person, wealthy and indulgent fa-
ther were among the agreeable things
that were vouchsafed Robert Anson
by smiling fortune. His mother had
died in his early youth, and the ia
ther and s0n-the only members of
the family left-had afterwards been
more like brothers in their relations
towards each other. They had made
q European tour, and had traversed
every nook and corner of America to-
gether, seeking in rational amusement
the legitimate enjoyment of colossal
fortune. But at last there came sep
aration of a year. AnsoD 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, SEN
ior, spent six months on the plains
and in California, and made q discov-
cry on the return trip. Stopping a
few days in Chicago, he accidentally
learned of the existence of a distant
relative of his deceased wife's-a girl
whose parents had not long before died
leaving the daughter dependent upon
hCA OnA CACAJ4OuS lOI MI
Anson sought her out, finding In Flora
Mightmay pretty, intelligent girl of
eighteen, holding q position as teach
er in one of the public schools. He
was charmed with her, and at once
offered her q home.
"But should dislike to be a burden
to anybody" interposed the indepen-
dent young lady.
tgThn nhIinofiO7 xuonld ho on tho
other side,D replied Mr.. Anson; 'I am
who is in Europe. He will be home
soon. Both CT us have had our fill of
travelling, and will want to settle
down in a home. By making your
home with us you will add to it So
cial attraction, relieve 1t of being a
bachelors hall, and we'll all be as
happy as lsIks together"
The outlook was certainly alluring
to the lonely orphan, and she accept
ed the offer, returning to New York
with Mr.. Anson.
Thereupon the old mansion was rem
ovated, refurnished, and soon became
the headquarters OF brilliant social
clique. Flora at once took her place
as a favorite, and Mr.. Ansou was
proud of his pretty protege. AS the
return of Robert Anson was now daily
expected, il may be we'll to follow him
on bis translantiC voyage. He was
barely EN- barked at Liverpool before
his eyes fell upon the form of y decid-
edly handsome and dashing woman.
A widow-anybody could have told
that by her air of independence. Not
much past thirty, and at the zenith of
her charms, she was really bewilder-
ing creature. So Robert thought at
first sight, and so be 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 visit some distant rela-
tives in England. The steamer con-
sumed nine days on the passage. On
the first day Robert managed to gain
q speaking acquaintance. On the Sec
ond he had impro we'd it SO far as to be
on eSsy chatting terms, and before the
close of the third he was enslaved.
They walked the deck by moonlight
on the fourth and fifth; and before the
seventh their billing aud cooling had
attracted the attention of the passeh-
gers. On the eighth, Robert propos-
ed and was accepted, and on the ninth
they reached New York.
Mrs. Morrow owned q little house
in Brooklyn, and had q 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 astOnished
him, for his father had kept it all an
agreeable surprise.
''Robert,D said Mr.. Anson, as he
welcomed him, ''do you recognise the
dingy old house"
Scarcely, father" was the reply;
everything is new, bright and cheer
full. What does it mean ?n
"a woman
ssMarried ?D
"No, no; but hush There comes
the cause Of it all. Clara, this is my
son Robert"
Possibly the widow, had she se3n
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 pref
tier 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.
HAnd 1 have formed plan In refer
ence to her." concluded Mr.. Anson.
"Vhat is it ?' asked Robert.
"You shall marry her."
'1mpossible."
"Why ?u
Thus brought to the point, Robert
confessed his engagement to Mrs.
Morrow.
sHow old is she ?" asked Mr.. An
son.
"Thirty."
"And you are twenty-six-how ab-
surd People will laugh at you.
Clara Is young, pretty, and know
she will love you"
'But I love the widow
"Nonsense."
HFather %
isThere my boy, don't take offence.
1 only meant that you have mistaken
admiration for love. That you really
love q woman four years your senior,
and widow at that, how absurd.
You think you do, but you don't.
Now, will tell you what will do.
Not another word shall be said on the
subject for one month. AT the end of
that time, if you persist in marrying
Mrs. Morrow, / shall marry Clara
myself"
'I agree" replied Robert.
The month passed quickly, and at
its close the situation was about like
this: Robert was fenced between love
for Clara and his duty to the widow;
Clara is deeply in love with Robert