The Tiffin tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1868-1887, 1873-11-06

fused to see the widow, hoped for the
best for his plan. The father and son
met after supper
"Well Robert said the former,
"the month is up. What have you
decided on doing ?"
1--WE have always made confdants
Of each other" began Robert.
Certainly"
'And 1 shall not hide anything
from you now. I love Clara, and be-
lieve she loves me, but am engaged
to Mrs. Morrow, and cannot honor
ably break the engagement"
Then leave the matter entirely to
me"
EWhat will you DO ?"
Il will secure youi release by the
widow"
"By fair means ?"
"By her free consent"
And go the interview closed.
On the following day Mr. Anson
sought the home of the widow She
was in, and upon learning who he
was welcomed him cordially. She
asked him to be seated upon the sofa,
upon which she also gracefully sank.
Mr.. AnsOn had made up his mind 70
be brief and bustness-like bnt tire
gorgeous widow quite upset him be-
fore he even had broaehed the subject
Of his sons engagement They came
to speak Of him naturally at last, how
ever, and the widower saw his oppor-
tunity. tl-- tfrL IA J.
"You love my son 90
"What a question, Mr.. Anson," she
replied, showing her perfect teeth in q
bewitehing smile; "Sm / not going to
marry him p"
81 hope not"
'tSir 90 and even then the widows
pretty frown disappeared.
81 beg your PARDON" he added.
crestfallen, "I mean that came to
talk the matter over with yon. Do
you think the match is altogether
good one 2"
"I see,u and her eyes dropped ap-
propriately, "you object because 1 am
comparatively poor"
"Indeed, do not. The financial
aspect of the affair has never been
considered by me.n -r--s
The widow here pierced him with a
look OF gratitude.
"It was the difference in, in -"
he stammered.
"In social position ?D suggested the
widow.
"No, no"
"Ahl see. You mean in age ?"
"Yes," be replied, sheepishly.
''YOu divined the reason, aud L will
be perfectly frank with you. My son
is very dear to me, and it has been the
dream Of my life to see him happily
married to some beautiful and loving
woman.n
Rere the widow turned her glorious
eyes full upon Mr.. Anson, and man
aged to show her arm, which happen.
ed to be enclosed in a loose sleeve. 1t
was q particularly round, smooth arm,
and white as possible.
81 beg your pardon" hastily con-
tinued Mr.. Anson; "I know that you
are good, beautiful, and lovable,
-"But I am too old-I am thirty.
Not SO very old either, although l do
feel older than Robert. My love for
him has been largely of the guardian
sort-I have petted aud admired him
as q mother might. And he loves
me -o -r
"But not exactly as h8sehould a
wife. He loves another wOman-nOt
a handsomer or better woman, my
dear msdam-but one younger and
better suited to be his wife," ~
The widow burst into tears-pre
sumably, at least, as she buried her
eyes in her handkerchief, and her
bosom rose and fell tumuItuously.
The Tidower's courage quite forsOOk
him at this to him unexpected crisis.
A pretty woman in tears is a melting
object, and the effect upon widower
was all that Mrs. Morrow could hsYe
desired. She sank down on the sofa
in her grief, very close to him. He
wanted to console her, and so he took
her hand. 1t was white. soft, and
warm.
"Please don't cry" be said L have !
offended and grieyed you. Pray for
"Thsre, don't pity me,n said the
widow, in trembling but musical
voice "I can bear it. 1 have only |
Roberts welfare and happiness at |
heart-if he can be happy I ought to
contented."
''Then you release him ?''
Certainly"
"And lose fortune-you are a nc
BILE woman"
"What is money to me? 1 am
alone and unloved-I shall try to be
happy in the consciousness Of having
sacrificed myself for your son."
"He will appreciate your sacrifice"
and Mr.. AnsOn wiped tear from each
of his eyes,"
Here Mrs. Morrow wept afresh, and
her head sank hack upon the widow
er's shoulder. Her form shook con-
vulsively, and he put his arm around
her waist to support her.
"My dear madam" he said, II can
not find it in my heart to take Robert
from you" --..
"Robert,D y she sobbed, 'T shall
never see him again. have nothing
left to desire except your respect and
esteem. Without those should in
deed be unhappy"
Mr.. AnsOn drew her closer to him
so close that she lay trembling on his
breast, and he pressed q kiss on her
for head.
"You have both and my deepest ad-
f-r Il
"Then am content. Let Robert
the girl of his choice. only
claim the privilege of retaining an in
terest in his welfare and a corner in
your esteem ~rr r0 TTFe
Mr.. Anson promised, as he bade the
widow adieu at the door, to call again
soon. And he kept his promise 50
well that the next evening found him
there again. -
'iVietory !nT Tmurmured the widow,
as she heard him enter the hall "he
will propose to me before he leaves
tonight. Robert is q very pretty
fellow, but he is incOnstant. The
father is handsome, infatuated
with me already. and the money is all
his. l prefer tie father"
She proved reliable in her predic-
ton. Before her caller had kissed her,
goodnight he had offered her his
hand, heart, and fortune, and she had
accepted all three.
The result was q double wedding,
and the subsequent happiness of all
Mr.. Anson was a devot-
ed husband, and Mrs. Morrow made
him faithful and affectionate wife
while both psternally watched over
the younger couple. Although so
fooled by the widow, Mr..
Ans on never suspected it, and never
had cause for regret.
ImpOrtunlng President Lincoln.
A writer in the Christian Union de-
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