The Van Buren press., 1873-08-19

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Il do not know this young person. v
She merely smiled at that, but said as
she turned to go
"Euniee, as they call you, l thank you
for your kindness. "
"Do, Rubort. see that the crazy crea
ture leaves the grounds !" said his moth
err; and he was too glad Of the opportu
nifty.
He came up to her just as she was
passing out Of the gate.
"How simple you, Elsis!" said he,
petulantly
Never so wise before! But may kill
you if listen. Go back to your love
and away from my hate" fleeing away
from his presence.
Mr. Vane noticed the pain shadows
about Elsie's eyes the following morn
ing but she said she hadn't slept well.
81 was thinking and wondering. Has
Mr. Hire returned to the city,
"Why, Elsie?'
because l have changed my mind
will marry him if that is his wish still. "
The old man smiled.
81 am glad, Elsie, that you have come
to that conclusion. If Rubcrt Lee was a
man, he would have long since introduc'
ed you to his mother, and married you
Never mind Rubert Lee. Since /
have settled my mind upon Mr. Hire, the
less said about him the better" +"
Mr. Hire was yet inclined to marry Ell
sic and ordered his carriage directly he
had heard her decision, aud betook his
elderly, rheumatic person to her side.
She was only to wait until her wondrous
outfit could be fashioned. Mr.. Hire was
lavish, and his bonnie bride should be
properly attirsd.
She was thinking of his fatherly kind
ness one day, when a we'll known hand
pushed the cottage door open.
90, Elsie have you no word for me?
Is it true that you are to marry the
wealthy Mr., Hire, from"
81 have no word for you; you were
so weak yeu let me stand up yonder
alone, denied me, gave me the lie! am
to marry Mr.. Hire. Good morning sir,
pointing toward the door.
But after he was gene, her woman IS
heart plead with her pride, and conquer
ed. She covered her face with her hands
and wept. Net that she regretted the
loss Of the cowardly love, but the wound
was not entirely healed. But a second
visitor aroused her.
Proud and grand, Eunice La See bent
over her.
con- cried Elsie, "you have come
to upbrsid me for breaking in upon you,
and speaking falsely, as you think. "
she was on her feet then, hcr, blueeycs
glittcrng and her head proudly up, al
though It just reached Eunice's shoulder.
BE quiet, little one, Il" she said. l
have been without mothers or fathers
love these years. did prize that which
seemed mine only. l could not see my
idol broken without pang, but believe
you now saw him come here, and
was near enough to hear what he said.
My morning ramblo has been Of service
to me. Thank yon, child! you have
saved me! y and she was gone.
Two years had glided by. Time had
wrought great changes for Elsie Hire.
Petted by society, her aged and infrm
husband lavished his wealth upon her.
He would drive her out intes the world,
although confined within the house him.
self. He knew people said
There is pretty Mrs. Hire Isn't she
dressed elegantly and he smiled to
himself over it.
He sent her out to select dress for
grand party one day, and more to please
him than herself, she promised to look
her best. He had such confidence in his
wife, and she honorsd aud loved him for
it. And though younger men might
hatter, she always fitted away early, to
the old husband waiting to praise her
true to him, herself and Heaven.
While she was selecting the garment,
tall, wan woman glidcd in and asked for
some cheap material. The clerk, with an
assumed air Of superiority, directed her
to another counter, and went on with bis
small talks and smiles for Mrs. Hires
benefit.
But Mrs. Hire had heard that strange
y musical voice before. lnpulsively
she turned away, leaving the CLERK in the
midst of his adjectves.
"You may not know me-" she said.
"but are you not Mrs. Rubert Lee!
want to thank you for believing me.
Eunicc La See,' with smile. do
you suppose would we'd false man
l think you are happy.
"Ah, yes but you are not.
II mus. admit it takes some anxiety
To hattie the wor,.,, not to speak OF BRAY.
erv You see, my bank failed \ year
since, and have been obliged to battle
with poverty.
1--WE we're rivals for ono mans love.
Let us see il we cannot prove that old
saving false which says. Tive women
loving one man, must be enemies from
envy and spite.
She absolutely dragged her away,
merely pausing to order the clerk to send
a certain number ofyards Of rose colored
satin to 6O4, Beach Street, also. pattern
from a pieco Of another, which she
thought, at first, was too brilliant Tor her
complexion.
The assemble was success. Mrs.
fremont was in her glory. She had the
name Of cxcclling in party giving, and
this occasion outshone former attempts
"Isat she glcr!oas" said Mrs. Ire
Tont, pointing out tall, brilliant lady,
,i l., ,,,;no oalorad aatin. Miss La