The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1873-05-02

Ana the meailtless Vi ulth WIZ lnus
humiliated her, scarce exceeded, in
her eyes, that OF her cousin Ruth, who
permitted, instead of spurning his ad-
vances.
In the bitterness of her heart, Millie
resolved to quit her cousins abode,
and make he: way to the great city,
trusting that where so many live,
there must be many ways of living,
some of which would be open to her.
She had been literally supplied
with money during her uncle's life
time, and had husbanded enough to
meet the expenses of her journey. and
for a time, deiray the expenses of liv-
ing. So, one day, without word to
any one, she secretly packed her
trunk, caused il to be conveyed to the
railway station, and took the train for
New York.
The day and night her journey last
ed was one of alternate hopes and
m:sgivings. AT times she would have
iain turned back; but when she
thought of the jeering tongues behind,
her eyes would flash through her
tears, and though her lips quisered,
her heart would again become firm
and resoulte.
Mile had never seen the city be-
fore. Its din and hustle confused her.
Surrounded by importnnate hack
men and hotel runners quick TO per-
ceive her inexperience, she found her
self at last, without her own volition,
seated in a carriage whose driver un.
dertook to convey her TO the Kick
shaw, the best house in the city, he
assured her, though it had not very
inviting look, Mile thought, as the
carriage stopped in front of it.
~ our fare, Miss" said the driver,
jumping down-''five dollars, you
know"
1t was not the extortionate de-
mand that brought troubled look
over the girls face. Putting her hand
into her pocket, she found her money
had disappeared. She searched every
where, but in vain. She had doubt
less been robbed in the crowd alter
leaving the train. Millie tremblingly
explained ..er situation.
That dodge won't do" said the
driver
NO, it won't do" added trowzy
looking clerk, who made his appear
auce just then. 1--WE can't take peo-
people at the kickshaw that have no
money, YOU know"
Its a rank swindle, an I'll call a
p'liceman exclaimed the driver.
\ crowd began TO collect. The
frightened girl sobbed and glanced
appealingly from one coarse iace 10
another without encountering single
look Of sympathy.
At this instant the driver and the
clerk, who stood together close To
the carriage door, found themselves
simultaneously collared and thrust a
considerable distance asunder by a
right and left shove from n pair OF
vigorous arms.
''Millie Granger" exclaimed voice
that brought the blood back TO the
maiden's blanched cheeks.
ARTHUR Warrenr1 was all she
could answer.
well, | declare!" uttered snrill
voice-none other than Miss CHR.
rup's, who, without Miles knowl.
edge, had come to live in the city, and
who CHANGED TO be passing at the
time
Matters were soon explained, and
Miss Chirrup, who had the kindest oI
hearts, invited her relative home with
her; and Arthur, hauing paid the
driver his just due, called another car
riage and escorted tho ladies to their
destination. He called round that
evening, and spoke his mind to Millie
And Mile found out she had always
loved him. And Arthur explained
that it was only the difference in theil
former prospects that had kept him
silent. And Mile said she wouldn',
care to be rich if it wasn't for his sake
And Arthur said he was glad she
wasn't rich, and added that he was
earning salary that two could live
on comfortably. And, in short, tho
two lovers were perfectly happy.
Ruth Morgan's anxiety at Miles
Sudden disappearance bad been re
viyed by intelligence of her safety
and Ruth was in high spirits whe,
Mr.. Ryors called, determined, thi.
time, TO bring matters to crisis. Ht
had more than once tried the plan o
gradual approaches. On this occasion
he resolved to come directly to tn.
point, and had actually gotten hal
way on his knees, when Ruth said
quietly:
Don't be too hasty, Mr.. Ryors =
you may regret it."
"There is but one thing I can regret
your refusal"
"My uncle's will" Ruth began.
II know it left you all he had," in
terrupted the gentleman "but that il
nothing to me-"
"And quite as little, / assure you
to nue." said Ruth. "Wten his ,0iI
took effect, nay uncle had nothing Il
leaye."
The kneeling process was suspend
ed midway, and Mr.. Ryors remained
in very uneasy, and not altogether
graceful posture, while Ruth contin
ued:
my uncle had some time befor,
made deed, you see, conveying biz
entire estate in trust for the benefit o
my cousin Mile, reserving only /.
lite interest to himself"
The hinges of Mr.. Ryors' knee
suddenly uncrooked.
"Good-good-morning, Miss Nor
gan," he stammered.
"Good-morning, sir" sai9 Ruth
bursting into a ringing laugh whel
the discounted suitor's back wa