Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1873-05-08


eyes full upon Mr.. Anson, and manag-
ed to show her arm, which happened
to be encased in loose sleeve. Itwas
a particularly round, smooth arm, and
as white as possible.
81 beg your pardon" hastily contin-
ued Mr.. Anson, 81 know that you are
good, beautiful and loveable, but"
''But 1 am too old am thirty
Not so very old either, although I do
feel older than Robert. My love for
him has been largely of the guardian
sort have petted and admired him
as a mother might. And he loves
me"
"But not exactly as he should awife.
He loves another woman a hand
somer or better one, my dear madam
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 tumultuously.-
The widower's courage quite forsook
him at thfs,to him, unexpected crisis.
A pretty woman IN tears is melting
object, and the effect nron the widoEz
er was all that Mrs. Morrow could have
desired. She sank down on The sofa
in her grief, very close to He
wanted to console her, aud SO n~look
her hand. It was white, soft, and
warm.
"Please don't cry" he said; 81 have
offended and grieyed you. Pray for
give me"
"There, don't pity me,o said the VII
dow, in a trembling but musical voice;
81 can bear it. Ikhaye only Roberts
welfare and happiness at heaft-if he
can be happy Ibught to be eontented.
ssThen you release him %
"Certainly
"And lose fortune you are mo-.
BILE woman.
'What ismoney to me? am alone.
and unloYd-I shall try to be happy
in the conseiousness of having sacrifc-
ed myself for your son.
sHe vii appreciate your sacrifice, "
of his eyes
Here Mr. Morrow wept afresh, and
her head sink upon the widower's
shoulder. Fer form shook convul-
siyely, and heput his arm around her
waist to support her.
"My dear madsm," he said, 81 can
not find it in my aeart to take Robert
from you."
Robert" she sobaed, 81 shall never
see him again. I have nothing left to
desire, except your respect and esteem.
Without those I should indeed be un-
happy"
Mr.. Anson drew her closer to him
SO close that she lay trembling on his
breast, and presseda kiss on her fore
head.
"You have both," he said, s.and my
deepest admiration. ;"
''Then I am content. Let( Robert
marry the girl of his choices only
claim the privilege of retaining a. in
terestin his welfare, and arcorner ii
your esteem
Mr.. Anson promised, as he bade the
widow adieu at the door, to call again
soon. And he kept his promise so well
that the next evening found him there
again.
''Victoryr" murmured the widow, as
she heard him enter the hall che will
propose to me before he leaves tonight.
Robert is a very pretty fellow, but he
is inconstant. The father is hand
some, infatuated with me already, and
the money is all his. Iprefer the faith
er."
She proved reliable in her predic-
ton. Before her caller had kissed her
good night he had offered her his hand,
heart and fortune, and she had accept
ed all three.
The result was a double wedding,
and subsequent happiness for all con-
cerned. Mr.. Anson was a devoted
husband, and Mrs. Morrow made him
a faithful and affectionate wife; while
both parentally watched over the
younger couple. Although so clever
ly fooled by the widow, Mr.. Anson
never suspected it, AMI never had cause
for regret.
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rice, eaten with boiled milk, is one of
the best remedies known for any form
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