Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1873-11-05

which she also gracefully sank. Mr..
Anson had made up his mind to be brief
and business-like but the gorgeous
widow quite upset him before he even
had broached the subject of his sons
engagement. They came to speak of
him naturally at last, however, and the
widower saw his opportunity.
You love my son?"
'What q question, Mr.. Anson," she
replied, showing her perfect teeth in
bewitching smile; "am / not going to
marry him ?"
81 hope not"
"Sir!" and even the widows pretty
frown captivated him.
81 beg your pardon" lie added, crest
fallen, 81 mean that came to talk the
matter over with you. Do you think
the match is altogether a good one? ?"
II see" and ner eyes dropped appro
priately, lyon object because am COM
paratively poor"
Indeed do not. The financial as
pect of the affair has never been con-
sidered by me"
The widow here pierced him with
look of gratitude.
at was the difference in, in -" lie
stammered.
''In social position p suggested the
widow.
"Ahi l see. You mean in age?'
Eyes" he replied, sheepishly. "You
OWNED the reason, and | will be per-
fectly 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"
Here the widow turned her glorious
eyes full upon Mr.. Anson, and managed
to show her arm, which happened TO be
enclosed in loose sleeve. 1t was
particularly round, smooth arm, and
as white as possible.
II beg your pardon" hastily con
timed Mr.. Anson al know that You
are good, beautiful, and lovable, but"
But l am too old am thirty. Not
SO very old either, although / do feel
older than Robert. My love for him
has been largely of the guardian sort
1 have petted and admired him as a
mother might And he loves me"
"But not exactly as he should wife.
He loves another woman-not hand
somer or better woman, my dear madam
but one younger and better suited to be
his wife"
The widow burst into tears-presnm-
ably, at least. as she buried her eyes in
her handkerchief, and her bosom rose
and fell unanimously. The widower's
courage quite fOrsook him at this to
him unexpected crisis. A pretty woman
in tears is melting object, and the
effect upon the widower was all that
Mrs. Morrow could have 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" he said 81 have
offended and grieved you. Pray forgive
me-"
"There, don't pity me-" said the
widow. in a trembling but musical
voice; 81 can bear it. L have only
Roberts welfare and happiness at heart
If he can be happy / ought to be con-
tented.
"Then you release him %
Certainly"
''And lose fortune-you are noble
woman"
what is money to me? l am alone
and unioved-I shall try to be happy in
the consciousness of having sacrificed
myself for your son"
''We will appreciate your sacrifice,
and Mr.. Anson wiped tear from each
eyes.
Here Mrs. Morrow wept afresh, and
her head sank back upon the widower's
shoulder. Her form shook convulsively,
and he put his arm around her waist to
support her.
MY dear madam" he said, 81 can
not find it in my heart to take Robert
from you"
"Robert," she sobbed, II shall never
see him again. l have nothing left to
desire except your respect and esteem.
Without those / should indeed be I'M
happy.
so close that sne lay trembling on his
breast, and he pressed kiss on her
forehead.
''You have both and my deepest admi-
ration"
"Then l am content. Let Robert
marry the girl of his choice. 1 only
ehC VI iStoihihS oa
interest in his welfare, and corner in
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.
Victory :" murmured the widow, as
she heard him enter the hall ''he will
propose to me before he leaves tonight.
Robert is a very pretty fellow, but he is
inconstant The father is handsome,
infatuated with me already, and the
money is ell his. prefer the father"
She proved reliable in her prediction.
Before her caller had kissed her good
night he had offered her his hand,
heart, and fortune, and she had accepted
all three.
The result was double wedding. and
the subsequent happiness of all con-
cerned. MIR. Anson was devoted hus-
band, and Mrs. Morrow made him a
faithful and affectionate wife; while
both paternally watched over the
younger couple Although SO cleverly
fooled by the widow. Mr.. Arson never
suspected it, and never had cause for
regret.