The Tiffin tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1868-1887, 1874-10-29

ing brought rest and pleasant dreams
in one OF which Ethel Wynne's hanC
was in his, and her voice whispering
courage in his ear, a dream SO
lsEeet that be was half angry with the
servant who awakened him to break
fast.
The dream seemed like a good au
gury, and Brown was half inclined to
laugh at the fears of the night, and
accept poverty as rather q pleasant
thing after all.
The memory of this dream, tOgeth-
er with the story OF Ethel Wynne's
life, came back to him many q time
in the years that succeeded, AID they
fulfilled their pOrtent; for with each
remembranee they Whispered ''eour-
age"
Mis- Somers greeted her nephew
cordially. Having had her 'isay out''
the night before, she was now ready to
do all In her power for his welfare; IN
truth she was more sorry for him than
she wOuh admit, and was inclined to
blame herself for her harsh words.
So she strove to make amends by CIV
ing him q most delicious breakfast,
and adding as sauce piQidJ1te, pleas
ant disesurse and q cheerful face.
Brown was not to leave Somerdale
until thefouE p. M. train that day,
and after breakfast was over, Miss
SOmers, I1ttinz some garden imple-
ments into his hands, told him to fol-
low Miss Wynne and herself to the
garden. He complied graeionsly, and
under bis aunt's supervision, he and
Miss Wynne were soon digging up
and sorting bulbs together. Some
I ithIng-whether IL was in the freedom
that common occupation usually en-
genders, or in the subtitle sympathy
OF their natures, or in the similarity
OF the positions-something opened
Browns mouth to speak OF his for
tunes, and misfortunes, and long be-
fore the 4. P. NJ. train vas due, Ethel
Wynne was in possession of the most
Important facts Of his history, and
had been asked for and had given
counsel that was wise and good.
Between the two natures, that of
his aunt's, sharp and rasping, but well
meaning and generous, and that of
Etheps, brave aud steadfast, but SYM
pathetic aud gentle-Brown's head
had been purged of some false and
ruinous notions by the time he was
steaming back to the city. Jones met
him at the depot, and Judging from
Browns contented face, began TO con-
gratulate him on his success.
"Not 80 fast, Jones, said he /; "my
success has been in another direction"
and then he told him the story Of his
stay at Somerdale.
at is the best thing that ever hap
pened you,n said Jones, heartily,
grssping bis hand. ''lf you want any
help, I'm your man."
tSThAnk yoa. You may sell my
horses and the dog-cart for me, II you
will. I think I'll Keep the ponies and
the pheton while longer.u
"And Laura Smith ?n said Jones,
interrogatiYely.
81 shall see her tonight. OF course
the wedding must be put of. 1 sup
pose / can find something to do. 1
don't care mucn what it is, only so /
am capable of doing it."
iGood for you ~ aud Jones's words
were pointed with beaming look of
admiration. .-f.- .-..s..T
Brown took his way to the Smith
mansion that night, whittier the story
of his losses had aireadyS preceded
him, and was met by the announce
ment that Miss Laura was on the eve
OF departure for Europe, and really
could not see him, but wanted he
should accept a 'good-byi from NAM
ma instead.
Am I to understand that Laura
positively refuses to see me ?'' asked
Brown. unatealffv.
"Yes and / was requested to hand
you these" a1TF
"Then this is final ?p
"Final." And Madame mere bowed
him out Of the reception room with 3
superlatively frigid air.
nAlas for faith in womRnkind ~
were Browns words as he put the lit
tie packet upon his dressing g-table,
and sat d1wn to contemplate his po-
sition. Surely 1t was not happy
one his money gone, his love reject
ed, and his way 70 fight through a
not too generous world. Aud then to
think that there was no truth in wO-
man this hurt him worst of all. But
even as he said it, his thoughts re-
yerted to Somerdale, and by some
mysterious process he was made to
feel that the loss of Laura Smiths
love was not so serious a thing after
all.
Summoning courage to open the
packet, be found bis notes and letters,
a few withered flowers, and his min
iature. The diamond engagement
ring, q handsome necklace and lock-
ct, and other valuable presents that
he had made Laura, were not inelOs-
ed.r Brown threw The letters into the
crate with a queer smile that was
born Of the thought that decency, as
well as love, was sometimes bought
with money. And with the burning
of the letters, the last vestige of love
for Laura Smith went out. It had
been only 8 fancy at best, and the first
puff from the winds of adversely oblit-
Grated it. 8, --------.-.---
The morrow brought Jones and
hard work with him for the sale of
Browns personal effects had to be
made IN order to pay off his debts.
When everything was settled, he
found himself possessed of five hun
dred dollars, beside his ponies and the
phaeton. These he sent down to his
aunt, begging her to keep them for
him until he should claim them.
''Fhe ponies are very GENTLE" he
wrote, "and you, or Miss Wynne, can
manage them without difficulty. l
hope Miss Wynne will find it con-
venient to give them plenty Of exer-
cise." ----,a---
Miss Somers's eyes were misty as
she read, and a "Bless the boy," we'll
ed up from her heart, that was fol-
lowed by smile both knowing and
satisfied. -----.-------.
Browns FIVE hundred was invested
IN real estate for safe keeping, and
then he went to work. United by
education for any trade, he was oblig-
ed to content himself with q clerk
ship that furnished most meager
living. But now that his eyes were
opened, and he saw what life and sue
cess demanded, r. he. worked with q
will, and all his spare time was spent
In the acQuirement Of knowledge that
would De of practical benefit TO him.
AOne day Jones came TO him in high
giee. 81 believe I've hit upon the
right thing at last, he 1sald. II was
telling Schemmerhorn of your taste
for mathematics, and he asked me if
Thought You would like to learn
civil engineering. L said yes on my
own responsibility, and now you can
do as you like about it"
FsI0f course Iill learn, if Schemmer-
horn will teach me evenings"
A''He said he would, and you can be-
gin whenever you are ready"
This was the beginning of hard work
for Brown. Through the day he
worked his ten hours at his clerkship,
and from six till twelve every night,
but Sunday nights, he spent In severe
study. OF course it began TO tell up
on him at the end of q year, and
strong as he was, he felt himself
breaking. Just about this time aunt
Selma wanted him for g guest on
Thanksgiving Day, and he felt him
self bound to supply this want.
Accordingly he presented himself,
and aunt Selma was horrified at the
change q year had worked in him.
sEYou surely must be sick, Harvey"
she said, solieitoHsly.
stA little" he admitted, land I've
come down to be cured" As he said
this he looked at Ethel, and as Ethel
happened to look at him, their eyes
met and they both blushed.
4 eHem," said aunt Selma to herself,
sI guess he'll be cured fast enough"
And so be was. The two days be
had allotted himself lenRthaned into