The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-05-12
oMiss isabella shirleyg,, repeated the

Miss Isabella ShirleyW repeated the
physician, inquiringly.
"The same," rejoined Mrs. West. "Do
you know the young ladyp'
81 have met her." he replied, carelessly.
Chow do you like herP" he asked, turning
to Flora. The latter was silent.
"My daughter thinks she is rather ex-
acting at times, and does not always speak
as gently as she might" answered the
mother. g But often tell Flora that such
trihes must not be regarded by those who
are dependent on the patronage of others.
1t is necessary for people in our position to
lay aside all feelings of pride" ..ra..f
81 fear the sacrifice is too often deman-
ded," observed the gentleman with an air
of regret
Thinking it might possibly be inconven-
lent for Mrs. West to send for her medi-
cine, he remarked upon leaving, that he
would see to putting it up and sending it
himself, to prevent any mistakes. The
widow accepted his offer with gratitude.
Leaving the house, Malcolm walked slowly
along, rejecting upon the story of Mrs.
West, the beauty of Flora-the filial devo-
tion she had manifested towards her moth
er, and her unceasing exertions to help
support the family. He was aroused from
kind of reverie by hand being laid upon
his shoulder. I.-
"Good morning, Fred !" he exclaimed,
with start. You are the very person
wished to see. Here we are at my office.
Come in, l wish little of your assistance"
"With all my heart" replied his COM
panion, and they were soon seated before a
comfortable fire.
"I have just returned from very in
teresting CALL" pursued Malcolm Yes
terday met a young girl whose appear
ance pleased me greatly. She is pretty,
modest and though evidently in humble
circumstances, was dressed in exquisite
taste.'
"You are lost, Malcolm, fear," inter
rupted the other, laughing.
81 acknowledge I was charmed with
her." resumed the physician. " But you
have not heard all. This morning, was
called to visit Widow West; and who
should she prove te be but the mother of
my fair unknown. This, as you perceive
was fortunate circumstance for me.
have had the pleasure of again seeing Flora
West-for that is her name-and my in
terest has not decreased in the least. They
were once wealthy, and the education and
accomplishments of the daughter, l am
sure, have not been neglected. At present,
she assists her mother by sewing. Fred,
such daughter would make good
wife,
GA desperate case, perceive. l fear
Miss Isabella Shirley has nothing to hope"
replied his companion.
"Miss Shirley has attracted me, l will
admit, but from some things which have
heard and seen of late, / feel little doubt
in regard to her disposition. have paid her
considerable attention, and sort of tacit
engagement has subsisted between us for
some time. But am not yet satisfied. l
met both Isabella and Flora in shop, and
unperceived, observed them. One was
naughty and imperious in her manners, the
other, modest and GENTLE The contrast
was obvious, and at once opened my eyes.
wish to test Isabella's strength of mind,
disposition and constancy. You, Frederick,
can assist me much in plan have been
forming on my way home"
my services are at your disposal, - re-
turned his friend. j.
"The day after tomorrow, as you are
aware, st. Valentines day. Twill write
valentine, speak of the intense love her
beauty has excited, offer her my hand and
heart, tell her l am gentleman of rank
and fortune-a lord, incog., in fact--but
have assumed a name-which shall be that
Of Frederic Greenwood-for convenience
sake, with many other things which will
not now enumerate, but be sure to men,
tion. You are stopping at the Winthrop,
your name is on the books and should in
quiry be made, all would be right How
do you like my plan 20 aosltI fo.
Every good, very good, rejoined Fred
eric "and as the lady is stranger to me,
it will make no difference. The day will
justify what you will write"
~ think So" resumed Malcolm.
"Amuss yourself with these books and
papers, while draw up a rough copy for
your inspection" And be turned towards
the desk and soon handed his friend the
following epistle
WINTHROP HOUSE.