Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-10-29
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her." said he.
II don't see her Just now,' replied,
which was strictly true, looking round.
and striving to look nonchalant.
Now, Miss Lilly" said he Che had EVIL
IDENTIFY caught up my name wrong. and y,
how grateful / was y lido tell me what
you would have done had you received a
legacy with the same stigma attached as
Miss Warmers? for suppose you know
the circumstances OF course in the re-
hottest bounds of possibility. such thing
could never happen to you, made oo")
but let us suppose an impossible thing,
and what would YOU do? Would you not
have Indignantly refused the money!"
..No, / replied: Il think should have
taken it, ard been very grateful"
Even If you had been left by it as II you
were TOO ugly to get husband? l thought
no lady could ever forgive an assertion
like that. And is Miss Warner, then,
really so plain ?" he inquired.
.Hideous" said /.
IL should very much like to see her, y
said he. "She must have red hair and
squirt. SURELY"
Il was saved replying TO this question,
as a gentleman asked me to dance.
rose, quite delighted to get away from
the troublesome cross questioning OF Mr..
Culhbert l resolved, if possible, to keep
out of his sight for the remainder oil the
evening, as there was no doubt he would
soon find out to whom he had been talk
ing.
IL have the best oft, however, thought
|, somewhat triumphantly lit will put
even his GOODNESS out to find that he had
teen taking of me to nnvSelf,"
That evening. passed quickly. had
glimpses occasionally of the tall figure
and bright eyes, but when / saw them in
my vicinity / contrived to evade them by
passing always into another room.
Next morning, at breakfast, narrated
my adventures, amid shouts of merriment
from all.
A day or two after this, drove mamma,
in our little phaeton, to call on Mrs. Key
polds. with whom we found Mr.. Cuthbert
seated. Mrs. Reynolds, was delighted at
seeing my mother, whom, she had not seen
save on the sofa, for long time. After
due introduction, and when the matrons
had commenced seemingly interminable
conversation, Mr.. Cuthbert came up to
me.
80, Miss Warner" he said, lean you
ever forgive my rudeness the other night ?
l do not know what apology to make.
have wandered here and there and every
where for the last two days, hoping |
might meet you, and crave your pardon. y
There is no apology needed" said |, In
as careless tone as could assume, and
striving to look dignified; but it was OF no
use. The recollection of our converse
ton, and Mr.. Cuthbert's perplexed face,
were too much for me, aud burst into a
hearty fit of laughter, in which after a
little polite hesitation, Mr.. Cuthbert could
not but join.
After this we were the best of friends
Immediately, and had delightful chat,
while the elders discussed everything and
everybody. At last Mrs. Reynolds said /:
"You young people are very merry.
Come here, Nelly, dear, and tells us what
it Is all about"
! could not resist the temptation OF be-
ing mischievous. so related to Mrs. Rey-
nolds how anxious Mr.. Cuthbert had been
the other evening that I should point out
the plain Miss Warner to him at which
the Kind old lady laughed till the tears ran
down her cheeks. There is nothing like
laughter for removing the stiffness of a
morning call, Or for making people friends
in the shortest space Of time. / think that
was the pleasantest morning call ! ever
remember to have made.
As Mr.. Cuthbert assisted us into our lit
tie carriage, he said to mamma:
II hope, Mrs. Warner, you will allow
me to call and make my apologies in prop
err FORM"
ITO which she, of course, replied, in
the usual formula, that we should be glad
to see him. &c.
Mr.. Cuthbert was for the next few
months the lion Of the town. Having not
only his own handsome appearance, but al
SO his handsome fortune to recommend him
he was general favorite and was courted
and feted on all sides. Mothers and
daughters welcomed him as an eligible
person, while the male members of the
family recognized in him the wealthiest
inhabitant, probably at some future period
TO represent us in Parliament, and have
great influence.
The young heir took all this attention as
cody as possible, and made himself ut
home everywhere. He was not long avail
ing himself of the permission to visit us,
and indeed must say considerable part
of his time was spent In our house. Our
mutual passion for music was great bond
of union-though to be sure he might
have made music anywhere, for just ut
this time music was most assiduously Gull
tvated by all young ladies-but l think
our first introduction went great way in
strengthening our friendship. At length
came the denoument, and the last and
most wonderful effect of my legacy, for to
it, in the first instance. attribute, and al
ways shall attribute, my happiness. Mr..
Cuthbert proposed and was accepted. for
he would not be refused, though | in vain
told him he ought to marry beauty, and
that people would call US Beauty and the
Beast.
.'If they do Nelly" said he, II shall be
quite agreeable? for always thought you
beauty and If they call me beast. why
it can't be helped" And so this selfwilled
individual had, as usual, his own way.
Gossip at first refused to believe this
startling supplement to the altogether
exciting story of Jacob Braidwood's will
What plain Nelly Warner induce the
richest and handsomest man in the country
to marry her the idea was incredible;
and, as told Hugh, he was very much
felt for on this occasion.