Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-01-30
Written for the GAINESVILLE CHRONICLE.
ESTES CONFESSION.
By REUBA.

delightful music. At length bedtim
arrived and they parted for the nigh
Albert invited Dick and Nelson int
his room, Dick excused himself, bu
Nelson entered with him. They spen
an hour in conversing of the countrie
they had visited, then Nelson said:
Into what a lovely woman Mis-
Willard has matured."
Lovely, replied Albert. she is tn
loveliest l ever saw, and as pure ant
good as she is lovely"
Nelson looked at him closely, anC
said, I'VE were sweethearts at Sarato
| ga, in fact We were engaged, but 8
slight misunderstanding arose and We
parted. I think I will try to renew
our engagement. You say you are to
have several parties; 1 think will
accept yours and the Majors invita-
ton and remain to them"
do so. Howard, will be glad to
have you with u.s."
Il will. Goodnight, Albert"
Goodnight, Howard, and many
pleasant dreams Of long ago."
Dick entered his room. locked the
door, and sat down to think. 1t was
the first time he could control his
thoughts since he had heard Estie's
confession. He recalled every act of
Este since their acquaintance; how
differently she had treated him. from
other gentlemen, and wondered why it
was that he had not seen she loved
him.
After long deliberation, something
of perverse spirit come over him,
and he determined not to tell Este of
his love, but to worry her by paying
assiduous attention to Virgin whenever
Leigh was not present. He wanted to
annoy Este as much as possible with
out giving her pain. For, said he"
l have been paid for the many tricks
she played upon me in c. I will play
tyrant for the short while l have to re-
main here, can afterwards make it
up with her. How I'de love the little
elf"
When Virginia and Este reached
their room, Este said. Virgin, l Iapol-
ogized lovely to Mr.. Dick, and he freely
forgave me-"
Oh! Este, l am so glad you did
right; l knew if you went to him in
the spirit you should he would forgive
you, because he loves you"
''Do you think so; are you sure of
this, Virgin"
Il know it, and you would too if
you were not blind. L have seen the
play of you both since L have been
here; you have tried to deceive each |
1ther."
Il am so happy, Virgin DEAR" said
she, catching Virgin around the waist
and humming tune whirled her about |
The ROOM"
"Estie Lynn. are you crazy? you
AXE my breath"
Nov if I were that horrid Mr.. |
Nelson, I opine you would not have lost |
breath so suddenly. Are you glad he
came, Virgin?"
"Yes. Este, that is not glad, but
pleased to see him again, | was not
when he first came in, but | caught an
of his that somewhat
changed my views"
"Do you love him, Virgin?" asked
Este with surprise.
mo, and 1 do hope that I don't hate
lim. Sit down, Este, and I will tell
'ou something of the past. You know
When I first quit school, and went into
ociety, we spent season at Saratoga
there met Mr.. Nelson. Being quite
'oung and reported very wealthy. he
aid his addresses to me. He is a man
# extensive attainments, and can
make himself very fascinating when he
hooses. He interested ME with a
description of his travels; fattered
ne by compliments to my person and
Intellect till [ fancied myself in love
With him. When he asked me to be
lis wife 1 gave him my promise to do
o. Several weeks passed very happi-
y to me. | saw Mr.. Nelson was ad-
nired and courted by many, and to see
myself preferred to them all pleased my
Irish fancy. One day, as | sat alone
u an arbor, | saw him pass and heard
lin making prOtestations of love to a
lew belle who had arrived few days
,efore. I understand you are engaged
O Miss Willard l heard her say to
lin. My heart almost stopped beat
ng, so eager was l to hear his reply.
could not have moved if | would.
That is only Irritation to teach a
onceited school girl something of
ife?' with this they laughed and passed
,ut of my hearing. You may think
vas almost crazed by the words I had
leard. but for the life of me l could
lot tell whether l was most panied or
ngered. I did not feel as much
roubled as thought myself | should.
met him coldly in the evening. He
PRESSED me to know the cause of my
manner but l could or would not tell
lin. 1 met him, danced with him, but
lid not permit that freedom that had
xisted between US before. Soon after
ny father was summoned home by the
rash that broke up his house, and l
lid not see or hear from Howard Mel
ION until this evening"
"But why are you glad to see him
Ifter that, Virginia, asked Este.
"As I said, was not glad at first,
,ut caught an old time expression
.bout his mouth, and from some re-
marks of his l believe he wants to re-
,ew the engagement. l shall not en-
courage him though if he does l will
ell him the conceited school girl has
,rown to be woman" II hate him,
aid Este"