The Van Buren press., 1875-05-18

The name Of Lena soon found its way
out in the literary world. No ono sus,
pected, however, that Lena, Nhe gifted
poetcss, was Adaline Reynolds ,
Three years passed. Adalne was still
with Mrs WestbroOk, for, although she
had long since graduated with the high
est honors, she preferred remaining with
her kind friend, and assisting her in her
duties Of labor and love.
A new light had also dawned upon her.
She loved with true woman heart, and
was beloved in return. Yet he knew not
that he loved the poetess Lena. The
world was ringing with her praise; and
he, too, admired the heaven born talent
OF Lena.
Adalnc, on her part, knew not yet
that Mr. Edward Stanley yas sometimes
called Hon. Edward Stanley, and was a
congressman fiom A..
She had met him as Mrs 'Westbrook' s
cousin, during visit he had made to her
preceptress; and they had loved instinct.
lively She had promised to become his
forever the eusung spring.
She was seated in a pleasant reverie
when she was interrupted by the servant
girl telling her that a gentleman wished
to see her lie was none other than her
uncle.
In few moments she was clasped in
his arms.
MIR. Howard thought Adalne more
beautiful than ever; and when Mrs. w.
told him Adalne was Lena, tears of joy
rolled down his aged cheeks.
'Ah, Uncle! she said, who would
Lena have to love if you were gomez
Even now, darling, answered her un-
Gle, have jrst given my consent to the
Hon. Edward Stanley, AID when you are
the congressman bride, you may forget
your old uncle.
Adaine could not speak for a moment
forsnrprise.
Never, never viii forget your kind
ness to the poor orphan. | would not
have been what am now, if it had not
been for your generosity. Now, in my
days of prosperity, | would be migrate
ful indeed to forget you But why,' she
exclaimed, bushing, did you call Ed
ward Stanley congressman 2
Because he really is. Did you know
it!
Never, till this moment
just then AIRS. Westbrook entered.
Mr., Howard told her why Adaline look
ed SO bcwiIdcred.
| intended telling her myself, and ask
pardon for the deception practiced upon
both of them,' lid Mrs. Westbrook. Il
told Edward, this evening, oar Lcna's
history, just before he left
When AIR. Howard returned to the city
Adaliuc accompanied him.but she did
not go to his lhinsion, bat stopped with
an old schoolmatc.
1t was soon noised about that the gift
ed and beautiful Lena was in the city,
and her true name came ont at a grand
ball where her cousins and all their aris
tocratic friends were present. Alkaline
was attended by her betrothed husband,
Edward Stanley, She was arrayed in a
robe of white satin, embroidered with
silver Her raven curls were confined by
Il band OF the richest pearls, while a
necklace of the same encircled her snowy
neck. Her cheeks we're flushed, for she
was listening to her lovers voice. But
when the Misses Howards' arrival was
announced, proudly, almost haughtly
did she meet them, befitting queen re,
ceiving her subjects. She was the ruling
star Of the season.
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Time passed, Mr.. Howard lay on his
death bed, prostrated by n sudden and
mortal illness
Adaline had flown to nurse HIM, for
Clara had eloped with worthless adven
turer Edward Stanley was also there.
Uncle, for SO will call you,' he said
: am sorry to see you so i'll.
you have just come IN time, said,the
old man, to receive my blessing before
die. have no right to ask the favor OF
you, yet will. Protect my wife and my
children
Il will be to them all you wish, sol
emnly, said Edward Stanley. For your
kindness is dcarer to me than life.
The sufferer smiled family.
'Oh, God, thank thee he cried,
cab die contentcd'
Emma and Anna, the naughty ball
room bellies, were awed by that scene OF
death, and vowed that they would live
differently as they paessed a kiss upon
dying fathers lips, and saw their mother
borne, fanting from the room.
Clara, the disobcdicnt child, was not
forgotten.
Give her my blessing, said the old
man, and tell her | freely forgive her.
A few months later, and he was Joined
by his repentant wife, who died blessing
Adaine with her latest breath, and leav
ing her two daughters now almost pen.
niless, to the poor cousins care.
1t was bright aud beautiful morn in
the early spring, when Lena, the gifred
and beautiful, stood before the altar to
become the wife Of the distinguished
Edward Stanley.
There, too, were Emma and Annie,
looking happily on, while Mrs. West
brook smiled her congratulations.
1t was in country church that they
we're married. There were many there
from the gay city, to witness the cere-
mOny.
Little children strewed flowers in tho
pathway of the bride as she returned to
her carriage.
Edward Stanley not onty took his wife,
but her now dependent cousins.
Adalnc did not look upon them as
sueh howeyer but rather treated them