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ment cherish. But when months passed
and no tidings came direct TO her, but
rumor brought her the intelligence or his
regular correspondence with his own family,
and his uninterrupted health and prosper |
itygwbat wonder Is it ifhPeTdsferrcd made
the heart sickP
But yet she bravely struggled on, hoping
that in good time all would yet be well, and
resolved, at least, to keep her head above
the waves of despair, and not lose her con-
fidence in that kind heavenly Father VIII o
has promised TO be friend TO the friendless.
She became almost isolated. She was
strict in her attendance at church, but,
aside from this, she was seldom seen outside
of her school-room, or the limits of her
humble boarding place, where she spent
most other time improving hor nind-add-
ing TO her stock Of knowiodge-thus fitting
herself for further usefulness.
At the end oftwo years from the departure
Of her lover, tho little town of Warwick was
thrown into state Of excitsment BY the
news that Philip Amhurg had returned from
his European tour Speculation WIS rife IN
reference to him, and the gossps Of the
village. wero busy in clamorng cover tho
probable course lie would pursue on his
return. The prevalent opinion was that he
would trouble himself no more about the
penniless village teacker, and rs he was
known to be among tho wealthiest aud host.
educated young nisn IN the couhtry. The
hopes of many forlorn spinster revived.
But what did Philip dOP lie learned some
thing of the true State Of affairs from II fell
him from tho railroad depot to the village
Of Warwick and his indignation at the
treatment of bis betrothed was aroused,
The fact that for long time he had not
received letter from her was rs annoying
and perplexing to him rs was his silence to
her. but he resolved to see her Mt once, and
get an explanation from her own lips
On the evening after his return, Philip
called on his betrothed az her humble home,
and the town clock chimed the small tones of
the morning before he toek his leave. He
received from her lips full account of her
misfortunes, and the treatment she had
received from former friends. The fact
that no letters had been received by either,
was traced to the treachery Of n clerk in the
post-oflice, who suppressed them, carrying
out n contemplate revenge for having been,
| in the days of her afiluence, rejected by our
hero's betrothed. When Philip was put in
possession Of all these facts his wrath knew
no bounds. and he resolved to be revenged
on those who had ill-treated her who was
! 1..,.e,. 10 hin, ,ha N HE nuyn lfo This rnqolva
was taken and his plans formed, Caroline
consenting to them.
Months passed after this night, and hi
had never been seen to call on Miss Lothrop
and the impression generally prevailed thai
he had indeed dropped her acquaintance
In the meantime many were the festivals
and parties, the plcnics, etc, to which PHILIP
was invited-all of which he scrupulousl,
attended, and no expectant candidate fol
matrimony, or mnnGvering mamma, coul'
complain that he was remiss in his atten-
lions. Numerous parties were held also, a
which our hero and his probable prospects
were thoroughly discussed. Nota few hearts
fiuttered joyously over some delicate atten
ton received from the lion of the day, in
spring hope that the owner of said hear
was to be the favored one who at no distan
day would figure as Mrs Philip Amburg
Finally the fact was announced that Nj
Amburg had purchased the finest propert
in the town. refitted and thoroughly fur
nished the house, and would give a. gran,
reception party soon. All was now excite
ment and expectation; certainly he wa
going to marry and settle in the place; bu
who was TO be the favored mistress Of hi
magnificent homeP
The time for theparty arrived, and at a
early hour the spacious parlors were file
: with the elttG of the neighborhood. Th
host appeared among them with smiles, an
with the greastest possible amount ofurbnn
ity. The hours passed, and after Sariet
of remarks among which it was plain to b
seon that more than one cherished tho lfJu
hope that she was to be the favored womn
who would reign as mistress over that spler
: did mansion, that outshono in its Grnis hin
any of which the village or rsnrroundh
country could boast. Philip retired to sid
parlor. and, after the absence of few me
mcnts, appeared, with-could it be possible
Did not their eyes deceive themP-the vi
lagc schoolmistrcss by his side, with her arr
resting in his
As the pair stood facing the wonderin
crowd, Philip thus addressed them. a, s
Ladies and gentlemen, allow nae to pre-
sent to You the former schoolmistress of tn
village, who has been my wife for the Ia
: two months am well aware Of the trea
\
ment she has received at the hands of SON
ofyou, but now that she is the mistress of u
home. and the shgrer OF my fortune, She q
we'll afford to forgive her enemies, while 81
: and every candid person must look vii
: contempt on those men and women actuate
by such contemptble principles"
They all sat for several moments as
they were tlmndestruck. Their air-castl
= had all tumbled about their ears. Not on
had the despised schoolnistress takon q
: place many of them had hoped to fill, b
: here was plain intimation that their futu
society would be dispensed with. VabI
I More than half of the company left n
y tremendously. despite tho urgent invit
u tons, of the host and hostess TO remain un
u after supper, which was then ready. In q
% hall were loud Explanations, and many @
70 pressions of disgust.
ITO think" said one. "that we should In
q DO duped and decoived!'
u ale actually kissed me last week, and
" a married mani said another, w
i "Ifhe will stoop TO y poor, penniless sehoC
u teacher, he is welcome to his choice" G
u claimed proud beauty who had cherish'
! the fondest hopes that she could captive
y the wealthy and talented young man.
10 Thus, with achagrln and discomfture, tn
W left the house. A few TO whom the rema
D of the host did not apply remained and c
: joyed the joke hugely. 200
ie Our tale may as well end here. Our he
'h felt amply revenged, and our heroine W