The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-08-31

Will not weary you, sir, with lovers
praise but you will let me say that Inave
worked for two years, with the hope of
winning some position that will enable me
to offer home to my wife. If you will put
me in such situation, you will win my
warmest gratitude, but l must not think
again Of the dazzling offer you have made
me-"
You refuse to be my son in lay-my
heir ?"
81 refuse any offer that makes me trail
tor to pure heart that trusts me-
1T makes it harder to give you up. But
if must, at least accept my invitation to
dinner, and my friendship"
GLADLY, gratefully"
CAT six, then, l shall expect you,''
Was he awake? Lucicn asked himself
the question more than once. as he pored
ever his ledgers, added long column Of fig
ures, and wrote business letters Had ohm
Brunette, the millionaire, really made him
the magnificent proposals still ringing in his
ears. We're they both insane?
His head was still whirling as he dressed
himself and walked to the splendid Fifth
avenue mansion the rich merchant called
his home. Every luxury money could
command, met his eyes in the adornment
Of the wide drawing-room. Pictures Of
priceless value hung upon the walls, rare
statuary CLEANED against velvet curtains,
the visitors feet sank deep in richest ear
pets, the odors of choice exotics filled the
air.
Had all this really been placed within
his grasp? He was still musing Of this,
when Mr.. Burnette himself crossed the
room.
"Have you thought better of your refu-
sal!" he asked.
81 can only repeat it, SIR My heart, my
love are no longer at my disposal"
There was rustic of silk upon the rich
carpet, a lady advancing, dressed in SHIN
mering, lustrous silks, with rare jewels in
her hair and upon her wrists. A lady with
soft brown eyes and golden curls, who was
introduced as:
'My daughter, Mabel Mr.. Gaylord.'
But who was surely, surely, May, his
own May niece of Maria Strong who took
summer boarders in a small country viii
lage.
Mr.. Burnette had disappeared when Lu
Glen moved his wandering eyes upon May $
face, and only the lady Of his true love re-
NAMED
"You will forgive me, Lucien," she said
drawing him to a seat beside her upon So
ia, elf you think l have deceived you,
when | tell you how all happened. My
father spoke only the truth this morning.
when he told you my future was the only
anxiety Of his life. | cannot tell you his
worshipping love for me. When l ned
from Norton, told him Of your love for
me, my promise to you. knowing you
loved me for myself alone with no knowl-
edge of my position or fortune, | begged
my father TO send for you at once, and tell
you the truth. But next to his child, my
father loves the business he has built up by
his own energy and talent. He wished to
be sure that it would not be ruined in the
hands Of his son>in law. and l consented to
his test Of your capacity. 1t is no small
compliment, Lucen. for him to tell me he is
thoroughly satisfied, willing to trust the flu
ture of both his child and mis- business to
you"
but, May, are you not Miss Strong's
niece ?"
Il am. She is my mothers sister. Every
summer spend some weeks in Norton
Still have never performed any mental
work there, excepting during your visit,
when there was no servant. My aunt has
never left ner home, and take no fnery TO
Norton. so that she does not at all realize
how different my life is here, from my life
with her"
.And you, who must see so many sui,ors.
were willing to give me the treasure Of your
love"
.sAh, Lucien, love is tyrant He took
us both under his rule in these summer
days at Norton. when | was writing to papa
Of Aunt Maria's boarder, and he was hoping
and fearing Cor me. But come to the Ii
! brary. and tell him you have reconsiderei
his offer. ami viii marry ,ha. UNKNOWN la
I dy you refused 80 positively only this morn
/ ing
Was that another test, May
/ mo; Of my seeking. | knew nothing Of
i j; till Papa told me an hour ago. bidding
! ine put on my mos; captivating dress. TO
/ punish you for your refusal Of my hand and
/ fortune, b. winning your heart against your
/ will
/ There was surely saucy triumph in May 5
! tone. deserving of the severe censure Of Lu
ciens warmest kiss. SO he must not be
blamed for giving such punishment Mr..
Burnet;e. toe. was mischievously fond Of re-
! fering TO Aha; monentous interview, after
/ heartily accepting Luciens consent II all
/ his plans.
/ But he has not ye, regretted his offer.
] nor the position he has given Luc.en Of full
] partner in his lucrative business. while eve
/ ~ hope OF his loving heart is grathed by the
home happiness OF Mabel, who remains with
/ him. Lucien gladly accepting the proposal
10 form one family. There are two rosy
/ children in the grand nursery. and already
the 9Th anniversary of Mays wedding day
/ has passed. but there has been no regret
yet in the happy home. o; the result Of Mr.,