The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1876-02-03

$50 she is Miss Lester, is she; the
intimate friend of Mrs. Secretary FL
worth? The Miss Lester I've heard Of,
think, before. Why. Lane, a fellow
would be an IDIOT not To cultivate her
shes a tremendous heiress, and =
such magnificent creature"
What a deured lucky thing 1t is
that I'm on calling terms with Mrs.
Elworth. shan't be slow in paying
my devoirs in that direction, mind
you
For Miss Testers especial benefit?
Well, Rolf, it's to be expected she'll
succumb all the women do. ii seems.
to you"
IF they will, they will, Lane; and
don't see how / can help it. Indeed, a
portion OF my creed is-'take all the
goods the gods give"
And as these two gentleman saun-
tered along from the Ocean House"
to the West End" Miss Lester was
leaning back among the oliye-green
cushions Of Mrs. Elworth's barouche
-as picturesque and queenly as ever
. proud, beautiful woman could be.
"Who was that fine-looking gentle
man in white cloth suit, who stood
by the offiee-door as came out, Mrs.
Elworth? Did you observe him?"
'Mr. Seville, l think. \ gentleman
with blonde hair, and long side-whis-
kers, no mustache?"
''The very one. I thought as much,v
Miriam returned, quietly. and nothing
more was said on the subject.
Two days later, Rolf Seville bowed
low over Miriam Testers hand, in
Mrs. Elworth's drawing-room, with a
registered vow in his heart.
"I'll win her by Joye, engagement
or no engagement.
While Miriam, laughing and chat
ting with bewitching loveliness and
archness, thought
Now, my fine fellow, we'll see OF
what sort OF stuff you are made!'
The brilliant season at Long Branch
was passing, day by day, into only a
tender memory Of the past. Many
had gone to their homes.
1t had been an eyeniful summer to
more than one fair eil, who had come
to the crisis of her life beside those
restless waves. Hearts had been
broken the happiness Of many lives
assured; hopes verified fears realized !;
while to some, who fingered still, the
problem OF their fate was still un-
solved. Perhaps it was that they were
waiting for at least il was that Rolf
Seville tarried for. 50 long as Miriam
Lester staid.
They two had become very intimate
during those four weeks OF seaside
summering. Mr.. Seville had left no
stone unturned to capture the heiress
and beauty, while Miriam had used
all her powers Of fascination for his
benefit. And the issue was fast ap-
preaching just on their heels. as they
sauntered leisurely on the sands one
bright September morning,
Il fear you are ii sad fellow, Mr.. Se-
vile. Positively, that is the second
letter I've seeiI you receive this week,
addressed in the same pretty hand"
Merely chi,i's letter. assure you,
Miss Lester
But a very charming child, am
told, whom you intend to honor with
your name some day Miss Sylvie
Wintringhan, isn't it?''
From Miss Nintringham, I'll ad-
nit. That | am engaged to her is a
positive untruth. am too deeply in
terested in another quarter"
Miriam averted her face and thought
fully traced lines on the sand with her
parasol. Il have seen Miss Wintring-
ham-she is sweet girl, Mr.. Seville.
He shrugged his shoulders. Yes
sweet. But one tires occasionally of
sweetness alone. One longs for spice.
A ma 5 fancy may be attracted by a
pretty face and cunning ways, but,
Miss Lester, it is such a woman as
yourself that take mans heart by
storm, that makes him feel life de-
feat unless fair hands like those crown
him victor. Miss Lester will you
complete my life? will you love me as
/ love you? worship you-my beau
tful, beautiful darling, with all tn.
ardor OF a mature man. Am to be
80 blessed?"
A pale pain crept over her splendid
face-pain for Sylvie's sake. Then, a
torrent Of indignation, touch Of tri-
umph in her voice as she answered
him.
If you were any other man than
Rolf Seville, would thank you for
the high honor done me even whila I
declined your offer As it is, ! sim
ply despise you, and know you to be
what l thought you were-what have
insisted upon to my dear little sister
my poor, wronged Sylvie. Shall l
convey your withdrawal OF your sui
to Miss Wintringham, or will you, on
my authority accept your release from
her?''
OF course, it was hard on little Syl
vie, but she had good common sense.
and Miriam comforted her and to-day
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