Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1876-03-24
s,lu,mty ,,f tleiiv .tful travel


biiyrt. with warm gratitude devote
hers If to her new employer.
Though she looked Nd further than I
the tall, to br, ak the plasai companion
ship, she made every effort to Tighten Il
h"urs ot intercourse and make herself us
full to Mrs. Hepburn.
She appreciated keeniy the perfec
equality of position, accorded her iron
the first. knowing well The attentions o
Mrs. IL pbur' s friends, frequently en-
G.. c'.nntered. would never have b en- so cor
d ally extended had she been INTRODUCED
as My compa .lon." instea ! of the gentl.
words:
My young friend. Miss Seabrght
She wa of Il sunny, bright tempera
ment. and even the dlscomforts of trave
LOST half their annoyance in her plasan
manner of meeting ,h IN.
In the delightful rest,n g.place whcr'
they sojOurncd for week at a ime. Mrs
Hepburn founA all the W ll-knOwn sIol
took a new beauty when shared with he
II. W con pauion. whose frank delight wa
as pleasant is a chid's to behold.
She dresses simply ev..n within he
mcars. but had all artistic taste that made
tie plain garments ever suitable and be
cOmi' g, Will her few ribbons suited he
young beauty better than jewels.
When sh' found Mrs. Hepburn wear,
with lo' g ride or hours of railway jolt
ing. she could soothe her to the sweetes
rest by singing, as She gently smooth {
the silver hair, CT c,resscd the wilheret
hands.
With al. her rain Of cringing r.l,tivc9
it was something new to the old lady Il
receive loving service. She had made ne
further eng agcment with E'na, haa helt
out 10 gold promises, but by gentl.
kindness She had won the girls warn
heart TO an enthu -iastic affection.
1t was no thought nf salary or fu,ur.
fayors that Edna Seabr,gtt gave daugE
tei's tendrrcst c,re to the o ID lady wh'
was giving her The novel Happiness of +,
p'easure-irip She WAS sorry tc
think IT the parting soon to come; bu
she meant to show her gratitude by ever,
loving dcvic. while she was still Mrs
Hepbrrn'> companion.
And Rob. P,rhner, in his law-ofiicc il,
Town, found no con olaiion in legal stud
h experience VIII Mrs. Holt tod hln
Miss Seanright was tray linz for ,h. sum
mer, an h ID no permanent address.
Aunt Maria off. 100, nohody know,
where, the young man thought. discon
sola ely; SO l miynt as well 80 oack t.
own.
Which he did. thereby receiving at ths
earliest moment dcl;cately written let.
er from Mrs. Hepburn. dated Boston
bprgi < him to me Iler at tue =
House and escort her home.
odd, he muttcrei. after running ahcu'
Il! summer alone, she cannot come from
B 'sfon without an escort.
BIT with Rob 10 her great aunt's wish.
IS to obey them, and the next tram found
BIN fastening to Boston.
He found his aunt sitting in a private
sitting room of the hotel from which sh
had written, rocking herself laZily and
nusing. He judged th II her me iitstion'
were pleasant by the smiles on her sweet
lips.
She gave him cordial welcome, and
'f,er little chat. she sIid
Rob, lid you ever think l meant tc
make you my heir?
The color rushed to Rob's ce. bnl
After mOmen' of confusion he lifted his
eyes frankly, saying:
Thought you would not forget me il
you M de will Aunt Ma.i4 bur from my
leart hope that it will be long tint
before / know whether you will DO It Or
10.
Thank you, Rob; ! brlieye you.
hunk you love me.
do love you. was his earnest reply.
Then I hope you will grant me re
luest am about to make, tLat will give
.r at happiness if you do.
I should not likely refuse any request
rOu II axe.
have fr,and, Rob, q very dear friend
y ho is one of the LOWEST girls eyel
Snew. Our friendship is of g very reeen
late. but it is strong and true. 1t is my
.earest hope that when you meet her yot
nay love her, may win her love.
Stay u moment. Rob. am not SO fool
III an old woman as to wish you to prom
se to marry stranger. Bul l want you
,o remain with US for short time, u, &
ry 10 like my Trend, and win her te
like you.
know would he scoundrel If die
hat.
A scoundrele
Yes, Tor l have already given my low
and won q return.
And did not tell mp, Rob!
Only b cause have not known where
70 ii d you all summer.
But your mo her says yoIr choice ha'
fallen upon a vulgar nobotly, penniless
orphan.
Nv mother has never seen Edne! 1t il
true she is an orphan, born in the all
house. but she has been bcfrlcnded AM
by gentle, refined people, ant
there is No iaint Of sulgar,ty about her
Aunt Maria, do you think am man t
love q vulgar woman.
No. Rob; but think an mshouse or
ph m!
., yo,,alv xpo..an tho wO