Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-11-21

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permission. am afraid she will never
give it to my marrying you. She has
told me never to encourage you in the
least--
] he-devil she has!
And shall never be happy again. Her
head fell upon his broad chesl, tears fall
ing fast.
Now then. you people-Arthur, Rose
1t was the Bi9sby at the French window,
tapping the sash with ner fan to call their
ntlenIio ion. We are going to supper.
Supper Love wants no supper, though
the Blgsby does.
Come, Arthur, she says.
She is in the light, and they can see
her distinctly, They are in the almost
darkness of the summer evening, and she
can only see they are sitting together.
We will STROLL once more round the
gravel walk by the roses, and then join
you.
And at supper, Rose is pale but radiant,
without any trace of tears.
Farquhar, as you have already discov-
ered is determined fellow, and means 10
secure Lady Bigsby's consent without IL
days delay, Smith, the pretendanL to
Rosa's hand-wilh the prior claim, how
ever and one or two other people loiter
about after supper, until the evening has
got so late, when Lady Bigshy, Rose and
he are left together, that he concludes it is
best TO put the matter off Till morning
Rose blushes II heavenly pink when they
meet at the breakfast table, rs her eye
rests on his. Lady Bigsby is rather late
giving the lovers time for an opportune
letr-a-tete. When she makes her appear
ance, she is not in her best temper; she has
in her hand large blue envelope, which,
presumably, is the cause of her annoy
auce.
The high spirits of tie other two, how
ever, soon revive her. and breakfast goe.
off smoothly, and even pleasantly, with II
fair mixture in the conversation of good
humored banter about the people ut the
party the night before. The only remark
that gives trouble to Rose and makes her
blush crimson is when Lady Bigsby says:
You were nonchalant in your behavior
TO Mr.. Smith lpst night, Rose. You
must be very civil to him when you meet
him tomorrow, and wipe out the rcmem-
brance of IN unpleasant impression.
You know, Arthur, said her ladyship,
playfully tapping his arm with her fat
white hand, have made up my mind to
marry these two eligible parties. The
Smiths are rich, Rose is poor; and they
are very nice people. You need not
blush, my dear. am sure that young
fellow is on the eve of popping the
question. l expect it every time he
comes.
During the speech, II peony's were n
pale color compared with Rose 8 tell-tale
cheek Arthur simply dropped his eyelids
after his own manner, and wrlnkled his
forehead, at the same time giving Roses
foot gentle pressure Intended to be reas-
suring and to mean, will make this right
directly; you will see.
They were leaving the room together,
when Lady Bigsby stopped him.
You 60. Rose, she said l want to speak
to Arthur.
was just going to say that l wished
10 have u word or two with you, Lady
Bigsby
Come then, you begin.
Ladies first.
Well, was going to ask your advice
Arthur, and hope you will oblige me by
attending to what am saying, and not
sit us you sometimes DO when | begin to
talk, staring into vacancy, and thinking OF
something else all the while.
promise you my best attention, Arthur
replied.
Then will premise by saying that the
late Sir Francis did not behave so well 10
me as he should have DONE There was
very little of his property settled on me,
for, us | had no money of my own, my
poor father felt at the time that the matter
ought to be left to Sir Francis entirely.
This was done, to my great regret
afterwards. But | was too young and
inexperienced then to know anything
about it.
Arthur bowed, and Lody Bigsby pro-
cecded took care when married my
niece from this house, that everything that
WAS handsome was done. shall take the
same care in Rosa S case. People say mar
ried and settled; say settled, then mar
ricd. If my own income were twice as
large, should not have penny more
than could spend, living IN the most
careful way Il is true have this house
rent free for my life, but have come to
the conclusion that, now your fathers
income has become yours, must leave off
keeping II carriage. It's very hard after
so many years.
Very hard, said Arthur.
| III tI,n y,f III
her ladyship; | have very rarely been fool
enough to lend any money,
can quite believe it,
Yes, but some time ago, under circum-
stances OLA very peculiar kind, lent an
old friend, not money exactly, that was not
asked, but my name, which had been
asked for.
You put your name on the back of Il
bill?
On the front; ! am the acceptor. | am
quite familiar with all these terms, and
the routine of business. used to help
Sir Francis so much after he had his first
stroke, and while he was able to attend ut
all to his affairs.
A lady or gentleman?
A lady-an old schoolellow who had
claims on me that could not resist very
well.
You will have to provide the money TO
meet it, suppose.
That is the tug OF war | spoke Of |
haven't got the money, Arthur.
How much is it?
Six hundred pounds.
,1t- III I | nIu pincI,r I ro,,,,,.t Al, =,
promptings of II generous heart, but be
whipped if thought you were the woman
to have done it.
am not so hard us you think me, said
her ladyship, graciously placing her hand
on his shoulder. Now advise me, Arthur,
what is to be done? | only want your ad.
vice-l know out of your income YOU
can't he p me with the money. spoke to
my lawyer yesterday, and he said he hard.
ly saw his way, which meant he did moi
want 10 lend me the money. may tell
you that the document bearing my name
was given to the man to VIII IN my friend
was indebted for the sum it represented
She has got II friend who would endorse a
new note ut three months, and with two
names the man would renew it for ihret
months ut moderate interest, which think
might be paid for the accommodation.
Arthur FarqUIar sat pulling his long
beard, without replying to the obviou.
hint.
Arthur, said Lady Bigyey, in her sweet
est tones, going-to -ask-you,
lie looked up, and was about to speak
when Lpdy Bigsby interrupted.
There, there; don't begin to tell me yor
never did such thing in your life-strona
objections to put your name on stampe,