The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-26

young girl imposed on herself treasured the duenna
VINO had been careless OF her charge and who knew as
well as hettina did that blow was imrendpR which
must bring supendous results 10 the three gathered
around that Table. To two vi them eternal banshnent
perhaps from beloved Carmora-to The tnird one desc
aon ana despair over tho detection OF his trusted and
adored dat lighter.
Mira Ronald knew that Denhsm was on the passing
boat, and mat he had lett DO token for Bettna she
thought impossble-yet such questions as she had
oeen able to put to Popey were oaed for that acute
Mercury was uncertain now tar the nousekceper
IN the confidence OF his young lady and he las
true 10 the pledge he bad gwen.
That Denham had returned to the neghborhood
WIN the intention OF deiyng Mr. Carr and proving TO
him that ms hold upon his daughter TOO strong 10
be lightly shaken or Mrs. Ronald felt assured and
she quaked and snvered before the revelation she felt
sure was coming, although she had only been taken
into the confidence oil the lovers when II was neces-
sary 10 have friend who could DO implicitly relied
she had been that riend-she had deceived the good
old man VINO trusted hcr--and now her punishment
was approaching She was soir-hcartcd, feeble little
woman, with small power OF resistance when VIII
stronger IMAM her own was brought 10 bear upon her.
and me deception which had long been carried on
against the master OF the house had only been submit
ted 10 because she could help herself In the posi-
ton in which she was placed
The old gentleman was greatly eiated and talked
much more than usual, and the TWO women listened
with show Of interest, though II he could have
how heartsick they really we're, as much on his &C
count as on their own, he would have shrunk before
Ing him.
The table length cleared but Mr. Carr retained
his seat and talked on OF what he meant 10 do in the
near future ana uttered predictions OF the future great
ness and prosperity OF his beloved country, which
seemed extravagaEt then, but which have since been
tar transcribed by the growth OF the nation, then
infant IN its swaddling clothes
1--WE SHAH have republican form Of government
he said 'lor know Washington's MIND on that sub
Ject, and his Will be the ruling spirit ~ our councils
In his own mind lie has already liked on the site OF the
future capital aud II is not very Tar from us either
but all that IS to DO settled IN the future What am
thinking OF now IS the One Ggure mean you to make,
BettiDa, IN the court OF brave men and fair women
who will gather around great chietan. You shall
be bravely decked, my daughter, and will order from
france sucn hnery as you VIII need The jewels you
gave To the cause must be replaced by something nner
for no bright lady OF tho republican court shall eclipse
tho heircss OF Carmora"
Bcttina family murmured;
''You are verv good, papa, ana thank you with all
my heart. Let what viii happen, believe, oh! believe
that shall he grateful tho last hour OF my c Tor
the love you have felt for me- the pride you have taken
III me.
Mr. Carr threw up his massive bead in way peculiar
TO himself, aud In angry surprise Asked
"What eau happen, should like TO known What
crotchct has got into your BRAIN. Betty, and hall
added w VI late you seem slways 10 DO dream
Ing OF evil, though nothing but good DO in store
tor you You need something 10 brighten you up
Order wine, Y you please. Cousin Nancy. Some Of
the rare vintage beqneathed 10 by my ia her.
low bottles yet remain. and have reserved them
especially Tor this occasion. Ono or them will
have tonight, aud tho rest shall be kept tor the
back TO Mount Vernon. We Will drink his health
tonight, and, by ny faith ! shall expect Won and
Betty TO drink bumpers SO joyful an occasion. y
Glad 10 get away for few moments, Mrs. Ronald
uttered from the room, and after short absence
OF wine, which he had carefully busted aud uncorked
under the supervision OF the old lady. Glasses were
placed upon the table, ana with revercnt care Mr. Carr
filed three to he brim, and, rising TO his feet with
some effort, sald as he lifted his glass above his
head
.This 70 the health prosperity and long lfo of the
to save aud bless the new home prepared Tor the
down-trodden of all naiions The refuge Of tho OPP
pressed the hope OF the world, will make IL. with
the blessing OF that benign Providence which has
favored MS 50 far. ~
He tossed of his wine and the two ladies, catching
some Of his enthusiasm, did tho same, though they
s.rhat is right; and now for ibation to our couu.
try, and no moved toward the open window, broke
the bottle, and poured its precious contents the
ground without, much TO the dismay OF tho sable at
tendant, who had hoped 10 have portion lett IN II
tor himself
Catching tho expression of his iase the master
laughed merriy and SAUDI
''Such vintage Is not for such thou, old Caesar,
though thy name srnacks OF the palmy days OF Rome
AppieJack and jamaica rum better suited TO thy
cellar 10 much of thom you choose 10 driLkbci
beware that you sop short OF drunkenness, old man.
tolerate nothing like excess you know OF old. =
Eyes, marser-thank you, sir, over so much for dc
privilege an III 'puse II. Bot should ha' liked
taste o. tho gold sea. all the samc.'
weigh. in gold therefore was il IL Offering on bohai
oil my native land. Go now, and soaco thy dsapp0int
ment with such inferior tpple as Is suited TO .hoe, bu
do not fail TO drink to the hero OF Yorktown"
Eyes sar; an 70 you, marster. for yours almost a
big gomplin as Marster General Washington"
Win this the negro disappeared, grInninR from cal
to ear. Mr.. Carr turned to his daughter and said:
''Hear that now, that old numbskul thinks because
have moro land than Is In the Mount Vernon estate
and as good u house as Is on that. that am to b.
placed SIDE by side with an immortal"
Both the ladies were still standing, and Bettlra
burning with impaence to BIO free TO read her letter.
made movement toward the door. Her iather ar
rested her by saying
~ meant 10 make you drink confusion to all trail
such reptiles exist and tho bascst OF al traitors. in
estimaton is he VINO is lahess to the land that gave
him BIRTH"
The faint flush tho wine had brought to Bettina's
cheeks faded away At this thrust, but sudden fire
CLEANED in her dark eyes as she replied.
lyon are right, papa the man who Ia false TO his
country scarcely be trusted In any relation in life
l feel that dceply-deeply."
'.rhen you are safe from the Vaccinations Of base
man who has come hitler to try and cast his glamour
you second tme my daughter, he replied, as M
stopped forward and imprinted tender kiss upon hc
brow.
Be.tina almost shrank from the carcss, and she woe
fully thought
AT no knew--if he only suspected my treason
against himself he would never kiss me again.
shall Do cast out OF his heart forever whom hear
the story, rs soon ne must and shall to thrust iron
my Eden in sorrier plight than Eve, for sho at leas
had faith in her Adam when they went forth into th,
wilderness to face tho world together"
Mrs. Ronald gave little frightened gasp, IN,
said
suppose we 60 out on tho piazza and take a TOOL
at the Donires that have been kndled every pom
on the river. Night has fallen and II must be I'M
ecene."
Tho others mechanically followed her lead, an,
presently they stood togetncr, looking out upon th
river The moon had not yet risen, aud the cloudes
corcave aoove, inickly sowa with stars, locke,
calmly down on the lurId light reflected IN thousan
fantastic forms In the lowing stream. throwing out II
strong relief tho wooded shores, and revealing
glmpsos oil the few homes scattered AT intervals Ia
apart from each other.
Fires had sprung up in every direction, ana tn
booming guns from the direction Of Alexandra
showed that tho news had gained thar point ana th
people Of the town were celebrating tho victory witt
salvos 0. artillery.
When they had thoroughly taken in the scene Mrs
Ronald FASTENED to say -
"A damp, chilly air Is rising from the river, Cousin
Robert, and think II ~ not safe Tor you to expos
yourscli longer 10 the night breeze You wei
now, you kpow.n
.Nothng Is the matter with mo but growing old
Nancy" no replied, with short laugh. sOucc
could bravo chcr blast than this with impunity
but now feel that am drawing the three sc0r
and ten years allotted 10 man his heritage oil Ii G
Yes, lot US go IN, that may not risk dying boor,
things are properly set going ~ this land which th
Lord has gwen TO US have letters TO write, too
Betty must be- my amanuensis usual, though an
sorry 10 tax her ton. ghLn
sob, dear papa" cried BettIna, impulsively, 81
hope there Will not be many letters writc Tor sn