The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1877-03-10
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Two men sat in conversation. The
cooling wind played gentlyawith the
short brown curls Of the younger, while
his handsome eyes and face were lighted
by a bright, animated expression. 81
can scarcely credit such good fortune,
Are you sure there is no mistake ?''
he said.
Perfectly; here are the documents,
Prove your identity prove to Oursatisfac-
ton that you are Ralph Hamilton, son
of John Paul Hamilton, and you are a
rich man. Can you prove 1t ?"
81 can, Immediately. But this Is in
deed welcome change; to spring from
deep poverty to such wealth in mo-
meut, by the death of an unknown rel
ative, seems almost Incredible. am
grateful to you, Metcalf, your pains in
so soon seeking me; also for your inter-
est in my welfare. j have one favor
only to ask in addition; that you re-.
main silent about 1t. The fact of my
changed circumstances need not be
made Enown as yet. 1 shall not alter
my style of living for awhile, but shall
fulfill ali engagement, to become the
private tutor of two small boys residing,
strange to relate, in the same place
where lies this new estate. In taking
the property, you say l am required to
assume the name of its former owner.
This l will do, after few months
spent in The neighborhood as a poor
teacher. have met sad rebuffs during
the days of my poverty, and have no
idea of being made a victim of some
fortune hunter, so will win some good
woman for loves sake, then settle
down and enjoy myself"
In beautiful residence sat two
ladies, Mrs. Corsair and her daughter
Zoe, while third, niece of the elder
lady, Blanche Gilmore, stood with
light hat in her hand, as though Just re-
tnrned from a walk. They were dis
cussing the appearance of new tutor
who had undertaken for time, OH
trial, the education of the two sons of
the family. Charley, one of these boys,
had just appeared, and, looking from
the window, whispered
Now, girls, there he comes. Tell
me if what | said is not true"
" Yes, indeed I" exclaimed both
young ladies', as they surveyed the fine
figure and handsome face approaching:
and when the young man smiled pleas
antly upon Charley, Blanche thought
she had never seen so handsome a man,
while Zoe whispered
"If the young heir of the Belmont
property prove one half rs handsome |
will be content"
A splendid estate, with residence
Of almost royal magnifcence, lay with
in sight of their pretty home, and had
just, through the death of old Mr.. Bell
mont, a chIldless widower, passed into
the hands of young relative, expect
ed soon 20 visit the premises. Zoe Cor
sair and her prudent mother had decd.
ed to appropriate both owner and estate
as soon as possible after his arrival. The
new tutor, Mr.. Hamilton, soon became
great favorte with his pupils. Liv-
ing as he did in the family, he soon be-
came well acquainted with all, while he |
evidently admired the beautiful Zoe,
who treated him with cool pOliteness.
or Blanche he saw little. She was on |
ly the poor relation, depending upon |
her uncle Tor support, therefore com |
PEELED to bear every imposition ami |
caprice her worldly, selfish aunt and |
cousin saw fit to nllict. Only little en-
loyment was hers; a solitary spot q |
raVine wildly romantic and secluded,
not far from her uncle's residence.
rhither she went one beautiful after,
noon, tripping along down the small
winding path that led to the depths be-
ow' But suddenly she paused, a groan
and faint call for help arresting her
iteps. Fastening to the spot where she
Judged the sufferer to be, she saw a man
ying at the foot of the ravine, motion
rss and now quite still. |
In a few moments she was beside him,
md, on lifting his head from the
ground, she found Mr.. Hamilton, the
utor, unconscious.
Running to the steam of water, she
Tipped in her handkerchief, and bathed
lis brow.
At last he opened his eyes, and gazed
ong and vacantly upon her.
"Ah, yes. l remember. / did fall
leaned over to pluck flower, aud
ost my balance. But l feel better
gain, thanks to you for your care, and
Will see if cannot rise"
N''Lean on me, Mr. Hamilton, think
car get you up the path, if it is steep,
o the road, and from thence, after a
est, home"
Slowly, yet surely, leaning on the
'oung girl for that support he was so
to give TO others, he crept
long, often stopping to rest, until at
asst the level road was gained, and from
here his own room, to whieh physi-
ian was soon summoned, aud his limb
ct and bruises attended to.
Lying thus helpless upon his bed, the
.oor partly open, to allow a circulation
4 air, the yonng man lay half doing,
When he accidentally heard the follow
ng conversation, not, of course, iutend.
d for his ears:
"A pretty piece of work this" said
lrS' Corsair, who was an intensely sell
Ish woman. "Who is to play nurse
lowi l would like to know ?'
And to miserable tutor" inter-
upted the equally selfish Zoe.
81 should be very glad to take charge
i the poor young man, alone among
trangers and sick, Fl" said Blanche; 'and
aunt is willing, / will devote my time
0 him."
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