The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1877-03-29

young girl for that support he was 81
accustomed to give TO Others, he crep
along, often stopping to rest, until a
last the level road was gained, and from
there his own room, TO which physician
was soon summoned, and his limb sci
and bruises attended to.
lying thus helpless upon his bed, The
door partly open, TO allow circulation
Of air, the young man lay halt doing
when he accidentally heard the following
conversation, not, Of course, intended fol
his ears:
"A pretty piece of work this" said
Mrs. Corsair, who was an intensely selfish
woman. "Who is to play nurse now, ]
would like TO know"
"And to miserable tutor, interrupt.
ed the eqully selfish Zoe.
i should be very glad 10 take charge
of the poor young man, alone among
strangers and sick, said Blanche "snd
if aunt is willing, / will devote my time
to him."
"And neglect the sewing? There is
my wrapper not finished yet"
"Do not fear, aunt" returned the
same sweet voice al will finish that
also. can take my sewing 10 his room
and attend TO both; if not able TO sew
when he is awake, | will do it at night
when he sleeps.
"Nery well, do as you please; but,
remember, that wrapper must be fin
ished."
"Come, mother, don't bother about
him any longer. The carriage waits to
take us to the concert. Come on"
So saying, the unfeeling Zoe swept
down stairs, followed by her mother,
while a soft voice murmured by the in
valid's side:
You are not sleeping, | see. What
shall do for your reliefp
al feel quite comfortable, thank you,
except headache, caused by the sudden
jar"
"Let me battle it, then"
How soft her fingers were how gentle
her touch, and what depth of womanly
pity beamed from those large brown
eyes.
About two weeks after the accident,
Blanche wandered ence more to her fa-
voritc resort, and seating herself at the
foot of the descent, she WAS soon lost in
deep reverie.
"Thisisa charming spot, Miss Blanche"
said well known voice behind her, "andI
see a favorite of yours. Now that know
how to to avoid its dangers. | also am
charmed with its deep repose and pictur-
esque beauty"
81 am glad you like it," was the reply
of the young lsdy, as she blushed
slightly when he seated himself by
her side. "But yours is the only
face I have ever seen when here, and
cannot but wonder how you discovered
the spot"
Gone of my little pupils told me of it,
and that day when l fell was my first
visit. Thankful am that you was in
the habit of coming here, else l might
have died alone and unmissed." )"
"Alone, / grant, but not unmissed,
for your pupils love YOU"
al would like to tell you, dear Miss
Blanche, how strongly attached have
become to my tender nurse, and how
much long for her to return my devot-
ed affection. Dearest, can you love a
person occupying 80 humble aposition as
tutor to your uncle's children? ? II you
can, and if you will allow me TO present
my deep love, and consent TO become my
wife, it will be the delight of my life
TO strive to make you happy" Then he
drew her toward him, and their lips met.
No opposition was offered when MIR.
Hamilton asked the hand of Blanche
Gilmore from her uncle, all thinking that
their poor relative did well, even in mar
rying tutor.
In the meantime the news came that
| the Belmont owner was soon TO take
possession OF his property. One of his
oddities was that on the evening of his
return large party of friends and the
select neighbors we're to assemble to bid
him welcome, This party, as it happen
cd, was to take place the evening before
the marriage Of Blanche. Cards Of in.
vitation had been left at MIR. Corsair's s,
and, much TO the surprise and chagrin
of Mrs Zoe, Blanche was also remem-
bered.
"Just rs il we wanted to introduce
our poor relations" she said, scornfully.
al wonder that the tutor also was not
included"
The evening came, the rooms were
thlonged, but singular to remark, the
young owner had not as yet made his
appearance. The guests were received
by his most intimate friends, Mr.. and
Mrs. Metcalf, and the latter, as soon as
Blanche had been introduced, managed
to draw her on one side, and in another
moment Zoe wondered, as she saw them
leave the rsoms together.
About half an hour later, after all the
guests had assembled, Mr. Metcalf said