The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-04-12

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But we will not linger to tell the fan
cies that were soon lost in deep, re-
freshing sleep, nor OF the rapid improve
ment of the invalid.
A bout two weeks after the accident,
Blanche wandered once more to her ia :
vorite resort, and seating herself at the
foot of the descent, she was soon lost in
"a deep reverie.
"rhis is q charming spot, Miss
Blanche" said weIl-knoHn voice be-
hind her, "and l see is a tavOrite OF
yours. Now that know how to avoid
its dangers, also am charmed with it's
deep repOse and picturesque beauty"
81 am glad you like it," was the reply
of the young lady, as she blushed slight
ly, when he seated himself by her side.
"For years it has been my daily walk in
suitable weather. But yours is the ouly
face | have ever seen when here, and |
can not but wonder how you discovered
the spot.
"One OF my little pupils told me of it,
and that day when l fell Was my tinst
visit. Thankful am that you were in
the habit of coming here else l might
have died alone ana unmissed."
"Alone, grant, but not unmissed, for
your pupils love you; and surely we all
would have sought you, but we might
not have thought OF finding you here."
~ would Ike to tell you, dear Miss
Blanche, how strongly attached l have
become to my tender nurse, anu how
much l long for her to return my devoted
affection. DJares =, can you love per-
son occupying so humble a position as
tutor 10 your uncie's children? If you
can, and il you will allow me TO present
my deep love, and cunsent to becOm my
wife, il viii be the delight Of my life TO
strive to make you happy.'
Il do love you, MI. Hamilton, and
uaVe from our frs meeting. 10 be your
wife would graLlly my pruudest desires,
put rememDer, While you are, AS you
say, onIy Il tutor, l am Of all Things most
pitltul, Il poor relation, living upon the
cold charities OF my uncle's family"
"Yet well earning Il handsomer living,
and lar better lot, by her usefulness and
amiabllity. Nolohger u poor relation,
dearest, but my loved and honored tu-
lure Wile."
Then, as he drew her towards him, and
their lips met, both felt that they hau
chosen wisely and we'll.
No opposition was offered when Mr..
Ham lion asked the hand of Blanche
Gilmore rom her uncle, all thinking that
their poor relative diu well, even in mar
rylng tutor.
Mr.. Hamilton wished 10 be married
during the Christmas holidays, so early
in December the plain wardrobe Nj {.
Corsalr thought prudent to give his
niece was duly prepared, aud rapid
preparations were being made Tor Il
strictly private wedding.
Mr.. Hamilton, being obliged to super
intend some al, angements previous TO
"a al.
Mr.. Corsdlr's family, much to the sur
prise OF al, and left for a few weeks, to
return the uay before The wedding.
In the meantime tue news came that
the BeIlmodt owner was soon to take
possession o! his property.
One Of his oddities was that on the
evening of his return u large party Of
friends and the select neig b1rs were
to assemble to bid MIN welcome.
This party, as it happened, was to
take place the evening before the mar
riage OIL Blanche.
Cards Of invitation had been left al
MI. Corsairs, and, much to the surprise
and chHgrin OF MISS Zoe, Blanche was
also remembered.
just as If we wanted to introduce our
poor relations" she said scornlully, IL
wonder tnat the tutor also was not ill.,
cluded."
Blanche, however, decided not to 20,
but her uncle insisted on her accepting,
''as it would look so strange to reluse.j
The evening came, and Zoe certainly
looked her best.
She gazed with proud triumph upon
her cousin, who, III simple White, with u
lew natural buds in her rich curls,
waited by her side in the drawiDg-room
Of the Belmont mansion.
A young Dr.. Y Z4muel, the village pby-
sician, was their escort.
The rooms were thronged. but singh
lar to remark, the young owner had not
as yet made mis- appearance.
The guests were received by his most
intimate friends, Mr.. and Mrs. Metca.t:
and the latter, as soon as Blanche had
been introduced, managed 10 draw her
on one side, and III another moment Zoe
wondered, as she saw them leave The
rooms together.
About half an hour later, after all the
guests had assembled, Mr.. Metcalt said ::
"Ladles and gentlemen, Mr.. Belmont,
the wealthy owner OF this magnificent
estate, has Just arrived, and in a few
minutes Will be pleased to meet you,
and introduce TO all assembled the beau
tilul young lady who tomorrow morn
ing Will become his BRIDE"
Scarcely had he finished speaking
when the young man. sentered the room
with Blancne hanging upon his arm his
lace radlantWith happiness.
"Our late tutor, the wealthy Mr.. Bell
mont, the owner of this magnificent
estate" cried Mrs. Corsair.
"ImposslbleW cried ZJe, sinking into
a CHAR.
"It is quite true, madam" said the
young man. ~ pretended to b. poor to
escape the Wiles of any woman who
might seek to win me for my wealth, and
that l might win one who loved me for
myself alone. l have succeeded, and
your poor relative here, my loving and
well-belovod Blanche, will tomorrow
become my wife and share with me my
wealth and all the happiness it can pro-
cure; and now let me nope TO see you all
AT our wedding Tomorrow"
All were present except Zoe, whose
disappointment was too great to permit
her 10 form one Of the wedding party,
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AGH