The Morning herald., 1877-06-04
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Georgina Gray, beauty and belle
halted on The marble step Of her own home
to hear the news which Louisa Palmer, her
next door nsishboa and most Intimate
friend, was bringing. /
"Be quick, Louisa" she said. ! am 10
meet George in The Park at three, and ]
shall be late if J. don't mind"
"My news is about George Howard
was the significant reply, as Louise Joined
her. s ~ ~.
"yndeed!"
"Yes. You know that rich old uncle
Stephen of hisP'iG .2f~|y
"Of course do. he is to leave George
a large fortune when be dies.',
"He is dead, Georgina."
"Are you sure ?" .
"Pel ltec,Iy., And he has not left George
one single penny" !
"Why, how can you know that?" asked
the beauty, poutiOg.
1T is 10 the paper this morning. The
notice Of the death and the contents Of the
will" ,e,se
w u6t n 0lAk4AG k-n,ytra~
"Isn't it? Poor George! I wonder
what he will dol" And what shall you
do, Georgina?"
"Oh, / don't know, I'm sure" said the
heiress, turning to ascend her own steps
again. ... .,.4ya .Ym,a
Louisa stared.
IL thought you were going to the park,
Georpina ?" che asked.
Georgiana only smiled and waved her
hand as she disappeared. But when she
was alone in her own room, she tore off
her walking things and threw herself on
the bed, to weep the little tears of rage and
regret, for the loss Of lover who had been
very dear to her. ..
"such a shame Of that old wretch TO
treat him 50 r sbe sobbed. "But l can't
marry poor man, I can't 20 down to
the level Of poor mans wife. I must
give him up, and take that dissgreeable
old Burton, with his money bags and his
Snuff. And poor George is 80 graceful and
50 handsome! Oh dear This world is a
very hard and sad one to live in, after all.
I'm tired Of it already" ', ''
The next afternoon, when George How
ard called at the mansion to inquire why
he had not been blessed with the sight Of
his lady-love in the park on the previous
day, he noticed a bent and Insignificant
looking man, badly dressed, who shambled
down the steps; and entered handsome
brougham in waiting. -
"There goes old Burton. He is worth
six millions if he is worth penny" said
passer-by to lady leaning on his arm.
George turned wond dering glance in the
direction Of the fast receding brougham
What could "Old Burton want at the
house Of his Georgina? "tiT
Alas he knew only too we'll when he
was shown into the familiar drawing.room,
and saw Geergina there, ip a ravishing
Parisian toilet more beautiful than ever,
but with no welcoming smile for him.
A magnificent solitaire diamond shone
upon her hand. The flashing gem was
scarcely brighter or colder than the bril-
liant blue eyes that met his own.
MIR. Howard" she said, coldly, II did
not expect to see you here"
mot expect mel What can you mean,
Gaorgina" he stammered. ''And why
did you not come to the park as you PROM
ised yesterday Pr .ss
g! was more agreeably engaged she,
replied. "Mr. Burton, who ia an old friend
Of my father, spent the evening here" -.
'And he has but left you," said George,
glancing At the diamond, - ,gs
She smiled and looked down At the gem
in her turn. 1<&H& 0&lAe $50
"What am to understand by all this?"
cried the young man. "You know as well
do, how we parted when we met last.
Why do you meet me in this cold way,
now, Gsorgina"
Ahe trowne,l.
"My note will explain all, Mr.. Howard.
l sent it to our hotel over an hour ago by
aservant. ! am quiteeur you will find
1t there now" III S.H$t s7f
The hint " 80 direct and so merciless
that George toward lost his patience. 4,
You have thrown me over for richer.
man. You have sold yourself Geor9ina,
to the money-bags of that old man. And
this is the girl loved-the girl l believed
80 true that she would be all the fonder
when reverses came" r,..l....
ut is useless to talk like that" oaid Miss
Gray, in an icy tone. II have not been
trained or educated to become a poor man's
wife. Luxury is essential to my happi-
ness. If l should be foolish enough to
marry you IN your present circumstances,
we should both ne wretched in month.
Nothing will induce me to sacrifice my
;, Oh" said Howard, drawing nearer,
you have heard Of my unele's will"
II have" .,. ,s
"When-how-who told you the news?"
be asked. 4
Louisa Palmer told me yesterday af-
ternoo,,V