Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1877-08-22

while 4 soft voice murmured at the in
valid's side:
You are not sleeping, see. What
shall do for your relief"
Il feel quite comfortable, thank you :
except headache, caused by the sudden
jar"
Let me bathe it then"
How soft her fingers were; how
gentle her touch, and what depth of
womanly pity beamcd from those large
brown eyes.
About two weeks after the accident.
Blanche wandered once more to her
favOrite resort, and seating herself at
the foot of the descent. she was soon
lost in a deep reverie.
This is really charming spot, Miss
Blanche" said a well known voice
behind her, land see. a favorite spot
of yours. Now that | know how TO
avoid its dangers. | am also charmed
with its deep repo>e and picturesque
beauty"
Il am glad you like it, was the re-
ply of the young lady, a. she blushed
slightly. But yours is the only face |
have ever seen when here, and cannot
but wonder how you discovered the
spot"
''One of my little pupils told me of it,
and that day when | fell was my first
visit. Thankful am | that you were in
the habit Of coming here, else l might
have died alone and unmiSsed.
Alone, | grant, but not unmis>ed,
for your pupils love you"
Il would like TO tell you, dear Miss
Blanche how strongly | have become
attached to my tender nurse, and how
muchI long for her to return my deep af-
fection. Dearest, can you love a per-
son occupying so humble position as
a private tutor: If you can, and If
you will allow Inc TO present my deep
love, and consent to become my wife, il
will be the delight of my life to strive
TO make you happy"
Then he drew her towards him, and
their lips sealed the contract.
No opposition was offered when Mr..
Hamilton asked the hand of Blanche
Gilmore from her uncle, all thinking
that the poor relative did well, even in
marrying a tutor.
In the meantime, news came that the
Belmont owner was soon TO take pos
session of his property. One of his od-
dities was that on the evening of his re-
turn 4 large party of friends and select
neighbors were invited to assemble TO
bid him welcome. This party, as it so
happened was to take place the evening
before the marriage of Blanche. Cards
of invitation had been left at Mr.. Cor
sair's: and, much to the surprise and
chagrin of Miss Zoe, Blanche was also
remembered.
Just a. if we wanted to introduce
our poor relations, she said scornfully.
Il wonder that the tutor was not in
cluded."
The evening came. The rooms were
throngel: but singular to remark, the
young owner had not vet made his APP
pearance. The guests were received by
his most intimate friends, Mr.. and Mrs.
Metcalf. and the latter, a. soon as
Blanche had been introduced, managed
to draw her to one side, and in another
moment Zoe wondered a. she saw them
leave the room together.
About half AN hour later, after all the
guests had assembled, Mr.. Metcalf said :
Ladies aud gentlemen,-Mr. Bel
mont has just arrived. and in few
minutes will he pleased 10 meet you and
introduce To all assembled the beautiful
lady. who. Tomorrow morning, will De
his bride
Scarcely had he finished speaking,
when the young man entered the room,
with Blanche hanging upon his arm,
her face radiant with happiness.
Our late tutor" exclaimed Mrs.
Cor>air.
Impossible, - cried Zoe, sinking int"
4 chair.
1t j. quite true, madam, said the
Young man. And now let me hope To
see you at our wedding to morrow"
All were present except Zoe. whose
disappointment was too great to permit
her 10 form one of the wedding party