The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1877-03-30

Anineglect the sewing? There is
my wraper not finished yet"
"Do rot fear, aunt" returned the
same sveet voice; / will finish that
also. lean take my sewing to his room
and attad to both if not able to sew
when heis awake, will do it at night
when hesleeps.
Z" Ver well, do as you please; but,
remembs, that wrapper must be fin
ished."
Coms mother, don't bother about
him any bnger. The carriage waits to
take us to the concert. Come on"
So sayng, the unfeeling Zoe swept
down 'stairs, followed by her mother,
while soft voice murmured by the in
valid's side
You are not sleeping, l see. What
shall do tor your relief?'
81 feel quite comfortable, thank you,
except headache, caused by the sudden
jar"
Let me oathe II, then.
How soit 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 ia
vorite resort, and seating herself at the
foot of the descent. she WAS soon lost in
a deep reverie.
This isa acharmingspot, Miss Blanche" A"
said a well known voice behind her, "andI
see a fayorite of yours. Now that know
how to to avoid its dangers. also am
charmed with its deep repose and pictur-
esque beauty"
&" 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 have ever seen when here, and
I 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 1 that you was in
the habit of coming here, else l might
have died alone and unmissed."
" Alone, l grant, but not unmissed,
for your pupils love you"
:" | would ike to tell you, dear Miss 4
Blanche, how strongly attached I 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 so humble position as
tutor TO your uncle's children? If you
can, and If you will allow me to present
my deep love, and consent to become nv /
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 Mr.. /
Hamilton asked the hand of Blanche I
Gilmore from her uncle, all thinking that
their poor relative did well, even in mar
rying a tutor.
In the meantime the news came that
the Belmont owner was soon to take
possession OF his property. One of his
'ddities Va ssssat on IL svoniae of Iai-s
-eturn 'afre party of friends ard the
elect neighbors we're to assemble to bid
lim welcome. This party, az it happen
d, was to take place the evening before
he marriage OF Blanche Cards of in
-itation had been left at Mr. Corsair's,
md, much to the surprise and chagrin
# Miss Zoe, Blanche was also remem-
,ered.
Just as If we wanted to introduce
,ur poor relations" she said, scornfully.
8 wonder that the tutor also wa4 not
The evening came, the rooms were
hIonged, but singular to remark, the
,oung owner had not as yet made his
appearance. The guests were received
" his most intimate friends, Mr.. and
'Irs Metcalf, and the latter. as soon as
Blanche had been introduced, managed
o draw her on one side, and in another
moment Zoe wondered, as she saw them
cave the rooms together.
About hall an hour later, after all the
-uests had assembled, Mr.. Metcalf said
Ladies and gentlemen, Mr. Bell
mont has just arrived, and in few min
ties will be pleased to meet you and in
roduce to all assembled the beautiful
-oung lady who tomorrow morning will
,ecome his bride"
Scarcely had he done speaking when
he Young man entered the room with
Blanche hanging upon his arm, her face
adiant with happiness.
Our late tutor cried Mrs. Corsair.
impossible :" cried Zoe sinking into
chair
{" It is quite true, madam" said the
ouDg man; "and now let me hope to
ee you all at our wedding tomorrow" (
All were present except Zoe, whose :
was too great to permit
ter to form one of the wedding party.