The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1877-06-13
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MARY H. vrLLARs.
Charlie Havrefeld had just returned from
college, whore he had graduated with honors,
and all his old friends gathered around, eager
to show him respect. For four years he had
been away from his boyhood's home--only re-
turning for brief visits during vacation and
holidays. Now he wac through his course of
study, and ready to take little recreation be-
fore entering upon hs professionalism of the
law. He was fine, manipulating young
man, with head we'll formed with the So
cial and intellectual organs well developed.
When just passing out of his teens be had
been considered s'little Wild, and fumor
said that he sometimes drank more wine than
was good for him, but he was'a rich mans
son, and society is not disposed to look very
closely into tho conduct ofIthose. who have
money and the social position which money
buys.
During his years in college he had, through
the restraints thrown about him, and his fear
of disgrace, so far succeeded in overcoming
the temptations that were offered, as to keep
down his already more then halfformed ap-
petite.
Judge Gowan, an old friend Of the family,
had given party in Charities honor, and the
splendid parlors were filed with the elite of
the town. OF course there must be wines.
Everybody had wines at their parties, and
neither the Judge nor his wife liked to be
thought behind their friends in the matter of
entertainment. The evening had passed off
pleasantly, and supper was announced
Young Havrefeld gave his arm to Oracle,
the Judges youngest daughter, a very beau
tiful, lovablc young lady. 1t had long been
settled in Charles mind that no young lady
in NJ came SO near filling his ideal as
she; and society whispered that there would
soon be grand wedding.
At the table the wines were passed aid
Havrefield filed his companion's glass; leav-
ing his own empty. Oracle saw the omission,
and looking up, said
Are you not going to take glass Of wine
with me- ?" Havrefed colered little dnder
her inquiry. :. | have not drank a glass Of
wine for two years" 1.-THE more reason you
should tonight" replied Oracle, laughing
lightly. Father always keeps the best, and
he will feel hurt if you do not taste it, Re-
member, this party was gotten UP IN your
honor" ~
Sand am very grateful for the honor con-
ferred on me, but please, Oracle, do not ask
me to take wine." He uttered the latter part
Of the sentence loud enough for her ears only.
Something in his tone made Oracle look up.
Instantly her whole face crimsoned. Surely,
Mr.. Havrefeld, you are not afraid to drink a
glass of wine Pr The young mans face
changed from red to pale--he hesitated mo-
ment, and then said slowly :" ] would rather
not touch it, If you please"
80, of course" and the young lady voice
showed that her pride was touched. off you
are too weak to take one glass of soine, Of
course you must be excused, but thought
you were stronger than Mat"
For moment the hot-blood rushed to lis
face, then receding, left it paler than before.
In that moment his mind was made up.
He would show Oracle that he wasas strong
as others. Holding out HIS glass he said
quietly, " Will You pour the wine, please ?"
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