The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1877-12-20
LITERARY
THE MUSIC TEACHER.


burie d, and Lettie Westinghouse stood IN
the parlor which was to be hers no long
err
Her trunks were already in the hall,
and she only waited for the carriage which
was to bear her away
Lefty was not quite alone.
Walter Webster, her fathers former clerk,
who had long made this house his home,
had stood by her in all her trouble, and
it was to w alter she even owe the sltua-
ton as music teacher which awaited her
1t Madame DE Vrai's "seect establish
ment for young ladies" for it had been
filed isv his own cousin, who was leaving
il to be married and, through Walters
irtercession, had recommended Lefty as
her successor.
Gladly would Walter have taken Lefty
to % home of his own; but this she had
declined, so gently, yet firmly that he
felt there was no hope for him. while he
remained as much her faithful friend as
ever.
Walter thought, and SO did others, that
the twice-removed cousin into whose
hands, as the heaviest creditor, all MIR.
Westinghouse property was about to
pass should at least have offered the
daughter a home; but he did not, and
Lefty was so proud and independent
she would hardly have accepted it If he
had.
She would depend upon herself, not
anyone else, and very gladly accepted
the situation at Madame De Vrais until
ali, Letty's thoughts flew to one who
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he came home, then she would be happy.
She had not told Walter of him before;
but as he stood beside her now, while
she took her last farewell of her old home
and once more ventured an entreaty that
at some time, if not now. he might hope
to win her, she judged it best to let him
know.
~ thank you so much, dear Walter"
she said, "but it can never be. If | were
free-I don't know-but | am not, Wal
ter: am engaged to Valentine Sever
ance.'
"'Then since | cannot win you, l am
glad there is something else" said noble
hearted Walter. He is travelling abroad
now, believe
Yes" said Lefty.
"Yes-everything," answered Lefty.
understanding why Walter hesitated
Then ii is all right, for if he is true
man, he will hasten home at once to take
care of you. | congratulate you with all
my heart, dear Lefty You will not stay
at madams very long
Thank you; perhaps not" YVES the re-
laly. with blush and smile.
And then, as the hack had come, she
let Walter lead her out to it.
He did not cease his care then. but
went with her to tie station and found
her a comfortable seat.
"Good-bv, he said, as she gave him
her hand: ''oood- by, Lefty. If you ever
need friend remember Walter. One
kiss, dear sister. for farewell; Mr.. Sever
ance will not care, for have been like
brother to you for So long"
He stopped and kissed her cheek once
and then was gone, and Lefty was on he
way 10 face the world alone.
Three months later as Lefty was trip
ping up stairs to her room at madam :
lessons over for the day, a servant hande'
her card. saying the gentleman wa
in the small back parlor.
Lefty glanced at the card.
1t bore the name of Vale milne Sever
ance
Her Young heart gave the giaddes
bound She had known for long months,a
she thought:
Waiter was right; he has come back
me. ON, how glad ann
And without waiting to 60 to her rool
she FASTENED into the parlnr, and IN he
innocent Joy, would have thrown herse
into hel lovers arms, but his chillin
face and manner instantly checked he
and she received his cold kiss with a sinh
inc heart, only saying:
~Oh, Valentine, am so glad"
We'll, am not glad!" be said imp
tientlv. "What did you do this fc
Lettyl'
ADO what fort" she asked, in inten
surprise. =.
Come here-disgraced yourself al
me-"
Observation-Disclosures
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