The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1877-04-28

like the sport of parrying off the attacks
it is capital fun would like to write an
other"
"Only think OF those satirical lines upon
MIR. Esdall how severe they were, and so
perfectly undersigned and unprovoked.
"Oh, by the way, hear he is making his
bow TO my friend Miss Bowen; surely you
are not serious In encouraging his atten-
tlons2 have always refuted the report
1t would be too ridiculous, after what you
wrote"
81 esteem MIR. Esdall highly, Ellen; he is
q noble, right-minded man, and happy, in-
with his choice"
"Falrly smitten, do believe, by the in
corrigible gawky; but do not throw your
self away. But how nicely that letter did
scatter Miss Kates obeequious lovers she
ought to thank the writers Of that precious
missive for putting them to the test"
at has injured Kate's feelings severely
she is deeply wounded
"It always makes me laugh to see the
lordly Mr.. Allen pass on the other side when
he meets Kate; he was SO lately all bows
and polteness; 1t is flrst-fate."
"But she feels 1t too severely; never
committed an act for which l was so
heartily sorry and thoroughly ashamed. l
do wish il could die away"
"Fie upon such susceptibility 1t is
capital joke; do enjoy 1t.
Mr.. Esdall was one of the first that had
been mentioned In the letter, and the lash.
ings of an embittered pen had been keenly
felt by him, for he was possessed of fine
and noble feelings, and the thought that his
poverty and awkwardness should be
brought forward as an approbrious stain,
30 ehn op1 Aot
severely did he censure the writer of such a
malicious article. He had often met Miss
Bowen, and admired her for the gentleness
of her nature, the softness and delicacy of
her manners, as well as for her genuine and
cultivated intellect and he often looked
into her sweet, face and secretly dared to
wish that he might call the treasure his
Caroline priced highly the character of the
noble, generous-hearted man, and as she
convereed with him she could but admire
the lofty aspirations of his gifted intellect,
and then sink in self-abasement at the re-
membrance of the sarcastic letter.
Time passed swiftly by, and the remem-
brance Of that Inflated anonymous epistle
was vanishing from the public mind. Mr..
Eedell had, in his daily intercourse with
Caroline, seen more and more to admire and
love; the sweet communings of her gentle
nature seemed to draw her closer and closer
to him, and as they wandered forth one
soft balmy twilight, he dreamed the tale of
his love into her willing ear and as he
poured out the aspirations of his heart upon
the altar of his love, Carolina could but
trembe for she was not the one who had
first cast the shadow of shame upon his
unspotted name? But the deep, ardent
love which she so fervently reciprocated
oh ha aht nft hat
bright and sunny sheen, which would be the
light of her existence? Ah, no; she had
not the courage to do 80, and she allowed
him to still think her guiltless and free from
deceit; and in The happiness of future an
ticipations, almost forget the saddened
past with its sombre shade.
Ellen jackson had been for some months
absent, and returned home about thres
weeks after the engagement Of her friend
Caroline to Mr.. Esdall her heart had for
q long time paid homage at the shrine of his
intellect, and she had seen with sorrow that
the fervent admiration che felt was not re-
ciprocated by him. Strong with jealous
disappointment, she resolved that Caroline
should not at least bear off the inestimable
prize, and in few evenings after her re-
turn she encountered him at the mansion
of MIR. Bowen, Intentionally upon her part.
Envy, chagrin, and disappointment seemed
to give energy to her determination, and
she purposely introduced the subject Of the
almost forgotten anonymous letter, as they
were gathered around the centre-table. Car
oline's cheek was blanched in moment,
and with an appealing look, she glanced her
eye at Ellen, but the beseeching look was
unanswered. Mr.. Esdall spoke with more
than his usual energy and warmth, and Sc
4 aol tfar Of !, al
luminous article.
81 could never" said he, ''respect or love
a person that could stoop to such an act Of
duplicity or meanness; there was no excuse;
1t was entirely unfOun6ed."
Poor Caroline The tear-drops rushed in
to her eyes her punishment had but just
begun. AS the evening wore away, and
Miss Jackson rose to depart, Mr.. Eedall Of
fered to escort her home and as he parted
from Caroline, he could not fail to mark
the air of detection which stole ever her
features. Anxiously inquiring the cause,
she tried to Danish the cloud, and, under
the plea of slight indisposition, concealed
the truth a sad, foreboding thought crossed
her mind.
"No, 1t cannot be !" she exclaimed, eel
len will not be 80 cruel or 80 base as to be-
tray me when she herself commenced it, and
led me on"
But Ellen did, and IN heartless manner,
too not even mentioning the part she had
herself in 1t. Sad and sleepless passed that
night with poor Caroline the morning sun
found her lsnguid, with an aching head.
She descended to the breakfast-room, where
she soon received line from Mr.. Esdall,
couched in perfectly polite but cold terms,
requesting few moments interview.
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at the door. Desponding, she met him.
Her heart told her too true, that he was
changed. Leading her to seat, he instant
ly commenced the painful topic.
ELLEN tol me all, but denied the state
ment. She asserted it positively but said
from no lips but your own will believe.
Is 1t so Were you, indeed, the author that
cruel letter Can / have been deceived in
your 30 sadly, too?"
at is, indeed, 30, Mr.. Esdall but If that
of deep penitence and sincere regret can do
aught, the sin has been atoned long months
since"
"But what motive, Miss Bowen, could
have influenced you to injure your friends
and acquaintances You, SO kind. SO gen.
tie Had it been Ellen Jackson
"Did she not tell you all-how she her
self began it, and in sport led me on, just
for the fun of the minute. 1t was wrong
never meant it to 60 further. But she
carried 1t away with her and had it copied
and changed. But oh, Mr.. Esdall have
severely suffered for it every allusion to
it has been a sharp wound to me"
"Had you but told me OF il yourself, Car
oline, l could have forgiven II"
81 tried to do so, but how could ] when
you were wounded so deeply" !"
Lone ttrna AID TINT hiUh- indad man
struggle between love and duty. His con-
fidence In her had been shaken, and could
he now take her to his heart 2 Caroline
knew that her life's happiness was at stake,
and all for one hours foolish amusement.
Life would be but a blank without his love