The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1878-07-27
THE RESULT OF AN ACCIDENT.


am sure when think Of ii now, W,
must have been a very wild set in ouI
youth, and have often given mamma thI
heartache in her Intellectual efforts L
keep Us In order. Il was the eldest. ant
SCOT course ought to have been the stead
iest, and set good example; but to my
shame be it spoken, I was always the in
stigator and ringleader Of every mischie
yous prank we ever played. l don't thinE
we ever meant 10 do any harm, and
dare say-taking US altogether-we were
ss innocent and goodhesrted set o
scapegraces as could be found; but still
We proved too much for mamma to man
age without assistance, and so, when
was about sixteen. and my two sisters
Laura and Carrie, twelve and thirteen, i
was decided that we should have gov
erness, who, as mama observed, was no
go much to teach Us lessons as to tr!
with gloomy emphasis on the" try
to make ladies Of us-a remark which
we received with Sniff Of scorn, restrain
ed from more open expression Of GU,
feelings by the presence Of Reggy, oul
grave, sedate step.brother.
He was papa's eldest son by aformeI
marriage, and on papais death-whicl
occurred when ] was only six years OLE
-Reggy took mamma 10 reside with him
and had been all in all to her and TO III
ever aimee.
Ny darling brother Reggy! How grea
my love for him was no one knew bn
myself. But who could help loving him
BE was so good brave and noble-so Low
ing and gentle to mamms, even when 80,
worried him, as ! am sure abe often did
with querulous complaints about tritles
Of which he could know or care nothing
His watchful care Of us was more like
fathers than brothers.
seem tosee him as plainly now as
saw him on that bright winter morning
leaning against the cbimney.peice ane
talking gaily with US all; his tall, we'll
built figure SO carelessly graceful, ant
his handsome, sunny face making one
love him at the frat glance.
l have always been a passionate love-
Of beauty, and Reggyis appearance was
secret source Of qualification and pride L
me. loved to watch him surroundet
BY other men, and mark his superiority
10 them all. But must stop myself
When begin 10 write about ReRgy ] car
90 on forever. u,
I'VE had just finished breakfast, and
we're all lounging about the room IL
easy but rather ungraceiul attitudes
Mamma was in bed with sick headache
30 there was no one TO call US TO order.
" Halo, Laurap said Reggy. "Wha
will the new governess say 1t she seeI
you sitting like THAR
Laura's attitude was, TO say the leas
oil 1t rather remarkable. Her legs-long
thin ones-were very much exposed, hel
feet shod, In very large and very ragged
slippers, were twisted round the legs o.
her chair, and she had strained her body
to most alarming degree over the back
"oh, Reggyp che replied signing deep
II "that's why am doing il now.
know she won't indulge me; and this way
ID 40 comfortable that want to enjoy II
al long as ! can"
"oSe would think eoiudging from ap
pearances," was the laughing rejoinder.
"Reggy," l said, coaxingly, putting my
hands on bis shoulder, this is our lasI
day. Yon know Miss Armitage comet
Ills evening. Do take me for a COOS
long ride this afternoon. saw Prince
tbis morning, and he Ia looking lovely
since he has been clipped"
WYou are dreadful little torment
hs returned, smilins; but ! suppose
must not refuse you. Winnie, dear" ht
added, putting bis arm around me, and
strokiDg my hair gently,"I want yor
really to tryto be steady and good wher
Misa Armitage comes. It will give youl
mother and me 80 much pleasure TO set
youimproye."
"oh, Reggy," responded, impetuous-
Il, ali you will always love me mort
than any one elseI will do anything!
"What a Jealous little goose yon arel
he added, kissing me and laughing, " 9ot
know I shall always love you beat
promised that long ago. Goodby nov
I'LL luncheon time. 1haye agreat dea
Of business to get through this morning
shall order the horses for three o. clocl
10 be ready" slrs J.
He went off humming, and stoot
nj the window and watched him till b
ID rned out Of sight, All, Resgy, how M
heart Smites me even now when l thinl
| Of the wrong | did you'll But you hay
forgiven me, darling, and | am at peace
We had a splendid ride. The day va
bright and bracing, the horses were In fra
rate condition, and the country was o
the very beat description Tor 4 gAllor
| II was the end Of November, aud th
dhys we're very shorts il was quite dalI
al We rode up the long avenue shaded b,
talI ehestnuts, and stopped at the hal
door.
nett" l asked eagerly Of the old butte
who opehed the door. I'll All VA
| ~ es, tniss,,''he ANSWERED. "She ID il
the drawing.room with the mistress"
With aaomeWhat heightened viSags
crossed the ball and entered the drawing
room, It was . large, pleasant room
fIled with comfortable, old-fashionet
| furniture, and lighted BY three window
| looking Into the aoWer.gardeu. The cur
| tains were drawn now, and the Cheerful
blaze Of the wood ERE va. the only light
"Come here, dear, and icy me introdge
Won 10 Mis- Armitase, = said mamma, VII
was seated on low eoueh beside the FRI
IIAdyanced toward her, but was me
half way BY tall, sligh. ladyrwho his
risen from beside mamma, Ifelt my han
clpped 10 soft, warm one, and ID
sweetest voice have ever heard said,-
"Your mother has been talking Abou
| you, dear. hope We shall be very goo
liriends, and that you Willtry 70 love me-
She was 30 warm, 20 sweet, 90 gentie, I
unlike anything Ihai ever Imagined
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