Connecticut western news., 1878-07-18
< Decidedly returned Hattie, ss Tom 1

Wilkins is one of @ thousand Notwitb- standing the broad humor which seems to be his distinguishing characteristic, he is possessed of 8 deal of sound sense, and he is not at all self-conceited, as are the majority of his sex. There IS noth- ing, save positively evil propensities, which I cannot endure with more pa- hence than masculine vanity. How do you come on with. your two suitors ?'' '. .a"I have not heard from MT. Pearsons since we changed our quarters.,"' afs .a. .,., No chance now to obtain the funds necessary to establish a Boarding School, you know. And MT. Allen g ,' ...
 ger received this note from him a couple of evenings ago." replied Ida. "You can read it, if you wish," passing a perfumed billet to her cousin, who, opening il, read as follows ,..s.. 4. E Mss DARRELL: sss .a-s ,1
 As you have probably learned ere this,-- ill news travels rapidly flowing to unfortunate speculations have become comparatively poor man. Therefore, knowing cannot pro- vide you home suited to your station, I re- nounce the wish which so long time I had cherished of making you my wife some day. Trusting we may remain friends, I am,
 !. Very sincerely and respectfully, HENRY ALLEN.
 He tries to appear niagnanimous, but it is miserable failure, for there is no heart in what he has written,'' '' said Hattie, after perusing the note. < He knows your position in society will not hereafter be what it was, and "a home suited to your station would be pure irony, were he capable of comprehend ing rhetorical figures. He never loved you. else he would not so willingly give you up" ,iaa"' @1.io @a7 '".I h@..-'...' .'.7...
 A tap at the door, and a letter was handed Ida by servant. Breaking the seal, she found it was from Edward Pear son, and contained these words ;:
 ... s New York, Sept. 18th, 18--.
 DEAR Mss DARRELL: .,.g y.,3 ..zer
 In communication just received from a friend at Long Branch, am informed of your reverse of fortune. While, on your individual account, I am sincerely sorry there eforJ on my O"A 1OOA O NCSACo Ol EI0ASuEc. Wuy! SOCldl superiority is largely-I do not think it ought to be-based on the amount of money one pos sesses above another. As you and I,-rather, I should say, our circumstances, ,-are more nearly on a level than formerly, my hopes are increased that may be permitted to urge my suit with you more vigorously than dared to do when there was such a wide social gulf separating us. $ I love you no more fondly than have loved you a long time; aoith au my heart. cannot offer you an establishment such as you are fitted to grace; but Ireceive a good salary as teacher and my pen yields me a small income. Perhaps you would not be unhappy in an humble home, if to be loved earnestly, devotedly, is all that you require My love is all can give you, shall await a line from you very anxiously. Were it possi- -hle. I would go to -Lane- Branch instead of sending this letter, which seems so chilly, con trasted with my ardent feelings. Till I hear from you, I remain, .ssyy u5a t..,s,.a5 f..-1.
 ....,..,. g Yours hopefully, afz
 . ,f-.G ;.aso . EDWARD PEARsoNs.
 ' Having read the missive she did ,aot hand it to her cousin. :" '-. ~.
 The next mail from Long Branch to New York carried MT. Pearsons reply to his letter. It was very brief mere