The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1878-04-18


what he thinks of the man, who, from his
very boyhoad, has never let an opportu-
nifty pass of annoying and prosecuting
him"
She rushed past him as she finished
speaking, but he caught her rudely by the
dress.
"Wait for a minute till tell you mine,
Miss Carroll. Edward O'Hara has been
nv evil genius all my life. He has
crossed my path at every turn, marring
all nv plans, and continually robbing
me of the regard of those nearest to me
and think you fo~ moment that l
will let this sneak, this beggar, this sup
planter, this pitiful creature of my foolish
fathers bounty, crown all by deprlvlng
me of you? You shall never be his wife,
Mary Carroll, while have the power to
prevent you. And now co.
Glad to be released, Mary Carol turn
ed from him into her fathers house but
busy as she was for the remainder OF the
evening, she could not divest herself of
an uncomfortable feeling very much akin
to terror. as she recalled his fierce count
enarce and threatening manner.
She was the only child or Maurice
Carol, hardworking honest man, who,
beginning life comparatively poor, had
amassed a considerable fortune by deal
inc in cattle, to purchase which he was
in the habit of attending distant fairs,
and in consequence was of(en absent
from home for a week or longer at z
time. so Mary was left good deal TO
herself, but she was q wise, steady girl,
Winding nothing but her own business,
and looking after the two servants, who
were Eer only companions during her
fathers absence. for her mother was
| long dead, AND the the greater part OF the
management OF the place devolved upon
! her.
Edward O. Hara was the son OF a
neighbor, who died suddenly, leaving his
wife and child very poorly provided for;
and rs his widow only survived his death
a few months, the boy would have been
left totally destitute, had not Gerald
Bassett, gentleman farmer residing IN
the neigh borhood, taken the little orphan
home
During his lifetcme, Edward o. Hara
never knew the want OF a father.
Kind hearted and generous, Mr..
Bassett treated MIN in every respect like
his own son, William, who. from the very
first. took a strong dislike to the boy,
whom he regarded as an intruder-a dis
like which was no doubt increased by
rather DjudiciouS habit OF Mr.. Bassett S
who constantly held up the gentle and
industrious Edward as model Tor linlta-
ton to his own reckless son. Al school
it was the same, ali the prizes were won
by Edward; ali the punishment came to
William. till at last he began to hate the
sight OF the poor toi, who would have
been only too glad TO assist HIM III the
tasks if he had allowed him; but all
those advances were met IN suiten silence
or with bitter taunts, TIL at length be
ceased to offer lis services.
While his father lived, William Bassett
da,cd not openly exhibit his Ill will 10
O'Hara, who, on leaving school, was for
tunate enough to attract the .-otice OF a
lawyer in his native town, who offered
him place in ms office, promising TO
educate him to his own profession.
The offer vas most thankfully accepted
both bv Mr. Bassett and Edward himself
VINO, al the time my story commences,
held his situation with credit for several
wears. and seemed 10 be in fair way OF
entering into partnership with his en-
ployer.
When Mr.. Bassctt died. the orphan
whom he had adopted found himself
owner of handsome little dwelling in
the town OF L. together with
small yearly income.
i Al.
! will which William already entertained
towards him. SO that nothing WAS wanting
but the knowledge that he was also his
rival in love. to complete his enmity.
Had he not cared for Mary Carroll
(which he really did Independently of
the nope of getting bold OF her fortune,
which from his spendthrifI habits had be-
come very desirable. the thought of tax
ing her from Edward O'Hara would have
given zcst to the pursuit: SO, with bit
ter oath. he turned homcwards that even
ing. swearing tiercely to himself that she
should be his wife. no matter what means
he should be Obliged to employ in order
to accomplish his purpose.
II was twoor three evenings aitsrwar Is,
and Edward O'Hara, after closing his Of
/ fee. strolled towards the river to enjoy
the beauty OF the night before returnIn-,
to his solitary abode. He was tall auG
handsome, with u frank. fearless face ana
honest brown eyes. Altogether his appear
ance was progressing enough TO justify
the choice of Mary Carroll. OF whom he
was thinking as ne sauntered along, and
towards whose dwelling his steps seemed
tending.
\ light touch on the arm and few
whispered words arrested his attention.
i that you, MIR. o'Hara. | would
like 10 have few words with you. if COZ
venient"
Edward recognized the speaker in
stantiy. He was man named Smith,
who had lived with Mr. Bassett, and who
! still worked for William.
The man had always been friendly u
! Kim. so Edward held out his hand with 3
. few words of kindly greeting.
Hush Mr. Edward" said the man,
don't stop 70 talk with me nov. but step
| quietly down to the brink of the river.
and I will follow you: have something
to tell you
Edward nodded. and in 3 few minutes
was walking BY the river The man soon