The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-03-21

dog after that length Of tlme-indeed, would
prefer staying in the capacity Of servant than to
leave you all now"
She was rather OVERRIDING the sentimental now.
Madge, quick'witted girl that she was read her
like book, and replied, with a keen touch Of
irony:
think mama has plenty Of servants, thank
you and as for Fido, don't think could part with
him, However, II papa s willing really would
prefer that you be allowed TO remain for the pres
ent at least"
Hear the little hussy-hOW hate her!" was the
evil womans inward and lntlegant comment,
while at the same time she tuned look ofthrl.
ling gratitude upon her, and murmured again,
THANK you, dear" all Of which, however Matge
received very coolly.
~ must say you are magnanimous in the ex.
treme, Madge," said her father, smiling on her
fondlyi "and as you emphasize your Language
somewhat, suppose | am TO understand that you
are willing Mrs, Pontiac should remain with u.s.
us, but not her son. could consent to that on no
conditions"
"lhat was the way wished to be understood
papa" Madge answered deClsively
Very well my dear, itshall be as you say, ,"Mr.
DIspeau said, after few moments deep thought.
you hear Madge's wish, Mrs Pontiac? You
can remain an inmate of this house, provided
your son never returns here upon any pretense;
that is, If Mrs, Dispeau does not object" aud he
glanced inquirlngly at his wife.
She bowed distantly and said:
With that stipulation make no objection.
Then that settles the matter, and now we will
drop the subject forever" he said, turning TO the
widow.
"oh, thank you, thank you; It would indeed
have been so hard to go. There are so many
pleasant associations connected with this house
! Will gratefully remain, and endeavor as far as
am able, to atone for Fred's. grievous offense.
Bless you al" and seemingly overcome with ex.
cess of gratitude the scheming woman arose and
toitered feebly from the room, her face buried in
the folds Of her handkerchief TO hide her tears ()
But once within her own room again, the door
securely locked, she tore the delicate fabric into
fhreds and tramped 1t under her feet while her
face became convulsed with passion and was as
the face OF q beautiful hend
She laughed long and mockingly, though 81.
lenty at the credulty Of those foolish dupes"
Then she raved and tumed stamping pass!Onately
with her feet, encased in her dainty bronze boots
that she had been obliged to humble herself and
almost groVel In the dust to accomplish her de-
signs.
She almost hated herself for IT, that she with all
her spirit and pride, should have to stoop and
bow to that proud girl to beg for the favors which
she had so lavishly appropriated as her right for
the past ten years
Then she grew hystercal, and wept and sObbed,
that her son, whom she loved as well as her
thoroughly selfish nature could love anything be-
sides self" had been so ignominiously turned
from his elegant home, called villain and all
but kicked into the streets.
He had been very useful TO her In executing
her many little commissions, and she selfshly
deplored the loss of these attentions on his part
Finally she became more calm and sat for long
hour weaving deep and cunning plans for the fu.
ture, plotting as only wicked and ungrateful
woman can plot for the overthrow and destruc-
ton of those who had ever been her best friends.
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