The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1878-03-21
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The Irish Charity Scholar ;
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FhG Missing Heir Of COlOlbY'
BY BERTHA ALLYN.
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MARGARET DIsPEAU.

mounted grAle UllBu w toHAASNN b"A "ANN d."
inc Goals. before which well-dressed girl sits in
q low rocker weeping bitterly Everything which
wealth can procure, or the most cultivated taste
desire. caphyates the eye, Judging from her sur.
rolndinqs one would scarcely imagine that there
could be aught in the world to cause one so young
and lovely such evident sorrow, or make the tears
Aow so copiously from her soft brown eyes.
She was Of rather a slender make, graceful and
airy as young gazele. Her complexion was
clear, rich and creamy, with delicate flush upon
her rounded cheek, Eyes brown as a hazelnut,
and bright as two stars, teeth Of cleaning white
ness and lips which one would delight to kiss.
An elderly matron sits upon the opposite side
Of the room, an expression OF sadness upon her
motherly face, as every now and then she glances
toward the dropping figure and bowed head Other
daughter.
"There Margaret" she at length gravely said to
the sohbing girl. II think you have wept long
enough your father will soon return, and he will
not like to see such flushed and tear swollen
face"
The young lady raised her head at these words,
and flashed a look Of unbounded love, mingled
with one half defiant, upon her motheri then,
after another and wilder burst of tears, she burst
out:
"oh, mamma, to think that must go to that
korrid, hateful school tomorrow"
slight smile Of amusement curved the ma.
tron's sweet lips at this outbreak, and she replied
"My dear, please be more choice Of your adjec-
tiyes, and little less emphatlcin expressing your
dislike OF this particular school. You really know
nothing about It, as you have not even visited 1t,
and are therefore incapable of judging of Its
merits"
mo but I've seen the catalogue of rules and
20 forth, and that Is sufficient for me-" returned
the little lady, adding, Indignantly, though a
trine roguishly ;ss"To thuk that l, Margaret Dis
peau, OF the house of Dlspeau, a descendant of a
Raed Ianly, whose uncle is count, that should
be sent to school where must YORK TO pay my
tuition To think that these hands, that have
never even so much as washed silver spoon,
will now be obliged to come in contact with dirty
pots and kettles to think that |, who have al
ways had maid to wait upon me- will have to
turn scullion for q charity institution Really,
madam, mother mine, your only daughteris sure
ly about to rise In the world"
Mrs. Dlspeau gazed upon her child for mo.
ment with something akin to PRIDE andpardona,
bic pride, too, In her eyes, for the young girl
looked beautiful indeed sitting there, with such a
mock tragic air and yet brilliant with suppressed
Indignation and mingled roughness then she
broke forth into hpling, jolly little laugh, 80
full Of infectious amusement that Margaret's
pouting lips involuntarily relaxed into a sympa-
thetlc smile.
"Really, Margaret Dlspeau, Of the house of Dis
peau, you are getting wonderfully proud Of your
titled ancestry all at once. You forgot that your
aristoCratc uncle, the count, once turned very
cold shoulder upon his 'weak.minded brother
for marrying plebeian, Notwithstanding she
brought him million or more Of money. You
forgot, also, that you are direct descendant OF
that plebeian, However all those sneers are past
and gone, and forgotten as far ss any ill.feeling
Is concerned but a little more seasonable check
10 pour boasted vanity won't do you any harm
Brownie. As for your dainty hands" she added,
ut Is certainly time they were relieved from idle
ness"
"Idleness mamma !" calculated the youg lady,
In Well.feigned astonishment
"oh, know you practice daily upon the harp
and piano, besides doing little at fancy work,
but Is time you were learning to be useful in the
world"
"Td ag great deal rather be ornamental, mamma.
A thing of beauty Is joy forever, you know,
she replied, with twinkling eyes.
"such presumption" |" laughed her mother, with
A fond look, then added But seriously, my
child, your father and decided upon your going
to this particular school for the simple reason
that we think that you need this discipline, and
desire 10 make true woman of you. These FASH
iOnable institutions, where nothing is taught but
Dress and the number of courses they have at
dinner, are not fit places to which 10 send ayoung
lady to be thoroughly educated"
"But papa is able to send me to the best school In
the land and he might at least have selected one
where l need not work; that seems so strange, and
the girls are full of sneers at It,"
"Madge, my DEAR" replied her mother shade
of annoyance crossing her fine features "hoW Of
ten must tell you not to mind those vulgar
things, Do right and be independent 1t is
enough that your father thinks best for you To
attend this institution, and 1t is ilbred in the eX'
reme for your young friends to sneer at what
they know nothing Of"
"That Is true, mamma"
"As for the work." Mrs. Dispeau continued,
Uyour duties will be very simple; you will not be
troubled with dirty pots and kettles which seem
M obnoxious to you. Such work is given to those
hired for that purpose and only the lighter work
giyen TO the pupils; and all whom saw employed
seemed to enjoy IT, and carried icheerful, happy
faces. The mode Of instruction in - Institute
Think is very superior and some of the most tall
ented women of our land have graduated from
this very school. We feel that you, darling have
talents of no mean order, and we wish to cultl-
vate them in the best possible manner, and so try
and make up your mind to acceed cheerfully to
our wishes.'
nMamma, what Is the reason you are unwilling
7 should remain at home and attend Mile. Mat
teaux's school as Aunt Fan proposed1 l know
Won like mademoiselle, and could then have
had more liberty, and perhaps have gone out some
this winter without appearing to notice her
mothers request, and fixing piercing look upon
her
nYour Aunt Fan proposes some strange things,
dear, and should not think Of your entering So
ciety under two years at least. 1t Is true admire
Nile. Matteaux and her system of teaching, but
considering all things think It best for you to go
away for year or two"
"I expect Aunt Ann and her exquisite hopeful
had something to do with this most august deci'
Eion or In other words, you wish to get me out Of
the way of my most polished and fascinating cous-
In, Fred Pontiac" said Madge, an expression Of
gcorn curling her full lips.
"You are sarcastic Madge; but I am at loss TO
determine whether your shot is directed against
me or your cousin, Fred" replied Mrs. Dlspeau,
reproachfully, while she scrutinized her daughter
closely.
ooh, mamma, you know would not treat you
20 meanly; 1t was Fred Pontiac meant the sar-
nasm for. l hate him r. returned Margaret, pas
donately.
"Why, Madge, what do you mean ~
aJust what say, mamma. l hate him, and 1
Vlsh there wa worse word to express what
feel"
brownie, am amazed" said Mrs Dispeau, her
look confirming her words, as she noted lMadge'S
angry eyes and flushed cheeks.
"You do not know what viper there Is in this
house, mamma" EMadge answered, excitedly
adding, "You have always desired to possess my,
confidence ,.and have bestowed 1t fully in all
except concerning one thing, cannot go away
from you now so long with even one secretion my
conscience. Mamma don't look at me, please or