Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1879-04-22

sien, in which you berated all .husbaud-
hunting heiresses, and the one who was visit,
ing the Vandalism mansion in particular. I
am that heiress. was sitting in widow
seat. concealed by the heavy curtains, when
your uncle and my guardian entered the
library, aud thus became an unwilling hs-
tener to what followed. Your uncle read the
letter aloud, and made remarks about your
being foolish boy to jump so hastily at COR
illusions. You had not heard the name of
this much-dreaded keiress, and when be-
came acquainted with you, / determined to
be revenged. / have succeededl''
He pleaded with her, but in vain all his
proteststions were received with scorniul
smile, aud then he said !:
Your revenge is not as complete as You
think it to be-to DO sure you have fooled
me 10 the top of your bent, but shall not
break my heart for uuscrupulons, heart
less coquette as Jou have proved yourself to
be-" With bow he left her.
She withdrew from the room, and ascend
ed the stairs which led to her apartment
with her usual naughty grace; but when
fast locked in her own chamber, she did =
most extraordinary thing; threw herself on
the bed add burst into tears.
20 HeaveuW che added al have driven
him away shall never see him again D.
pride is hard mistress-and l love him
sol'
Several months after the incident above
narrated, Rupert Vandalism was strolling
through the woods near his uucle's estate.
when he suddenly came to the little country
school-house, and prompted by curiosity,
peeped within. The children had ornamen>
ted the teachers chair with garlands of
flowers till it resembled throne, and two of
the eldest were placing a crown Of wild flows
ers upon the head of their school mistress,
who already occupied the position of honor
Rupert started with an exclamation of
amazement, Us he perceived that the pale.
young teacher was none other than the once
proud, imperious Mabel Chestou.
The young lady's attention was attracted
by this ejaculation; aud, perceiving Him, sha
gave little start of surprise, aud her
cheeks crimsoned with charming confusion.
She babe him enter, in a simple: graceful
manner which well became herein her new
character. Rupert accepted Her. invitation.
aud they soon entered late, Iconversatiou-
Mabel informed BIN that it h1d become me-
cessary for her to teach this country school.
They were often in each others COMPANY
after this: Rupert forgot the naughty belle
of society when in the presence of the charm
ing school-mistress; all her proud, imperi-
Vandalism with degree of difference which
conduced greatly to his seh-love; aud now
that he was cured of his passion for the
heiress, be fell desperately in love with ihs.
school.mistress.
One day. as they wero ihdulging in n
-rnmbie through the woods, Rupert 5ptopnsed
to Miss Chestou a second time. With shv.
downcast eyes and crimsonirg cheeks, she
accepted him.
Now came to Rupert q much. dreaded task
-breaking to his uncle the news of his be.
trothal. The elder Vandalism had some
queer ideas. aud one was that his nephew
should wed with one in his own station. Ru-
pert thought, "My uncle was anxious for mo
to marry Mabel Cheston, the heiress, but
very much fear he will never consent to my
wedding Mebel ChestOn, the school-mis-
tress" Accordingly. he was greatly sur
prised, when he told his uncle Of his engage
mept in . stammeripg, schooi-boyish msp-
ner, that he readily consented. only remark
ing that he supposed his nephew, after this.
would have no fear Of being ensnared BY IN
heiress.
Well, Rupert and Mabel were married. A
short time sfterward, while the honeymoon
was still in the ascendant, Rupert and his
bride were seated side by side on the moon
lit piazza of the Vandalism mansion his arm
encircling her waist, her head resting on his
manly shoulder, as he told her how much
more fondly he loved her as tho school. mis-
tress than as the beiress. Suddenly Mrs.
Vandalism withdrew herself from his en-
brace and said, with a penitent air:
81 have deceived you, Rupert When I
treated you SO scornfully loved you fondly.
and many bitter tears Of regret shed After
ward. Wien you returned homo my life
became almost unbearable. So l came here
and applied for the position Of school mis-
tress, and was accepted. l came with the
hope Of winning you back"
dial ha hal We played our cards well;
didn't we mabel?"
And the elder Vandalism stepped out Of
the open doorway and stood beside them.
"Tbis grsoeless nephew of mine who was
determined not to wed an heiress has done
so after ALL"
ais this true ?" said Rupert. bending
down TO his bIushing bride.
YES" she faltered; Il did not lose nv
fortune, as led you to believe. / hoped to
regain your love as poor girl, and Your un-
Gle aided me in my scheme. sincerely hope
You will never regret marrying an hsiress."
He never did.