The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1879-10-30

Dot . mere child, to be petted and
governed a. though she was Ave years
of age, instead Of we'll grown girl of
l8. Of more than ordinary capacity and
good sense.
Affairs went on In this way for sew
eral months. Mr.. Dinsmore's calls
grew moro frequent, and . strong
pressure was brought to bear upon
Dot to make her listen to his suit,
which was now openly declared. She
had now tried to discourage him by
treating him with marked GOODNESS
and Indifference; bot he would not
take . repulse, and her life was grow.
ing to be an unhappy one. her fathers
conversation being principally upon
the perfections of her suitor, whom 1t,
heart, che cordially detested, though
doing her best to treat him with
courtesy.
Philip knew of his constant visits,
and heard rumors of an engagement.
He grew gloomy and morose, and
when he chanced to meet Dot, would
pass her in q way that made her poor
little heart ache.
So things went on from bad to
worse, until Dot would haye been
glad if her inheritance had been sunk
in the bottom of the sea. At last an
other actor appeared-a young girl,
who created quite q sensation in the
quiet village. She was from city in
the far west, and was very pretty, and
knew just what colors to choose for
her toilet to set off the tints of her
glowing brunette complexion.
Dots heart felt like lead in her
bosom when one day she met the stran-
ger walking jauntlly by Philips side.
She was shortly afterward introduced
to her, and for few moments hate
full spirit suggested that she should
make herself disagreeable; but she
put the temptation away
from her and appeared her own nat
nral, lovable self. She soon ceased to
wonder at Philips evident pleasure in
Miss Belmont's society. She was SO
frank and cheerful, and sparkling in
,er conversation that she was won
rom her prejudice, and they grew to
,e friends.
1t was not long before Kate Bel
mont knew the true state of Dots feel
ngs toward Dram Dinsmore. though |
Philips name was as sealed book |
,etween them. Dot loved him as |
Iearly as ever, and the very intensity
# her feelings for him made her
shy of mentioning him even
D her dearest friend
1t was . great surprise when Kate
Aid to her one day, half jestingly:
How strange that you don't like
lr. Dinsmore betterl have taken
great liking to him, but have studi-
usly avoided being even pleasant to
i'm, for rumor gave him to you; and
HIM your special property. 1
idn't want to play with edged
,ols.' But If you doni love him
hall adopt different tactics-for 1
link hes perfectly splendidp
what is meat to one is poison to
aother.' How true those old sdages
Ie. don't tdink he cares for me.
le never looked at me before be-
Ime rich. 1 wish old Jared Ingra-
am had left his money to som cone
se.
Jared Ingraham,' said Kate, mus
lgly. Where have / heard that
anne. Oh. know. I have the dear.
It old friend out West, and it's her
We story which that name has
,ought to my mind. Something hap
.ned to sepurate them when they
ere both very young, and she left all
,r friends and settled in the West.
ut che always remained single, and
this day is true to the memory of
r old love. Bye the bye. her name
=
most the same as yours, only it's
orthy Ingraham instead OF Dot
Why said Dot, Ny name is Dor :
.hy. They only call me Dot for {
ort.
Il wonder if you and Miss Ingra- /
IN are related to each other2 l am b
lite sure that Jared Ingraham was +
r lovers name. If it is the same
'rson doesn't it seem strange that he G
ould leave his money to a young b
it like you, begging your ladyship's Il
rdon, instead of his faithful old
ve!' n
Dots face was q study as Kate a
tiled on. It fairly shone. d
Kate, said she, Il see it all! am
interloper. Isn't 1t niceP The will r.
ID, i give and bequeath to my dear q
usin, Dorothy Ingraham'-that's all 81
IAN remember verbatim, but that's Il
ough. ALI the law terms in the y
rid wouldn't make it any palmer to
}. We all thought it strange that he
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