Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-02-02
A SLIGHT MISTAKE,

DOSSlDlC
form OF words to express the savage mood in
which he found himself one winters evening,
as he shot through the main street of the
town of l., on his way homeward. Ey
erything had gone contrary to his wishes all
the week.
To commence with, he had fallen in love
with Josephine Ormund, whose pretty face
was her only fortune, and who worked in
paper-box factory for her daily bread.
Entirely Ignorant of the fact that Harvey
rockingham was man of standing and
mfan f IN thai PRETTY Josie allGwfd the
his addresses, to influence her so Strongly
That her dignitied reserve taught him the
lesson he needed; and when he sought her
Tor his wife she refused the honor.
10 add to his discontinue, the heiress,
Miss Maude Chesterton-whom he had held
wife If his love would not-had coolly in
formed him that she was engaged to Fred
Holman.
Now, If there was one man above another
who was utterly detestible in the eyes of Har-
yey rockingham, it was Fred Holman.
they had both been rivals at school, where
both stood well ia talent, application and So
clal position; and Fred was ever a little in
advance in every study, carrying away the
contested pr-zes far more frequently than it
suited Harvey he should.
In society, Fred's handsome face, ready
Wv, Jul CcONS HuHutIS, duu 1IHuk. sunny
temper kept him ever in higher favor than
Harvey Frothingham's sullen, cold disposi,
ton could gain. 'I'
cious H = ~" W." IN Maud had been ever gra-
~ The son Of the wealthy banker, Silas
rockingham, she answered his love.suit by
the tidings that his lifelong rival had won
the promise to be his bride.
"And the worst of it is, it will be just the
match to suit his uncle" muttered Harry, saw
agely. "No fear Of him disinheriting Fred
noW.''
For Harvey knew that Fred depended en-
tirely upon the good will of his mothers
brother, James Rutherford, wealthy and
eccentric bachelor, for his income. He had
been LETT an orphan when mere boy, and his
uncle had adopted him and educated him, and
would probably make him his heir.
But the bachelor, having long ago put away
sentiment, if he ever felt it, looked to Fred to
make match that would increase his fortune
and social position. It was the wish of his
heart to see Fred the husband of Maud Ches-
terton and his wish was to be fulfilled.
Harvey rockingham, at odds with love,
would like to see his rival refused, disinherit-
ed, humbled as he felt himself humbled, since
neither love nor money would accept him.
He strobe over the pavement in savage
mood, and started suddenly to see Josephine
Ormund coming out of shop few steps in
advance OF him. In her hand were several
small packages, and her face was pale and
anxious.
In a moment Harvey was at her side.
Let me carry some of your parcels" he
SAID, lifting his hat as he spoke.
Thank you, have only few stops to COZ
answered JOSIE hurrying forward nervously
You need not be afraid Of me-" Harry said
noting her nervous manner. Il will not an
noy you! Why will you not believe my re-
spect is s as great for you as my love?''
And before he knew exactly where his
him tha
renewing the offer he had made before.
st the door of a small lodging house Josie
stopped and faced him.
you have spoken so before, Mr. Frotlling-
ham," she said, gently; and because believe
you are sincere, will tell you what | have
kept secret for six months; I am already
marrledr'
Josie! Be quick! Why do YOU stand
1here" crird voice in the narrow hallway,
and man stepped into the bar of light thrown
ac aGssd 1h roper open door n BY street lamp.
forward. Married! and to Fred Holman j.
1t almost consoled him in his own disap.
pointment to think of the hold he had upon
his rival. Engaged to Maude Chesterton, and
married to Josie Ornund! Fancy the proud
lace When she knew she had been deceived for
q girl who worked in factory. And sweeter
still was it to Harvey Rockingham to think
OF the wrath Of James Rutherford when the
news reached him.
But in his triumph Harvey Frothin gham had
resolved to be very cautious to have strong
proof OF his rivals marriage before venturing
TO accuse, to either his uncle or his betrothed.
>. He had noticed the number of the house in
Inc glare Of the street lamp: mo. % Ralph
street."
This was the entry he made in his note book.
In case his memory proved treacherous.
II seemed as If fortune favored his plans
only the next day, happening to go into q
large fruit and flower shop, he saw Fred Hol
man selecting the contents of large fancy
basket OF choicest fruits and rarest blossoms
Nodding carelessly TO Harvey, he wrote the
address upon card and attached it to the
pretty basket.
then left the shops
And Harvey, taking the place Fred had
just vacated, read the card:
"Mrs. F. Holman, No IS Ralph street."
What proof was needed now? It was not in
the nature OF Harvey Frothin CHAM to work
openly iu any scheme. A blow in the dark
suited him better. Feeling sure of his posi-.
ton now, he hurried homeward to write two
anonymous letters that would, he fondly
long successful rival.
One of these venomous missives found
Maude Chesterton in her pretty Eboudoir, til
fling with some embroidery, and dreaming
sweet dreams of her love and Fred H0lmanss
sweet devotion.
She was a handsome, dignifed girl of nine.
teen, full Of all Womanly sweetness, unspoiled
by her great wealth.
She loved Fred Holman with the whole
strength of heryoung heart, and she was sure
that her love Was returned.
The dainty work under the slender fingers