Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1879-04-22
sien. in which you bera,ed all 'husband-

sien. in which you bera,ed all husbands
hunting heiretses, and the one, who was visit,
ing the Vandalsien mansion in particular. [
am that heiress. was sitting in widow
seat, concealed by the heavy ourtains, when
your uncle and my guardian entered the
library, aud thus became unwilling lis
tener to what followed. Your uncle read the
letter aloud. and made remarks about your
being n foolish boy TO jump so hastily al COM
olusions. You bad not heard tho name of
this much. dreaded heiress. aud when L be-
came acquainted with you, / determined 10
be revenged. have succeededI''
he pleaded with her, but in vain all bis
proteststions were received with . scornful
smile, aud then he said
Your revenge Is not as complete as you
think it 20 be-to be sure you have fooled
me to the top of your bent, but shall not
break my heart for an uuscrnpulous, heart.
less eoqnette as you have proved yourself to
be-" With bow he left her.
She withdrew from the room, and asceud-
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 and burst into tears.
10 Heayen!" she added: 'I have driven
him away shall never see him again o.
pride is hard mistress and l love him
SOP
Several months after the incident above
narrated, Rupert Vandalism was strolling
through the woods near his upcle's estate,
when he suddenly came to the little country
school-house, and prompted by a curiosity,
peeped within. Tho children had ornamen>
ted the teachers chair with garlauds of
flowers till it resembled throne, and two of
Al IL n. /, fr,slI
ers upon the head of their school mistress,
who already occupied the position of honor
Rupert started with an exclamation of
amazement, as he perceived chat the pale.
young teacher was none other than the once
proud, imperious Mabel Cheston.
The young lady's attention was attracted
by this ejaculation; aud, perceiving Him, sha
gave little start of surprise, and her
cheeks crimsoned with charming confusion.
She bade him enter, in simple: graceful
manner which we'll became herein her new
character. Rupert accepted her. invitation.
and they soon entered into. lconversatiou.
Mabel informed bim that it had become me-
cesssry 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 ol-mistress; all her proud, imperi-
Vandalism with degree of Difference which
conduced greatly to his seh-loye; md now
that he was cured of his passion for the
heiress, no fell desperately in love with iho-
school. .mistress. = 1..S.- sl.e
One day, as they were iadulging in
fambie through the woods, Rupert propnsed
to Miss Chestou second time. With shv,
downcast eyes and crimsoniEg cheeks, she
accepted him.
Now came to Rupert much. dreaded task
-breaking to his uncle the news of his be-
trothal. The elder Vandalism had some
queer ideas. and one was that his nephew
should wed with one in his own station Ru,
pert thought, "My uncle was anxious for me
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, school-boyish msD-
uer, that he readily consented. only remsrk-
ing that he supposed his nephew, after this,
would have no fear Of being epsnared BY an
heiress.
Well, Rupert and Mabel were married. A
short time sfterward. while the honeymoon
was still in the ascendant, Rupert aud his
bride were seated side by side on tho moon
lit piazza of the Vaudalsien mansion his arm
encrcling her waist, her head resting on his
manly shoulder, as he told her how much
more fondly he loved her as the school I-mis-
tress than as the beiress. Suddenly Mrs.
Vandalsien withdrew herself from his EN-.
brace and said. with penitent air:
II have deceived you, Rupert. When I
treated you SO scornfully loved you fondly.
aud many bitter tears Of regret shed after-
ward. Wien you returned home my life
became almost undesirable. So came here
and applied for the position Of school. mis-
tress, and was accepted. came with tho
hope of winning you back"
aha ha J bs ] We played our cards well;
didn't we mabelW
And the elder Vandalsien stepped out Of
the open doorway and stood beside them.
"This graceless nephew of mine who was
determined not to wed m heiress has done
so after ALL"
ais this true ?" said Rupert, bending
down to his blusbing bride.
"Yes," she faltered; II did not lose nv
fortune, as led you to believe. hoped to
regain your love as q poor girl, and your un-
Gle aided me 10 my scheme. l sincerely hope
you will never regret marrying an heiress."
He never did.