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

bad temper was to put the mildest possible
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 Ev-
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 a
paper box factory for her daily bread.
Entirely ignorant of the fact that Harvey
rockingham was man Of standing and
wealth in L., pretty Josie allowed the
minor facts, that he was insultingly free in
his addresses, to influence her SO strongly,
that her dignifed reserve taught him the
lesson he needed; and when he sought her
for his wife she refused the honor.
10 add to his discontinue, the heiress,
Miss Maude Characterization he had held
in reserve, that his ambition might win a
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-
vey rockingham, it was Fred Holman.
They had both been rivals at school, where
both stood we'll ia talent, application and So
cial positlon; 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, Freds handsome face, ready
Wit, courteous manners, and frank, sunny
temper kept him ever in higher favor than
Harvey Frothingham's sullen, cold DISPOSE
ton could gain.
And now when Maud had been ever gra-
clous to 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, say
agely. mo 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. 1t 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,
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.
"Ihank you, [ have only few stops to CO."
answered Josie, hurrying forward nervously.
noting her nervous manner. l will not an
noy you! Why will you not believe my re-
spect is as great for you as my loye?"
And before he knew exactly where his
words were leading him, the young man was
renewing the offer he had made before.
AZ the door OF 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 l have
kept secret for six months; I am already
marrled!n
Josie! Be quick! Why do YOU stand
there% Grid a voice in the narrow hallway.
and man stepped into the bar of light thrown
across the open door by street lamp
Fired HOlmann' muttered Harvey. startin o.
forward. married. and to Fred Holman s.
1t almost consoled him in his own disap.
pontment to think of the hold he had upon
his rival. Engaged to Maude Chesterton, and
married to Josie Ormund Fancy the proud t
face when she knew she had been deceived for
al girl who worked in a factory And sweeter
still was it to Harvey Frothin CHAM to think
OF the wrath Of James Rutherford when the
news reached him.
But in his triumph Harvey Frothing CHAM 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
the glare of the street lamp: mo. % Ralph
street." ApA
This was the entry he made in his note -boolv
In case his memory proved treacherous.
It seemed as if fortune favored his Mans
Only the next day, happening to 20 into
large fruit and flower shop, he saw Fred Hol.
man selecting the contents of q LARGE fancu
basket OF choicest fruits and rarest blossoms
Nodding carelessly TO Harvey, he wrote the
address upon card and attached it to The
pretty basket
"You will send this at once,' he said, and
then left the shop-ys
And Harvey, taking the place Fred had
just vacated, read the card:
Mrs: +. Holman, No. % Ralph street,
What proof was needed now? It was not in
the nature OF Harvey Frothin CHAM to worl-
openly in any scheme. A blow in the darL
suited him better. Feeling sure of his nosi.
ton now, he hurried homeward to write two
anonymous letters that would, he fond1u
hoped, dlslnherlt ana utterly confound his
long successful rival.
One of these venomous missives found
Maude Chesterton in her pretty Eboudoir. III.
fling with some embroidery, and dreamino
sweet dreams of her love and Fred Holmanss
sweet devotion.
She was 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 her young heart, and she was sure
that her love was returned.
The dainty work under the slender fingers