The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1879-07-04
But he's a Lord, all the same, Ad-


How insuffeTably hot the rooms were
this evening! have the most wretched
headache" "
That next afternoon, a magnificent
coach and pair, with the armOrial bear.
| ings of the house of SiIverland-T. ord
GrOsyenOr's illustrious family-with
cOachman and fOotman, in his lordshiI
livery of silver and maroon. drew uD al
Miss Nelliston's door, and the little, fat.
puffy. old gentleman descended. to nav
his compliments to the prettiest girl of
the night before-the only girl who had
at all interested him-Addie Arlington.
After that-well, Ellie hardly knew
Addie, so variable and capriciOus she
grew; now in the widest spirits. again
detected and petulant. until one day
there came by one of the liveried SER
wants, written proposal of marriage, on
satiny sheet of paper, bearing a crest
and monogram in silver and maroon
and signed in little grabbed. spidery
hand, ''GrosvenOr''- letter that offered
her, in a very gentemanly, enthusiastic
way, all the grand, good things that had
been her sole aim in life to possess.
While by mail not ten minutes later,
had come another letter, that made the
girls heart thrill, and all her pulses stir.
as she read the passionate prayer for her
self to be given to the man who loved
her-Phillip Melton, with his handsome
face, and his salary as an engineer
For several hours, Ellie wondered
what Addie was doing, so long in her
room; and then, by-and-by, she came
softly down stairs, a sweet flush in her
face, tender pride in her eyes, a thrill
of perfect content in her voice.
Ellie, dear, I want to tell you. l
i
marriage and-accepted Philip. =
And without question, Ellie put her
arm about the slight form, and kissed
her
You have done right - she said, sim
ply, gravely.
eff you will permit me, might l ask
why you decline my offer ?'' Lord
GrosvenOr said, an hour later, when, her
gentle refusal having reached him by
messenger, he pOsthaSted to the house.
Adde'S lips trembled with actual hap
piness and pride as she answered, with
a sweetness that was charming.
Because, sir, Loved Mr. Melton
best. You wont be angry p
Mr.. Melton. 4 fellow on salary -
Pardon me, my lOrd-a gentleman,
rich in nobility, in goodness, and in love
for me-
''Oh, that's it! But about the money?
Miss Arlington. there is not wish in
the world that shall remain for a mo-
ment ungratified, that money can pro-
cure, if you will honor me-"
Il shall want only what Philip can
give me sir.
His kindly eyes twinkle good-natured-
ly.
''Then, Miss Arlington, am l to con-
slider my rejection absolute ? You posi-
lively decline to become Lady GrOSvenor
to live at SilYerland Park, to be a leader
of London society -
She smiled sweetly, proudly.
Il am sure ] have decided. / thank
you for the great honor you have paid
me-I shall be proud of it all my life,
but l cannot, because love Philip Mel
ton more than all the world and what is
in it,"
''Addie, my true darling! Addie, lit
tie love -
And Philip Melton stepped out from
behind the curtains of the bay-window,
and took her in his arms, his handsome
face all smiling and proud as he turned
to Lord GrOSvenOr.
Il told you so. sir ! She loves me. and
is true and sweet in her loyalty to the
man she loves Addie, perhaps you will
not mind so very much that, after all,
you will be Lady GrOsvenoT some day q?
For Lord GrOsyenOr here is my father,
and | am Philip Melton Silverland next
in succession. Addie you viii not be
angry with us for our little ruse? We
had heard that you were so desperately
determined to marry money, and the
moment | saw you | knew there was u
heart that would conquer ambition-a
heart l wanted TO conquer on my own
merits.''
Addie listened. bewildereG, and Lord
Grosyenor laughed.
BLESS your bright eyes, child you
nearly attempted me to be trCacherouS
to Silverland there. But you'll not re-
fuse me for a father-in-law, | hope -
And, in her almost royal home, Addie
is happy as the summer days are long
and shining.