The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-10-01

In moment the effects of the liquor be-
came manifest, and she once more
breathed freely. Her swoon, however,
brought on swoon which was destined
for weeks to contine her to her bed. Kate
now took up the cause of all the trouble
the letter land, as she supposed, it was
from Mr.. LeClare. Its contents aston
ished her, and, as she finished reading it,
she cast a glance Of pity toward the. un-
conscious Amelia, 1t contained the fol-
lowing: .5.1...'. ~. ..*.n.. al
Miss FORREST: In a few hours will
be aboard tho Vermont, bound for the
wilds of Australia. My prospects in
New York were in every respect promis-
ing, and at some day not far distant
had hoped to stand at the head of my
profession. But these thoughts are
things of the past; far, after what has
happened, how can I remain, and per.
haps in few months see you the bride
OF another2 In one sense of the word, l
must thank providence tor revealing to
me before too late the baseness of your
nature. A woman who would knowing.
ly lead man on from day to day until
SllC 1SIS 1C1 COl1o WOSCH sScCulcAy
him, and then toss him aside as worth
less plaything, isu nworthy of the title.
But what think you Of her who engages
herself to her dupe, and, when he is at
the height Of his happiness, with one tell
blow to demollsh the air-castle which
she has so cunningly erected. Is she not
only unworthy the name of woman, but
disgrace to it? And, worse again, if she
plays the hypocrite and denies leading
him on, and urges him to solace himself
with another love, what think you would
be your opinion OF her? Ask yourself
the question and perhaps you can answer
it, and at the same time have reason
for my sudden departure. was in doubt
on receiving your letter; but our inter-
view>in the parlor set all my doubts at
rest. Whatever my fate in strange
land may happen to be-, before Heaven,
you, by your heartless conduct, are re-
sponsible for it. If you are capable of 1t,
pray for your victim. .0...
HENRY LIE CLARE"
The cause of her sudden sickness was
now apparent, and her father started to
the dock to see if the Vermont had yet
left, for he thought he could induce
Henry to return, as there must be mis-
take somewhere; but all hope left him
on finding he was an hour too late, and,
solrowful and disconsolate, he was
obliged to return without him. Three
weeks later Amelia was able to go about;
but what change! Instead OF the JOY.
GUS, light-hearted girl of old, she was but
a mere shadow of her former self:
X
Five years have passed since the events
above narrated. In one of our principal
hotels there enters man, weary and
travel-stained, yet with certain dignity
and grace that, seen under any circum-
stances, very plainly bespeak the gentle
man. He advanced, and, divestlng him
self Of his overcoat, revealed a frame
sturdy and well-knit. The face, though
aot exactly handsome, possessed GER
tain winning expression, and was the one
out Of thousand most likely to attract
the notice Of the beholder
"What Nance" asked the clerk, as he
opened the book and prepared the regis
ter.
"Henry LIE Clare" he answered, as he
drew out book well-tilled with bank
notes.
That evening as he strolled along the
veranda in front of the hotel he noticed
an unusual excitement some distance up
the street, and stepping forward he saw
that it was caused by two horses attached
to carriage, who were dashing towards
him. They seemed greatly excited and
were beyond all control, while the car
riagc lurched from side to side, and the
bystanders expected each moment to see
it upset and the inmates daahed to pieces.
Within were two young ladies who sent
forth scream after scream which only ten
ded to increase the speed of the madden
ed steeds. In front of them was large
stone. Against this one of the wheels
struck, and rebounding several feet in the
air, one of the ladies was launched with
terrific force against the curbstone. Henry
knew that if the other was to be saved he
must act very quickly, else it would be
too late. He stepped into the street de-
termined to at least try. On dashed the
steeds, flakes Of foam flying from their
reeking sides at every step, while in front
of them stood Henry, pale but resolute.
But five yards separated them four,
three, two, one! Right up against the
horses faces he sprang, and was success:
full in grasplng the bridle-reln. For a
moment they struggled desperately, paw
ed the air wildly; in fact lifted him from
his feet, but there he hung like dead
weight, and they were unable to proceed.
They appeared to be hardly able to stand,
and shook violently. as it knowing that
they had met their match. Covered with
blood, for their iron hoofs had struck him
several times, he stepped in front of them
and lifted his hat to the lady. What
was his establishment at beholding in her
whom he had so galiantly rescued
Amelia Forrest!
With groan Of anguish he hastily as
cended the steps of the hotel, and disap-
peared from the view Of an admiring
crowd, who would have further made the
acquaintance of one who had performed
an action of which any of them might
justly be proud. =. '''z
Telegram just received" said the clerk
to Henry, as later in the evening he hand
ed him slip of paper.
"Thanks," he said, as he threw the fell
low piece of silver, and hastily tearing
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