The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-09-24
such an important matter from meg,

keep it to yourself. 1t might have made II
II vast difference in our prospects, wheth- e
or we had $4,000 each, or had nothing. 9
We hoped to see YOU marry with a
wealthy husband, and you wouldn't have I
missed the money you had lost. {
"And do you think this was right2" {
asked Nellie with alook Of concern. ut [,
il deception, and can only lead to evil" !
"There you go, exclaimed Lydia. ,
",lust ~ supposed. You will never p,
succeed inpMying the game OF life. You s
will show your hand ut every start"
81 have no wish to ma en- game of my
Eiu," said Nellie, with deep feeling sand
those who do so are full as apt to lose as
they are to win. had much rather take
life, with all its duties and responsible
ties as u solemn fact, and try to iveit
Justly and honorably.'
That's poetical, must confess
though rather of the psalm-tune order"
,cplicd Lydia. "But give me the game,
especially when hold the chances IN my
own hand. have played and won.
but you told Sidney that you had no
money!
Indeed, did not do any such thing.
He has money enough of his own. Did |
you tell FRANKIE
"Ot course I did"
"Mcrcy ON me--what paragon you
have bccomew ..a=
Nellie turned away, sad and sorrowful,
for she feared that evil would come of all
this.
Sidney West and Lydia Collins were
married, and for while the husband re-
sided at the house of his mother in-law.
One afternoon, about a month after the
first marriage, Nellie gave her hand to
Frank The ceremony had been perform
ed, and the guests had departed, when
the happy bridegroom asked his bride to
accompany him to his home.
''But," said Nellie IN surprise, II did
not know that you had taken house J"
"Certainly have, my sweet wife, l
would not have bird like this without
II cage to keep her in. Ycs-come and
see it. .'.s. ..
} After the newly married pair had gone,
Mrs. Collins drew Lydia aside and whis-
, pcred to her: $685.. Il. .a4.. ... -..
My dear, think you had better speak
, to Sidney about his business. and also
hint to him that we must soon find new
, home, or else have the mortgage paid off
: On this house. You can do it now as we'll
t as at any time So -. %..: 49,
e "Won't you do it, mother2"
g "No-it is your place to do that"
s "But you will be present?''
Eyes; l will do that" ...s
e The mother and daughter returned tC
4 the parlor, and sat down. ....
u "Sidney, DEAR commenced Lydia.
INV Iove-my life-what?' cried the
u husband, raising himself to an uprigh
position.
It II want to ask you question"
\ "Ask me a hundred"
ut is a very important one, Sidney"
- "Ask it love-lite-my charmer.'
II ut is about your business, my dea
husband
a "Ah. the very thing have long beer
anxious to speak to you about, my angel
think ought to 60 into business soon
is have an excellent opportunity--one 0
It. the most liberal offers. For $4,000
K can buys quarter Of fourishing con
8 cerl:, and for 1900 I can have half O
ID it. 1t is splendid offer, can assure
n YOU" .-~.
tie And do you mean to buy it," aske<
J. Mrs. Collins. TIL.
ID 81 wish to do So"
Sc ''Then of course you WILL" suggested
ID Lydia.
a "Ah-that depends upon circum
fc Stances" replied Sidney. II am willin,
to put all my energies and business tao
o. against capital, and 60 It,
he II do not understand you. love-
r. "Then must speak plainly resume
Sidney. "f you will furnish the money
~ l will do the rest"
as ''Me furnish the moneys uttere
IN Lydia.
a. Eyes angel" Ia" 49, .,.-
IN u-have-money?
l "Not enough to pay months boar(
sweet charmer. But have tact, and
n bless me! What's the matter? Have 70
n? get tit?'
ct mo money! Groaned Lydia, sinl
ing back upon the sofa, and covering h,
en- face with her hands.
ad "Do not trifle with her feelings, Sic
'st nev," interposed the mother. "YOu al
re- cruel"
1t "But have only spoken the truth"
ny "Did you not bring eighty thousan
dollars from Cal:fornia2'i
"NO''
ars "Then you have deceived us mo
cruelty, sir"
but my wife has money"
ny "Not dollar.'
lei care you in carncst2"
ng II am; what little money VIC had h
IRE been swept away by an unfortunate spe
rm ulation."
the "Then, by hcavcns!' cried Sidney,
vas should say that had been slightly d
Ike, ceived. You know that the imprcssi.
prevailed that you had money, and VI
nix, kI ew that / was aware of the fact til
ald Mr.. Collins left over ten thousand dolla
to each of his daughters. Why didl
rn- you tell me of this before7'
"Why didn't you tell us that you h,
18th, no money! returned Mrs. Collins.
for "Slmply because never professcd
OF have any,
ge- "Then what was meant by that accou
am in the paper9'
nm "Oho p exclaimed the husband "Y
" got hold Of that, did you9 And that