Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1879-01-25
Only a LabOrer's Son.

And slew him witt our pride of birth.
TENNYsoN
"And this is the end All h. fond
hopes of years to be lost thus Re-
gina, why is this?'
In low but firm voice, she said
Bury the past. Your future and
mine will never be united. Go, leave
me |"
Enough, Regina; I go at your
bidding, and at your bidding will
hasten to return. l know you love
me, and will wait until you say come p
"Why have you sent John Warner
away p asked gentle Annie Seyton,
Regina 8 cousin, a few hours after,
when they were alone.
why, you ask me, Annie Seyton -?
Are we not of +. race proud and old
Should Seyton wed with one inferi-
| or? Is the son of a blacksmith a
worthy mate for me? | should be
continually haunted by returning
spirits of my old ancestors, coming
hack to upbraid me- Nay, my heart
may break, but my pride of birth
will forever remain true and firm, -
she answered.
Proudly standing, her beautiful
head thown haughtily back, her dark
eyes flashing brightly, while on her
coral lips lurked an ression of
scorn, az Annie replied:
"He is no ones inferior. What his
parentage is | know not, nor care.
|, too, am proud and would that my
husband, whoever he may be, shall be
of blood noble and great. Consider,
Regina recall John Warner and be
happy. He is noble through his own
actions true and good. These quail
ties will be appreciated By his fellow
mcn. In time he will be great. The
future must and will accord him that,
I feel i,s?"
John Warn:r? All! I might
have known it, by tl,t name. Yes,
Percy st. Clair has told me true.
And now adieu to all thoughts of
love with him. Perhaps you could
console him, little coz you have such
an exalted opinion Of him r said Re-
gina, with a slight sneer on her beau
tiful face
A crimson tide swept over Annie 8
pale face, then leaving it paler than
before, and telling secret that she
had tried so long to heep.
"Forgive NE, Am, I am not hap
py." And proud Regina Seyton
dropped her head and wept bitter,
hopeless tears.
These two young girls had met
with John Warner, rising young
lawyer, two years before. They both
liked him. Every one did. His
heart yielded to Regina's beauty and
fascinating manner, and poor little
Annie'hid her love away deep down
in her pure, true heart.
Before John Warner came in his
way Percy st. Clair felt quite sure CT
winning the proud Regina. But af-
ter that, with great disappointment
and modification he saw her smiling
upon and encouraging the young law
yer.
Percy Get himself to work to find
out something against young Warner.
But that was impossible. He was be-
yond reproach. At length, however,
he gained the information SO precious
to him, namely, the obscure and hum
bic parentage Of his rival. He knew
Regina great pride Of birth, and he
felt confident of the effect this knowl-
edge would have with her. And SO
true it proved, and Percy st. Clair's 8
hopes were high. Thoughts of speedy
success filled his mind.
Three years after, Percy st. Clair S
long perseverance was rewarded.
Regina became his wife. A few days
previous to the marriage, Annie Sey-
ton was with her cousin looking over
and arranging the magnificent we'd
ding dress. The costly vail she
held admiringly up before her, and
then approaching Regina, threw it
over her, and with skillful fingers
placed the orange wreath over the
beautiful brow, and drawing her up
to the mirror, SAID
"How exquisite, how lovely you
Iookl See, Regina !"
But the proud girls thoughts were
far away back with the past, Annie s
repeated words brought her back