The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-02-05
A SLIGHT MISTAKE.

To say that Harvey rockingham was in a
bad temper was to put the mildest possible
form of words to express the savage mood in
which he found himself one winters evening,
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
paper-box factory for her daily bread.
Entirely Ignorant of the fact that Harvey
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.
To add to his discontinue, the heiress
Miss Maude Chesterton-whom 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 enc 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 well in talent. application and So
cial position; and Fred was ever little ir
advance in every study, carrying away the
contested pr yes far more frequently than il
ouALCu hdl VCJ uC SuOu1u
In society, Fred's handsome face, ready
wit, courteous manners, and frank, sunny
temper kept him ever in higher favor thar
Harvey Frothingham's sullen, cold DISPOSE
ton could gain.
And now when Maud had been ever gra
cious 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 IL will he in St the
match to suit his uncle" muttered Harry, saw
agcly. mo fear of him disinheriting Free
now"
For Harvey knew that Fred depended en-
tirely upon the good will of his mothers
brother, James Rutherford, wealthy and
ecce 1tric 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
heart to see Fred the husband of Maud Ches.
terton, and his wish was to be fulfilled.
Harvey rockingham, at odds with love,
would like to see his rival refused, disinherit
ed, humbled as he felt himself humbled, since
neither love nor money would accept him.
ne strobe over the pavement in a 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 moment Harvey was at her side.
let tn. me carry some of your parcels" he
said, lifting his hat as he spoke.
THANK you, I have only few stops to TO-
answered Josie, hurrying forward nervo1sly
You need not be afraid Of me-" Harry said
noting her nervous manner. II will not an
noy you! Why will you not believe my re.
speect is as great for you as my love?'
And before he knew exactly where his
renewing the offer he had made before.
ct the door of a small lodging-house Josie
stopped and faced him.
"You have spoken so before, Mr.. Frotling
ham," she said, gently; and because believe
you are sincere, will tell you what l have
kept secret Tor six months; I am already
marrled!''
Josie! Be quick! Why do you stani
there? Grid voice in the narrow hallway
and man stepped into the bar of light thrown
across the open door by street lamp.
Fired HolmanP muttered Harvey, startin&
forward. married! and to Fred Holman i
1t almost cOnsoled him in his own disap
pointment to think of the hold he had upo1
his rival. Engaged to Maude Chesterton, an,
married to Josie Ornund! Fancy the prou
lace when she knew she had been deceived TO
girl who worked in a factory. And sweete
still was it to Harvey Rockingham to thin
OF the wrath IF James Rutherford when tn
news reached him.
But in his triumph Harvey Frothing CHAM ha
resolved to be very cautious to have stron
proof of his rivals marriage before venturin
to accuse, to either his uncle or his betrothet
He had noticed the number of the house i
the glare Of the street lamp: mo. % Ralp
street."
This was the entry he made in his note -bool
in case his memory proved treacherous,
It seemed as if fortune favored his plans
Only the next day, happening to go into
large fruit and flower shop, he saw Fred Ho
man selecting the contents of a large fanC
basket Of choicest fruits and rarest blossom
Nodding carelessly TO Harvey, he wrote Il
address upon card and attached it to tt
pretty basket. q. ."' e.
"You will send this at once,;' he said, az
then left the shops
And Harvey, taking the place Fred hi
just vacated, read the card:
MRS. F. Holman, No. % Ralph street."
What proof was needed now? It was not
the nature of Harvey rockingham to wo
openly in any scheme. A blow in the da
suited him better Feeling sure of his mo-