Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-07-08
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mansion where an ancient bachelor lay
dreaming of supercilious maiden who
had declined to meet him in her parlor a
few hours before. The men passed safely
into the house, and were soon standing by
the bedside of the dreamer. A moment
later swiftly dealt blow fell upon the
unconscious millionaire; but before it
could be repeated the assassin was stricken
to the floor. His companion escaped.
The police were summoned by the
servants, who had by this time been
aroused by the noise, and the captured
man was lead away in irons
who is the young man that has fol
lowed these villains, aud rlsked his own
life to save ?" asked the wounded
mau.
"My name is George Adolphus
Clarendon" was the prompt reply.
George Adolphus,n said the millioaire,
you have done brave and noble deed. /
am mortally wounded, and must die in a
few hours, but you shall be rewarded.
You shall be my heir"
The next morning there was Grape on the
door of the MuRgeton Mansion, and
George Adolphus Clarendon was million
aire.
VII.
In brilliantly lighted ballroom in Cou-
ponville, gayest of the gay, and admired
of all admirers, Maud Muller promenaded
to and fro like fairy queen. Her wretched
ness had departed with old Mr.. Muggleton,
she had not forgotten the night when a
stranger had rescued her from self-distruc-
ton, and she ecretly longed to know who
it was that had saved her from herself.
She closely scanned every gentleman that
entered the room, as if in half frightened
expectancy. She had heard OF Mr.. Claren-
don, the young millionaire, but as he had
not appeared much in society, she had not
met him. Of course sine was not curious,
for she was a women, and women are not
curious yet she could not feel easy after
learning that Mr.. Muggleton's heir was
present till she had signitied her willingness
to have him presented.
As George Adolphus advanced, arm in
arm with an acquaintance, perceptible
pallor overspread Msud's countensnce.
Was 1t caused by the peculiar pin that
ornamented his shirtDosomY She tried to
convince herself that the pin siguitied
nothing. Perhaps he had picked up the
hair. pin in the street GU that eventful
evening she SO Well remembered. But
when she heard his voice she withered
like stricked flower. George Adolphus
was puzzled. So were all the by-standers.
1t was very singular case indeed, they all
said. Presently, however, Maud rallied,
as she and George Adolphus were left
alone.
'Do you remember me ~ she asked
falteringly. "Do you remember having
seen me before ~
Suddenly the truth flashed upon George
Adolphus like national convention
bulletin.
Yes" he replied, making en- effort tt
control himself, II remember former
meeting with you very we'll"
81 think papa would give his consent,
said Maud, very timidly.
But you are not going to try it again
said George Adolphus in surprise.
80, dear, mol" exclaimed Maud, 81
don't mean that. think papa woulc
| give his consent to-that isl don't think
he'd object"
"Object to WHAT" asked Georg,
Adolphus blandly.
o, dear" exclaimed Maud.
DO you mean to say" continued
George Adolphus, "tnat you cont thinl
the old man would object to your trying
it again after the water is let on"
No" said Maud. II don't mean.that
for he is very fond of me, and I am sur,
be would be glad to encourage SO worth,
| a-that $50, what am saying 2"
Then George Adolphus began to SCI
how the land lay but M ball room i
not favorable place afor u tableau, h
mastered his impulse to catch Maud in hi
arms and merely observed in whispe
that she was & gem of the 6tst water, ant
that he would give his consent, too.
Old Muller sat In his library that night
when Maud and Adolphus entered tn
house, and the young man was soon pros
trste at his feet, elasping him tightly aoou
the legs and implutlng his permission I
marry his daughter.
"Ahemm remarked Muller.
George Adolphus thought this rattle
meaningless remark was "A favorsbl
introduction, aud SO squeezed the OIL
mans legs harder than before.
Come, young man. said Mr.. Muller
''you are filling my slippers with tears
Rise up and let GU my legs"
30, do you give your consent sobbe
George Adolphus,
Consent roared the old banker
"heavens and earth OF course I d,
Here, Maud, take this lunatil away al
get me dry pair of socks.
And they were happy ever afterwards