The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1880-01-23
?. You can judge for yourself this eve
ag replied the LAWYER.

1 Cy. 4Ou Cdu JuUS0 lOT yOuTSGll ILLS eve
ing" replied the lawyer.
| The town clock had just pealed forth
the hour of eight, as our two friends were
shown into the brilliantly parlor
of the Trescot Mansion, while their cards
were conveyed to Miss Trescot.
The artist was as handsome as ever
but his gay, careless manner was gone.
He had searched everywhere for Annie
Gray but his efforts were In vain. He
/ found no trace Of her. It grieved him
much, for he discovered that he loved
her fondly, and would marry her at any
cost. His proud family and her position
in life were forgotten. Her pure love
was all he longed for.
There was the rustic of silken robes as
as the door opened to admit Miss Tres
cot
Both young men rose instantly, but as
their glanoe rested upon the young lady
| they stood still. Frank came forward
with outstretched hand, saying eagerly,
while his eyes Lit up with wild joy:
Anne Gray Is it possible At last
I've found you"
The color deepened in her cheeks, but
she answered Shaughtily with a proud in
| clinatio1 of her head:
Not Annie Gray-Miss Trescot, if
His outstretched hand fell listlessly to
| girl in blank amazement.
| Miss Trescot advanced towards the as
| tonished lawyer. She held out her hand
saying sweetly:
am pleased to meet you again, Mr..
Sword, and thank you for your noble
defense of servant.
His hand closed over hers, and the elo-
quent look he bent upon her expressed
his pleasure more fully than simple
words could have done.
Miss Trescot, by some means you
have learned the conversation that passed
between Mr.. Sword and myself, the day
you left my sisters employ. But, believe
me when say that I've bitterly repented
of the words [ used. / searched every
| where for you to ask you to marry me,
but found no trace of you till this even
lug. Won't you forgive me I ask moth
ing more, for I know you hate me, and I
deserve it. But ere we part" his voice
choked, and he walked hastily to the
window ashamed of his emotion.
She looked after him pity taking the
place of scorn in her eyes.
Miss Trescot glided to the young art
lists side, and laying her hand on his
arm, said softly =
's do not hate you,s Mr.. Elson, and
I'm truly glad to meet you as friend"
Frank grasped the white jeweled hand,
and bright, eager look crept into his
eyes as he spoke but, MS the word friend
fell upon his ear, the light died out, and
a hopeless expression settled over his
face.
ST freely forgive you, but all the affec-
ton ever felt for YOU died a sudden and
violent death, when I accidently over
heard you and Mr.. Sword conversing
about Annie Gray. No doubt you think
it very strange" she continued, ''why
ore who had been reared to life of ease
and luxury, should seek employment as
common servant: I will tell you what
prompted me to take such step. My
grandfather sent for me one day, and in
formed me that he had chosen husband
for me, and if did not consent to marry
him would never receive penny from
him. I became very angry, and told him
very plainly that I would rather starve
than marry man hated. I determined
to leave my home, and accordingly ac-
quainted lady friend of my intention,
receiving her solemn promise to keep my
secret. She gave me a letter to your
sister. who employed me at once. | met
you and thought you were true and per-
feet There also met the man my grand
father willed should marry. I found
him gentleman in the true sense of the
word. Becoming disgusted with my life
as servant, I returned to my home; my
dear grandfather freely forgiving my lit
| tie adventure"
AS she ceased speaking the young law
yer drew near. Bowing low before the
heiress, he said quickly, while flush
swept over his face
Miss Trescot, your grandfather surely
informed you that the person whom he
| had done the great honor to choose for
the husband of his granddaughter had
declined to accept the honor until he had
| formed the acquaintance of the young
| lady, and had won her heart and her free
consent to become his wife.
Eyes, Mr.. Sword" Annie replied, a
vivid blush lying on her cheeks. dear
| grandpa told me how nobly you had
| acted, even refusing to be mentioned in
the will"
st was only just, Miss Trescot; the
| money was rightfully yours. and would
have been william to act otherwise. Ii
you will lend me few minutes L Will
give you an account of your estate.
r. The lawyer drew out package of pa
~
the sofa beside Annie, he began to ex-
plain the different meanings to her.
Frank Elson, after bidding Annie Tres
cot goodbye, bowed to Dick, and took
/ his departure, wiser if nota happier
man.
When he had gone an awkward silence
fell between the two, the color coming
and going in the young girls cheeks,
and Dick 8 heart beating alta rapid rate.
At last Annie buried her face in her
hands and burst into tears.
Dick drew one of her hands gently
away from her face. and said softly:
What .grieves you, Annie? .
She did not answer but continued to
weep.
i must tell you now or never, Ansfie,
love you. Is there any affection for o
great rough fellow Like me in your pi1re
St1eart?
There yas a passionate feeling in his
1eh caused her to dry her tears
mp to him with bright, loving
Ifs.dp like :you.