Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1880-01-16
FRED AND MAUD.

To say that Harvey Foster was in a
bad temper, was to put the mlldcst
form of words to express the savage
mood in which he found himself one
winters evening, as he shot through the
main street of the town of l., on his
way homeward. Everything had gone
exactly contrary to his wishes all the
week.
Entirely ignorant ofthe fact that Har-
vey Foster was man of standing and
wealth in L, pretty Josie allowed
the minor fact, that he was insultingly
free in his addresses. TO influence her
SO strongly, that her dignitied reserve
taught him the lesson he needed and
when he sought her for his wife, she
refused the honor.
To add to his discomforture, the
heiress, Miss Maud Chester-whom he
mad held i'll reserve, that his ambition
might win wife if love would not
had coldy informed him that she was
engaged to Fred Holt.
Now, if there was one man above
another who was utterly detestable in
the eyes of Harvey Foster, it was Fred
l1OlA. ilCN llaNt bSSI llNoio ut oSllOOlJ
where both stood well in talent appli-
cation and social position; and Fred was
ever q little in advance in study, carry
ing away the contested prizes far more
frequently than it suited Harvey he
should.
And now, when Maud had been ever
gracious to the son of the wealthy
banker, Silas Foster, she answered his
love-suit by the tidings that his lifelong
rival had won her promise to be his
bride.
"And the worst Of it is, it will be
just the match to suit his uncle" NUT
tered Harvey, savagely. mo fear of
him dlsiuheriting Fred now"
For Harvey knew that Fred depend
ed entirely upon the good will of his
mothers brother, james Rutherford, a
wealthy and eccentric bachelor, for his
income.
Harvey Foster, at odds with love,
would like to see his rival refused, dis
inherited, BUNDLED, as he felt himself
humbled, since neither love nor money
would accept him.
He strobe over the pavement in a
savage Mood, and started suddenly to
see Josie Ormstead coming out of a
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 me carry some of your parcels,
he said, lifting his hat as he spoke.
"Thank you, have only few steps
more to CO." answered Josie, hurrying
forward nervously.
"1ou need not be afraid of me-
Harvey said, noticing her nervous man
ner. 81 will hot annoy you Why
will you not believe my respect is as
great for you as my love-"
And before he knew exactly where
his words were leading him, the young
man was renewing the offer he had
made before.
At the door of small clearinghouse,
Josie stopped and faced him.
You have spoken so before, Mr.
Foster" she said gently; "and because
believe you are sincere, l will tell you
what | have kept secret for six months
am already married"
"Josie! Be quick Why do you
stand there?' cried a voice in the mar.
row hallway, and a man stepped into
the bar Of light thrown across the open
door by street lamp.
erred Holtw muttered Harvey, start
ing forward. married. ami to Fred
Holt"
II almost nonsoled MIN in his own
disappointment to think of the hold be
had upon his rival. Engaged to Maud
Chester and married to Josie 0rmstead
Fancy the proud face when she knew
she had been deceived by girl that
worked. And sweeter still was it tC
Harvey to think of the wrath of James
Rutherford when the news reached
him.
But liz his triumph Harvey Foster had
resolved 10 be very cautious, 10 have
strong proof os his rivals marriage be.
fore venturing to accuse TO either hif
uncle or his betrothed. He had no
ticed the number of the house in the
glare Of the street lamp NO. - Ralph
street, This was the entry he made IN
the notebook, in case bis memory
proved treacherous. II seemed as II
fortune favored his plans.
Only the next day happening to go
INTO 9 large fruit and flower shop, ne
saw Fred Holt selecting the contents q
large fancy basket Of choice fruits
and rare blossoms. Nodding carelessly
to Harvey, he wrote the address upon
card anc attached it to the pretty bas-
kct.
You will send this at once be said,
and left the shop.
And Harvey, taking the place Fred