The Hawaiian gazette., 1880-05-19


ing; and she began to suspect that her pre-
cious uncle was forming plan for making of
this former clerk of his a suitor for Miles
hand.
Her intuition was not at fault. Old Moyle
fastened to make peace with his discharged
clerk, whose vanity was easily tckled. He
became regular visitor at the bill-discoun-
ter's takin;- care never to come at times when
he was lik ly to meet George. His visits dis
pleased &c rite Brown, but he easily succeeded
in winning the favor of the discounter's daugh-
ter; who correspondingly lessened her likeing
for George, and one day when she cast an as
persion upon him, which Gertie could not help
resenting she screamed. eff YOU are so fond
OF Mr.. de Vray, why don't you get him to
marry you? That would be two beggars to-
gether.
Naturally, Gertie went tie her room to have
a good cry, but from that day she ceased
speaking about George and became very cir
cumspect in her demeanor towards him. When
he called to see Mile, she left the ROOM
George soon noticed these tactics, for his in
terviews with Mr.. Moyle's daughter were
growing more and more irksome by reason of
Miles GOODNESS and irritability. At the least
thing she would snap and sulk; and one after
noon, when George innocently made some in
dDOul MISS DlONuy sue uT6Q up Ill d
jealous pet. You seem very anxious about
Miss Brown. l am not obliged to show her
off in the drawing room whenever visitors
come She is only pauper cousin whom we
have taken in from charity"
p" It's queer charity, dear, if you talk of it
in that way" laughed George. al don't con-
slider poverty disgrace, either"
"No, BUTTS very inconvenient," said Mil
lie, still querulously, " and that reminds me !;
If we marry, l suppose you don't mean to live
on my money. Papa says his banks might
break, and all sorts of things. So suppose
you will do something to get an Independent
income"
eyes, answered George, coloring deeply.
i have applied for an exchange into the
line, and think of going out to the war on the
Indian frontier. l shall have a Lieutenant
Colonels rank so, if you wait for me two
years, Mile, will return with a new career,
and, perhaps, an income before me-"
sob, wait two years to become soldiers
wife, and go out to live in baking Indian
heat !" exclaimed Mile, pouting. 81 never
bargaiued for that'
Just at that minute Gertie Brown came in.
She had a message to deliver to Mile from
Mr.. Moyle, and blushed as she crossed the
room where the pair of quarreling lovers sat-
Miss Brown, said George, rising to shake
hands with her, wish you goodbye, for 1
have just been telling Miss Moyle that l am
going to the war in India"
" You are going to the war! Oh, Mr. de
Vray-if anything should happen to you"
exclaimed Gertie, and the tears started to her
eyes.
"Thank you for those tears" said George,
gratefully 81 shall know that one person
here, at least, will feel interest Now give me
a keepsake that red book-marker you are
holding in your hand will bring back the
ribbon with something hanging to it."
THE Victoria Cross, perhaps" Uttered
Mile, rather uncomfortable. 81 declare
that's quite poetical Well, goodbye, Mr.. de
Vray; we part as friends, don't WEI"
Excellent friends" answered George, as
he lifted both her hands to his lips, and kissed
them playfully.
One year passed. There had been triumph
of the British arms in India, and the name of
of Colonel de Vray was associated with it.
His name was in everybody;s mouth. He had
received promotion and other honors, and was
returning to England after the termination of
the campaign as Major General Sir George de
Vray.
AS for Mile Moyle, she was betrothed to
the Earl of Beauvray, and when Sir George
arrived in London one of the first things he
read in the papers was that the marriage be-
tween this young lady and his cousin was to
take place in week.
He no longer cared now. He went to Mr..
Moyle's house on the very day of his return
in the afternoon, and was ushered into the
dining-room, where luncheon was taking
place. He was received like hero, for Mr..
Moyle liked to be on good terms with success
full men, and Mile was anxious to obtain
something like forgiveness for her jlting. She
received it fully and freely, so far as could be
judged from the young Generals manner, for
he was frank and pleasant, but after the fret
greetings were over he addressed himself
principally to poor Gertie Brown, who sat
radiant and trembling.
AT last, when toast had been drunk to
Georges honor and Miles happiness-hon-
est Mr.. Moyle acting as -maker-the
General drew parcel from his pocket and
extracted from it Gertie's book-marker There
were hanging from it the Cross of the Bath, a
Victoria cross and something else-a we'd
ding ring.
evil you take all three, Gertie ?" said
George, approaching Miles little cousin.
Bravo, Sir George" exclaimed Mile,
clapping her hands, though she turned little
pale, "I always said that Gertie and you
were intended for each other"
$50 did ]" said worthy Mr.. Moyle: "but
/ say, hullo, what's that ?"
There had been loud knock at the door,
and footman entered with telegram on
tray. Mr. Moyle opened the missive, and ut
tered an exclamation of horror and dismay,
Great heavens, my Lord, read this !" he
faltered.
The telegram announced that the new Lord
Beauvary had been killed in railway acct
dent. So the Indian hero got his titles and
estates again.
Old Moyle had sunk in chair, helpless.
His face was thing to see.-From the Lon
don Week.
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