Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1881-01-13
THAT, SIR, would be making us all too


That, SIR, would be making us all too
happy"
On the return of her parents, Mabel
quickly Withdrew. Mr.. Vaughn was de-
lighted with his distinguished guest.
who promised to call the next day TO
look over the farm. He came not only
then. but on many succeeding DAYS.
until Mabel began to think it was herself.
not the farm, IN which he was most IN
terested. This caused her alarm, and
she tried to avoid the assiduolis stranger.
She had often reioiced i'll her beauty for
Philips sake. She now turned from her
mirror with pain, regarding it rs her
greatest misfortune.
Mr. Claire would not see her indif.
ference, but kept persistently visiting
the old farm, and overwhelming her with
costly presents. at last no frightened
her with an offer, which she positively
declined. He expected this, and went TO
her parents, telling them that he loved
their daughter, and if she could be in
duced to wed him, he would pay OF tie
entire Indebtedness Of the farm, and assist
them out of all embarrassments for the
future
Mr.. and Mrs. Vaughn were at this
time very indignant at their neighbor fer
not assisting them, ard considered Mr.
Claires position as quite blessing.
ut will be all right, sir, am sure,
replied the delighted father. enable is
pQhle eirl She will love you as -
noble nature and mental superiority. He
worked hard on the farm, and all his
spare time was devoted to study. He
had loved Mabel passionately from child
hood, and she III return gave him her
undivided heart.
Philips ambition was to go to the CITY
Of P- and study for lawyer and locate
there, making his way up to prominence
if possible He had for some time been
endeavoring to induce his father to ad-
vance a sufficient amount Tor this scheme.
cut Of what III future would come to him
out Of the estate. Mr.. Adair was at first
reluctant. not knowing how he could
manage without him; but, wishing to do
Justice to his noble son, and being yet IN
his vigorous prime, with two active
younger boys, he finally consented, say
ing to his wife:
1--WE will not oppose the boy, Mary,
for there is the making Of great man
in him. and we will never let him re-
fleet npon us for retarding his progress "
Don't be proud, father" replied the
fond little mother. 'If Philip continues
to he rs good as he is now, we will have
sufficient cause to be grateful"
Well, we'll, little woman, his father
win expect 10 see him become great, ard
continue good; the two make beautiful
combination
AS Mabel snt hstlessly contemplating
the scene, Philip Adair approached. IN
noticed, through the meadow, and stood
looking with intense love and admiration
upon her lovely face. As he did so, his
shadow ominously crossed hers upon the
grass.
II viii ask her again, he mentally
exclaimed, ito renew her engagement,
lest some city man should come along
whilst am away and rob me OF my treas
ure."
As these thoughts crossed bis mind.
without speaking, he threw himself
upon the clover at her feet.
She started, whilst flood OF crimson
colored her face, and looked shyly toward
her eager, handsome sutton, exclaim-
ing:
rs chat you, Phil? I have been ex-
pecting you"
He was silent: he had come with a
story to teIl Mabel guessed it before he
had said a word
Something has happened" she said.
gazing into his pale, sad face. ''Do not
conceal ii from me-
do not be frightened, Mabel; father
and mother at last have given their con-
sent to my going to the city OF P to
study for lawyer that is all, he said,
forcing a nervous laugh. II shall he
gone for two or three years, perhaps, and
will leave much sooner than expected
tomorrow. in fact You viii give me
n solemn promise 10 wait for me, darl-
ing? I win write often, and come home
once or twice year 10 see you, and
when finish, we will marry end settle
down in the beautiful city of P, and
| hope will have a long and happy life
together. You will wait for me?" he
repeated, looking earnestly into her
face.
81 will wait until die, Philip" she
replied.
God bless You, darling" he said,
kissing her now pale cheeks, which again
became crimson-dyed. you shall not
/ regret it.
As twilight began to deepen into night
Philip arose. aud, giving Mabel his arm
they walked along the winding river
The night birds sang softly, and the
stars began to glimmer one by one in
their azure setting. Their words were
few. but the heart Of each was filled with
| love for the other. At last they parted
| in silence on the banks of the lonely
river. Her cheeks were wet with the
tears that were beyond her control Lit
tie thought they OF the possible severing
of faith, the blighting of love that
! had grown with their growth, until it
! had now ripened into perfection.
The uncertain future is wisely CON
cealed from us; only our present duties
are plain.
Philip went to the city, and Mabel de-
| voted herself with her usual patience to
her home duties She heard frequently
from Philip, and was contented and
happy.
During the summer the old inn was
as usual filed with city boarders,
amongst whom one Mr.. Percy Claire
was making quite sensation in the
1 deserve, and III turn You will find her as
/ good as she is fair.
After his departure they explained
their embarrassed situation TO her, and
begged that she would accept Mr.
| Claire's brilliant offer.
II can not |" Mabel cried with wall
of despair at would kill me. You
know that love Philip, andI have made
him the most sacred promise What
would he think of me? Oh, ] should
maze him so wretched, and be myself SO
Mr. and Mrs. Vaughn could not I'M
derstand her folly in refusing so grand
an opportunity, regarding it as within
which would BE followed by lifetime
regret In urging it upon her they
Thought they were not only advancing
| their interest, but her own.
Mr.. Claire saw the greatness Of the
sacrifice, but he accepted it. He fulfilled
his promise to her parents, and weni
further, sending ut his own expense hen
two eldest brothers to college. He re-
NAMED at the inn the entire winter, lest
he might, by some unfortunate accident,
lose his treasure. Mabel was submissive
Her brilliant marriage engagement was
the envy Of the entire neighborhood
Aud when the farmers daughters saw
her driving ont with Mr.. Claire in mag
nficent style, they sighed with envy
little dreaming how often her sn'i.e hac
an aching heart.
The following spring. when MI natnrc
@as light and smiling, when the apple