Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1881-08-17
LOVE OR MONEY

'''''o nv l. III hOlh. inv
heard enough of misery resulting frol
lack of funds in the start Of welded lif
and do not mean to serve as another eN
, ample.
"But, suppose, Maggie, you happen t
love poor man ?"
"Oh, can hardly imagine such cast
as l have never seen any one worth fall
ing in love with yet. And, then, ! hav
taste for the luXuries of life. | hav
control enough over my feelings to direc
them toward one who can satisfy all m,
whims."
"Well, | trust you will become con
vlnced Of your error sometime, Maggie
for rich men are not always the best men
and then riches take to themselves wing.
and fly"
"Now, Grace, you know when | sa,
rich | do not mean immensely wealthy
but comfortably situated. OF course
would rather have husband who knew
how to make money than one who mere.
ly possessed it,"
Maggie Temple and Grace Edgecombe
were firm friends, were always seen to.
gether at school, and kept up the intima.
cy after they had entered society.
The above conversation took place as
they were preparing for walk. 1t was
a glorious October day. The afternoon
rays were shining brightly on the polish
eel passes of the old hotel at Stony Point
when they descended the broad piazza
steps.
A great many Of the guests had de-
parted, and our friends loved to stay by
the beach, watching the waves. They
were not alone long, however, before
Mr.. Butler and Capt. Ellis came up,
saying that they had been looking every
where for the young ladies. They wish
ed their company boating. t1aggie and
Grace consented, and our party was
soon i'll pretty yacht.
Bright remarks passed, and later,
when the moon came out, the quartet
Joined in some familiar songs. Both
Mr.. Butler and Capt. Ellis paid Maggie
marked attention but while she chatted
gaily, there was something that perplex-
ed her. She felt instinctively, not so
much from the words Of Capt. Ellis, but
from the low, well-modulated voice, and
grave, earnest manner, that he took
more than friendly interest in her.
what if he should care for her? No,
she would not think of such thing.
And she continued in gay repartee
until they all voted that it was time to
"Well, must say we had delight
Iul time" exclaimed Grace, when the
girls were in their own room.
isn't Capt. Ellis splendid CONVEX
and such perfect gentle
man; but do you know / think Mr.. But
er admires you? You have no idea
low he dwelt on your words when you
we're talking to Capt. Ellis. But you
Will do we'll to encourage him, for they
ay he is wealthy, and you know YOU
want rich husband."
"Yes, do ;Gand, as you say, they are
10Th perfect gentlemen; although / ad-
nire Capt. Ellis intellect and manly
qualities most"
After Grace had gone to sleep, Mag
,le revolvcd it all over in her mind,
md resolved she would not encourage .
md gam the affections Of one whom she ,
eemed so worthy in every other re- .
pect, but who she never could accept
II account of his poverty.
The following day Gracie's parents
lade up their minds to return to their
ity home, and Oracle and Maggie we're
bliged to bid farewell to all their pleas
mt summer days.
"Do talk to me, Maggie; you have ]
,arcely spoken word since we started ,
Dr. home" h
But no persuasion ON the part of a
trace could induce Maggie to rouse
erself The truth was, she was re- i,
retting the cold farewell to Capt. Ellis, +
nd now, that he was separated from !,
er, she was becoming dimly conscious :
lat he not only cared for her, but that :
le loved him.
Mr.. Butler and Capt. Ellis soon left 81
tony Point, the former returning to y
is law studies in the city, and the lat Il
n departing for the South. y
In all the gay entertainments in
hich Margaret Temple and Grace
dgecombe figured ON their return :.
'me, Maggie was principal leader. In 81 81
le midst of the glitter and glare of e.
e throng, she would turn away, think u
6 how utterly heartless all the world u
as; for the image and voice of one
-er haunted her. OF
By means of great determination and SC
'ide, she kept up her courage, however, sb
I'd acted rs gaily as the rest. But al
od only knew the inward conflicts she II
,perienced when alone.
Mr.. Butler was the only one whom
c could tolerate, and, encouraged by Fl
G preference she showed for him. he III
me one evening and asked her to be M
S wife. a
"Gou honor me, Arthur; but can M
1t be your wife, for l do not love you"
"But you may learn TO love me, Mag
E. 1t is not every lady that is asked
share fortune such as mine. And an
would strive to make you happy. mn
ven though you do not love me now, mt
yes" ca]
al am sorry. Arthur. TO be OBLIGED TO -