The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1881-04-07
LOVE Or MONEY.

"No, shall never marry poor man
Grace. have always said SO. and yol
shall see that keep my word. have
heard enough of misery resulting from
lack of funds in the start of welded lif,
and do not mean to serve as another ex
ample"
.'But, suppose. Maggie. you happen
to love q poor manP"
'Oh, I can hardly imagine such {
case, as / have never seen any one
worth falling in love with yet. And
then, have taste for the luxuries OF
life. have control enough over my
feelings to direct them toward one who
can satisfy all my whims."
"Well, trust you will become con-
vinced of your error sometime, Maggie:
for rich men are not always the bes.
men, and then riches take to themselves
wings aud fly"
"Now. Grace, you know when l say
rich 1 do not mean immensely wealthy.
but comfortably situated. OF course /
would rather have husband who knew
how TO make money than one who
merely possessed it"
Maggie Temple and Grace Edge
combe were firm friends, were always
seen together at school, and kept up
the intimacy after they had entered So
ciety.
The above conversation took place as
they were preparing for walk. 1t
was . glorious October day. The af-
ternoon rays were shining brightly on
the polished passes of the old hotel al
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 tho waves. They
were not alone long, however, before
Mr.. Butler and. Capt. Ellis came up.
saying that they mad been looking
everywhere for the young ladies. They
wished their company boating. Mag
gle and Grace consented, and our
party was soon seated in . pretty
yacht.
Bright remarks passed, and later,
when the moon came out. tho quartet
Joined in some familiar songs. Both
Mr.. Butler and Capt. Ellis paid Maggie
marked attention; but while she chat
ted gaily, there was something that
perplexed 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
return.
'.Well, must say we had delight
full time," exclaimed Grace. when the
girls were in their own room.
'.Isn't Capt. Ellis splendid conver-
sationalist, and such a perfect gentle
man; but do you know I think Mr..
Butler admires your You have no idea
how he dwell on your words when you
were talking to Capt Ellis. But you
win do well to encourage him, for they
say he is wealthy, and you know you
wantn rich husband"
Yes, do; and, as you say, they are
both perfect gentlemen; although / ad.
mire Can't. E1lis's intellect and manly
qualities most"
After Grace had gone to sleep. Mag
gle revolved it all over in her mind,
and resolved she would not encourage
and gain the affections of one whom she
deemed SO worthy in every other re-
speot, but who she never could accept
on account of his poverty.
The following day Gracie's parents
made up their minds to return to their
city home, and Oracle and Maggie
were obliged to bid farewell to all their
pleasant summer days.
"Do talk to me, Maggie; you have
scarcely spoken . word since we start
ed for home"
But no persuasion on the part of
Grace could induce Maggie to rouse
herself. The truth was, she was re-
GREETING the cold farewell to Capt Ellis.
and now, that he was separated from
her, she was becoming dimly conscious
that he not only cared for her, but that
she loved him.
MIR. Butler and Capt. Ellis soon left
Stony Point, the former returning to
his law studies in the city, and the lat
ter departing for the South.
In all the gay entertainments in
which Margaret Temple and Grace
Edgecombe figured on their return
home, Maggie was the principal leader.
In the midst of the glitter and glare OF
the throng, she would turn away. think
ing how utterly heartless all the world
was; for the image and voice of one
ever haunted her.
BY means of great determination and
pride. she kept up her courage. how
ever, and acted as gaily as the rest.
But God only knew the inward conflicts
she experienced when alone.
Mr.. Butler was the only one whom
she could tolerate, and, encouraged by
the preference she showed for him. he
came ono evening and asked her to be
his wife.
sYou honor me, Arthur; but cannot
be your wife. for do not love you"
''But you may learn to love me. Mag.