Daily globe., 1881-01-16
A SLIGHT MISTAKE.

10 say that Harvey Foster was In II
bad temper, was TO put the mildest
form Of words to express the savage
mood in which he found himself one
winters evening, ~ he shot through
Main street of the town Of L., on his
way hoinewafd. Everything had gone
exactly contrary 10 his wishes all the
week.
Entirely ignorant Of the fact that
Nh. Foster was was Il man Of stand
ing and wealth In h., pretty Josie
Ofmatcad allowed the minor fact that
he was insultingly free III his address,
ta. to influence her 80 strongly that her
llignilied reserve taught him the lesson
he needed; and when he sought her
for his wife, she refused the honor.
70 add to his discontinue. the heir
eas, Miss Maud Chester whom he had
held in reserve, that his ambition
might win II wife his love could not
had coolly informed him that she was
engaged to Fred Holt.
Now, if there was one man above
another who was utterly deteatable in
the eyes Of Harvey Foster, it wae
Fred Holt. They had been rivals at
school, where both stood well in talent
application and social position, but
Fred Waa ever little in advance in
every study, carrying away the con.
tested prizes far more frequently than
itauited Harvey he should. In society
Fred Il handsome face, ready wit,
courteous manners and frank, sunny
temper, kept him always in higher
favor than Harvey Fosters cold, sui,
len disposition could gain.
And now. while Maud had been over
gracious TO the aon of the wealthy
banker, Slar Foster. she answered his
iove-aut by the tidinga that HIS life.
long rival had won her promise TO be
his bride.
"And the worst or it. 1t will be just
the match to suit his uncle" mntter-
ed Harvey, savagely. mo fear of hia
dianheriting Fred now
For Harvey knew that Fred depend
ell entirely upon the good will Of his
mothers brother, James Rutherford
wealthy and eccentric bachelor. for
hin income. He had been left an or
phan when mere boy, and his uncle
had adopted and educated him. He
would probably make him his heir
But the bachelor, having long ago put
away sentiment, If he ever felt 1t,
looked to Fred To make IA match that
would increase HIS fortune and social
position. 1t waa the wish of his heart
10 zee Fred the husband Of Maud
Chester. and hia wiah waa to be full
filled.
Harvey Foster, ut odds with love.
would like 10 aee HIS rival refused. diA.
anherited, humbled aa he felt himself
humblcd, aimee neither love nor money
would accept him. He strobe over the
pavement in n savage mood, and start
od suddenly To see Josie Ofmstead
coming out of aahop few steps in
advance of him. ln her hand were
several amall packages, and her face
waa pale and anxiour. In moment
Harvey was ut her side.
"Let me carry some Of your parcela,"
he said. lifting hia hat aa he spoke.
"Thank you. | have only few steps
10 go" answered josie, hnrrying for.
ward nervoualy.
"You need not be afraid of me"
Harvey Haid, noting her nervous man.
ner. ~ will not annoy you. Why
will you not believe my respect 10 as
great for you as my lovef"
And before he knew exactly where
his love wan leading him, the young
man was renewing the offer hs had
made before.
AZ the door Of anmall lodging hoase
Joaie stopped and faced him.
"You have spoken no before. Mr..
Foster ahe said. gently; land be.
eauae believe you arc sincere, ] will
toll you what | have already kept
Aecret for nix months, l am already
married !"
",loaie BE quick Why do you
ssand therei" cried n voice in the mar
row hallway, and man stepped into
Nhe bar Of light thrown across the
s{en door by street lamp.
Fred Holt" muttered Harvey,
starting forward, married and to
Fred Holtl"
10 almost eonsoled him in his own
disappointment to think of the hold he
had upon his rival. Engaged TO Maud
Chenter and married To Josie Orin.
stead Fancy Maud proud face
when ahe knew she had been deceived
for II girl who worked. And sweeter
still was IL 10 Harvey Foster to think
OF the wrath of James Rutherford
when the news reached him.
But in his triumph, Harvey Foster
lad resolved to be very cautious TO
have strong proof of his rivals mar
riage before ven nturing to accuse, eth
or W his uncle or his betrothed. He
lad noticed the number of the house
ID the glare of the street lamp, NE.