The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1881-05-26

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''In all reasonable things" answered
Maud.
"You go against me in everything u
cried Mrs. Sylvester. 'What other
daughter in the world would hesitate to
marry as you now have the opportunity
Of marrying2 You can restore our fami-
ly to its proper place in society; you
eau"
"Mother," cried Maud, "for mercy's
sake do not approach that hateful topic
again. l repeat now what l have told
yo1 dozens of times before; will never
consent to become the wife of Lord Wais-
triIl's dissipated son.
"Dissipated y shrieked Mrs. Sylvester.
''Yes--dissipated; you know it as well
as I, mother. Dissipation is written On
his countenance, and betraYs itself even
in his conversation when in the presence
| of ladies'"
''You forget" retorted Mrs. Sylvester,
''that men IN his position in life are nat
urally exposed to many temptations, such
as late hours, and, possibly an overplus
of wine on occasions; and"
Mother" interrupted Maud, "do not
attempt to close my eyes to the truth; I
am not to be blinded by any hollow ex-
cuses or persuasions. 1 tell you again,
nothing on earth shall induce me to
marry him. You may drag me to the
altar, and there I will decline to utter
the necessary vows"
Foolish GIRL" commenced Mrs. Syl-
vester, when she was interrupted by a
long pull at the bell, and Immediately
afterwards the Honorable Augustus Wais-
| trill was announced.
Maud had quilted the apartment be-
fore he had entered it.
Mrs. Sylvester, as usual, made herself
as agreeable as possible. She did not
dispair Of conquering her daughter in
spite Of the determined resistance she
was evincing.
ga very pretty escritoire, that, said
the Honorable Augustus, who looked
paler than usual on this particular after
noon, and seemed nervous and restless.
"It is, is it not ?" said Mrs. Sylvester,
rising. cit is so we'll fitted up Come
and see."
1t was splendid opportunity for Mrs.
Sylvester. Still further propagating the
idea of her substantial means, she, mad.
vertently as it were, but in reality on
purpose, opened small drawer in which
We're deposited notes and gold to the
amount of a hundred pounds.
''You keep your riches here, 1 see, F"
said the Honorable Augustus with a
smile
"Only trife," said Mrs. Sylvester;
81 don't like to be without anything in
the house; but I never keep much at
homo IN case of accidents, such as fire,
Or
''Or thieves" suggested Augustus
Waistrill.
The truth was, Mrs. Sylvester had only
that morning cashed check for q quar-
ter's income.
The Honorable Augustus left earlier
than usual that afternoon; bot on that
night he was once more an inmate of the
little villa at Claphsm.
He was terribly hard up, and since his
return to England had contrived to con
tract debts. There were several debts of
honor that he knew he must pay, or he
would be secuted out of the society of
one or two people through whom there
vas chance of partially retrieving his
| position. Mrs. Sylvester's store, which
she had brought under his notice, was
just the thing. He resolved to steal it.
Soon after midnight he made his way
| to the French window of the drawing
room at the villa, and dexterously re-
moving pane of glass, pushed back the
bolt and entered. A small jet of gas was
left burning in the room, Mrs. Sylvester
laboring under the impression that it
would keep thieves away if they saw a
light.
The titled thief proceeded to force the
lock of the escritoire. He managed it
SO cleverly one would have thought he
was accustomed to it. As he was placing
the gold and notes in his pockets, Mrs.
Sylvester who had come down stairs for
book, being unable to sleep, entered
| the room.
In moment she saw what Lord Wais-
trili's son was at. Now she was not by
any means coward, and she dearly loved
money. She rushed toward him without
a moments hesitation.
"You thief" she cried-''how dare
you?"
The Honorable Augustus Waistrill
turned upon her like tiger, and endeav-
ored to hurl her to the floor. A terrible
struggle ensued, and doubtless the thief
would have conquered had not timely
aid presented itself in the shape of Arthur
ardly ruffian.
Chambers had been dining in the
neighborhood with q friend, and passing
the home of her whom he loved, had not
unnaturally fingered about the spot, look
ing up at the darkened windows, and
wondering if she dreamed of him. While
thus occupied he had seen the Honorable
Augustus slip through the gate. and won-
dering what his object could be at that
hour of the night had followed and
watched him.
"And this, said Chambers, bitterly,
addressing Mrs. Sylvester, sis the thing
to whom you would, had it been in your
power, have married your noble hearted
daughter. Alas. alas, madaml your thirst
for social distinction has made very fool