The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1881-10-13
MOTHER AND DAUGHTER.

tune, resided on fashable street in New
York with an only child, daughter. In
her youth, Mrs. Carleton had married u
man much older and more rich than her.
self, in obedience to the will of her
'.parents. A few years afterward he died,
leaving one child.
An airy, sprightly girl was Lucy earle.
ton. The merry, roguish eye, the gay
laugh, all betokened breast undis-
turbed by care. She was now seventeen,
and no disappointment had as yet made
her unhappy. She was lovely, too;
could she be else, so young and inno-
cent?
It was lovely summer day, and Lucy
Carleton and Henry Marsh were seated
on the veranda adjoining one side of a
fashionable hotel at the seaside. Henry
Marsh united with we'll ordered intel
lect all the manners of a gentleman.
Cultured and affable. he had gained what
he had merited, the esteem of all who
were fortunate enough to be acquainted
with him. He had but one drawback,
and that, alas the most unfortunate one
want of money.
They sat together, Henry holding the
girls hand in his, and looking toward
the sea. It was indeed sublime scene
on which they looked. The beach ex-
tended for miles along the shore,
charming alienation of dragged rocks
forming bold headlands, sandy beaches
and inlets.
; "And you think. Henry, that my
mother would not consent?" said Lucy,
continuing the conversation that had
been proceeding.
Her eyes were cast down, and the
slightest suspicion of blush was upon
her cheek.
Yes said Henry. "What preten-
lions have 1? A man of wealth and posi-
ton like Mr.. Dawes may hope-but such
as can hope for nothing"
True love is always accompanied with
doubt. 1t is difficult for the heart filled
with tenderness to persuade itself that
the object of its affection can reciprocate
the feeling. Sometimes Henry would
suspect Lucy of loving Mr.. Dawes, and
thus he lived in conflicting hopes and
fears.
'Surely you do not disturb me?' said
Lucy, looking earnestly into his face.
"No, indeed" replied Henry. but
have I not cause for suspecting that Mr..
Dawes is my rival, and that your mother
likes him much better than she does
me?"
II confess you have" said Lucy; "he
is constantly calling here; but he must
see how coldly l receive him. L would
sooner die than marry him.!
"You will not favor his suit, then Z"
said Henry, anxlously.
"How can you ask me such ques-
ton ?" exclaimed Lucy in an indignant
tone.
"Thanks" said Henry. "If doubted
Won now. L should indeed be unworthy
f, of your love. But bark here is your
J mother and Mr.. Dawes. l will not let
them see me here. Adieu, darling, for
a time =
Scarcely had he disappeared when
Mrs. Carleton and Mr. Dawes entered.
When the latter saw Lucy he started
back guilty. and rather precipitately
took his leave. leaving mother anu daugh-
ter alone.
Will you let me have a talk with
Won ?" said Mrs Carleton addressing her
daughter. -.
Eyes" remarked Lucy with the air OF
martyr.
INV child" continued her mother,
''you are now of age to think OF getting
settled in life. There is gentleman
who calls here very often, and who,
am certain, loves you very much. can
assure you that he fully deserves your
love in return"
Mamma said Lucy, with set lips,
and in measured, firm voice, Il know
whom you mean, but it is in vain. do
not love him, and cannot bestow my
hand where l cannot also bestow my
heart"
"How?" said the astonished mother.
"Do you not love-
mo, no." Lucy interrupted. II do not
love him, SO say no more if you please
mamma"
'.Is it possible that have been 30
much mistaken" said Mrs. Carleton,
overcome with embarrassment.
1T is" answered Lucy, land to be
{ candid, love some one else"
"Well, then, said Mrs. Carleton, hold
| ing down her head. and blushing youth
vfuIly, CT want to take this opportu-
bity Of telling You that am going to be
married.
'Married? Your" exclaimed Lucy, as
M och astonished as If q tn under-bolt had
"a en ut her feet.
And have you not suspected it," her
mo- her asked, smiling shyly. when l
Va = young girl. aud before I had ex-