The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1882-11-11


other had taken its Place. How muc
money was necessary for the luxury q
marriag ?
Jim Preston was courtirg Miss Agne
Ambeiloy without any attempt to dis
guise. Perhaps his example was littl
bit infectious. At all events, Kingston
and Miss Agatha were thrown tOgtthe
v"ry much, aud their confidential talk
increased in number and interest. o.
the last day of Kngston's visit he tool
" farewell stroll with Agatha, The.
stopped on little rustic bridge thrown
over hollow. They we're telling tat |
other their first impressions.
$50 you thought my cousin looked n
il she were born in the purple. Anc
pray what did you think Of me7'
you'll be angry"
"Oh, no, won't"
"well, then 1 said 10 myself. 'wha'
a dear little gypsy"
OF course Miss Amberley was not an
cry. She had said she would not be;hu
she struck her hand hard against III,
rough woodwhtht
Take care. you will hut yourself
And now, may ask your first opinion
of me3"
L thought-thst is, ] said to myself
There is man shall enjoy making q
fool Of" she answered spitefully.
"Ohr'
She had run "a great splinter into hel
hand. 1t was5i very painful, Harry
worked forgivingly to get it ont. just
as he succeeded, Miss Apberley turned
alarmingly white, and murmured, "non't
be frightened-how foolish AM feel
like" And but for his arm kle woul5
have fallen.
Kingston was too much bewildeIed tc
do anything but hold her tight and cover
the wouhaed hand with kissed.
Strange to eng, this peculiar method
of reviving a young lady succeeded. She
opened her eyes, and the color returned
to her face.
"Mr Kingston!' pulling her hant
away.
''Oh, il you Svauted to make fool o
me-" he said, gloomily. 'you have en-
tirely succeeded. love you"
He expected her to draw herself coldl,
from his hold, but she did not. Sht
seemed quite contented where she was
only a rosy glow ovetspresd her face
and she whispered,-
"Are you sure-very s1rer'
81 wish was quite as sure of my eter
nal salyation!'
"Oh. Harry! No you must not ga,
that! Do you love me enough to car
whether am rich or poor"
"Ten thousand times yes ~
"Aud-and you want me for your wife
anyhow"
"Of course I duf'
Then take ME! And you may kiss m,
now, Harry"
And be did.
"Of course it makes no difference tc
you," said the young lady presently
"but you have offered yourself to tn,
rich Miss Amberley. You needn't star
so. You can't throw me over now. sir"
For moment that was just what Har
ry thoushtsof doing, but the quick tear
in his companions eyes brought him tc
his senses.
Voices below. Mr.. Preston passed
through the ravine in company with tb,
other Miss Amberley. He was ho1 iipl
the young lady's hand, and her statel,
composure seemed for once somewha
ruffled.
mo more of this, Mr.. Preston!" sb,
exclaimed, in an agitated voice. ut il
right that l should tell You it was nj,
cousins whim to confuse Jour identity
You doubtless think you are addressing
Miss Amberley. the heiress-"
Not at ALL" interrupted Preston. e.
have known theztruth all along. 1t il
only Kingston who islaeceivsd, and i
that is all the defence you are able t,
make"
They passed out Of sight.
at is too funny!" declared Agatha
leaning on her lovers shoulder to laugh
THAT will be a match. too"
And il was EAud the following wints
the two Misses Amberlcy passed out o
existence, bat Mrs. Harry Kingston aut
NJ +. James Preston became the bellies o
tle ciis.