Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1882-03-24

uh. OUltOtsN INV WhH NVi0A hiNithMt anu
her mind reverted to her future.
She had never been in love with Sir
Charles, but had been fondsof Lady
Chester, her godmother, who had set
her heart on her sons marrying
Blanche. So, after the cruel story OF
Winifred Mowatt' mcrcennry ambition,
founded on a joke carclessly spoken,
but faithfully reported, Sir Charles had
acquiesced in his mothers plan, as
well as Blanche, to whom one was as
good rs another, for She was heart-frce,
and thought that time would teach her
what time alone never do cs--love. - ''fl
AS she wandered onwith Stephen, she
could not refrain from comparing him
with Charlie, much to Che lattcr's disad-
vantage. Sir. Charles was too. tail,
too robust,s reminding one too forci5
bly, of the beef and ale which no,irishcd
him; while stephen wasmore heavenly,
more freed from the dependence upon
daily food. IN. B.-She had never
seen him at dinner hence tho demsion y,
Then Stephen was dark, very dark,
while Sir Charles had brown hair and
whiskers--a privilege accorded to too
many to make it valuable-and his eyes
were gray. Clearly Sir Charles was
running trace reculons.
d. Stephen did not define his feelings, as,
regarded Blanche, except that she was
his idea of st. Cecilia, for " his heart
was true to Poll" or If it wasn't he
tioMJM it was, so that it amounted to
much the same. = @sa' A.aiAA ~ - W
Their conversation turned supon-his
future.
n. You know T am IN hopes Of ;rettinc;
Upham, 'she said. Lord Hendrey is
quite my very good friend, and has
about promised it to me. S.It is "a lovely
spot. Were yon ever therepY lil3fk
"UphaIn, near TamleyPrA &lNO
"The same. Lord Hendrey's town. "a
s -..sWhy,N Nof-eolirseI have been there.
Lord Hcndrey Is Charlie's uncle, and
have often visited with Lady Chester.
A charming spot myEiideaI of a village.
And, Stephen, there is much work
needed there, forthe last man was old
and very negligent, There are many
poor families will need your care and
your wife's, for I presume You will
marry"
Unfortunately, that's not in Win
nie's line. She hates visiting, she says;
though when l first met her it was at a
poor woman's bedside"
"Is Winnie Miss Mowatt?" -.
YES is&
"And are YOU sgoing to analry herp''
"Why, yes ''-rather uneasily. As~
:. Indeed" sssa ssS
There was nothing more said, and si-
lently they walked on, until they
reached the shrhbbery, where Blanche
declared her intention of resting Soon
they perceived couple advancing, and
recognized Sir Charles and Winnie. O /
Il wonder when Winnie knew himP'
remarked Stephen. n, i-.lg
40, they are very old friends -rery,"'
replied Blanche, not entirely without
meaning, for she had heard vague ru-
NOR OF n filtration between Sir
Charles and the beauty of Mowatt Hall,
though it is due to her to- add that she
was ignorant of its real nnture, else had
she not accepted Sir Charles. .sGood
gracious! Charlie isF becoming really
touching,n she exclaimed, beneath hel
breath, as she saw him take Winnie
hands. AS he bent forward, look o
horror crossed her fair face, and sh'
bade Stephen summon Sir Charles
And he never kissed me but once
she thought. and that was a ghost
like salute on the forehead" "Si
Charles she said, as e.presente d him
self before her, looking rather sheepish
"here is your ring. Believe me, an
glad to give it back" E
/" Forgive me, Blanche, T" he suffered
looking, if anything, rather relieved. I"
ought to have told you frankly that my
heart was not my own. ", 90. yFir
40, 1 forgive you easily enough, re
piled Blanche, haughtily; "it is Mis-
| Mowatt blame.1 es,&3 'k5 y ppi J :
"Just like woman, always down oI
her own sex. " De-. e. ..., ...s,5 .-..,....r a
1T is because she has deceived m
cousin, poor Stephen, a man as ia
above her as the heavens from tn
earth.h
Blanche, you 90 too far"
"Shc went too far Why did she la,
her trap to catch n saintp, Men of tn
world, like yourself, are more her line
There was no use mincing matters
and Lady Chester had TO be told that tn
engagement between her son and god
daughter was at, an end, and for Will
! Chester was more comfortable withou
than within Blanche strove to bear tn
brunt of her displeasure but Sir Charlie
would not allow that, and confesse
that he still loved Winnie Mowatt.
Marry her, then," exclaimed tn
old lady, in II rage. /" You're a foo
and so is Blanche" /" it' ~.
Marry her, then! How easy to say
but with Stephen Morgan in the way
how difficult to do! However, 81
Charles was no coward, and one fin
morning he started out, armed inward
cap-a-pie for an encounter. His heal
failed him when he entered the drawing
room of Mowatt Hall, but his courae
all came back as he saw Winnie curle
up in an armchair, her chin resting o
her hand, deep in thought. The colo
mounted to her olive cheeks as she pc
ceived Sir Charles. r griigsif i "
Winnie, it is all up between Blancf
and me.'' r!ait 10 q
ReallyF How interesting for I'll
chronigue scandaleuse! How you tw
will be picked to pieces! Not feathe
will be left on your back" ~
Sir Charles did not pause to inquire t
what fowl she mentally likened hin
which perhaps was as well, but sai'
"Whcre is Mr.. Morganpn pn'issass alsHi
Winnie's face grew pensiye.9q,
Gomez .4..rsl5s.E - .fs
Gone! Where?" pis M 80.
"Why, to Totten, to be sure. Whe
else should he go9 Upham isn't his ye
is it?'' -, 1. 80
81 81 don't know, and / don't care. A
/ want to know is that he will ney
come back Tell me, will he9'
. How do knowp No, on consider
/ tiar In NOT thinly. ba will ppmn hppl<