Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1882-05-04

meet my hero, foolish AS the idea
may be =
He was nearer than either of us
dreamed. Some weeks after cur
conversation, Mr.. Hepburn receiv-
ed a letter from a gentleman whose
acquaintance they had formed in
Eurone. requesting his influence in
behalf of his nepheH, a young man
who wished to seek his fortune in
our new world. He stated that
having done all he could in edu--
eating the young man, the latter
must~deeend on himself III the tut
ure.
This letter was coon followed by
the yonng gentleman himself. Yen
have seen Mr. Roscoe therefore
1t is unnecessary to tell you that,
although he had an intelligent face,
he was not what the world calls
handsome. He was shy and re-
served, evidently a student Such
was my impression the first time [
met him at Ncttie's. Through Mr..
Uepburn's influence he obtained a
position as clerk in lawyers Of
fee at small salary, preferring
that to more lucrative position in
different career. Nowhere cid !
meet hlm except at Mr.. Eep-
burn's, and there but seldom but
even then | learned to wotci. the
varied expression of his face, as he
became interested il. the cenyersa-
ton.
One day, about two years after
his arrival, Nettie said to n4e alb
ruptly
Penelope, l have found my hero
at last
Indeed, where 2
In Eaward Roscoe
What, that quiet Young fellow I?
You are joking
so far from that, | am to be
married soon,
sWhy Nettie Married 2 how
did that come about [ hardly
thought lie was the man 10 ill the
requisites Of yonr ideal hero
20. Penelope, You are like the
balarcc, you cannot see that he has
genius, and must succeed. Give
him bat chance, and fame ard
honors must be his. Nothing show
ed the gcnaiue robleuess Of his
nature more than in tie avowal Of
his love. He told il III plain words
ana only added; Miss Nettie, |
expect go return, and have only
told You this AS "A just tribute to
YOUR worth, because l am leaving
you.' Forgive the vanity that
makes me repeat his words, tor |
glory IN the love ! have inspired
To have won his regard is to me
the highest need of praise
| smiled at her enthusiasm, as !
thought of the plain, quiet man
who hac been able 20 throw such q
glamour over ner eyes as to inves,
him with ideal qualities | thought
him unprepossessing. But she, by
the tombstone cf kindred genius
had found aho appreciated his true
worth.
sBut did you not say he was go
sns away, Nettie 2 said /, as she
ceased speaking.
Such were his intentions, he tolC
me as he could not hope TO win ;
position such as Ee could wish t.
offer. l suppose | then did very
unmaiGenly thing; for laying III,
hand on his arm, l said:
'Bnt you will remain now Ed
ward!'
L wish I could have seen his fac
then.
You cannot mean it Nettlen
But do mean it, Edward
Bat even as | spoke the old lool
returned and he ssid, sadly: y
), Nettie, it cannot he. You know NJ
, what you ask. It would be year
. before | could place you in rh
. sphere you are destined to occupy
). anG. otherwise | could not ask yo
! to be my wife. You know not tt
= horror of that genteel povert.
:. where each day is new link
= the chain of bitterness. No. bett'
$ far, to leave you and perhaps lo
You. than see you drag out a mise
: able existence in drudgsry, f
/ which you are unfittads>
> But Edward, that is an i,nagin
% ~ picture you draw: have col
10 petence that will be amp Y sutfie
OF ent for our want
to The look of absolute horror
Is face assumed when he heard til
I'll was l0dicrous.
At "A competence, he e1elaim'
he 'Oh, Nettie, how ceatenpti5le |
he ACTORS must SEEM
d !: Yes indeed it is horrible Il
pic You should know that a forty 81
let ond cousin whose pane / hapl
u to bear, teok it into his heed to
ard leave me his money. II
mo nv word. Mr.. Edward Roscoe.