The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-01-28
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JENNIE,s sUBTERFUGE.

aTelI me who is here this summer y
and Fred Dayton lighted fresh cigar.
His companion replied SHY wife has
pretty cousin with her this year. An
heiress, too, Fred
whats the figure 2
Fifty thousand, from grandfather, in
her own right, and probably as much more
when her bachelor uncle leaves tins world.
rs there any chance y
s.She is fancy free as yet, believe But
after all. YOU have no occasion to look 7out
for an heiress with your fortune
Bless your innocence, Tom | could
easily dispose of fifty thousand more, if it
only bought finery for the future Mrs. Day
ton
Leaning from an upper window, but
concealed By thick running vine, lady
caught the words Of the conversation.
Upon my word, she soliloquized, Il
am really much Obliged to you, Tom So
his friend win try to win my money, viii
he2 The impudent puppy I'll make
him pay for this, or my name Is not Jennie
Willett.7
There was a spice Of eoquetry in the
heart Of the pretty heiress, and she grimly
resolved that if the sutton for her money
had heart she would add TO the sting OF
her refusal Of his offer by wounding that
organ, if possible.
So, when Mr.. Fred Dayton was present
ed bv pretty Mrs Hogan to her cousin. he
found himself greeted with graceful cor
diality that was hattering as wen as de-
lightful
II was on the programme for the pleas
nres Of that sunny june day, that party
ras to wander in shady woods for half 4
mile. to seek spot famous for wild straw
berries, and there 20 enjoy a picnic lunch
con.
So. as the walkers masshalled for their
procession, it fell out that Miss Jennie
WiIlet found BY her side Mr. Fred Dayton
He was in the net Miss Jennie was
spreading for kim before the strawberry
field was reached.
And the lady Commencing her firta I
zion with her heart fun Of pique, and de-
siee for revenge, she would not admit to
herself What had made her morning 50
pleasant.
She told herself Il sas mere qualification
that her plans we're working - nicely, and
the prospect was now fair for her u make
Mr.. DAYTON smart for his insolence.
Yet-and she stifed sigh at the thought
lit vas a pity this delightful Difference,
this effort to please, was all assumed to gain
her money.
She recalled words that proved her new
sutton no mere puppy, but a man who had
read much and thought deeply.
The summer days passed swiftly, and
meaning smiles lowered over the faces Of
the others when Mr.. Dayton and Miss VII
lett were mentioned or were noted IN each
Others company. for the Irritation was car
lied % briskly.
II was only Irritation, TO punish him for
his insoIence, Jenay sterniy told her heart,
when she caught herself musing over his
words; signing, too, sometimes, as she
thought the pleasant summer was drawing
10 4 close. and she must soon dismiss her
cavalier from her side forever.
For. and her cheeks burned then, It was
to her money 81 this winsome court was
paid. and the smiles. the Difference, the at
tentions, we're all for the sake Of handling
her grandfather's legacy.
And while the heiress sighed and mRsed,
sglle w0oes was blessing the lucky hour THAI
brought him to ~ for the summer.
He had forgotten the foolish speech he
had made about the heiress, and had given
mis- heart to the woman and he thought
how proud a man might be Of her beauty
and taste when the voice of society praised
his wife
The day came When the full heart found
vent in speech, and a. the young couple
walked Ia a shady, lovely lane, FTeds
words. warm and tender spoke the true
and sincere passion in his heart
1t was some moments before the answer
came
Jennie had to battle with desire to put
her little hand in his, and give hire back
love for love.
She had to school her face and steildy
her voice before she could answer.
ssMr. Daytoa, nay answer to you must be
to recall to your memory your CONVERSE
ton with Mr.. Hogan ON the porch the eve
ming of your arrival Every word Of it
was distinctly audible in my room.
s:Then You have been playing with mes
he cried, fercely.
II have been endeayoring to prove to
you that my money has human append
age"
1t was well for her eOmposure then that
he turned abruptly from her, and strobe
rapidly homeward, leaving her to turn into
a narrow by-path in the woods, and sob out
all her pain in solitude.
For She realized now, in bitter humilia-
ZION. that whatever Fred Dayton had
sought in wooiRg. he had won her heart.
Az the tears chased one another down
her cheeks, one of the uReFFing instincts Of
true love came into her heart, and she felt
deeply and keenly that the love she had
insalted aud rejected, was not the false
suit of a fortune-hunter, but the true heart
seeking which is the only SIRE guarantee
for welded happiness
She crept slowly home at last, hiding her
red swollen eyes under her veil, and went
TO her own room.
Upon her dressing-table lay letter, and
as she read it, there came into her busy
brain a quick, luminous idea.
sI'lI try it, she said "My eyes are in
splendid condition aI'll try it.
She took her open letter in Ter hand,
and went mournfully into the room where
luncheon was in progress Of demolition.
As she appeared, Fannie cried
Jennie, what Is the matterg You look
as if you had been crying your eyes out.