The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1883-03-24
THE HEIRESS.

IHt HElRESS.
Madge Lambert gave vexed little toss
Of her head-a gesture,intended TO be aw-
fully annibilating to Mr.. Rupert Ches-
sngton, standing on the lower step of the
piazzl of the Sea Spray House.
"Very we'll! Go, of course, Mr.. Cbes-
sington, if you prefer; but really think
it is too bad of you'll
"Of course it is too bad" added pret-
ty little Miss Dalleray, "when yon know
that to dozen young ladies stopping at
the Sea Spray there are only such few
gentleman. I know what tho trouble is.
You're tired of all of us, and you are re-
serving your forces until the much talked
of heiress arrives"
II am afraid / shall have to incur an
awful risk contradicting lady," said
Chessington, good -naturedly.
Hsughty Madge Lambert flashed him
u half Indignant, half sarcastic glance
from her black eyes.
"And then, when she has arrived.
dare say Mr.. Chessington will suddenly
lose all his wonderful interest in his soli-
tary boat rides and fishing excursions,
while We ladies get through the Gay as
we'll as we can, for loncsomeness Mr..
Chessington. you're SELFISH
well, yes rather, If always wanting
the best of everything concerned is wln.'
you call SELFISH" he said, pleasantly
But I'll redeem my character by prov
ing to you that which will doubtltss St
your heart at rest. don't believe il
your wonderful coming heiress ant
beauty. And would commit hari kar
before Id marry an heiress. There! An
l vindicated?"
lie bowed aud walked off toward tb
beach. where his boat aud fishing tackl
awaited him. --'
"WlIat a lot Of idiots fellow come
across in the course Of his life. Mari
nm hairess Not if she were as beautiful
as Venus. and every word she droppe,
was transmitted into Kohinoor!'
Aud then Mr.. Chessington pushed oi
III his surf boat .dashiug ami plungin
through The breakers like a sailor fshe
born aud bred.
He rowed mile or SO out, straight
another fishing boat containing coupl
of little barefooted boys OF seven and tel
tall, gawky lad of sixteen or seventeen
who was not little dismayed at the mt
mentarily increasing swell of the sea nm
the freshening south wind. and youn
girl with wonderfully lovely gray eyes
grave, thoughtful. yet bright and q s,h
ing, as Sue looked a: Chessington WIN
he rowea nearer in response to bal
from one of the youngsters.
You seem 10 be ia little difficulty
he said as he laid down his Oar al
l touched his hat courteously.
- She boSed.
/, Joe seems to be a little demoralize
1 thiuk. There is no danger, is theref'
III you had man in charge who u
derstood his business there would be !
SHADOW OF danger II you will allow n
to change phc:s with your pilot l W
u row you TO shore. am Rnpert Che
c singtln. Of Chessington & Van Law
brokers, Wall street, at present stoppil
: at the Spray House"
He touched his hat again, and bow
slightly ana smiled-a flank, pleasa
smile, that was received just Us frank
10 and pleasantly. . .s........
"You are very kind, Mr.. Chessingto
a and will thankfully accept your of,
V My name is Jessie Lane"
e She laughed as if the odduess of I
II mutual introduction amused her, a
Mr.. Rupert Ohessington made mp
mind, then aud there. that she was I
very incest girl he had met in many
day.
"Well then, Joe, spring in here n
row yourself to shore. You won't ha
any trouble to take yourself only, "
you?" .....
The alacrity with which the overgro
lad changed from the Nellie to the ely
was sufficient answer, and neither Oh
siagton nor Miss Lane could avoit
IS, smile at his expense. AS Chessington se
be cd in the Nellie, Joe rowed Ufi for d
p life in the other boat.
~ i dare say he thought it was
:" "" right, Jessie said. apologetically.
~, He had no business to think
are though. Shall take you straight ba
vs., Miss Lane. or would you rather rs
Or. while louger'"
ed, IF you please, will go back. A
the Matte will be worried about me. an,
the l should keep dinner waiting"
o;s, , She leaned oontentedly against the
of the boat, trailing bsr baud in,