The daily gazette., 1883-09-10
Disenchanted.
BY A. 4.
tConcluded.l

-hfp her only hfihe ,- ' -. ,,i -
y spI, IT,sIhing her, with loving se' SllghtlS
.sxIouF eye, W., ..v,v ssmv S.ta 4. da.
"a "a INV dear aunt. The bird Is caughtP
treswaI trstS II y was the somewhAt grave reply
WI only pray tor your happiness, my
u csu b,ld' But must own that dit like
As Ga1 are 20 preludiced, darling auntyP'
:, W'ra throwing her arms around her
i'la nsck "You never had a favorable
pun! NV one who came to WOO your little
EinS sWa f;r thls one, least Of all. Nina, /
"pu' -, treacherous. There surely is de-
al ue aouble dealing hidden under the
EtlI Apu hness OF bis look And mAuner.n !.
flE ~ W are mist aken. I cannot hear you
~. hns aunt said Nina, the rnby
~ = usntlinQ In her velvet cheek. "He
9Ss Ss d = hi Of chvAlry and honor, else had /
'I,[ T.S y ,rT vou and 1t so darling. Meanwhile
S.l:v the marriage. Next month 10 far
~ osS, sOv'I hs Wishes 1t, aunt, and am williag
"., NV future entirely in hie hapds."
NJ. Montague looked with sigh at her
n beautiful, pure-hearted niece, and
n moi courage TO breathe . WORD Of dis
iT1 Tss door opened Softly--it was NinA's
nGd. a.
,AO,ght could help about the trousseau."
T SfeII her TO come In, Clara, fmme-
tItely.'
a.. ,ince. Mr.. .Castleton had spurned from
sIsrInt rooms, came feebly in, only too
y through the maids recommendation,
"a,is prospect of work. She was very
4. md wan, and, exhausted by her long
m Sapk, painting, into chair.
ayou IRE tired-you are I'll ~ exclaimed
,Gattionate little Nina, whose loving
~ conld not behold unmoyed the slight
"A napg IN a fellow. being, and with quick
Drulse Bhe poured out glass OF wine and
sSit I'd the lips of the woman. The touch
the iD.pirIng fluid seemed to give new
!. The woman sat up with q grateful
bile.
,.rIT starving, and my little ones At home
|. crying for bread" "
aCan L be possible p cried Nina" and /
yelling in wealth and luxury Tell me
OW this happens"
And With tears and sobs the poor creature
N her orrowful story, interrupted by the
Immtbttic exclamations of Nina. Last OF
ramethe sad recital OF how she had been
tnudel BY fashionable gentleman, and
" he dad that morning driven her from
door with coarse threats and impreca-
bus.
lSbaneful shamefulW exclaimed Miss
min "Can It be that such contemplate
M hes are allowed to walk the face of the
rll'
NV desr," said her aunt, "such fashion
s imp postors, unfortunately, are but too
nmon -
DIiIkbew Of any, exclaimed Nina, "they
ouId bt driven from my society-they are
worthy the name Of menP
GYes, said the woman simply, 1T Is very
d on poor people that have to work for
er daily bread would not have thought
dNr. Castleton, for he Is a grand gentle
10, aud folks say he lie going to marry 9
hat Oeiress.
uNr Castletonl" Nina turned ashy pale.
Hd sunt sprang towards her.
"Sna, my darling, you are mp
no. DO II was but a spasm. Remain
tR IWhlle until | RETURN" stammered
Inl to the seamstress, and then hurried
EE leaning on her aunC's arm.
POr lbng time Nina sat In silence, the
an slowly dropping from here eyes. Alas!
vas bard to abandon the pleasant vision
-DDut away the debased idol.
"Dtar aunt" she murmured, after q
hls, "l feel as though were waking from
delicious dream-and the waking is worse
m deSIh Yet must not falter. viii
y Pleale send ior Mr.. Castleton, to call
lr mHedIatelyp
NY darling, what are YOU about TO do ~
"Deaflst aunt, indulge me this once"
Mia laid her pale cheek tenderly
sllst BIER aunt's hand. Mrs. Montague
lrssed the fair head, and complied with
VI word of comment.
10" quolh Mr.. Fitzroy Castletsn, "my
Ina can't tIlst without me one single day |
gOol sign ior me. Well, l believe must
duge the little puss |"
And Mr. Castleton arranged his fine hair,
nEet His moustache, and, with the tiny
Net Ol velvet and satin In his pocket, set
GIlor n ss Aubin's residence.
he Was shown into the parlor, where
mas ntby the wineow, quietly awaiting
a- lnthe deep shadow, at the other end
he apartment, sat another female; but
Feoreuped suitOr did not even notice
" With his most graceful mien he
lln forward, and bent to kiss the lily
and Of the heiress.
Ny sweetest Nina, I have obeyed your
annOnl %
sAe withdrew her hand quietly. Thil
NemeHt somewhat startled him, but he
needed
'fnt Of all, may ! place the betrothal
y on your finger, dear Ninai 1t is oi
as aul gold, selected with special refer
9N your pure and classic taste" And
M '1ls" lae casket from his pocket IS he
psI9fe you waste money on trifes like
sht replied, collly, "you must recog
@e Ilsims OF justice. There is another
Iaas better right to your money thar
Aloi her p stammered Fitzroy, turning
,'g s.aa peckoned to the woman, and IL
'4H moment the accomplished knav'
sVopfonted with the victim of his dis
Oa n.y. " aat woman what you owe her,
d I1NipA' ~ quietly, yet firmly.
hi tho econfonndst ara.isi,a 1t T.,
manu-. 'u,l give her the ring; it will cover tn,
-yal' -Il que, and will take care that thG
iss ssd. converted into money"
"Gyeher the r,po ,ns+an4,rm
,s ,SA.plg before the stern dignity Of th
sr0 s,~Tss ,ae mortified dandy laid the cost
TSm ~ 'he seamstress' thin hand.
SHi Hlu now, sir" said Nina, az have onl
sv.. Sm you farewell, and to desire that 20
u .,, elter my presence more. | than
n" ''u y lot the narrow escape / have ha
w. SVlf Wiles and treachery, and that
n, .,ulToVered " your true character ere
cG.ale' Good evening, sirl"
Svas StIon knew that his game had bee