The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1884-09-05

WHOLE NO. 791

surprised if he fell in love also. But
only gardener! All, well! OF course,
you will 60 no more TO Oakleigh
Housep"
mo, indeed, Gcrtie; but he asked
permission 10 call and see my picture
before sent it away"
And one day he did come, bringing
n magnificent bouquet, and this time
gave his name. which was Bernard.
Ester Forbes picture was consider
ed very beautiful and highly poetic;
but--ah, when docs not but, or an If.
or some other stumbling block exist?-
it did not gain the first prize.
She was. however. awarded tho
second, and that, with the sale Of later
artistic work, amply sufficed for the
accomplishment of her project-a trip
to the Isle of Wight with her grand
father, Captain Forbes, who. having
been sailor nearly all his life, was, in
that truly maritime little spot just as
happy as the summer days were long.
But before their departure, Bernard
was unfortunately the cause of sepa-
ration between the two girls.
He had come again and again to the
little out-of-the-way house in Hamp-
stead, had avowed his love, had asked
Esther Forbes to be his wife, and
finally had gained her grandfather's
consent to their marriage.
'.Mr. Bernard is not common
gardener" urged Esther to her friend.
HE might have employment on the
estate of some great nobleman; but l
believe the Montcalms like him greatly.
4 L -, nulr
leigh"
at is not the money, but the position.
that | think of" answered Miss
Trevelyan, with fine look of scorn
upon her proud, handsome features.
But l am not ambitious. Neither
can | look very high. You know that
my grandfather has little besides his
pension"
"Yet. an officer in the navy always
holds certain rank. However, have
your own way, and blame no one but
yourself. if some of your friends are
| less cordial than formerly"
III consider Henry bernard n most
honorable man. He is kind-hearted,
he is highly intelligent, and he loves
me, and would not give him up for
every friend that l have. Therefore,
Miss Trevelyan, you are at liberty to
set the others an example"
They did not meet again until one
day during the following winter, and
that chance meeting was in the wond-
rous city Of Rome, where SO many.
whether bent on pleasure. novelty, or
study, and some from a yet higher
motive, find their way.
Gertrude Trevelyan with party of
friends in one of the art galleries, when
lady whose face appeared familiar
passed by.
She was richly dressed, and accom-
panied by gentleman.
III that is the Esther Forbes of olden
days" she soliloquizcd. then success to
gardeningr'
| She went toward her. saying, rs she
held out n daintily-gloved little hand:
| will you allow me to congratulate
you, Mrs"
| # am rrjo:ced to meet you. Gertic,
interrupted Either, land 10 present
you TO my husband. Mr.. Montcalm.
Henry, this is Miss Trevelyan Of whom
you have frequently heard me speak.
Il will leave you for awhile to talk
over old times" said he, after express
ing his pleasure at the introduction.
My breath is taken away! gasped
Gertrude. when they were alone togeth-
er. Did the moonlight fairies bring
about this romancc?"
ii think they did," replied Esther,
laughing-''through the agency of the
lilies, and will relate the story in Mr.,
Montcalm's own words,
On that eventful morning n
message was brought to me that q
Young lady requested TO see the hot
house, and was. she said. permitted to
use the name of Jourdan. the florist.
Our gardener had gone to a sale of
shruDs. hut rs his return was delayed,
went 10 explain matters, while collect
inr few early violcts from their
frames. You'-for this was addressed
To MT evidently mistook my identity,
ani appearing rather embarrassed, l
thought it better to leave you unin-
formed. Then the shyness wore of.
melted away by the enthusiasm with
which you described your proposed
SKETCH"
II must omit all the sweet nonsense,
Gertie, but Henry always says that !
carried away his heart that morning,
Il believe he once had o theory,
through some youthful disappointment,
that all womankind was self-interested,
and here was an opportunity to test the
sincerity of one, whom he alleges to
have singled out from the rest OF
the world"
"And this revelation took place be-
fore YOUR marriage?"
"Yes-for that he had always intend
ed-and it was uttered to me and to the
waves during one lovely twilight hour,
when he had rushed down for brief
visit to our little sea-girt home"
..And Captain Forbes-what did he
say2' :,
at was some time before he could
grasp the entire facts, being SO much
less poetic than practical"
..But oh, Eslher!-how about the
other Mrs. Moptcalm?
'.She Is Henry's mother, and the
very kindest and dearest old lady. She
also has had her little romance; for as
Miss Bernard (my husbands second
name) she gave up the lover Of her
youth to comply with her fathers de-
sire, and though good and loyal
wife, was never very happy one, and
henceforth resolved not to control the
choice of her son."
Have you had time to conclude
your chat?" asked Mr.. Montcalm, on
returning to them.
mot quite" was his wife's reply.
'But Miss Trevelyan will pass the re-
mainder of the day with u.s."
.No, Esther" said Gertrude; 'you
have generously overlooked my onoe
unkind comments, but cannot have for
given them"
.sThey are both forgiven and forgot
ten. dear. And now. Gertrude, she
whispered. "Henry's cousin. Jack
Ellery, Is to dine with us. He admires
brunettes above all others, and can
find some scarlet blossoms to wreathe
In your dark hair. And as Jack, like
yourself. is an amateur artist scorning
lucre but craving fame, you can enter
into partnership to design something
for next competition, and then-who
knowsp for strange happenings sur.
round us unexpectedly"
And as Gertrude was whirling along
in her friends carriage. away out te
their Roman villa, within her Owl
mind she partially repeated her friends
words:
Truly. strange, very strange hap
u Hnfru a