The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-08-23
A LIFE OF DEVOTION.
CHAPTER I.

Years ago, there lived in the north western part of Arkansav, a proud old fellow named Anderson Lorin. His daughter Alsaine was regarded the most beautiful girl in the state. Among her suitors were two young men of promise, Nicholas Horn and Rufus Page. Both men were lawyers. Horn was something of politician. The hope of advance meat had never caused Page to wayer in his professional devotion. The neigh bors speculated concerning the chances of the two aspirants. Bets were made, and one mischievous fellow who kept a small store, put up stand and offered to sell pools. Old man Lorin heard of the performance and short time after- yard, the mischievous young fellow was leen leaving the country. Horn and Page frequently met at Lorin's house, and so attentive were they that neither of them had an opportunity of pouring out his great measure of love. Horn an- nounced himself a candidate for gov eznor. He was strong man and nearly every one said that he would be elected. One day, when the candidate arrived at Lorin's house, he was pleased to. learn that his rival was not there. He would tell Alsaine of his love- When the girl entered the parlor, her beauty thrilled him.
 "You seem to be depressed to-day said she, while they sat near a window watching gentle rain. "ls not your canvass for the position of governor progressing to suit youF'
 :" As well as l could wish, but there is a canvass which am making-a can vass in which my progress is far from being satisfactory"
 She did not understand: she looked at him with puzzled expression.
 A canvass" he continued, < in which one vote will either elect me with happi- ness or defeat me with despair. Do you not understand me? That canvass is the canvass of love. Ihave two ambi- tions; earthly and heavenly. My heavenly ambition is to possess your love"
 She sat, watching the gentle rain.
 "Can you give me no answer1 Will you not vote in my favor2"
 The gentle rain absorbed her attention. "Alsaine."
 She turned from the gentle rain.
 Did you not hear me?
 "Yes, but was thinking"
 "Of me P he exclaimed.
 "No, of-Mr.fPage."
 "What were you thinking of him P he said, a dark expression crossing his face. have asked you to be my wife. Has he asked you?" No, he has not asked me to be your wife,
 Don't make fun of me. Has he ask cd you to be his wife?"
 "No, he has had no opportunity, but he will ask me-"
 How do you know?'
 "2 feel that he will"
 
 And what will you say?'
 T shall put my arms around his neck and tell him yes"
 "Whatp' exclaimed Horn. "Do you mean to mock me ?"
 No, never mock my friends"
 "F,iends :" repeated Horn with lcer "l have offered you the love of rising man. You spurn 1t. Well, l shall not de. will make ycu sorry"
 It is an eva spirit that woulA eek revenge for uarsquitted love. do not l,ve you, but am not to blame."
 Let ambition supplAns love. will be governor. You will be admired by all.r
 And loved by none and love nons.n Good bye. Remember what l say. You will be sorry."
 When Page came and asksd her to be his wife, she put her arms around his nsck and said @yes."
 As my wife you will never be dis daguished," ," said he.
 But vin be loved."
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 CHAPTER n.
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