The Worthington advance., 1885-05-28

ny woman 70 tesist: she would saooept
HX offer # Ahe, didn't love me, and I
ahopld discover it 9fterwaxds, and be
wretched for life. n will leave ,S--as
soon ~ possible, aud try to forget hehs
*ae"had risen now and turned his
hack upon the sea, and some children
who were playing in the sand gazed If.
ter him IN surprise, wondering what
made that big man look so cross. ",H He
certainly had anything but an agreeable
expression on his face a. he walked
along nibbling the ends of his long
:."Hallo, Mr.: Maur," ..id somebody
at his elbow, in clear, young voice. :
""qOh, IL it you, Jack ?" returned Rich
ard. where are. you off to n6w ?v.';.
Jack was Edith PAlmer's brother, and
Richard had shown him many kind
nesses, completely winning his boyish
heart.
II was looking for you," said Jack.
Come up to the house and SEQ Joe.
will you? Father says he does not like
the look of him. DO come there is no.
Susie Brown"
AN right, nj come," returned Rich.
ard, relieved and yet disappointed that
ne would not ste Jacks sister,
The Palmers lived in 1 small house
near the sea, and Jack dragged Rich
ord into small back parlor, commu-
picating with the drawing room by fold:
ing doors: ~ ;:
~, sWsit il 9srs;" he said, while go and
); And he dashed. out Of the room in
search OF his retriever before Richard
could utter word of remonstrance. r.
The young man sat down on ono of
the shabby chairs, and relapsed into
thought. The more he saw Of the pov-
erty OF the Palmers, the stronger grew
his conviction that his money must
have some influence on Edith.
Presently he began to grow impa-
tient at Jacks prolonged absence, and
the next moment he heard sound Of
voices.
II am so glad 1 persuaded you to
come back with sae, 1T was Edith
Pslnaes who spokeTr"I should have felt
| SD. dull all BY myself
Il am very glad came." said Susie,
tor he instantly Recognized tho voice as
belonging to Arthur Renmore's sweet
heart. "What on earth is the matter
with you, , dear? You are hot the girl
Jon WERE"
'::There is nothing the matter with
me-, cried Edith, and to prove it she
burstinto tears.
Don't cry" said Susie, wiping away
the bright drops with her own little lace
handkerchief. II do believe you have
some secret you are keeping from me.
Have you seen Mr.. Maur lately?" she
added abruptly.
do you think I am crying about Mr..
Maur ?" asked Edith, colofing with an
ger.
II don't know, am sure," returned
Susie. II could cry ii I was in ybur
place: The man ought to propose
after all the attention he used to pay
you"
"Susie!"
Don't look SO Cross" cried her
friend. "You know it is true. He did
take up your time, and led people to
believe he was serious. It is shameful
of man to treat girl as he has treat;
ed you, I will say what think-there!
He is mean thing, and would like to
tell him so to his face"
Now it happened that Miss Saaie
was sitting opposite looking glass,
and happening to lift her eyes, she saw
Mr.: Richard peering in upon them.
She was very quick witted young
lady, and did not regret at all the allu-
sions she had made to him. AS she sa:
looking into the mirror q plot was be-
ing formed in that youthful little head
of hers within soft golden curls.
Her own engagement was such hap
py one, in spite of it's length, for she
had been engaged eight years, and had
two more to wait until Arthur would be
in position to marry, that she longed
for her friend to experience the same
happiness,
Perhaps few judicious words would
bring the laggard in love to the point.
She hoped SO, for he had looked vely
affectionately at the back of her friends
head.
She felt strongly inclined to indulge
n fit Of laughter, but she resisted the
impulse, feeling that it would spoil all.
She resolutely averted her eyes from
Richards reflection, after satisfying
herself that he was waiting eagerly to
hear what they had to say, and said, in
a preternaturally solemn voice:
Edith, I do believe you love the
man."
The words almost caused Richard to
betray himself. He trembled like a
leaf, for OH Edith's next words depend
ed the joy or misery of a lifetime.
There was deep silence for a few
minutes. and then Susie lifted her
friends head and looked at her tear
stained face, which was suffused with
bushes.
1T is but too true" said Edith, lido
love him. You have discovered my
secret, and I know you will not betray
it. Iwould die with shame if he knew
/ had given my love unasked."
"But, Edith, he loves you, said Susie,
coloring at her friends words, for she
could see the delight in Richards eyes
as he listened to Edith's avowal.
He loves mel" cried Edith, almost
contemptuously. "Why, Susie. he
might marry anybody with his wealth
| 0uu pO04C1Ou.
''Bother his wealth." cried Susie.
'You don't love him for his wealth."
Heaven knows I dont!" said Edith.
IF he we're to lose all his money it
would make no difference to me-"
my darling!"
And Richard pushed open the fold
ing-doors and caught Edith in his arms,
while Susie discreetly retired to tho
next room, and took up book, leaving
the ardent lover to make his own ex-
cuse for plnying eavesdropper.
"Oh, Mr.. Maur, cried Jack, dashing
into tho room. ''Why; where is he,
Susie? I left him here just now"
HE is engaged" said Susie demure-
~. "Why, what's the matter, Jack ?"
The boy walked over to the window
and put his hands in his pockets, whist
ling; but there was suspicious moist
ure in his bright eyes, and Susie anx-