The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1886-12-22

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Clinton took one or two turns across the
room; his face worked.
There is no pride like the pride of a
poverty-stricken gentleman" thought Miss
Lole Burnett, as she watched him.
Well, let them be the facts, said Hugh.
suddenly. Facts are stubborn things
SO says the old adage, and suppose it's of
no use trying to alter them. Annie is an
angell"
Annie Muirfeld is very nice GIRL"
more reservedly remarked Miss Burnett.
And love her !"
So it would appear"
And shall ask her to be my wife ~
exclaimed Clinton, with emphasis.
Nov, Hugh, calm yourself down a
little" said Miss Lola, diligently polishing
her eyeglasses. Don't do anything in
an hour that you will regret for lifetime.
Remember, you are one of the Clintons, Of
Clintondale, ey4n though you are tempo
rarily reduced TO earn your own living in a
place like thisl And this girl-this hazel
eyed, sweet-browed Annie Muirfeld-is the
daughter of a housekeeper, and an honest
man who works for living Don't decide
prematurely, my boy. Your mother was
my dearest friend, and have learned to
ke a mothers interest in you. Take until
tomorrow morning to make up your mind
Hush there's the second division coming
to say their French verbs here Mademoi-
selle Yillou has one of her sick-headaches
to-day, and l hear her classes. Go you
somewhere else with your sketches, Hugh
and consider
Silently Clinton obeyed, but he had
scarcely been gone minute, before a light
figure came tripping in.
Is the French class to be here, Miss
Lola p asked Annie Muirfeld.
And at the same moment she looked
around the room, with glance that was
evidently one of disappointment.
No. said Miss Lola, half-smiling, she
ian't here. He has just gone. You needn't
think to deceive me, Annie, child. Its
Hugh Clinton that you are looking for"
Annie burst into tears.
"Oh, Miss Lola !" was all that she could
say.
There, there, child, don't cryl" sooth-
ed the motherly little school-teacher. "Pve
been young myself. know exactly how
you feel. But don't set your heart on any
man, my dear, until he has spoken ont, as
a man should speak"
Annies long eyelashes dropped; her
cheeks crimsoned; but there was no time
for further comment before the class of
laughing young girls came trooping in.
Miss Lola Burnett observed her with in.
tent yet loving eyes
The sweetest girl that ever the sun
shone on" she told herself " He shall not
have her unless he has proved himself to
be worthy of her.
The next day, however, Hugh Clinton
came to Miss Lola as she sat alone in her
sanctum.
:" ] have decided said he.
=" Well 2" questioned Miss Burnett.
" l love Annie" said Hugh. "I want
TO make her my wife. l can't live without
her. -
" But her father I" said Miss Lola.
He shall come down here to live with
u.s." said Hugh, hopefully. There is the
Clinton sugar cane plantation. My uncle
needs man to superintend it. He will
give the situation to Muirheld."
"And her mother?"
" She shall be housekeeper for Annie and
me. No fear, Miss Lola. I shall love and
honor her for Annie's sake, no matter what
her social rank is"
But how can she be housekeeper,
Hugh, when you haven't any house 10
keep"
{" shall have, Miss Lola" said the young
man. ooh, see you have not heard. Ny
uncle told me yesterday that he was not
satisfied with what he was pleased to term
this teaching within Of mine. He Is to
give me an annual allowance that will be
wealth to me, and Preston Grange and all
its lands and appurtenances are to be trans
ferred to me, while he removes TO The
Pavilion which was always his favorite
residence. am to teach no longer, Miss
Lola; / am Southern planter now
And you are still of the same mind re-
garding Miss Muirfeld2"
lam"
"Well," said Miss Lola, chuckling, "you
have given me surprise, Hugh, and now
I'm going to give you one. Annie is an
heiressl ~
can heiresse With her father"
"Her father does work by the day, but
he is State librarian, at a salary we'll worth
having. That's the kind of work he does.
And Mrs. Muirfeld Is her husbands house
keeper, just as your mother used to manage
your fathers household affairs for him.
And she was the rich Miss Monilee, who
brought her husband a fortune of quarter
of million of dollars, twenty years ago.
And IL has gone on increasing ever since.
Don't say have deceived you, for haven't
I've spoken the truth. 1t is my fault that
YOU interpreted me in your own way9
Annie, come here, my child I" she added,
opening the door OF the adjoining study.
4" Here Is a gentleman who wants to speak
to you"
And Miss Lola vanished, like venerable
sprite, with smiles ON her lips and tears in
her eyes.
Hugh and Annie had fallen in love, each
believing the other to be penniless; and 1t
was not likely that the fact of their wealth
should alter affairs materially.
It's a real, true love affair."" said Miss
Lola. "Of course, it's against all the rules
and regulations of our establishment; but
how was it to be helped ?"-Helen Forrest
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