Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1886-07-08

aeeoed all my property, mills, houses anC
lands to you, so when die the business car
90 on jus, the same. Nay, don't cry so
lanthe; remember that am ready and
willing to go at any time. My work is done
now have made you my ideal woman
If God so wills that NAV live to enjoy YOU
shall be happy; if not, l am content. Dc
not grieve my dear, it pains me-"
"Why have you never told me that you
were ill?" sobbed the girl.
81, would only pain and worry you, and
not help me. have every possible care as
far as doctors go, and my home is perfection
to me-" Then he kissed her and sent her
away.
Ten days later he was dead.
The little village where our story opened
had awakened from its lethargy into a
smart, stirring town. Railroads were
brought in, stores opened, houses went up
rapidly and streets were improved.
Before it had got fairly settled down to
the new order of things. a greater excite
men, came up. A wealthy mill owner was
intending to build extensive mills and fac
tories every one was in favor of it. Lawyer
Taylor was enthusiastic.
They had heard that il was a Young man
who was to do all this, and Mrs TAYLOR was
enraptured, for would he not make hus-
band for Miss Agnes OF course she would
be his choice, for we're they not a, the head
of Taylorville ? And Miss Agnes was the
belle and had been for some time
Miss Agnes herself was delighted, and
Immediately began to plan some new gowns
that would charm the most fastidious. She
was good-lookiug young lady, very blonde.
very aris,ocratic. Her stated age was twen-
ty, but she was in reality t~enty-,hree
She had many suitors. but none came up to
the standard she had set for her husband so
they were repulsed. Now she WAS begin
ming TO think she must no, be quite so par
ticular, and gladly hailed the coming Of thu.
new paragon.
They watched for him anxiously, bu, he
came not. Preparations for the building Of
the mills had commenced, the situstion Sc
ected, and still no one had seen the propri-
etor. An oldish man-some fifty-fve years
OF age-was overseeing the business, and
occasionallya lady Joined him at the hotel
for night, rode out with him an hour or
so. and then went away. No one knew who
she was or what she came for.
The work progressed finely. and At las, oil
was finished the hands employed the fore
man installed in his place. and then the gen
tleman wen, away. I, was given out that
the owner was not ready 10 come, and had
given his agent. Mr. Claymore. carte
bidnche and full instructions.
Two days after he left, lady. accom-
panied by her maid and courier. arrived at
the hotel and engaged rooms. The next
Taylorville heard was that she had pur-
chased fine lot OF land and was going 10
erect summer residence on the outskirts
Of the village overlooking the mills Mas
ter workmen were brought from the city,
architects, masons, painters, upholsterer,,
and in the short space Of two months the
house was finished Some little time was
spent in LAYING out and improving the
grounds, and then the place ~as ready for
It's mistress.
The train rushed into the little station and
deposited gay load Of ladies and gentle
men upon the platform. \ carriage and
saddle horses awaited them. Mr.. Claymore
and his wife entered the carriage. the other.
mounted and the brilliant cortege swept up
Main street and turned into the country
road toward the mills.
People focked to the windows and into
the street such scene had never before
entered Taylorville. Mrs. Taylor and her
two daughters were out driving and met
them, and as Miss Agnes glanced up at the
leading hcrsewoman, she fancied ,ha, the
lips of the lady curled as she met her gaze.
They drew up before the new mansion,
and the gentlemen of the party dismoun,ed,
each lifting his companion 10 the ground.
The leading lady. dusky beauty gath
cred up the skirt Of her crimson habi, and
went up on the piazza. and followed by the
Others she entered the hall. Thus Ian,he
Claymore took possession Of her new home.
Strange ,idings we're flashed over Taylor
VILE before night and il was discussed over
the ,ea-,abes, that the owner Of the mills
was wealthy lady, young, beautiful, IN
married.
The Taylors were rather indignant
The idea - exclaimed Mrs. Taylor.
"After We have waited SO long, and put
ourselves out to get ready for him, and now
to be so disappointed"
And my new wardrobe is wasted" cried
Miss Agnes.
"Oh, no, sister, laughed her brother, "you
will need that to hold your own with Miss
Claymore, who is exceedingly handsome
not pretty, Aggie-but handsome"
.How do you know, Hermann ?"
Il have seen her before, chere maman.
Indeed knew her when she was small
girl"
Where? P" demanded both ladies.
Here. Perhaps you DO not happen to
remember ianthe Clsymore, the poor girl
you all snub5ed so numerically. except
Maggie and l."
Mrs. Taylor looked grave.
81 am afraid its all over with US then.
But Hermann ii canuot be possible"
at is very possible, mother. Old Yorke
adopted her, and then died, so she has all
his money. knew her while at college,
"Shall you renew your acquaintance with
her ?"
probably"
"But why should she come back here ?'
81 suppose she had various reasons, Ag-
gle. You will have to ask her what they
are" he said teasingly.
Hermann you are provoking"
"Am l really? forgive me, sister. Now,
ladies'. please excuse me. have some let
ters to write at once" and rising from the
table be ssuntered away whstling.
Mrs. Taylor considered it better to ignore
the past, and so she called on Miss Clay
more ss soon as conventionality would per-