Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-11-28

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sor the rest. Perplexsd and pitiful,
amused also, be would not take that
course.
On the third dsy, when they CHANGED
to be alone. be asked - Are you in
ny cousins confdsncs, Miss Dsrmot:"
Perfectly. Captain Stsyner.
Then yop know that our aunt has
mentioned to her . certain wish Of the
family with reference to her mar
risge:"
Il know"
And what does she think"
"Th. family cares little whs. she
thinks bat i"
Pardon me Let US drop he fsmi-
ly. Whs. we're you going to say about
yourself 2"
dropping the family, ] say tina;
your conduct is brutal. You know
that The poor child is veak-thst she is
mentally unable TO resist; that shs
hsies-httes the thought Of marrying
yoU-srd-''
Pardon me again il is uuneces-
stry to 60 further. have the iniOr-
nation sought. Nov, Miss Dermot,
] am not conceited on the contrary.
always besr in mind tia; ! have still
much 70 learn and much experience 30
gather. At the same time, man Of
my tre cannot be unaware that grrls,
II general. are rather pleased than
otherwise TO be il his company. Hub
erio have never tested their regard 70
the degree which the family hiss done
toward Louiss-resumine the family
inst for 8 moment. ! should like TO
know, # you csn tel NE. where her
objection lies. Il is question purely
selfish. but not designed TO satisfy
mere curiosity. ! wish TO learn, be-
cause the hint may be useful q; future
time"
II can't tel yoK, sif. Perhaps
Loulss is unreasonable, but dislike Is
not governed by common sense"
" Ob-dislike ! should be very
soTry, indeed, 10 think ny poor little
cousin epfertGIns such 8 strong feeling. "
II should no; have said that. The
word escaped me. ! believe that IN
ber hear she Likes you very much.
only-she does not love you"
Thank you. Then ws return 10
the question, Why not = "
Ber nasty revolt against al inquiry
which seemed 70 be dictated by con-
ceit. though be denied it, was checked
by the real feeling Of his protest. Amy
had sn inspiration.
Perhaps because she lcves some
BODY else"
Al that is comforting eXplsns-
top Since YOU are IN LouIss's conf
dence venture 10 disregard the per-
haps. VIII you tel NE 81 about i 90
The inspiration sill upheld her.
Amy told everything.
Whist 3 dull young prlg How
ever. know Mark Thomas well
enough. lie Is honest as daylight, and
bell make little Loo happy. ] al
much Obliged 10 you. Mss Dermoi
| Leave AUs I-sA ~ nc
But. Captain StByDeI. YOU vii
not betrty then secret TO your aunt: -
70, i ! know Il, BY Jove " he
answered. ltuehlne. Ny excelen;
rsltuves are so devoted 70 nv lute-
rests that they would cut ne Of with
shilling g. around i they knew J was
not following The course they recon-
uen6ed. Re quite easy
Marx hLd been SWAY. making las;
Effort 10 borrow money without The fJr-
mbltv q oil. against winch hls su-
persuuors protested. &c came back
II high Subtraction Bno discussed viii
immediate interest the details OF his
elopsne1i-ioT al elopsment vas OBJ
viousIv necessary. Louisa had still
two years &c PASS under NJ. Autno-
uy't guardianship, and be would never
consent 10 hei marriage With mere
Thomas. AM vRE very anxious 70
know where be had found the cash but
among this young fellows virtues the
ability 10 keep 3 secret was con-
spicuous.
me morning Loulss dc not sppeA'
81 b-etk iasi, Rn6 letter sIDgulGr.y co.
here1i gave ne reason. Amy had MADE
" her mind 10 watch TIE effect but
81 he last moment hsr courage gave
vty. sbe slipped from the ro0n be-
fore Mrs. Anthony descended.
Tia, IGcy's rage B1o stupor could
not be depressed before The servants,
Gnd T1ed. took i upon himself 70 order
then away.
"l;'ss dres5ful business. OF course,
be slic. " but lei Us Eeep i 70 our.
selves. Confour3 ibSi impuoeut young
counier. Jumper 81; suppose there {
nothing We csn DO. uncle They 're
married ~ THIS tIme.
be rs Mss uermot's doing. 81.
shall leave TIE house this instant,
cried Ms. Anthonv, pulling The bell
handle WIKI such violence thai i broke,
III give beI NJ mind. IL tel hei
whs; she Is, the loE-Dorn busy.
D." Please don't be violen; With ;ht
gin"
" You take beg part, Fred She &
been practising heI tricks Oh you. las
size: Thk1k heaven ! c2n see p!AlulJ
enough. and II show her ! can speak
Where are those servants Sns
tuceed {; the bel again. and, finding
no resistance. snapped The handle Of
i must tel YOU aunt. that Ms;
utrmo, Is not the one 70 blame, Anc
he frankly avoEed lis snare 4 th'
transaction.
Ten minutes AfervRrd Fred. isf; DE
house. Mrs. anthony had spent her
widest rage OF hun, and when Amy
appeared she expressed herself briefly
You think you have done very
fine thing. Mss Dermot. o. course ou:
we have { consolSnoD-In losing OIL
niece We &c; nd Of you, and the gain Is
much more Iupor;Entthan the loss. /,
may somevhh; damp your satisfaction &c
learn that nv husband has disinherltec
Captain S.synei, and vii forecloSe on
his remaining property .; once. Geod'
dBy eTpec. you 20 CUT this 700!
before luncb-time.
She vas getting into the cat loaded
with hef trunks, when Fred. returned.
49, Oh, Captain Stbyme- will you WAX
few steps with me ." She told tht