Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-08-19

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And, meantime, ne was young, an,
youth is sweet, and should be file,
with pleasure. The strange sensation
which struck to Clara's heart had a
the same time smitten his. From tn,
first glance into her beautiful, dark face
he knew that he was fated to love he
and that she was toe far above hin
to make that love anything but hope
less.
However, it was duty he came herr
for. The love should be crushed
and the duty done, to the best of hi.
ability.
His room was neat and pleasant. MOI
so grand as would have been the fine
chamber offered to the distinguished
guest they at first supposed him to be-
But quite good enough for comfort
with lovely view from his windows
and opening directly into the library,
where most of his work would be done
He felt that he could be very happy
here-if there were no dark, melting
eyes to come between him and the pa
ges he wrote.
He was sure of 1t, when he met the
judge at dinner. Judge Milton was
one of natures noblemen. He knew
no distinctions, but met his secretary
just as If he had been of as high rank
as himself. He was at once instructed
as to his duties, and entered upon them.
By the Judges desire he took his
place as one of the family, even appear
ing, if he chose to do so, when there
was company.
Miss Clara made an objection to this
one morning. But her father prompt
ly answered:
Nonsense, my dear! The man is as
much of gentleman as any of us. Let
him stay with US, when he is not on
duty"
"As you please, of course, papa" an
swered Miss Clara. "Only, I didn't
know it was customary in Virginia to
receive your hired dependents as your
equals in society,""
"It is, when they are worthy of such
distinction. At least, it shall be in this
house," growled the old Judge, as he
went off to his office.
But neither of them knew that Her
man Hutton, seated on the veranda
outside the hall, heard every word.
Nor did even Herman guess-what
Clara knew well-that she feared and
dreaded to have him in her presence
because she could not help loving him.
He was keenly aware of his for her but
he knew that her pride would keep her
from owning it, even if she returned
his love. AS he sometimes believed
that she did.
1t is very hard for two young hearts
to be dear to each other and not show
it, If they are in the constant associa-
tions of the same house.
Herman had seen Clara's cheek col
or and her hand fiutter when he had
spoken to her unawares-she had even
at times, treated him with gentle
friendliness which nearly set him mad
with joy. But the next instant she
would be cold as ice again, and he
knew that in the struggle between her
love and her pride, pride would be like
Iy to conquer.
"But I will win her yet?' he said to
himself. "Not now, but when have
won place among lawyers ndjudges.
made for myself name and fame and
wealth, then she shall own me for her
peer, and if she is still free, she shall be
ninew
The first year of his secretaryship
ended in this manner. While fulfill |
ng all his duties rigidly, he diligently |
'pent his spare time in reading law.
And it was his plan soon to resign his |
establish himself for year
'r two as student in good law school,
md then present himself as candidate
or admission to the regular bar. Steps
" which he hoped to climb nearer to
lis beloved Clara, and lay the founda-
ion for his own future greatness.
But as yet he had not spoken even to
he judge of his plans and hopes.
One night it CHANGED that Judge Mil
on was away from home on business.
lara, Mr.. Hutton, the housekeeper
nd servants were all there, when, in
ne dead hours of the night, the terri
lie cry "Firev' was raised, bringing utter
onsternation in its train. The house
7as in flames, which had caught, no
ne knew how, from one of the flues.
nd made rapid headway before it was
iscovered.
Then there was hasty springing from
eds, and rushing, half dressed, into
1e open air, while the livid tongues Of
re, unscared by the screams and cries
maids and men, darted from every
oor and window, licking greedily over
i that they could devour, sparing
othing.
Herman sprang up to find his room
ne red glare. and with hut O four xy,o.