Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-04-12
HERBERT'S FORTUNE.

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it, had he acknowledged the right @
anyone else to have will of his own
but this he was by no means content I,
DO, being OF the Opinion, it seemed
that he possessed the monopoly of tn
| article.
Herbert Langley nd not often %
against his uncle's will, but when he did
then came the tug Of war.
MIR. Turnbull lad forbidden hi:
nephew, under pain OF his perpetual. dis
pleasure, which meant disinheritance
and an end of all intercourse between
them, even to dream OF marriage with
Ethel Jarvis; and the young man had
quietly informed him that the said mar.
riage had ceased to be a matter OF
freams, and was very soon to be reality.
Consequently, open war WAS declared
Herbert was ordered to leave his uncle's
| house at moments notice, and Ger
trude Roddy, the orphan daughter of n
distant relative, was installed in his
place with all rights, present and pros
| pective.
Herbert had saved Ethel Jarvis life,
in very heroic and praiseworthy man.
ner, upon the occasion of a terrible boat
disaster, and he had become from that
moment the idol and hero of the young
girls heart.
AS for himself, although he affected to
think lightly OF the deed, and turned
aside all expressions of gratitude as un.
called for, yet he must have secretly
1laced high estimate on his conduct,
or he would accept nothing less than
ne life he had saved for a reward
The two young people loved each
Their faithfully and f0ndly and as Her
ert left his uncle's house, with proud
ND angry haste, it was with deep
ionse of the old mans injustice burning
lotly at his heart.
What right had he to bring me up
without profession, or other means OF
earning livelihood, If my position in his
business were not sure thing, ire
pective OF his wishes with regard to my
marriage or anything else? Even good
rade would be boon now. AS it is
Poor Ethelr'
Ethel kept he for her father In a
oretty little cottage that they rented
ear Hastings, from the windows OF
ihich they had, upon one side, the most
dperb OF ocean views; upon tho other,
woodland scene of the lovelicst hills
nd dalos in the world
Mr.. Jarvis was journalist whose
work WAS not nearly SO remuneratiyc as
t was hard and constant: lately his
lealth had failed, and both mind and
and had demanded rest, in n way that
could not be denied.
symptoms OF para sis were evident
nd Ethel, in great nlarm, insisted that
or father should cease work
Their little "rainy -day" fund was
allied into requisition, and Ethel herself
'btained a elcrkshp in the town telc-
'raph oflice-a position for which she
lad qualified herself in secrecy, for her
ather, gentleman by birth and edu-
alton, looked with horror upon the idea
# his lovely daughter increasing their
ncome by an avocation which called her
rom the shelter of her home.
She broke the news OF tho step she had
AIKEN rs gently &c possible, laughing
,nerrily ut his old-fashioned objections
for so she styled them-and coaxinc
rom him an unwilling consent to that
which was indeed necessity.
" Dear father, your old-wOrld notions
are mere preiudices in which l take no
part Anyway, it's only for while,
dear, for you know l, too, am OF a lit
erary turn of mind and when that hear
OF scattered manuscript upstairs IL
m etamorphosed into successful book
then will remember my duty to nv |
ancestors, and retire into private life |
In the meantime l&nust keep the Dot
boiling by electricity"
still another use for the magic fluid ~ |
ne replied with smile; then sighed and |
kissed the girls golden head, but offered |
no more objections to her project.
Thus their affairs stood when Herbert |
came and announced his uncle's |
decision.
hot flush rose on Mr.. Jarvis pale
delicate face, and his fingers worked
nervously.
My daughter shall never marry into
a family where she will not be more than
welcome" he said haughtily.
do not ask 1t, sir. have no family.
MY uncle has himself severed all connec
lon between us. and henceforth l owe |
lm no duty. Your daughter Is NV be-
rothed wife, with your consent, and
please heaven, will soon make a home
which shall be worthy Of her."
he turned and caught her two hands
II his and drew her to his side.
Ethel, darling, l have come to say
'ood-by. must go away at once"
20 away she gasped in surprise.
poverty. have an uncle in Australia
ny fathers brother-who has often asked
ne to join him there.
he Is rich. | will now accept from
nm gratefully the assistance l have
hitherto sighted.
The sooner I go, the sooner I can
eturn, dear love, rich, and able to make
on happy. Ethel, darling, my ship
ails tomorrow
Tomorrow So soon! All no: moi
o-morrow. And they plighted their
roth anew and parted.
" For whom arc you In mourning
dhdaF asked Miss Gertrude Roddy. OF
or maid, as the latter braided the heavy
lasses OF her lustrous black hair. and
>iled 1t about her handsome head.
" For my father, madam" an
" las he been long dead?"
" N"--oh no. 1t is only nine months
oicc ~"
" Nine months' Why, that is nearly n
ear l had put OF mourning for NV
liner by that tir -
And the lady toyed with the rose rib.
'hS OF her dovc-colored peignoir, and
loGk her head with a gentle sigh.
II viii Wear my diamonds, Linda.
ave you got them ready"
" Yes, madam. But You requested me
remind you to try the effect of the !
rphirts with this wine-colored velvet" I
"oh, ycs SO did. l think it will be
arning." 1
= Shall | be admired, Linda3 WIN '
lionel kaeburn admire me, do you