Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-02-16
Dorinda forgives papa, shall be rich"

Dorinda forgives papa, shall be rich"
II do not want you rich," he replied,
absently, his brow corrugated.
You must have me rich. II at all"
Let me tell you about 1t. My grand
father was poor, and his children had their
fortunes to carve out. Dorinda, the eld-
est. was wonderfully good, brave, and
capable. She taught school.
''Of the boys, who were Uncle Arthur
and my father she made papa her favor
lite. She was anxious that he should pre-
pare himself for college; she offered to
pay, herself, the collegiate course. But
he did not care for classical education.
He agreed. but wasted his time, took an
other course and bitterly disappointed her.
For twenty years they did not meet or
communicate. Meanwhile aunt had mar
ried General Blenville and grown old,
and had been born. Though papa had
not gratified his sister, he admired and
respected her. He named me for her.
1t is only a few years ago since she
drove one day in her carriage to call on
us and see me. Then she sent me some
lovely dresses. shawls, and jewels. But
papa believes that she has never forgiven
him, and do not know"
Lewald heard this story in silence.
| There was no possible fortune waiting
for him. The times were bad and grow
Ing worse. His importing interests had
failed his daily business as an art dealer
was hourly becoming less. His partner S
letters were daily more discOuraging.
His lease of his store and art gallery
only kept him still engaged in business.
1t had been congcnial occupation, but
of late had been bitterly Improbable.
He told all this to Mr.. Blanchford that
evening.
1T is very hopeless matter. sir, but l
love your daughter none the less:
II will be frank with you, Mr.. Lew
ellyn," said Mr.. Blanchford.
- like you, but my Little Rim Is not
fitted for poverty. To wed her to 1t would
be disastrous. But since she SO evidently
loves you, / hope-perhaps In vain--that
legacy from her aunt may facilitate
matters.
my sister is very old and failing. and
Little Rim will spend the winter with hei
as soon as she returns to town..
BY the last of October all had howT
city-ward Mrs. Blenvilles city residence
was kept quiet during the fall, for she was
very feeble and unable to receive; but she
did not object to her niece entertaining
her friends informally. Llewellyn came
frequently to the great rich mansion
where rich carpets muffied his steps t.
soundlessness, and where wonderful pic
lures haunted his dreams.
, Aubrey Villars came, too. lie wa
well known in town, young man OF goo
family of French extraction, not q
wealthy as 1t had been, but somewhat dis
tinguished. He was handsome am
agreeable, and at the seaside Little Ri
had enjoyed an idle hour with him. Blu
now, her heart deepened, all her Thoughts
another's, she cared little for his visits
and said so to Llewellyn.
. but he cares for ;ou; assure you h
is serious" he replied, land has bee
. since you became exalted in his eyes a
the niece of your aunt He Is my rival.
Little Rim laughed incredulously. B,
a time proved Llewellyn's words true. Nj
/ Blanchford, unstable, and pressed fo
money, began to complain to his daughte
: that she had not preferred Villars.
"villars is of better position tina
4 Llewellyn. and has more money than III
~ latter will ever havc-why are you 5
4 foolish as to prefer him. he said irr
tably. eli you had fortune it woul
, not matter so much, but my family al
long-lived: your aunt may live an inval
7 for a score Of years. Let Llewellyn &
Il and marry Villar5."
! Shocked, grievnl distressed, Little RI
:, knew not what to reply. But then con
mcnccd a lon'', weary struggle. h.
a father reproachcd, cXpoStulated, iisistc'
q Rim, knowing him we'll, temporizcd ho
% ing for better times.
q The winter passed.. Tho spring, hoy
Il ever, was equally shroulcl i'll ii anci
L depression. Mrs. D,r.iida pursued II