The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-11-30
IL aunt IS willing win devote my time

| And neglect tho sewing? There is
nov wrapper not finished yet
"Ls, not fear, aunt" returned the same
sweet voice; II will finish that also. /
can take my sewing to his room and at
tend to both; il not able to sew when he
is awake, will'd0 it 1t night when he
"Vorv well, do as you please: but re-
member that wrapper must DO finished"
Come. mother. don't bother about
him any longer. The carriage waits to
take us 70 the concert. Come on"
So saying the unfeeling Zoe swept
down stairs, followed by her mother,
while a soft voice murmured by the in
valid's side:
"You are not sleeping, sec. What
shall do for your relief
II feel quite comfortable, thank you,
| exre;.t q headache, caused by the sudden
jar"
let me battle il, then"
How soft her fingers were; how gentle
her touch, and what depth OF woInanly
pity beamed from those large, brown
eyes.
Blanche wandered once more to her IA
vorite resort, and seating herself ut the
foot Of the descent she was soon lost III a
deep reverie. =,
"fhis is charming Miss Blanche"
said n well known voice behind her,
land see is favorite Of yours. Now
that know how TO avoid its dangers,
also am charmed with its deep repose
and Dicturesnl.e beauty"
II am glad you like it," was the reply
| of the Young lady, as she blushed slightly
when he seated himself 10y her side. "But
yours is the only face have ever seen
when here, and / cannot but wonder how
you discovered the spot"
Zone of my little pupils told me of it,
and that day when fell was my first
visit. Thankful ann that you were in
the habit of coming here, else ! might
have died alone aVl unmissed."
"Alone, grant, but not unmissed, Tor
your pupils love you. -.
IL would like to tell you, dear Miss
Blanche, how strongly attached | have
become to my tender nurse and how
much long for her to return my de-
voted affection. Dearest, cen you love
person occupying so humble position
as tutor to your unclc's children? If you
can. and if you will allow me to present
nv deep love and consent TO be my wife,
it will be the delight Of my life to try to
make you happy" Then he drew her up
toward him aud their lips met.
No opposition was offered when Mr..
Hamilton asked tho hand of Blanche
Gilmore from her uncle, all thinking
that their poor relative did well even in
marrying tutor.
In the meantime tho news came that
the Belmont owner was soon to take pos
session Of his property. One OF his oddi-
ties was that or the evening Of his return
a large party Of friends and the select
neighbors were to assemble TO bid him
welcome. This party, as it happened,
was 10 take place the evening before the
marriage of Blanche. Cards Of invita-
ton had been left at Mr.. Corsair's, and,
much TO the surprise and chagrin OF Miss
Zoe, Blanche was also remembered.
"Just as if we wanted to introduce
our poor relations" she said, scornfully.
II wonder that the tutor also was not In
Guided"
The evening came. The rooms were
thronged, but, singular TO remark, the
Young owner had not as yet made ms
appearance. The guests were received
by his most intimate friends, Mr.. and
Mrs. Metcalf, and the latter, as soon as
Blanche had been introduced, managed
to draw her to one side, and in another
moment Zoo wondered, as she saw them
leave the rooms together.
About half an hour later, after all the
guests had assembled, Mr.. Metcalf said:
Ladies and gentlemen, Mr.. Belmont
has Just arrived and in few minutes
will be pleased to meet you and introduce
TO all assembled the beautiful young lady
who tomorrow morning will become his
bride"
Scarcely had he finished speaking
when the young man entered the room
with Blanche hanging on his arm, her
face radiant with happiness.
"Our late tutor" cried Mrs. Corsair.
Impossiblep cried Zoe, sinking into
chair.
at is quite true, madame" said the
Young man, "and now let ne hope to see
you all at our wedding tomorrow"
All were present except Zoe, whose
disappointment was too great to permit
her TO form one Of the wedding parry
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