The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-01-13
LOVE AND LUCRE.

lovers despite the difference in their positions
while Ashton Winthrop would some dav be the
owner of the estate where her father earned his
bread. There was good blood In the Lees
though they were poor. and neither or the
parents were inclined to put veto on the
chiidren's friendship.
As Bessie grew older she noticed that Ashton
was less attentive to her. or she imagined So
He was engrossed with his young friends and
his sports. and she saw less and less Of him.
Her heart grew sad over the breach that
was widening between them, yet when they met
he had always kind word for her that cheersd
her heart
Ashton, to finish his education, was compelled
to spend two years at German university, and
Bessie thought that she had lost him forever.
Often in her lonely room she sobbed herself to
sleep, thinking of the lover she had lost
though keenly aware OF the difference IN their
stations.
when Ashton finally completed his education
and returned home. her grief was changed to
Joy for he was again the attentive lover of her
childish dreams, and her happiness knew no
bounds.
The next spring brought long-sxDected
visitor to the Willows-Laura Wilson, the
daughter of Mrs. Winthrops only sister.
Bessie had often heard the young lady
spoken of as very beautiful in person, lovely
in character, intelligent and accomplished.
Upon an introduction to her she found
her more interesting even than she had
expected. Bright, sweet and winning, Laura
found her way to every heart. She was great
favorite with Mr.. and Mrs. Winthrop, and. alas!
poor Bessie felt, great favorite with Ashton.
Of course, rumor soon gave rise to report of a
union between the heir OF the Willows and his
fair cousin. Many were the fetes. drives excur-
sions and boating parties at Winthrop Hall in
honor of the fair stranger.
That summer most beautiful one. Never
had the hall been so gay; never had poor Ressie
felt so sad and lonely. She could only in her
solitude try and obtain victory over self in its
most subtle guse And she succeeded
Strength seemed given to her. Mind nobly
conquered passion. Mrs. Winthrop frequently
called, for she could never forget Bessie. Laura
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the sweet girl with something of sisters fond
ness. Ashton would come. too, but his visits
gave her pain His face had troubled look.
Rumor became stronger and stronger with
gard to the approaching wedding at the hall.
until it was announced to take place in Septem-
Der. It was to be most splendid affair.
The afternoon before the wedding Ashton
came to the cottage. They strolled through the
garden into the arbor, sacred to Bessie's mother.
''You will have a beautiful BRIDE" said Bessie.
with averted face.
II shall, indeed. Lovely in person, mind and
character" Then, walking up to the rose tree,
he cut off bunch of beautiful white roses and
buds Placing it in Bessie's hand, he said:
s"Wear this to- morrow, Bessie"
"Why tomorrow"
"You must stand at Laura's side when the
.Ashton!" exclaimed Bessie. 'syou must your
self see how incongruous that would be for sew
eral reas ons. Laura will wear her laces satns
and diamonds. And, besides Laura is glori-
ously beautiful no one is fit to stand by her
side"
'.None but Bessie Besides. father, mother.
Laura. all desire this. You cannot. you must
not refuse!"
Thus pressed, poor Bessie consented, though
she felt it bitter drop added to the cup OF
which she had been drinking.
The next morning the wedding morning, was
perfect At o'clock Ashton called for her.
She was dressed in her best dress, plain white
cambria, and wore the roses in her bosom.
what need have you of jewels, lovel You
are are jewel yourself' said Ashton, as he
gazed upon the pure spirituelle beauty of the
girl.
Poor Bessie was too embarrassed to reply.
AS they reached the hall. the preparations
were dazzling. Bessie was conducted to Laura's
room by maid. She found her dressed in a
rich white silk. with no ornaments but locket
set in diamonds round her neck She was fold
ed in warm embrace by the affectionate Bes-
elegant cross of hair, richly set with pearls
saying, as she kissed Bessie's blushing cheek,
1T is Ashtons hair. I had it made expressly
You should have given yours, not his"
said poor Bessie.
"Ah, knew that could not be SO precious to
you." replied Laura. Then, observing Bessie's'
confusion, she said: 'sLet go into the an to-
room. Our lovers await there"
Puzzled more than ever by Laura's words,
Bessie accompanied her into an ante-chamber
where Ashton was sitting with another gentle
man.
Like one in a DIR cam Bessie saw the stranger
draw Laura's arm through his, while her own
taken by Ashton.
..My dear Bessie" he said, s.a.low me to intro
to lead our fair cousin to the altar this morn
ing"
Trembling aud bewildered. Bessie rnurmured
a repy-Mr. Howard and Laura walked out on
the balcony-then turning to Ashton she said:
'Do tell me how this ISL What does it all
meant"
Laura was engaged to Mr. Howard long be-
fore she came here. The report of her union
with me had no foundation whatever And how
could you believe had heart for any one bus
you, dearest2'
Taking Bessies hand in hers. and drawing her
to her bosom, she said to Ashton, ''Shall give
her to you9"
"Do, dear mother il you love me-"
"Now," she continued to Bessie, 'syou will
make rs all happy by giving this dear little
hand away to-day"
difference in position, and then burst into tears
THAT is nothing" replied Mrs. Winthrop
The beauty and graces of your person, the love-
illness of your character. and the cultivation of
your mind render you equal to any station. and
make us all proud and happy to receive You as
q daughter in the Willows"
Bessie raised her head Mr. Winthrop and
her father were wipine tears from their ewes.
Yield to their entreaties, dear child" said
her father.
Eyes, YIELD" said Mr.. Winthrop. "Do not
let false ideas CT rank and station separate love
30 deep and pure as yours and Ashson's."
Il am yours" she then said, in trembling
There were two weddings that day at the Will
lows One couple departed imme diately for the
sentiment, but Ashton and Bessie took their
seats in the balcony, and there told over and |
over again the story of their love. |
--Mp
The Democrats Hopeless Lot.
News.
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see the blunder they have made they a hope |
less lot indeed, and have only advertised their |
own incompetency. They might have taken |
lessons of the Republicans, met and enfhused |
FOR party; acted as to have helped their party
% the way of giving emphasis to good political
Doctrine. and urging it on the way in which it
should go. But they met for a man instead of |
a party. They couldn't apparently comprehend |
5he idea of getting together in a conference for
,hs discussion and help of principles. They |
must at once turn it into convention aud boom |
for Office and as il beut on making an |
awful example of themselves they boom man |
who is purely politician, and has left other
impression.