The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-03-03
NOT TO BE CAUGHT.

Two mea sat in conversation. The cool
ing wind played gently with the short
brown curls Of the younger, while bis
handsome eyes and facs were lighted by
bright, animated expression. ~ can scar.
cely credit such good fortune. Are you
sure there Is no mistake ?" he said.
perfectly; here are the documents.
Prove your identity prove to our:sahsfRc-
ton that you are Ralph Hamilton, and
you are rich man. Can you prove itT"
~ can, Immediately. But this is in
deed welcome change; to spring from
deep poverty to such wealthin moment,
by the death OF an unknown relative,
seems most incredible. I am grateful to
you Mstcalf, for your painu in 80 soon
seeking me; also for your interest in my
welfare. have one favor only to ask In
addition; that you remain silent about it.
The fact OF my changed circumstances
need not be made known as yet. l shall
not alter my style Of living for awhile,
but shall fulfill an engagement to become
the private tutor OF two email boys re-
uiding, strange to relate, in the same place
where lies this new estate. In taking the
properly, you say am required TO as
bume the name OF itS former owner. This
| will do, after few months spent in the
neiShborhood as a poor teacher. have
mat sad rebutTa during the days Of my
poverty, and have no idea Of being made
the victim OF some fortune-hunter, 80 l
will win some good woman for loves
cake, then settle down and enjoy myself"
In beautiful residence sat two lsdies,
Mrs. Corsair and her daughter Zoe, while
q third, niece Of tho elder lady, Blanche
Gilmore, stood with light hat in her
hand, as thought just returned from a
walk. They were discussing the appear.
,snce of new tutor who had undertaken
for time on trial, the education Of the
two sons OF the family. Charley, one Of
these boys, had Just appeared, and, look
ing from the window, whispered:
'Now, girls, there he comes. Tell me II
what said was not true"
eyes, indeedW exclaimed both young
ladies, az they surveyed the fine figure
and handsome face approaching; and
when the young man smiled pleasantly
upon Charley, Blanche thought she had
never seen 30 handsome man, while Zoe
whispered:
III the young heir Of tine Belmont
property prove one.hslf as handsome l
will be content"
A splendid estate, with residence Of
almost royal msgnifcence, lay within
sight Of thor pretty home, and had inst,
through the death OF old Mr.. Belmont, q
childleea Widower, passed into the hHnds
Of young relative. expected soon to visit
tho premisea, Zoe Corsair and her
pro uder mother had decided to appro'
pr!ste to both owner aud estate as coon as
possible after his arrival. The new tutor,
Mr.. Hamilton, soon became great favor
lie with his pupils. Living ss he did in
the family, he soon became we'll acquains-
ed with ali, while he evidently ADMIRED
the beautiful Zoe, who treated him with
cool politensss. Of Blanche he saw little.
She was only the poor relation, depending
npon her uncle for support, therefore
compelled to bear evory imposition and
csprice her worldly, selfish aunt and
cousin saw fit to int1iCt. Only little en-.
joyment was hers; a solitary spot, deep
rayine widely romantic and secluded, not
Ter from her uncls's residence. Thither
she went one beautiful afternoon about
the frat Of October, tripping along down
the small winding path that led to the
depths below. But suddenly Bhe paused,
d groan and a faint call for help arresting
her steps. Fastening to the spot where
she Judged tho sufferer to be, che saw o
man lying at the foot OF the rsvine, mo-
tlonle6s and now quite still.
Ina few moments she was Decide him,
and, on lifting his head from the ground,
ahe found Mr.. Hamilton, the tutor, un'
conscious.
Running to the stream OF water, she
clipped in her handkerchief and bAthsd
bis brow.
At last he opened his eyes and gtEsd
long aud vscRntly upon her.
"Ah, yes, remember. l did fall. l
leaned over 10 pluck g flower and lost my
balance. But l feel better again. thanks
to you for your care, and l will see II l
cannotrise."
"Lesn on mo, Mr.. Hamilton. l think
can get you up hepath, II 1t Is steep, to
the road, and from thence after rest,
home"
Slowly, yet surely, leaning on theyoung
girl for that support he was 80 accustomed
TO give to others. he creEt along, often
stopping to rest, until at last the level
road was gained, and from there his own
room, to which q physician was soonsum-
mored, and his limb set and bruises at.
tended to-!
Lying thus helpless upon his bed, the
door partly opened to allow circulation
oil air, the young man lay hall dosing,
when he accidentally hoard the following
conversation, not, OF courae intended for
his ears:
"a pretty piece Of work this" said Mrs.
Coyssir, who wcs an intensely selfish
woman. "Who Ia to play nurHe now, /
would like to know"
"And to miserable tutor" interrupted
the equally selfish Zoe,
~ should be very Glsd to take charge OF
the poor young man, alone among stIau:
gers and sick" esid Blanche" and, II
aunt ia willing will devote my time to
him."
"Aud neglect the sewingi There Is my
wrapper not ilniGhed yet"
"Do mot fear, aunt" returned the same
sweet voice; II will finish that also. ]
can take my sewing TO his room and at
tend to both; II not able to sew when he
is awake, l will do it at night when he
sleeps"
member, that wrapper imuaE be fnished."
"Oome, mother, don't bother about
him any longer. Tho carriage waits to
take us to the concert. Come ou."
So saying, the uufeeling Zoe swept
downstairs, followed by her mother, while
sUft voice murmursd by the invalid's
"You are not sleepiDg, see. What
shall do for your relloi2"