News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1888-09-13

~ ~ ~ tie Swiss clock
hanging over the writing table-for her
eyes were not as good as they had been.
There were few people living who
were very dear to her, and of these she
was expecting this evening the two
whom she loved best in the world-her
god-daughter and namesake, Betty
Carew, and Colin Campion, her
nephew.
She had definite object in view in
bringing these young people together.
A few weeks before she had had an at
tack OF bronchitis, and this illness had
suggested to her the advisability of
making her will. When she began to
consider how she should divide her
property between Betty and Colin her
heart seemed torn asunder. She could
not calmly contemplate her old lace and
china and all her favorite personal pos
sessions going out of the family, for she
wanted Betty to have them. Colin
must, of course, have the little estate,
but then, too, he must have the money
to keep it up, for she did not wish Forde
to be neglected after her death.
At length an idea occurred to her
which, if carried ont, would obviate all
difficulties. Why should not Colin and
Betty marry and share her fortune
equally, without any troublesome divis-
ion of it2 With this thonght in her
mind Miss Campion had invited them
to Forde, and was now awaiting Betty's
arrival with some nervousness.
Her nervousness increased when she
had welcomed her goddaughter and
brought her into the drawing room
for it was necessary that she should
make Betty understand how desirable
husband Colin would be without raising
any suspicion in her mind.
"You are very tired, DEAR" she said,
fastening to pour out cup of tea with
trembling fingers. 81 shall never be-
come reconciled to trains-they are
noisy and dusty. 1t is a pity We are in
such hurry always, nowadays. They
managed better in the last century,
when journeys were made in leisurely
manner by coach"
eff we were eighteenth century ladies,
godmother, 1 should be at the rectory
at this moment-for the journey from
Devonshire would have been impossible
by coach. So l am glad that we were
not born hundred years ago."
eff you put it that way, dear, SO am L.
hope this visit will be pleasanter than
usual" she added, Eervously. My
nephew Colin is coming tonight; he is
going to stay for some time"
''He is doctor In London, isn't he?
l have heard you speak of him."
Il dare say. He has bought prac-
tice there" answered Miss Campion.
HE is very clever in his profession, and
so tender and kind 1t is quite beauti-
full to see him with children. But he
ought to marry there is always a pre-
judice in favor of married doctors"
You had better tell him So" said
Betty, with smile.
81 mean to do so; and I think he
will be settled before long," said the old
lady, nodding her head mysteriously.
''Oh, If he is already in love, my
dear, returned Miss CampiOn hastily.
"YOu must not think Colin is foolish,
sentimental young man. Indeed, he is
considered rather cold in society; and |
he is as proud as you are, Betty"
''Wlll he marry ii he is not III love?"
asked Betty raising her eyebrows slight
ly.
''Oh, no, my dear, of course not"
"Ihen you think he will OBJ 'diently
fall In love when you tell him that he
ought to marry. He must have Lis
emotions under admirable CONTROL"
"He would not fall in love with any
one," said Miss Campion, with only n
vague understanding of Betty's sarcasm;
''but he cannot fail to see what a sweet
girl"
81 see, interrupted Eetty quietly,
''you are saving him great deal of un-
necessary trouble i'll suggesting whom as
well as when he siiouId marry"
''Coiin would not marry any girl
whom he could not like and respect"
said Miss Campion, little anxiOusly.
''Oh, no! but nc IS not sentimental"
suggested Betty. ''Ihe girl lie marries
will be happy woman"
''She will indeydr' agreed her god
mother 81 am so glad that you appre-
ciate Colin"
Soon after Betty had left the drawing
room to dress for dinner Mr.. Campion |
arrived. When the first greetings were
over his amt remarked, tentatively;
81 have asked Betty Carew to stay
with me while you are here, Colin. You
don't know Betty"
NO. said Colin.
"She is q very sweet girl said Miss !
CampiOn, nervously.
lis shel'
"a very swet girl. Do you know,
Colin. | have thought lately that you
ought to marry Married doctors are
always the most successful.
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