The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1888-12-06

the society OF the older lady, and then
little demon of policy whispered to him,
that after all the money was Miss Hsrte's.
and, with social position and attractions
she might marry, and so deprive Msude Of
her supposed inheritance.
II was true that she was old enough to
be his mother; but handsome woman and
one thoroughly tasteful in dress, could sl-
ways appear younger than actual years
warranted, and he liked her, yes, be Ger
,ainly respected and liked her.
For two or three days he hesitsted.
shrinking yet from placing himself in the
position OF fortune hunter, and then be
wrote manly. tender letter to Miss Hsrte
asking her to be his WIFE,
He had sufficient tact to avoid Aowery
hsttery, to make sickening proteststions.
and the letter bore the stamp OF sincerity
on every line An hour later bis messen
ger returned with an answer, and Miss
Hsrte was his affianced wife.
Escorting the ladies TO their home.
magnificent conntry seat. Mr.. Randall
would not have been human had he not
congratulated himself upon the future
ownership Of the wealth SO lsvishly repre-
sented all around bin.
He said nothing about the future posi-
ton Of Miss Maxwell, good naturedly will
ing tha. she should still and home with
her aunt; but be sometimes thought be
would give her hint about assuming SO
much the air OF mistress Of the house
The wedding was magnificent. the hon
ey moon spent in travelling upon we'd
ding gift OF q check from Mr. RandslPs
uncle; aud one morning,iu cosy confidence
the subject Of going home arose.
Where have you taken rooms, dear?
Mrs. Randall asked; or shall you go to
housekeeping
Rooms, cried the bridegroom; shall you
not return TO your own house?
NY own house? l have no house, Joe,
for suddenly the truth flashed upon her,
did you think I had money? l thought
every one knew that was Msude's pen
sioner. Oh, and her face grew very pale.
what fool l have been! thought you
loved me.
You we're no fool thinking that. was the
quick reply, as her husband put his arm
around her; ! do love you. ! did think
the position reversed. and that Maude de.
pended on you; but never doubt my love
II il was not very ardent when proposed
to you, it grows stronger every day We
spend together.
But yet you thought me wealthy
A humilisting fact which / cannot deny
aud then 10 q sudden burst Of confidence
Mr.. Randall told his wife the whole truth,
dwelling somewhat longer upon bis busi-
meas attempts and perplexities, than on the
hope he had entertained Of future life Of
luxurious idleness.
When be had & .ished, his wife spoke
You may not like to hear my fathers
opinion OF me, Joe. though be meant 1t 70
be complimentary one. He always said
| should have been man. for had true
business head. For ten years before hs
died be was parslyzsd and l vas the &c
tusI head OF his business, the weaving oi
carpets 10 ". He left me com
potency which WAS stolen from me by .
dishonest trustee; and should have taken
up some occupation to gsiu my own liveli
hood. had not Maude been left 90 orphan,
and implored me to live with her
IL was scarcely = life Of dependence. fo'
she needed me, aud her lavish gifts o
clothing and jewelry accepted 10 place
OF the salary any one else In my plsc'
aus. have been paid. l Vas housekeepeI
and chaperon, and We we're very happy
but never dreamed that I was supposed
TO oSn her wealth.
Now listen to my proposition: The FAC.
tory my father controlled Is closed. but
an 40 old friend OF the owner, who carried
on the business for short time after u,
father died, and found bis isnorsDce of th'
details swept away oil bis profits. l vii
introduce you 10 him. and the sale Of u!
] diamonds will give ne sufficient capita
| Tor . modest start You will be nominslll
master. as my father uss. usiil you con
quer al the in,ricscies Of the business
s.iu our old customers and can carry Of
the whole ~i,hcut sssisisree. Until thei
| lie. me direct snd tesca you - ! helpe'
my father. When you are rieh man
aud here Mrs Randsll's eyes grew din
With tender feeling you can boy me SON
more diamonds
Twas no. . matter Of hss,y decision
Mr.. Rsadall. remembering his failures