The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1888-02-09
Dorcas CaledOn,
THE HEIRESS OF CALEDON HEIGHTS
AN AuroBrOGRAPHx.
Rx EMoRENCE e. DIAMOND.
CHAPTER VII.

= CHAPTER VII.
This, then, was the end of all my foolish
dreams Of Oliver Dudley! tho ond Of tho
firm, truo friendship l had felt so suro
would spring up between us on his rcturnl
Had he not promised mo to be my fricndi
Ahl but that was long ago; he had forgot
ten me no1%, and my checks burned rs | re-
membcr1d my eager welcome and his chill
ing yXPly
SY4Ving thus in the dark could hear tho
scbhd of music and mirth from tho drawing
robm Wherc, had no doubt, tho family and
their guests were assembled. This did not
add to my peace of mind, you may be sure
= Presently Maggie burst into tho room in
her usual impusivc fashion.
"What, miss, sitting in tho darI?" she
criod. "Why, whatever is tho matter,
DEAR" she continued, lighting the lamp and
noticing my wet, tangled hair and dis
ordered appearance
"Nothing at ALL" l answered, sullcnly.
II went out for Il walk and got wet"
swell, we'll, that's too bad!n said good
naturcd Maggie, seating herself OH the cdgo
of the bed, as sho often did, for friendly
chat.
"Ohr' she began, it's fine times they're
havin' in the parlOrs this evening. There's 8
moro company come. That young gent
that was here once aforc, though | don't t
suppose you remember it, YOU WCrC such u
in in furrin parts and now he is como back.
They say he is no end OF rich, and Miss
lrma. it's plain to see, is mighty anxious to
look fine in his eyes; and she does look fine
dear, though hat0 TO say it, Shc is such !,
hateful piece; but she is just lovely in her
pink velvet with such lace and diamonds
glittcrng all over her. And Mr.. Dudlcv
so Norah says, brought her II jewel case tho
most beautiful thing you ever sec" went
on MnGgio. "But you don't seem To care
for hcarin it, Miss Dorric. Arc yc ailin' or
any thingn
"No, Maggie" answered, drcarily, 'but
my head aches and | Ill going to bed soon.
Don't mind mo at supper, | do not want
any"
And Maggie, seeing that did not care for
her presence, finally left Inc alone. Then my
anger bazCd forth. Before MaggiC's en-
trance L had bCcn trying in Il blind way to
find some excuse for Mr.. DudlCy's cool and
Indifferent welcome to me, and was ready
to believe he had not been Intentionally un-
kind only IL little vCXCd at my act Of dis
Obedience But now | was satisfied, [ said
All my pride rose in arms nt tho thought
that should crave his friendship, which ho
withheld. He had come. NCS and | fairly
laughed in my biltCr SClfSrOlming -- NV
friend, my king, my ideal hero had come
lie had treated me kindly; yes, kindly a2 ho
would have treated Il br.cgar in the street
who had asked him for penny. He saved
you from drowning, said my Conscience As
he would have saved Il dog, | answered. bit
tcrly. His presents, his sniirs were for
1rma Barrett, beautiful, rich, golden haired
lrma Barrett, the hcirrss Of Calcdun
Heights. Prcpostcr0us then that Il bog
carly dependent should aspire 10 th" frirud-
ship or regard of ono SO far above hrr.
L fairly lOathcd myself for having ever
lovod or trusted him. Why did | luvo or
trust any one! Surely no one had ever re.
1nrnrI | ,,,, Il,
founding from my birth, Il cast of w;.ir
whom no one cared to own; and is it
strange, said, that when ones own par
cnts forsalo them that others Ahpulu not
feel any great interest or love for th"In. No
1t was nots but IL nado my bitter lot mono
tho easier to- bear, 70 know This. | sat ur
ana WrunE my hands in rage and hate to
ward every one. ! hatrd the PARENTS VIII,
had cast me of, | said | hated the low
bred servants | had been compelled tu Il;
soclatc with when my spirit told mo | wa,
fitted or born for better company. Eu
above all | hated Mrs. Claytun and hcl
daughter, who, l always imagined, in Il
vague way, stood between me and a better
lot.
Gradually my anger SubSNcd, anI he
came calmcr; but resolve had formed it
self in my mind and that W.; that would
no longer remain dependent at CHiruon;
could certainly earn my living, now | was
nearly fifteen years Of age. [ would try,
any way; any thing Was better than living
here, said. | would 90 at once, | would
not wait to be bauiShcd to the dun farm
house as | knew should be
In my fGvcrlSh cHgcrurSS j arose and
gathered together my few belongings, tied
them i'll IL bundle and then sat down 10
write note to Mr.. Dudley thanking him
Tor his timely aid the evening before. but
telling him nothing of my intended drpart-