Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-03-16
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That was our betrothal, for the half
promise was accepted Mr.. Adams took
my hands in his and looked at me with
pity in his hazel eyes, s'God grant you
may, Dora, and good niShtr'
went back to my work, but my heart
was not in it. / saw Mr.. Adams twice
each week, and q new world opened be-
fore me. / had wanted to love him at
first, but soon my life grew into prayer
that he should really care for me.
saw every day some evidence of his kind
ness, his wise friendship, but / trembled
at the thought that it might only DO
friendship, for life held so much more.
1t was at this time the McGillicuddys
began to develop warm interest In me.
Jack came to the 0 o'clock dinner one
night with some exciting information. I
was invited to take dinner at the Nc
Gillicuddy's special table, and there he
divulged it.
Il was to the races, Miss Hunter" he
says, ''and that Adams man bought
pair of California horses"
l made no reply. Jack had forgotten
how many people are wearing the name
of Adams. His news was nothing to me.
she paid $4,000 for 'em," went on
Jack Your Adams, Miss Hunter.
Don't you catch oni'
"He must be rich. Miss Dora." chimed
in the mother. IL want you to give Josie
an introduction.
''You must take me out riding, lisped
Josie, with her blonde head on one side.
I looked down at my plate in amaze
ment Either Wallace Adams was better
situated than had known or he had
gone wildly to specializing in race horses
| remembered Ida Adams at Westfeld,
q ward like myself. Her father had been
a clergyman. mot able to take care of
n wife, Dora" he had told me. land to
have a comfortable home" had thought
him able to make ms way with other
men; to give me neat home with few
comforts in it-a piano, books and one
or two good pictures.
Didn't you know it," broke out my
landlady, gibly "Where did you get
acquainted with hima' -
l escaped from the McGillicuddys and
away to my room. had promised anew
to be his wife, or now / might be sup
posed to want his money.
sis this truer' I asked him when he
came again, and told him about the
California horses.
"Now, Dora" said the manly voice,
Il must refuse to answer you. To be
rich in the worlds way would require
good deal more money than I can COM
mand. will be very poor if my wife
don't love me. Are you going to reduce
me 10 beggary?'
For the first time in my life put my
arms about his neck and kissed him.
Something awakened me to his true
worth. What had he seen in me to put
so much in my hands9 had not beauty
nor good looks, even, l who was only
one of the 10000 who live and work in
Chicago. l-
| never introduced Josie McCullicuddy
and Mr. Adams. That young woman
took to dressing after me, and gained a
sudden impetus in music. She played
Flowers Of. st. Petersburg" waltz till
the boarders deserted the parlor for q
walk. She switched them gently In on
monastery Bells' or "Silvery Waves"
Or worse, she sang with Jack till bed
time.
But to all these things gave no heed.
was for the first time in love, and the
world was not the same. / allowed Mr..
Adams to hasten our wedding day, and /
gave up my position. was very happy,
and only one thing marred my sunshine.
Wallace would be absent week at st.
Louis. 1t was long week, but nearly
ended. Jack McGillicuddy had been my
shadow all through it, which allowed,
since Jack was only 81 and not in love
with me. Oddly enough. / had not re-
ceived letter from st. Louis. To7mor-
row he would be here, and should know
why. Jack proposed a ramble down
town. you've been too close, Miss
Hunter" said he. Lets go and cali on
one of Josie's friends
I went out into the July night with
them and we had ice cream. Then we
went to hotel on Monroe street, where
Josie's friend was stopping. Who does
not know the Egyptian parlor with its
hangings? | stood behind a curtain
talking and laughing with Jack and Jo-
sic, when l saw coming down to one OF
the ground parlors Wallace Adams, with
lady ON his arm. looked until felt
myself growing rigid. She was dark
and very beautiful and they were talking
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