The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1889-10-26

Lying thus helpless upon ms pea, the
door partly open to allow a circulation
of air, the young man lay half doing,
when he accidentally heard the following
conversation, not, of course, intended for
his ears:
ga pretty piece of work, this" said
Mrs. Corsair, who was an intensely self
ish woman. "Who is to play nurse,
would like to know"
"And to a miserable tutor" inter-
rupted the equally selfish Zoe.
81 should be very glad to take charge
- - G.,A sick" said Blanche. land
If aunt is willing viii devote my time
TO him."
"And neglect the sewing? There is
my wrapper not finished yet"
''Do not fear, aunt" returned the same
sweet voice; 81 will finish that also. ]
can take my sewing to his room and at
tend to both; if not able to sew when he
Is awake, will do it at night when he
sleeps"
Every we'll, do as you please; but re-
member that wrapper must be finished"
"Come, mother, don't bother about
him any longer. The carriage waits to
take us to the concert. Come on"
So saying, the unfeeling Zoe swept
while soft voice murmured by the in
valid's side:
"You are not sleeping, see. What
shall do for your relief"
81 feel quite comfortable, thank you,
except a headache, caused by the sudden
jar"
''Let me bathe it, them
How soft her fingers were; how gentle
her touch, and what depth Of womanly
pity beamed from those large, brown
eyes.
About two weeks after the accident
Blanche wandered once more to her IA
vorite resort, and seating herself at the
foot Of the descent she was soon lost in
deep reverie.
''This is charming spot, Miss Blanche"
said a well known voice behind her,
land see is favorite of yours. Now
that l know how to avoid its dangers, !
also am charmed with its deep repOse
and picturesque beauty"
81 am glad you like it" was the reply
of the young lady, as she blushed slightly
when he seated himself by her side. ''But
yours is the only face 1 have ever seen
when here, and cannot but wonder how
you discovered the spot"
Zone of my little pupils told me of it,
and that day when fell was my first
visit. Thankful am that you were in
the habit of coming here, else I might
have died alone and unnissed."
''Alone, grant, but not unrnissed, for
your pupils love you"
81 would like to tell you, dear Miss
pIonoho hOr7 cf1.Onnlu attached I bayya
become to my tender nurse and how
much l long for her to return my de-
voted affection. Dearest, can you love a
person occupying so humble position
as tutor to your uncle's children? If you
can, and if you will allow me to present
my deep love and consent to be my wife,
it will be the delight of my life to try to
make you happy" Then he drew her up
toward him and their lips met.
No opposition was offered when Mr..
Hamilton asked the hand of Blanche
Gilmore from her uncle, all thinking
that their poor relative did well even in
marrying tutor.
In the meantime the news came that
the Belmont owner was soon to take pos
session of his property. One Of his oddi-
ties was that on the evening of his return
a large party of friends and the select
neighbors were to assemble to bid him
welcome This party, as it happened,
was to take place the evening before the
marriage of Blanche. Cards of invita-
ton had been left at Mr.. Corsairs, and,
much to the surprise and chagrin of Miss
Zoe, Blanche was also remembered.
''Just as if we wanted to introduce
our poor relations, she said, scornfully.
81 wonder that the tutor also was not in
cluded."
The evening came. The rooms were
thronged, but, singular to remark, the
young owner had not as yet made his
appearance. The guests were received
by his most intimate friends, Mr.. and
Mrs. Metcalf, and the latter, as soon as
Blanche had been introduced, managed
to draw her to one side, and in another
moment Zoe wondered, as she saw them
leave the rooms together.
About half an hour later, after all the
guests had assembled, Mr.. Metcalf said:
Ladies' and gentlemen, Mr.. Belmont
has just arrived and in few minutes
will be pleased to meet you and introduce
to all assembled the beautiful young lady
who tomorrow morning viii become his
BRIDE"
Scarcely had he finished speaking
when the young man entered the room
with Blanche hanging on his arm, her
face radiant with happiness.
''Our late tutorp cried Mrs. Corsair.
'Impossiblep cried Zoe, sinking into a
chair.
''It is quite true, madame" said the
young man, land now let me hope to see
you all at our wedding tomorrow"
All were present except Zoe, whose
disappointment was too great to permit
her TO form one of the wedding party
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