Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1889-05-18
Maude CaylOTd'S Fortune.
ny CHARLES ALMoE.

whole fortune, and that must be over
million dollars
at certainly looks that way. The old
fellow had no family, and pretty Maude is
his nearest relative, so far as l can figure 1t
out"
"Ah! must call and pay my respects to
the little beauty"
The two young gentlemen parted, and one
turned his steps towards the residence of
Miss Maude Gaylord,of whom they had been
conversing, his mind bent upon one object,
and that to pay his court, assiduously, to the
young lady, who, up to this time, had only
occupied his thoughts as an object for the
display OF those little gallantries in which
he was so proficient, for Jasper Hartley was
considered the most elegant young man in
the little town of Spencer.
1t is true that Jasper Hartley was the
counterfeit presentment of a gentleman, for
he came from good stock and had enjoyed
all the privileges of liberal education. His
manner was as polished as his shoe, and
they were always unapproachable.
He hurried along, and planned his cam
paign as he walked. His heart had very
little to say TO him in the matter THAT is, if
he had any heart to spealS), but his iudg-
ment kept urging him TO hasten matters as
much as possible, and to take the fair one
by storm His success in past amours led
him to think that he would have little trou-
Bile in bringing this rustic beauty to his
way of thinking.
Had this young gentleman been a better
Judge of character, and taken the trouble To
study the girl he was intending to honor
with his hand, he would not have been so
certain of his reception. But he was very
good friends with her, and upon several
occasions, he had approached very close 10
proposal, aud she had not deferred him,
but, to his mind, rather given him encour-
agement; therefore he had no misgivings as
to the result, when he should lay his hom-
age at her feet and request, in return, the
small favor-her hand.
MIR. Hartley was quite fortunate, for, as
he neared the house of her he was to honor,
he saw the door open and dainty Maude
step out, with her guitar under her arm,
evidently bound for friends, where she
was giving music lessons. This apparently
accidental meeting would give him the OPP
! portunity to walk with her, without appear.
ing to seek that privilege, and he trusted to
mis- wit to bring the conversation around tC
his way Of thinking
1t was an oft-told tale with him and hi
was quite ready with any style demanded
occasion required He could wax hot OIL
cold. He could fall upon his knees and de
liver himself in warm and passionate Ian
I guage or he could tell his tale Of love C3
: feeIingly. but with that appearance Of re
> pressed emotion that every woman treats
with respect and which appears TO carry
conviction with it.
'.Ah Maudel So glad that met you"
.'Really: 1t would make me too happy tC
r say that the feeling was reciprocal"
/ why: Are you displeased with my hap
piness:"
Far from it. l am too happy myself 4
be displeased at the happiness Of others
.'Ah! then you have heard the gla
n news:"
Y Yes, indeed, and will be the first one t
n give him my hand and say, ! wish you suC
cess"
! ''Eh! don't exactly comprehend"
e "Why. Of course you meant the choice 0
e Harry Starr as principal of the schoolsr
J. tsChoice of the. Excuse me, Mis-
a Gaylord, but referred to matter Of niue
more Importance"
= Dear me, what can it be'"
n why! Have you not heard Of the deaf
IS Of your uncle, Mr.. Rathbun, and your aces
IF sion to fortune.'
\ 'CETLdluly. OuY DSuh" L tloAEhb ~
were going to tell me something new"
This was said with pettish pOut, and
+, pretty little toss of the charming little heat
/ The bright auburn curls glistened in tt
he sunlight, and Hartley vowed that he ha
lg never admired red hair as much before
n. his life.
- My dear little girl, do you mean to te
:. me that you knew this before and did not a
y tach as much Importance to it as to Il
al elevation Of petty little schoolmasteri''
ne THAT petty little schoOlrhaster' has mo-
ld sense in his little finger than you have
Il your whole head.
d '.Ah You must be in love with the your
= gentleman 2 angrily answered Hartley, e
'lr ting farther from the subject in his min
every moment, in his blind ignorance.
mot much. It is coming to pretty pa
of when lady cannot be interested in the w'
90 fare Of young gentleman, without beil
= in love with him.
u- This sobercd Mr.. Hartley and made hi
NO think that he had gone, perhaps, step t
- far, and suggested an idea, which would n
,er have occurred TO Maude had he not be-
,er foolish enough TO cause her thoughts to fic
:. in that direction. He fastened 10 CORE
hS his error, however, and to regain, if pos
10 BILE lost ground.
OF "Ah, Maude am so Interested IN you m
all self. that am led to fear that every you
e's man in Spencer must, perforce, follow 4
example; and it pains me, inexpressibly
hear words of praise from one | revere
highly, given to a possible rival.
IN Harry a rivals Ha, ha, han' and 8
IN laughed, merrily. sit would amuse h
IN very much to know that YOU honored him
Ia highly
mo doubt IL would. He is so cas-
'' amused" said Hartley, bitterly. "Mau'
ne can't you be serious one moment, and 81
se me the credit Of being in earnest"
he ''Of course I'll have to give you credi
orn every one in town does; but 1t is so hum
p Gus that you should be jealous Of Harrl
~ and she chirruped a silvery little laup
ties did you know that he was my cousin"
aid ''NO. Is he! Reallyln
sh, SWELL hardly afull.fedged cousin. bu
half or three-quarter one"
"Ohl Then / shall dismiss him at on
| and aalr yon what has been nutterinQ on