The National tribune., 1890-11-20

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~ 1872 est. also q daughter,
~ IA IA was hut l4, beautiful
MR X al face and figure,
sweet in disposition, and winning in her ways
impctu0us, as ali lovable children are, but
never so rash ne TO cause uneasiness TO her
neaate elders. The other Walter, was past 20
rather handsome, pronounced brilliant by young
ladies Of his own circle, and gave fair promise
of fulfilling not only his own dreams OF future
greatness but certain ambitious designs OF has
impcri0us parent. lie was somewhat unruiy
by spells. aud would occasionally fly the map
ped-out paths o. the strictly upright, thereby
creating unhealthy connection IN the lamliy
circle, but nevertheless, while not much better
he certainly was no worse than those with
whom TIC associated.
Al the time oil his introduction Walter, with
some score Of class mates, was about 10 gradu-
ate from a small but very select college IN
village near home and start upon fresh chap
Ter n this much slandered world. The gradu-
sting exercises passed OF smoothly enough
during those two OF three balmy june days
and rayishug moonlight nights, but terminated
quite disastr0usly 10 the Guilfonts, inasmuch
O. Walter was no sooner dismissed by the
howery rhetoric aud graceful gestures OF the
Vaedict0rian than he shied of 20 the village,
scarcely waiting TO be congratulated by ms dear
relatives
Here be secured vehicle. and with pretty
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companion, FASTENED TO a neighboring town,
where they were quietly married, after which
important event the certificate was dullluliy
begueathed 70 the safe keeping OF the bride, and
they leisurely returned 10 set about repcntlng.
ID is very true there were interesting remi-
niscences behind al this. More than year
before the girl had come in from country
home 20 accept the position Of domestic IN
the students boarding house. in order that she
might earn an honest living and improve her
mental condition as we'll Mary Sheld0ns in
teutions were certainly good, but her duties
were more grduOus than she anticipated, and
with her apparently never-ending work she
bad but little time for culture.
She was certainly as handsome as was posi-
BE for an uue3ucated country girl 10 be, pos
BessIng 8 marvellous growth Of dark auburn
hair that would hang IN graceful waves about
hcr face despite her efforts 10 control IT.; in-
tensely blue eyes beautiful complexion, after
fan aud ireckies had been banished; Il large
mouth that betrayed her want Of culture, but
well shaped nevertheless, aud a tall, imposing
FORM Id may be noted that her hands and
feet were quite large and clumsy, but one need
not look 10 see perfectly modelled human form
evolved from a log cabin, Add 30 her other vir-
tues the GROWING one OF unbounded good
nature. Of disposition 50 sweet that no ordinary
event couid uiile ID. aud you may conceive OF the
unCnuth lass who had turned other heads than
Walter GuilfoutB.
That Mary was a faYorite among the students
with whom she came in contact goes without
Saying Hud by her plain C0mmOn-sense methods
GLe retained their kindly feelings u the last
without compromising herself IN the least.
Almost from the first meeting young Gull
f0ut Had been infatuated vs. tA this pretty cOun-
try rir not 10 love with her A. tic cultured
few understand II, but brought 10 worship At
heT feet in manner peculiar 10 such cOmbina-
tIuns; aud all his advances were kindly but
firmly TepriEa,
am not Tor the likes O. you" she would
say, ith your riches, your PROUD mother and
sisters uui smart student friends ] like yon,
Walter you know DO but just wont let you
Kiss uc Hnd there's uB use talking about D..
Now 10 Sc aud cont bother me please, while
sweep llis room and make up your smoky old
beds
b. this manner Mary would ward Of her
imue'u0uE lover and had she been a worldly
siren she could not have planned better for hIs
ultimate capture; but being Tie innocent, IguO-
rRut and sweet girl that she was the end proved
She same, and the one moon that cast brr shad-
OWs upon the closing exercises of Walters
graduating class witnessed him and this girl
made mau aud wife.
Almost a month had passed since the mar
rigge, ero Walter had sufficient courage 10 face
biz m0thcr aud then the storm that followed
was tremendous in it's upheayas.
F" A0i Tor the world, Walter not for life itself
shall ever recognize that girl as my daughter"
said The Justly angry parent when the repent
ant s0u sought forgiveness.
a" on, now have worked for and dreamed Of a
glorious future for my son only 20 see you thus
RrOyeIiuR. You cannot break my heart, Tor ]
am TOO fond Of life 10 be yauqushed, but you
have wruug il Wolu.ly.'
quite understand, mother dear" said the
boy. " now j have wrung your heart, and
readily agree that we need not fear lis break
ing. Possibly you may comprehend that not
i0T myself would ] waste much time pleading
lcamo only for BIER sake"
The mother growing still moro impatient al
her sous satirical remarks, replied with IN.
creased warmth: You think ] will repent
you do not care whether ] repent or not ii
but look 10 your support Not dollar not q
tzpcnce Of your fathers money do you get
while i've"
did not come for money, and shall never
asE sou iOr any" replied Walter quietly. "Ont
who bias erred aE YOU think ] have who has *
gr.cyous.y incurred the ill-wjll of his mother
has Rayer subjects 10 discuss than that o
money although may zceuly feel the want o
~. lecOuc .lati0n with you and sister Made
iine now, q few kind words from you % ms
wife, even though you keep your purse.string
drawn, would be Of infinite value % her"
ID is folly Walter sheer folly. do not be
lieyU ! could bring co. self 10 speak kindly thi
4 2 !
Perhaps u docs" replied Walter abruptly
Perhaps IA does. Al any rate IL seems use
less ~ discuss the subject. G00d-by!"
EOWluR graye.y 10 his mother he turne,
aud went out from this lovely home forever
not even having seen his elder sister. Kate
the younger followed him out aud went Will
him 10 the gate swinging his hand IN hers a
they went.
~ don't care what mamma aud MadeIin
cay size told him rapidly; q" love you ye
beterun I ever lid and ] 10 80 hope you vii
be happy. Hcres my pocket book, Waller an
thcres lots more In IL than you think and lot
more where N came ir0m--fOr me- mind vou
Row come, don't be silly You know YOU
need b.. GOod-by kiss me real hard thi
time"
d. may be presumed she was kissed wit
force enough 10 satisfy hor impctu0us nEtuu
aud when Walter stood her upon the grouu
and turned away the first tears caused by th
episode, and perhaps the last, were cleaning /
his eyes.
Before their marriage Walter had PARTIAL
succeeded boz convincing bis bride that "A recor
cillati0n with his mother would not be Difficult
although he felt that he WAS dcce.yiug her. an
really making an effort 10 deceive himself s
bis meeting with bic mother though I'D real
not surprising, was a sad termination Of d
bright dreams, and left him utterly demora
lied. The thoughts Of going back 10 his vii
after such defeat were maddening--or woul
have been lad he not Immediately pToccedc
% carry out other plans conceived in case sue
failure came about First, lac went 10 IN
bank and checked out all The money be had
his personal credit; next, gathering up h
watch and igWcIFV quite a Tod of which ~ ~,