Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1890-09-25

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suppose; but they oWasd a-1ittie patch Of
land and aCVel, a poor place enough, IA
al conscience, but still their own, and
SO, when her husband died, Jennie sent
for me, and now instead Of picking up
rags IN New York, I am scratching the
ground In RoxbuFy.
All something Of a rise in lifei
trust the change agrees with you
u am we'll enough satisfied,
At least you are with your own flesh
Yes. am that much better OF, GER
teinly."
Your daughter has children you said?"
aYes-tWO"
And they are sick?"
Very sick.
What is the mGtter?"
i do not know cannot understand.
Has a doctor seen them?"
"A dOctOrI Good gEaciOusi How could
We pay dOctOr?"
But you must have one. Here, 60 for
one at once, and he offered him a five
dollar bill.
The old man stretched forth his hand
to take it. Then a strange expression
came into his eyes, and quickly with
drawing his hand, he said hurIiedIy,
No, moi" and turning abruptly. fastened
away.
Leland gazed after him for a moment
with a thoughtful air, and then, with
bowed head, and his hands tightly
clasped behind him, slowly made his way
hOmeWard.
With an effort, he at last succeeded in
throwing OF the disagreeabIe impression
the quondam rag-pieker had made, and
BY the time he had reached his own door
had almost forgotten him.
In truth, he had something much more
agreeable to think of, and could but con-
graduate himself on his campaign,
which seemed to him, not with out rea-
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gem.
By a clever mixture of frankness and
cunning he had quickly enlisted Clara
Denton in his interest. From that moment
the realization of his ambitious dreams
seemed assured, for he was not ignorant
of the incompatible value OF wOman's
assistance, and knew all the power of
those small but cumulative efforts, and of
those subteFranean movements which as
simulate feminine influence to the secret
and irresistible influences Of8nature.
Another point galned-he had estab-
lished secret between that pretty woman
and himself, and had placed himself on
a confidential footing with her.
lie had gained the right to keep secret
their Clandestine words and private con-
7ersatiOn, and such position cleverly
managed could aid him to pass very
agreeably the time necessary to gain
residence in Connecticut, and the period
occupied In his political canvass.
Leland, on entering the house, sat
down to write to Mr.. SWeetland to in form
him of the opening of his operations,
and admOnish him to keep quiet. From
that day he turned his attention to follow
ing up the two persons who could control
his election.
His policy as regarded Mt. Metcalf as
as simple as it was clever. Profting by.
his growing familiarity as neighbor, he
went to school, as it were, to the old gen
tleman farmer. and gave him up the di-
Fection of the Sedley farm. By this quiet
compliment, enhanced by his captivating
courtesy, he advanced insensiblY in the
good graces of the old man.
After some weeks Of almost daily in
tercOurse, Mr.. Metcalf graciOusIy praised
his young nelghbOr as good fellow, an
excellent musician, an amiable associate;
but to make him Congressman, saw
some things which might disQualify him.
The young man, however, did not Worry
himself so much about the matter as
might be supposed, for his second ambi-
ton had superseded his grst; in other
words, his fancy for Clara Denton had
become more ardent and more pressing
than his love for political prefern9znt.
We are compelled to admit G15t to his
credit, that he first proposed to himself
to gain the affections of his fair neigh
Dor as a simple pastIme, as an interesting
adventure, and above all, as a work of
art, which was extremely difficult and
would rebound to his great honor.
To accomplish his object, he trusted to
his own principles, to the destinations of
his manner and his previous successes.
Instin ctively he knew that the ordinary
forms of gallantry would not answer with
her. All his art was TO surround her with
absolute respect, and to leave the rest to
time and the growing intimacy Of each
day.
There was something very touching to
Clara Denton in the reserved and timid
manner of this maUVais sujet in her pres
ence-the homage Of fallen spirit, as
though ashamed of being such, in pres
ence of a spirit Of light.
Never, either in public or in their tete-
a-tetes, was there a jest, word, or
look which the most sensitive virtae
could fear.
This young man, ironical with all the
rest of the world, was serious with her.
From the moment he turned toward her,
his voice, face and conversation became
! as serious as though he had entered
church.
He had great deal Of wit, and he used
and abused 1t beyond measure in con-
versatiOns in the presence of Clara Den
ton, as though he were making display
Of fireworks in her honor. But on com
ing to her he was suddenly eEtingulshed,
and was all submission and respect.
Every woman who receives from q su-
periUr man such refned d8ttery as this
does not necessarily love him. but does
/ like him.
In the shadow Of the perfect security in
/ which Leland had placed her, Clara Den
! ton could not but be pleased in the com
/ pany of the most distinguished man she
| had ever met, and who had, like herself,
/ the taste for art. music and high culture.
Thus these innocent relations with a
/ young man whose reputation was rather
/ equivocal could not but awaken in the
I heart Of Clara q sentiment, OK rather an
! illusion, which the most prudish could
/ not condemn.
/ Libertines offer to vulgar women an
/ attraction which surprises, but which
springs from a very bIamable curiosity.
/ To a woman of society they offer another,
more noble yet not less dangerOus-it is
! ne at4rantion q. Alarming than II Is