Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-09-04
BETRAYED;
A DARK MARRIAGE
MORN. 80.
a Romance of Lous, Intrigue and
Crime. a.
BIZ MRS. ALICE P. oAsarsros.



He grew very restless. The whole thing
was preying upon his mind.
He decided that he must have some oc-
cupation. Young Belmont and others
Of his acquaintance had gone TO Con-
gress.
his father suggested that it would be a
good idea for him to follow their ex-
ample.
The suggestion struck him favorably;
but there was one great drawback.
The member for the district in which
they resided had too strong hold On his
constituency to be easily shaken of.
One morning. when he happened TO be
in his fathers private room at the bank,
and while he was considering the matter,
an elderly gentleman entered and asked
to see the President. "a
Warren Immediately arose to withdraw.
mo, mol" exclaimed the stranger; don't
go, sir, beg. My business is not of o
private nature. merely called to ask q
question or two about the Sedley farm--a
most excellsnt piece Of property in Rox-
bury. One of my constituents Is anxious
to buy or lease it, and knowing I was to
be in New York to-day, requested me to
call here about the matter
''That gentleman is the owner Of the
farm" smiled the bank president, nod
ding toward Warren.
"You, sir7 Thought" h
''It is my SON, sir, Mr.. Warren Leland,
explained his father. '"The property was
left him by his grandfather. @
"Yes, yes; his mothers father, James
Sedley. ! knew him very we'll; and I
knew your mother, too, young man, long
before she became Mrs. Leland. My
name is Sweetland- Emerson Sweetland." !"
"Ahl" exclaimed the elder Leland; ''the
member of Congress from the Third Con-
necticut District"
''Exactly. sir; but for not longer than
the present term, hope. am heartily
year or two abroad.
''Well," smiled Warren, II suppose it's
easy enough to find successorP"
Mot so easy as you think, there are SO
many qualifications required. What q
pity goa are not citizen Of Connecticut
and living on your farm at Roxbury.
Judging from your looks, you're just the
man We want, provided your politics are
all right"
''No trouble ON that head!' exclaimed
the elder Leland, quickly; ''they are the
Same as your own, Mr.. Sweetland."
"Then why not think Of it2" asked the
Congressman IT have year longer to
serve; that will give you time to gain a
residence in the district. You can live in
your own house, and turn farmer, you
know" Then with o comical look and
gesture:
-Good gracious! What am sayingp
Advising you to come up and live on the
Sedley farm when I am here to buy OF
lease that very farm for friend"
Don't let that thought disturb you,
smiled Warren. Il certainly should not
think Of selling, and I ann hardly pre-
pared to consider an offer for lease.
Then what do you say to the other
plan? You mustn't be surprised that ]
take so much interest in your mothers
son. She was what we call q right smart
girl, and always liked her.
L am much more inclined to consider
that proposition favorably." responded
Warren. W.
well, then, I'll help you"
But won't it be uphill work to prepare
myself, get acquainted, and be able to
capture the convention in years timer"
aOh, dear no; not with my help, and
the help of one other party"
And who may that other party be. If
may ask" %
Cf course you may. Its Nathan Met
calf, the or Gle of Roxbury, the most i'm
portant man in the district, though not as
wealthy as some others"
Nathan Metcalf, I" repeated Warren,
as though to fix the name In his mind.
Yes; and my first advice to you, young
man, is 60 and live on your farm, and
conquer Nathan Metcalf.
-To do that must know something
about him. What kind Of man is Mr.
Metcalf2"
aHe is clever fellow--a very cleve,
fellow, indeed, and all.powerfuI in his
neighborhood, as have said. He ID
original, as you will see, and we'll worth
studying. Then there's his daughter
charming young woman. i tell you, my
friend, you must please them, for Met.
calf is really the master Of the district
Why, had to secure his friendsh D, OF
else, upon my word, would have been
elected to remain at home.
But, sir, what shall do to please this
powerful mani"
You must see him. He is, as I tel
you, D great oddity He has never beer
in Washington; he has horror Of New
York and our other large cities. 1t only
needs little tact to fatter his views OF
these points. We always need LITTLE
tact in this world, young man.
But his daughter, Mr.. Sweetland?1
All, the deueei You must please the
daughter also. He worships her, and shs
manages him completely, although hi
grumbles little sometimes.
And what sort of women is she2"
A splendid woman, o glorious woman
IA widow; somewhat pious, but very
well informed-a woman Of great merit
assure You.
But what course must take to please
this l&dy2'
What course2 BY Jove, young man
4 you ask great many questions. I an
green as grass with them always. II is
Nning I can't understand; but you, my
young fricnd, you have little need to bi
instructed in that natter You cant fai
to please her; you have only to make
yourself agreeable. But you will know
how to do it---yon will conduct yoursell
perfectly, am sure.
aYes, captivate Metcalf and his dangh
ter. These are my first Instructions. An
h0ldl to please them both pay some ut;
tention 10 Miss Lester.
And who is Miss Lester2"
-@An unfortunate young lady, residinl
with them at present. ! can't tell you an,
more about her Just now. But nindi !
will please thsia Il you pay her some OF
tention." ls
Mr.. SIDNEY Leland now asked the Con
gressman how long be proposed to remain
IN the cit and on learning that be di'
not expect to leave until the next day in
sisted on his taking dinner with them an'