The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1890-01-25
DIAMOND CUT DIAMOND.

Thus the Widow Stillman was left
with a small amount of cash and con-
siderable beauty, and her deliberations
as to the future resulted in the follow
ing conclusion:
81 am loath to give up the luxuries
to which | have been accustomed, and
to continue them | must get rich hus
band. l am young, pretty and accom-
plished. l have money enough to sup
port me in good style for about two
years. will mourn for my husband
half that time, and then l will begin
my campaign"
The year wore slowly away and mid
summer came again. Her deep mourn
ing had given place TO lovely comblna.
tons of white and black. The hldeous
widows cap was exchanged for lavender
ribbons in her hair and jewels took the
place of jet ornaments.
And now she determined to com.
mence operations, and for that purpose
went to a fashionable seaside resort
where her dresses and general style o
living indicated her as the possessor O
wealth.
Among the guests at the hotel wa!
one Maurice Newman, a rather grave
faced man, who had reached the time
of life when people whose business il
is to look young are painfully consciou:
of the fact that thev are beginning to
look old. His dark lair was plentlfully
silvered, while his mustache, dyed anc
waxed with scrupulous nicely, formed {
marked contrast to his nose, the end o
which was remarkably red.
Mr.. Newman lived IN the most ex
pensive manner, and was reported tt
be retired stock broker, but his rea
character may be cleaned from the fol
lowing conversation, which took place
between him and companion:
"WeH, Jack" said Newman, chow
are the funds2"
Running low," was the reply. 81
you don't make hit pretty soon WE
will wind up. Here we have been liv
ing in elegant style for month, ano
haven't caught victim yet"
'There you're mistaken, Jack. l have
decided upon lady whose fortune il
ample to repay our outlay"
"Who is shep
"The Widow Stlllman-the lady who
is making such a sensation here now
She is just the material to operate on.
"There is nothing better, but how
came you 70 be so we'll acquainted with
the widows resources7"
"In this manner-common repor
told me"
ayes, but common report is often /;
common liar"
"That is true, but l have had ocula
demonstration of her wealth. She askeC
my assistance one day to arrange some
papers to ascertain their exact contents
They consisted of deeds and mortgages
the whole bringing in enormous reve
nues. ! saw enough to convince mt
that she is very rich."
And this statement was perfectly true
the willy widow having prepared ficti
tious deeds, etc., for the express rur
pose,
The situation thus became decidedly
interesting. Here we're two needy ad
venturers, each bent on the same pur'
pose, and each being taken in.
Matters were rapidly approaching {
crisis, for both were getting low il
funds. One day they wandered by the
shore, the widow the embodiment o
sweetness.
"This is my golden opportunity,
thought Newman.
Il wonder if he will propose1'
thought Estelle.
Then said the fair one in her mos
winning tones; 81 have got favor tt
ask of you. Please take me out on tht
water, where the shade of the trees OF
the banks will protect US from ths
heat"
He fastened to push off the boat
and gave Estelle his hand to help he
in.
When they reached the desired shady
place Estelle laid aside her straw hat
pushed her hair from her brow anc
looked on the sweet picture with al
expression of delight.
The inlet where they stopped was ii
deep shadow, and the soft air, the re-
freshing GOODNESS of the shade, and ths
fragrance of wild flowers that filled tht
wood, completed the charming scene
Newman looked at the widow. Hel
head was dropped slightly, but, as she
raised it, he saw there were tears in hel
eyes.
"You weep" SAID he, taking hel
hand sympathizingly.
"No," she answered softly, and with
a smile, "but there is so much beauty
here"
After few moments she withdrew
her hand, but not before slight pres
sure had responded to her feelings.
"Why does that make you sad p anc
the male fraud sighed in sympathy.
"Oh, am so lonely" and the fe
male fraud sighed IN response.
Here his arm encircled her willing
waist and her head sank upon hi:
bosom. There was some false sentiment
uttered, each swallowing the other: