The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1891-02-07
FOILED AT LAST.

Josephine MAYHEM was left al
orphan In her childhood. the sole in
heritor of her fathers princely fortune
Her guardian conscientiously fulfilled
his duty in the proper investment o.
her money, but left her intellect ant
character to be formed by the serviI,
crowd OF -worshipers who sur.
rounded her. Consequently she grew
up selfish aud naughty, impatient OF
contradiction. claiming and receiving
homage and admiration rs her right.
She possessed great beauty of both
face andfigurc. and was well educated
and accomplished.
Josephine resided with her guardian.
He was wldowcr, and his family con-
sisted only OF himself, Josephine and
his daugitcr-in-law. Mrs. Monroe.
Mrs. Monroe was nice, patient little
woman, scarcely more than a child in
years or strength of character, yet old
in sorrow and trouble She had mar
ried George Monroe against the wishes
of her parents, who saw and compre-
hended his utter wortIlessness. and
very soon she rued her hasty step, for
he proved wild and dissipated aud
careless of her comfort or pleasure.
Unlovely rs was Josephine in many
respects, tho rich treasure of affection
OF many a manly heart was lavisbed
upon her; but her heart remained un-
touched until she met Norman REM
ington. He was her equal in birth
and station. and greatly her superior
in moral worth and true dignity OF
character. She soon loved him with
all the ardor of her passionate nature,
and gladly plighlcd to him her troth.
Norman lavishcd upon her the earnest
devotion of a strong, loving nature.
He thought he saw beneath her appar-
ent heartlcssness some true womanly
sensibilities which he fondIy dreamed
it would se his care TO awaken and
develop.
Soon after their engagement Nor
man had expressed his disapproval of
Mr. Casper Fenton, one of the most
persistent of her followers. He was of
good family and of rather progresses
ing appearance, but he hid Il dissi-
pated, unsettled look. Josephine, with
her Nv onanly instinct, Ind mistrusted
him from the first. aud had only per-
United him to join the train of her adj
mirers that she might have the pleasure
OF scorning him when he should pre-
sumo to propose.
There was 70 be large charity ball,
got up by the elite of the place.
Norman asked Josephine to go, ex-
tending ut the same time his invitation
TO Mrs. Monroe. Much to Josephine's
chagrin she accepted the invitation,
and when alone she pctulantly asked:
why did you ask that low-bred
widow to accompany us? You might
at least have consulted my pleasure
first
My dear Josephine, cast aside all
SUCH unwomanly thoughts and feel
ings. i pity her loneliness. and it
surely will not harm us to give her
one evening of pleasure"
Josephine shrugged her shoulders.
but remained silent. She did not care
for an open rupture with her lover.
but she mentally determined to punish
him by Turing again to her side Casper
Fonton, whom lie despiscd aud hated,
as did every honest man.
The ball had already begun when
they entered and Mrs. Monroe being
claimed by an old acquaintance for the
waltz just forming, Norman and Jose
phiue were soon floating about in its
dizzy mazes. After the dance he left
her to speak to some friends.
Casper Fcnton. who had been watch
ing his chance. now stepped forward
and paid his respects TO tho naughty
beauty. She was all smiles. And en-
boldcned by his suavc reception, he
begged tho favor of her hand for the
sci Just forming. She graciously ac-
ccpted, darling look of triumph Mt
Norman, who was just leading Mrs.
Monroe to form ono side OF the same
quadrille.
After the dance was concluded Nor
man led Mrs. Monroe to scat and
hastily excused himself. Turning to
seek Josephine. he saw her just step
ping through the open window to the
balcouy. Tho silvcry moonlight strug-
.gled family through the parted cur
tains, and glistcncd softly on her satin
robe ms she swept from his view. He
hesitated a moment and then strobe
after them. Walking up to them. he
offered Josephine his arm. without
noticing Fenton. ~.
The night air is too chilly" he
said, after tho heat Of the dance. You
had better return"
Meeting his rebuking glance with
defiance. she said, jocoscly: Excuse
me. Mr. Fenton, l suppose have to
obey
Fr~ton bowed. saying, Remember
the next waltz is mime"
NORMAN hurried her In without Civ