The Wahpeton times., 1891-02-05
THE FALSE HEIR.
WHY DID HE MARRY HER?

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WHY DID HE MARRY HER?
sYNoPsn OF THE OPENING ckaprERs.
. CHArTER 1.-The scene opens in a New
York drawing. room, where Ellinor Gra-
learns from letters received and opened in
her presence, that her lover, Ernest Linden,
who has been travelling in Europe for q
year has msrried Amelia Caroline Wal
than, an English heiress. Ernest had
gembled away his resources, alienatcd the
sasetops S;. q 6aai his family and finally aband.
first outburst Of grief and despair, rallies
and though left alone and almost heart
broken, still maintains the self-rcspcct of a
heroine.
CHArrEa H.-After the party, Ellinor has
N interview with her guardian, the vcner-
his sons marriagein Paris, is dumbfounded
and indignant, at the treacherous treat
ment of: his darling Ellinor, whom he
dearly loves, and had hoped to call his
CHATTER 1n.-In the meantime, Mr.. lin
den received letter from his son, in which
he says his marriage with Ellinor was bro
ken off because he could not win her love,
describes his new wife in glowing terms;
sends also loving letter from her to her
new new father, with picture enclosed
altogether making so favorable an impress
and desires the early return of the absentee,
that he may see his son and his wife before
he dies. Ellinor retired to her room to
mediate over the unhappy situation,
where she was joined by her dear little
friend e Clara g gil Of of fourteen s years, also
been the pet of q Mr.. Lumley, whose son
Albert, of about the same age as Ernest.
had run away to sea, and had not been
heard of for six or seven years. Mr.. Lum-
ley dying begueathed his large fortune to
Clara, providing his son never turned up,
for her education and ten thousand dollars
CHAPTER Nv.
THE PROPOSAL.
:. In her deep desolation OF heart,
Ellinor every day became more tender
" attached to her young protegee.
She did not consider it possable that
any chance could sever Clara from her
until she was of an age to be sought in
marriage. She was, therefore, quite
unprepared for the events which
quickly followed the news of Ernest
linden's marriage.
Gen. Euston hearing of this and
geatly admiring Ellinor, resolved to
propose to her. The general was a
man not much beyond middle age,
and still handsome. He believed that
though the attachment between El-
linor and his daughter he could COM
mand success, for in the event OF her
refusal it lay in his power to separate
them.
Thus prepared for conquest he pres
ented himself at Linden Place and in q
roundabout way broached the sub
ject to Ellinor, after she mastered her
astonishment sufficient she replied.
"My childhood was spent beneath
your roof, General Euston, and Ihave
always regarded you as my best
friend. Let our relations remain UNI
changed, for it will not promote the
happiness of either party to assume
duties which to you would be Il bur-
den-to me something more. ! shall
never marry"
"Never marry! Ellinor, recall those
words, I pray you. You with your
must find a congenial soul to walk
hand in hand with you through life,
or waste the finer part ofyour nature.
1t is sacrilege to speak of never giving
your hand to one who can appreciate
the gift at it's just value"
"It would be deeper sacrilege to
marry where my heart was Indifferent.
Pray let us leave this subject, and for
get that you ever spoke about it to
me-"
ebay, Ellinor, for the sake of
Clara you must hear me. can
not live without her companionship
any longer, and only as my wife can
you retain your present relation to-
ward her."
Miss Graham grew very pale; she
hurriedly said-"You do not mean it!
You cannot be so cruel as to separate
Clara from me? All, if you knew what
she isto mellow fondly cherish her,
how tenderly she loves me-you could
not speak thus"
81 do not sever you from the child
of your affections, Nelly. 1t is you
who must decide to give her up, or
to come with her to my home"
"And is there no aiternative?" she
asked, with pale lips.
"None."
Ellinor shivered, but she did not
latter in her resolution; she said
"Act as you think best for Clara's
future welfare. Since I decline to ac-
company her, under whose charge is it
your attention to place her?"
"My brother George has returned
from Europe. Mrs Euston is one of
the most elegant women l know; un-
der her auspices the education of
Clara can be completed, and her debut
in society be made"
"You surely will not undo all have
endeavored to accomplish for your
daughters mind and heart, by giving
her over to such a woman as you
know your brothers wife to be? asked
Ellinor with emotion. @In the name
of her angel mother, / entreat you
to have compassion on her child, on
me, for this transfer wonld be a severe
blow to me-"
"Avert it, then Nelly, for you have
the power.
41Do netspeak thus, General Euston,
for it is your duty to provide against
such contingency. After yourself I
have the trongest claim on Clara, and
to me she should be left, even if her
uncle controlled the management of
her estate.
4You are easily excused, Nelly, but
Il you; are resolute in your refusal of
my hand, what can do? am tired
NJ tho wond or;no life no NO 1o1 on lo,,c,