The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-02-07
F0ILED AT LAST.

Josephine Mayhew was lett an
orphan in her childhood the sole in
horitor Of her fathers princely fortune.
Her guardian conscientiously fulfilled
his duty In The proper Investment OF
her money. but left her intellect and
character 10 be formed by the servilc
crowd of moncy-worshipers who SUR
rounded her. Consequently she grew
mp selfish aud naughty. impatient of
contradiction. claiming and receiving
homage aud admiration as her right.
She possessed great beauty of both
face and figure. aud was well educated
and accomplished
Josephine resided with her guardian.
He was widower. aud his family con-
sisted only OF himself. Josephine aud
his danghter-in-law. Mrs. Monroe.
Mrs. Monroe was nice. patient little
woman, scarcely more than child in
years on 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 worthessncss. and
very soon she rucd her hasty step for
he proved wild and disSipated aud
careless Of her comfort or pleasure.
Unlovely rs was Josephine in many
respects. the rich treasure of affection
OF many a manly heart was layished
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 aud true dignity OF
character. She soon loved him with
all the ardor of her passionate nature.
and gladly plightcd 10 him her troth.
Norman layishod upon her the earnest
devotion OF "A strong. loving nature.
lie thought hc saw beneath her appar-
ent heartlessncSs some true womauly
seuslbilities which he fondIy dreamed
u would 81 his care 10 awaken aud
develop
Soon after their engagement Nor
man had expressed his disapproval of
Mr.. Casper Fenton one of tho most
persistent Of her followers. He was OF
good family and OF rather progresses
ing appearance. but he hdd a dssi-
pated, unsettled look. Josephine. with
her womanly instinct. had mistrusted
him from the first. and had ONLY per-
mittcd him TO join the train OF her adj
mirers that she might have the pleasure
OF scorning him when lie should pre-
sumo TO propose.
There was TO be q large charity ball,
got up by the elite Of the place
Norman asked Josephine 10 90. ex-
tending at tho same time his invitation
10 Mrs Monroe. Much 10 Josephine's
chagrin she accepted tho invitation,
aud when alone she petuantly asked:
Why did you ask that l0w-bred
widow 10 accompany us? You might
nj Least have consulted my pleasure
first
Ny dear Josephine, cast aside all
such unwomanly thoughts and feel
ings. 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 m open rupture with her lover.
bat she mentally determined 10 punish
him by Turing again TO her side Casper
Ecntou. whom he dcspiscd aud hated,
MS 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
phne 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 stopped forward
and paid his respects TO the naughty
beauty. She was all smiles And en-
boldcncd by his snayc reception. he
begged the favor of her hand for the
set just forming. She graciously ac-
ccpied. darling look Of triumph mt
Norman. Nho was just leading Mrs.
Monroe TO form Que side OF the same
quadrille.
After the dance was concluded Nor
man led Mrs. Monroe 60 scat and
hastily excused himself Turning Co
seek Josephine. Inc saw her just step
ping through the open window TO the
balcony. The silycry moonlight s,rug-
gled family through the parted cur
tains. aud glistcncd softly ON her satin
robe rs she swept from his view. He
hesitatcd a moment aud then strobe
after them. Walking up To them. he
offered Josephine his arm. without
noticing Fenton.
iho ntEht UT ~ w" thhiSs Ho
said. after the heat OF the dance. You
hail better return."
Meeting his rcbuking glance with
defiance, she said. jocoscly; Excuse
me- Mr. Fepton. | suppose have to
obey"
F,Nlon bowed. saying. Remember
the next waltz Is mime"
Norman hurried her Ia without Civ