Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-01-30
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Ms uutN III ine proper Investment of
her money, but left her intellect and
character to he formed by the servile
crowd OF money-worshipers who sur
rounded her. Con equentiy she grew
up selfish and naughty impatient of
contradiction. claiming and receiving
homage and admiration rs her ripht.
She possessed great beauty of both
face aud figure. aud was well educated
and accomplished.
Josephine resided with her guardian.
he WAS widower. and his family con-
sisted only of himself, Josephine and
his daughter-in-law. Mrs. Monroe.
Mrs. Monroe was n nice, patient little
woman, scarcely more than child in
years or strength OF character, vet old
In sorrow and trouble. She had mar
ried George Monroe against the wishes
of her parents. who saw and conpre-
hended his utter worthlessness, and
very soon she rued her hasty stem. for
he proved wild and dissipated and
careless of her comfort or pleasure.
Uuloyelv as was Josephine i'm many
respects. the rich treasure of affection
OF many manly heart was lavshed
upon her; but her heart remained I'M
touched until sue met Norman Rem
ington. He was her equal in birth
and station, and greatly her superior
in moral worth and true dignity of
character. Size soon loved him with
all the ardor of her passionate nature,
and gladly plighted to him her troth.
Norman lavlshed upon her the earnest
devotion of "A strong. loving nature.
He thought he saw beneath her nppar-
ept heartlessneSs some true womanlv
sensiblities which he fondlv dreamed
il would 30 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 had a dissi-
pated. unsettled look. Josephine. with
her womanly instinct. bud mistrusted
him from the first. aud had only per-
mitted him TO join the train of her adj
mirers that she might have the pleasure
OF scorning him when I've should pre-
sumo 10 propose.
Tuere wns to lie large charity ball,
got up by the elite of the place.
Norman asked Josephine to 60, ex-
tending ut the same tine his invitation
to Mrs Monroe. Much TO Josephine's
chagrin she accepted the Invitation.
and when alone she petulantly 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
suca unwamanly thoughts and feel
ings. | pity her loneliness, and it
su'"'y 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
Fcnton. wHom hs despiSed and hated,
as did every honest man.
The bali had already beCnn when
they entered. and Mrs. Monroe being
claimed hv an old acquaintance for the
waltz just forming. Norman and Jose
phinr were soon floating about in its
dizz, mazcS. After the dauoe he left
her Ia speak to some friends
Casper Frntou. who had been watch
ing his chance. now stepped forward
and paid his respects 10 the naughty
beauty. She was all smiles. And en-
boldpnetl by his suave reception, he
begned the favor of her hand Tor the
set Just forming. She gracouslv &C
copied. daltiug look of triumph nj
Norman. who was just leading Mrs.
Mon,oe to form one side OF the same
quadriile.
After the dance was concluded Nor
man led Mrs Monroe to seat ana
hastily excused himself. Turning to-
seek Josephine. lie saw her just step
pirg through the open window 4" tive
baironv. The silvery moonlight struy-
ged family through the parted cut
taius. and glislcncd softly IN her satin
rob, ns she sMept from his view. lie
heSiialed "A moment and then strobe
after them. Walking up to them. he
offered Jn>ephire his arm. without
noticing Feni0n.
tue night air is too chilly, ne
said, after the heat of the dance. You
had better return"
Meeting his rebuking glance with
defiance, she said. jocosely: Excuse
me- Mr.. Fcnton. suppose have TO
obPG."
Fe~ton bowed. saving. Remember
the next waltz ~ mine"
Norman hurried her in without CIV
Ing her time to reply. lie said noth-
ing; but with determined. almost
fierce look upon his face he led 8er 10
the conservatory and. placing her IN
seat where they were hidden from
view. he said abruptly. Now. jose
phine, explain your conduct
Really. Norman. your tone OF COM
maud il highi, offensive"
Josephine. don't trifle with me.
You have insulted me. and evidently
with purpose. I want You to zen
me why you have thus openly deneo
my expressed wish by receiving that
base scoundrel with freedom aud suav-
ity." IS -''
"Yop have no right to speak to me