Mohave County miner., 1891-01-10
F0ILED AT LAST.

Josepnlne Aaybew was left an
orphan in her childhood, the sole in
heritor OF her fathers princely fortune.
Her guardian conscientiously fulfilled
hls dHty In the proper investment OF
her money. but left her intellect and
character to be formed by the seryiIe
crowd OF money-worshipers who sur-
rounded her. Consequently she grew
up selfish and naughty, impatient Of
contradiction, claiming and receiving
bomage and admiration as her right.
She possessed great beauty Of both
face and figure, and was well educated
and accomplished.
Josephine resided with her guardian.
he was widoWer, and his family con-
sisted only OF himself, Josephine and
bis daughter-in-law, Mrs. Monroe.
Mrs. Monroe was nice. patient little
woman, scarcely more than child In
years or strength Of character, yet old
In sorrow and troable. She had mar
ried George Monroe against the wishes
Of her parents, who saw and compre-
hended his utter worthlessness, and
very soon she rued her hasty step, for
he proved wild and dissipated and
careless OF her comfort or pleasure.
Unlovely as was Josephine Ia many
respects, the rich treasure Of affection
OF many manly heart was layished
upon her; but her heart remained un-
touched until she met Norman Rem
ington. Ho was her equal In birth
aud 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 plighted to him her troth.
Norman lavished upon her the earnest
devotion Of strong. loving nature.
lie thought he saw beneath her appar-
ent heartlessness some true womaply
sensibilities which be fondIy dreamed
u would be 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 prepossess-
ing appearance. bat he had a dissi-
pated, unsettled look. Josephine. with
her womnnly instinct, had mistrusted
him from the first, and bad only per-
mitted him TO join the train Of her ad-
mirers that she might have the pleasure
of soorning him when be should pre-
sumo to propose.
There was to be large charity ball,
got up BY the elite OF the place.
Norman asked Josephine to 20. ex-
tending at the same time 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 usP You might
at least have consulted my pleasure
FIRST"
MY dear Josephine, cast aside all
such unwomanly thoughts and feel.
ings. / pity her loneliness, and II
surely viii not harm us to give her
one evening Of pleasure.
Josephine shrugged her shoulderA
but remained silent. She did not care
for an open rupture with her lover,
but she mentally determined to punish
bim by iuriug again TO her side Casper
Fenton. whom he despised and hated,
as did every honest man.
The ball had already begun when
they entered. aud Mrs. Monroe being
claimed by an old acquaintance for the
waltz just forming. Norman and jose
phine we're soon floating about in its
dizzy mazes. After the dance be left
her to speak TO some friends.
Casper Fenton. who had been watch
ing his chance. now stepped forward
and paid his respects TO the naughty
beauty. She was all smiles. And en-
boldened by his suaTe reception, he
begged the favor Of her hand for the
set Just forming. She graciously Ac-
cepted. darting a look Of triumph at
Norman, who was just leading Mrs.
Monroe to form one side of the same
quadrille.
After the dance was concluded Nor
man led Mrs. Monroe to a seat and
hastily excused himself Turning to
seek Josephine. be saw her just step
ping through the open window TO the /
balcony. The siivery moonlight strug- /
gled family through the parted eur
tains. and glistsned softly on her satin !
robe as she swept from his view. He (
hesitsted a moment and then strobe !
after them. Walking up TO them. be
offered Josephine his arm. without (
noticing Fenton.
''The night air is too chilly" he
said, after the heat of the dance. You
had better return"
Meeting his rosuking glance with
defiance, she said, loosely; Excuse
me. Mr.. FeHton, suppose have to
,bey."
Ferton bowed. saying. Remember
he next waltz is mine"
Norman hurried her in without Civ /
ng her time to reply. He said moth
ng; but with determined. almost |
ieree look upon his face he led her to /
he conservatory and, placing her in 3
'sst where they were hidden from
new. he said abruptly. Now. jose
,hipe. explain your conduct" :"
Really. Norman. your tone Of COM
nand is highly offensive"
Josephine, don't trihe with me.
You have insulted ne. and evidently
With a purpose. / want you to tell
ne why you have thus openly defied
ny expressed wish by receiving that
,ase scoundrel with freedom and suaY-
ty.n /
.Yon have no right to speak to ms
a SUCH an authoritative manner I
.eseut II. You choose yeur own com
sanions. and | claim the liberty Of do
ng the same"
Josephine, once more ! will sup
,ress my Just indignation and beg Of
,ou TO shun that man. He Is, under
he outward semblaHee Of a gentle