Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1891-01-30
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hi, duty in the proper Investment of
her money, but left her intellect and
character to he formed by the servie
crowd of moucy-worSbipers who SUR
rounded her. Con equently she grew
up selfish and haughly. impatient of
contradiction. claiming aud receiving
homage aud admiration a. her right.
She possessed great beauty Of both
face and figure, aud was well educated
and accomplished.
Josephine resided with her Guardian.
lie was widower. and his family con-
sisted only OF himself. Josephine aud
hi. daughtcr-in-law. Mrs. Monroe.
Mrs. MOHroc was nice, patient little
woman, scarcely morc than child in
Years az strength OF character, yet old
la sorrow and trouble. She had mar
ried George Monroe against the wishes
OF her parepts. who saw and compre-
hendud his utter worthlessness and
very soon she rued her hasly step for
he proved wild and dissipated aud
Careless of her comfort or pleasure.
UulOvelv "a was Josephine in many
RESPECTS the rich treasure OF affection
of maRy manly heart was lavished
upon her; but her heart remained I'M
touched until SIZE met Norman Rem
ingt0n. He was her equal ia birth
aud station, and greatly her superior
In moral worth and true dignity of
character. Sae soon 10, Ell him with
all the ardor of her passionate nature.
and gladly plighted TO him her troth.
Norman layIshed upon her the earnest
devotion of a strong. loving nature.
He thought he saw beneath her appar-
ent heartleSsneSs some true wonlanly
sensibilties which he fondly dreamed
it would ae his care TO awaken aud
develop.
Soon after their engagement Nor
man had expressed his dlsapproyal of
Mr.. Casper Fenton. one of The most
persistent of her followers. He was of
good family and of rather prepossess-
ing appearance, but he had u dissi-
paled. unsettled look. Josephine, with
her womanly instinct, bud mistrusted
him from the first and had only per-
mitted him TO join tho train of her all
mirers that she might havethe pleasure
OF scorning him when he should pre-
sumo to propose.
Tnere was to lie large charity ball.
got up 10y the elite of the place.
Norman asked Josephine 10 go, ex-
tending at the same time his invitation
TO Mrs. Monroe. Much 10 Josephne's
chagriu she accepted the invitation.
and when alone she petuantly asked:
''Why did you ask that lOw-bred
widow to accompany us? You might
at least have consulted my pleasure
first"
My dear Josephine. east aside all
sucI unwomaaly thoughts aud feel
ings. l pity her loneliness. and it
str"!y will not harm Us " give her
one evening of pleasure"
JoSrphiue shrugged her shoulders,
but remained silent. She did not care
for aa open rupture with her lover.
but she mentally determined To punish
him Ivy Turing again To her side Casper
Frnton. wrem he despised aud hated,
as did every honest man.
The ball hal already begun when
they entered. aud Mrs. Monroe heng
claimed hy an aid acquaintance for the
waltz just forming. Norman and JO@e-
phine were soon noaiing about in it's
dizzy mazcs. After the dance he left
her I" speak 30 some friends.
Casper FcntOn. who had been watch
ing his chance. now stepped forward
AMI paid his respects TO the naughty
beauty. Shc was all smiles. Aud en-
boldrned by Ills snavo rcrcption. he
begged the favor 81 her hand for the
set Just forming. She grarouslv ac-
cepIcd darlIng Il Look of triumph ut
Norman. who was just leading Mira.
Momo e to form one side of The same
qm,drllr.
After the dance was concluded Nor
mnn led Mrs. Monroe to seat and
hastily excused himself. Tnruin. 10
SEEK Josephine. he saw her Just step
pirg through The open window to the
balcony. Tine sivery moonlight struI-
Eled family through the parted cur
tains. aud giiSlvucd Soitly on ner satin
robe ~ size swept from his view. He
hesiialed moment and then stroile
after thrm. Walking up io them. he
offered Josephine his arm, without
noticing Fenlon.
The night mir is too chilly he
said, after ihc heat of The dance. You
had letlrr return"
Meeting his rebuking glance with
defiance. she said. jocosrly: Excuse
me. MIR. Fentvn. suppose have 10
obey"
F,Nton bowed. saying. Remember
the next waltz il mine"
Norman hurried her in without Civ
Ing her time tn reply. He said moth
ing; but with determined. almost u
fierce look upon his face he lei her to
the conservatory aud. placing her In n
seat where they were hidden from
view. he said abruptly. Now, Jose
phine. explain your conduct"
Really. Norman, your tone OF COM
mand Is highly offensive"
Josephine. don't tri1e with me.
You have iusulted me. and evidently
with u purpose. | want you to tell
me why you have tins openly deiied
my expressed wish by receiving that
base scoundrel with freedom aud suav-
ity."
you have no right TO speak to mig