Catoctin clarion., 1892-05-19
the revolution, Of which you have
doubtless heard?'

Europe, and would not have dared tc
contradict any one who should assert
it was in Africa.
1 need not say. then. that we failed
and was compelled by the proud tyr.
ants to leave the county Since then
l have lived in England, in America
where have not lived? Feeling the
pangs Of a heart. sick exile. never meet.
ing sympathizing heart until I met
you, my dear Miss Simpson. whom
hope soon to make Countess Won He'll
brun.'
What charming man + thought
Miss Simpson, and how POLITICALLY he
talks
I need not say that an poor pro.
ceeded the count. 'and i should not
venture to offer you the hand of IL pen.
niless exile, but that have information
that the edict of exile has been repeal
ed and l may now return and take pos,
session Of the estates of my father
Indeed that will be very pleasant,
said Miss Simpson.
Yes, but there is one difficulty.
have not the means to 60 over. Once
at home, l shall have no difficulty. If
| had but five hundred dollars, though
thousand would be better, l might
carry you with me as my bride, and we
mig ght in three months be living on cur
own estate, but | know not where to Dor
row this paltry sum.
Here he subsidized into mournful fit
of reflection.
Il don't know said Miss Simpson.
hesitatlngly. for she did not like such
an obstacle to postpone a project so
splendid, i don't know but that l Can
supply you with the money
If you could, my darllng.' said the
count. tervently; but 70, you might
doubt me, you might think HE mer.
cenary lmposter.'
No. am sure should not, said Miss
Simpson quickly.
Then yon will not fear to place the
money in M hands p
No it we are to be married, it will
be for my advantage as we'll as yours.
True. l dld not think of that. But
as soon as we are back in beautiful
Hungary, shall insist upon giving you
back the amount you so kindly ad,
vance. Nay, do not oppose me, l insist
upon it,
How soon will you need it, asked
the lady.
The sooner the better. If it might
be that we could Sail IN a fortnight l
should be most happy
Then, said Miss Simpson, 4 will 90
home tomorrow, and return as soon as
possible
But you will be sure to return? You
will not leave me desoate? 1t would
break my heart !
No, | will come straight back said
Miss Simpson, practically.
The next morning Miss Simpson re.
turned to Higginsville in excellent
spirits. The prospect Of becoming a
countess in fortnight was very exhil
arating; but she thought it best not to
do any more than breathe vague hints,
preparing to burst upon the astonished
villagers at Il later date IN the full
fedged dignity of a lady Of title.
She raised thousand dollars on her
bank shares, and determined after mar
riage to return with the count, and ef-
feet the sale of them and her cottage
Now she could not wait for this.
A day or two later Miss Simpson was
on her return to Saratoga with thols.
and dollars in her pocket.
The count was enraptured to see her
and received her with enspressmen
Have you the money, dearest ? he
inquired.
Yes she answered..
Then our happiness will not long be
delayed
This conversation took place in the
corridor of the hotel. Just then two
gentlemen turning the corner confront.
ed them.
oh said one, this is the. man We
are after
We've got him at last.
They evidently referred to The count,
who, though little pale, folded, his
arms, and with his hat under his arm,
stood his ground.
Madam, Is this a friend OF yours ?
asked one of the new comers.
He is my promised husband,' said
Miss Simpson, 5ashfully.
I'm sorry for it, for l must arrest
him.
BY what authorlty2 faliered Miss