Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1892-03-22

been repealed and may now return
and take possession 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 go over. Once
| at home, shall have no difficulty, II
/ had but five hundred dollars, though
a thousand would be better, I might
carry you with me as my bride, and
We might in three months be living
on our own estate, but / know not
where to borrow this paltry sum- .
Here he subsidized into mournful
1T OF reflection.
don't know, said Miss Simpson,
hesitatingly. for size did not like suoh
IN obstacle to postpone prospect so
splendid. I don't know but 1 can
supply you with the money"
If you could, my darlingi" said
the count fervently; but no you
might doubt me, you might think mo
a mercenary impostor,
No, am sure / should not, said
Miss Simpson quickly.
Then you will not fear to place tho
money in my hands?"
No; il we are to be married, it
will be for my advantage as well as
yours -
True, did not think OF that. But
as soon as VIC are back in beautiful
Hungary. shall insist upon giving
you back the amount you so kindly
advance. Nay, do not oppose me, I
insist upon it,
How soon will you need it9" asked
the lady.
1.-The sooner the better. II it might
be that we could sail in fortnight I
| should be most happy"
Then, said Miss Simpson, will
SO home tomorrow, and roturn as
soon as possible"
But you will be sure to returnP
You will not leave inc desolate? 1t
would break my heartI"
No. viii come straight back, /"
said Miss Simpson. practically.
The next morning Miss Simpson re.
turned to Higglnsville in excellent
spirits. The prospect of becoming n
countess in Il fortnight was very ex-
hlarating; but she thought 1t best
not to do any more than breathe
vague hints, preparing to burst upon
the ustonished villagers at later
date in the tull-fedged dignity of
lady OF title.
She raised n thousand dollars on
her bank shares, and determined
after marriage to return with the
count, and effect the sale of them and
r cottage. Now she could not wait
for this.
A day or two later Miss Simpson
was on her return to Saratoga with
thousand dollars in her pocket
The count was enraptured to see her
and received her with empreSsement.
Havey you the money, dearest2" he
inquired
"Yes;" she answered.
Then our happiness will not long
be delayed" /"
This conversation took place in tho
corridor OF the hotel Just then two
gentlemen turning the corner con-
fronted them.
"ohl' said one, "this is the man
We are after.
We've got him atlast."
They evidently referred to the count,
who, though little pale, folded his
irms, and with his hat under his arm,
stood his ground.
Madam, is this a friend of yoursP"
asked one of the newcomers.
He is my promised husband" !"
SAID MISS simpson, bashfully.
Tn sorry for it. for 1 must arrest
by what authority?" faltered Miss
Simpson.
"As an adroit swlndler. Has he got
any money out of you?"
mo; but"
"Then you are very lucky. Two
months since he courte3 a woman in
New York. and after getting two
hundred dollars out <of her on some
pretence, cume to Saratoga four weeks
since, probably to play the same game.
1t is not the first time"
Miss Simpson looked at the count,
and his look satisfied her that 1t was
all true. All her beautiful dreams
were over. But luckily she had her
2ney safe. The count was marched
OF, and she went back to Higgtnsvllle,
a wiser and a sadder woman, but still
a single one.