Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1892-05-20

to tell the truth, she could not have
told whether Hungary was 10 Asia or
Europe, and would not have dared to
contradict any one who should assert IL
was in Africa.
81 need not say, then, that we failed
and was compelled by the proud tyrants
to leave the country. Since then, /
have lived in England, in America, -
where have | not lived 2. Feeling the
paags Of heart sick exile, never meet
ing sympathizing heers until met
you, nay dear Miss Simpson, whom I
hope soon to make Countess Won He'll
bruu."
"What q charming man r. thought
Miss Simpson, "and how poetically he
talks"
IL need not say that | am poor"
proceeded the count, "and I should not
venture to offer you the hand Of a penni-
less exile, but that have information
shus the edict OF exiia h.@ been repealed
and | may now ruturu and take possess
sion Of the estates Of my father.
Indeed that will be very pleasant"
said Miss Simpson.
Eyes, but there is one difficulty.
have not the means to 60 over. Once
ct home, shall have no difficulty. IL
| had but five hundred dollars, though
athousand would be better, | might
carry you with the 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 ct
Of reflection.
II don't know" said Miss Simpses,
hcsitatingly, for she did not like such
an obstacle to postpone prospect so
splendid. II don't know but can sap
ply you with the money"
eff you could, my darling p said the
caunt fsrvently; ''but no you might
doubt me, you might think me a mer-
cenary impostor."
mo, am sure should not" said
Miss Simpson quickly.
Then you will not fear to place the
money in my hapdsY"
"No; il we are to be married, il will
be for my advantage as well as yours"
"True, did not think of that. But
as soon as we are back in beautiful Hun
gary, | shall insist upon giving you
back the amount you so kindly advance.
Nay, do not oppose me, insist upon it,"
"IIow soon will you need it p asked
the lady.
"The sooner the better. If il might
be that we could sail in fortnight
should be most happy"
Then" said Miss Simpson, 9"
90 home tomorrow, and return as
as possible"
''But you will be sure to re-
You will not loave me dcsolatc
would break my heart p
"No, | will come straight back
Miss Simpson, practically,
The next morning miss Simps
turned to Higginsville in exer1laa,y
spirits. The prospect Of bog
countess in q fortnight VIZ
hilarating but she b 10
to do any more
tonishod villagers at D. -
full-aedgod dignity
She raised u thous4
bank shares, and deterL-
rage to return with the CT
tho sale Of them and her coLss
she could not wait for this.
A day or two later Miss Simpson waA
on her return to Saratoga with thou
sand dollars ia her pocket
Tho count was enraptured to see her
aud received her with empressnlent.
Have you tho money, dearest" he
inquired.
Yes" she answered.
Then our happiness will not long
DO delayed"
This conversation took place in the
corridor Of the hotel. Just then two
gentlemen turning the corner confronted
them.
"Ohw said one. 'this is the man We
are after"
"Wo've got him at last
They evidently referred 10 the count,
who, though a little pale. folded his
arms aud with bis hat under his arm,
stood his ground
MADAM, is this friend Of yours ?"
ask.d one Of the new comers
III. i, NV nrom;seJ husband .o;d
M;ss s;mnson basbruIIv
s.r,n .prrv e,r !, Co. m,., ....,
him
III, wh,, .utbo,;,v >, s.,,.roa Mi.
s;mn,on
onv monsv oot Of Won ~
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