The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1893-11-24
% VOL XVI. RISING SUN, CECIL COUNTY, MD. FRIDAY, NOW

II should like to see them," Margie
said, musingly; "but oh, Will, were
they more beautiful than these exquis-
ite cups? Surely that is impossible"
The cups in question were, indeed,
exquisite. Blown of the costliest Vene-
tian glass, lily-shuped, with curled
leaves for saucers, and glowing with
rainbow tints they resembled nothing
so much as bed of gorgeous tropical
flowers.
Margie's eyes sparkled as she looked
at them.
''How lovely! How dainty! How
fairy-like!' she exclaimed, breathless-
ly. "See, Will; this one is exactly like
is an amethyst and here glowing
emerald. Oh, Will, do look! See how
that strange glow. as of hidden fire,
flashes from each! This one is jacinth,
this beryl, and--Will Demorest, here is
a ruby! Oh, the beauty! The real
gems cannot be more superb!'
AS she spoke she took the ruby cup
into her hand. Will half started for
ward as if to prevent her, but drew
back again with pale, startled face.
Before he could frame a reply Mrs
Meredith and Maude appeared upon the
scene.
"Margie," cried the former. put
down that cup and come along. l
should think you would have more
pride than to dawdle here all day talk
ing with Will Demorest."
Margie's soft, hazel eyes filed with
tears as Lawyer Fay entered the room,
and from under his bushy brows
glanced sharply at each of the group
Hunting for rubies. eh?" he said,
sarcastically. "But Miss Margie seemed
to be the only successful one Of the
party. This is rare bit of glass, Miss
Margie, and was blown by our friend
here" with a motion of his hand to-
ward Will
Margle's hand frightened on the cup
in her surprise; her rosy forefnger
pressed raised stamen in the calyx of
the lily bell, when, presto! change! it
sank beneath her touch, and her
startled eyes gazed straight into
small cavity where glowed ruby of
inestimable value, like a drop of rosy
fire.
"Solvedr' shouted Lawyer Fay, as
his eyes also beheld the gems.
Will, very white, shranls back against
the wall, while Mrs. Meredith and her
daughter pressed closer to Margie and
the lawyer.
1.-THE rubiesr' gasped the avaricious
woman, making a dive for the other
cup.
But her lawyer placed himself in her
way.
81 beg your PARDON" he said. "The
discovery is Miss Margie's, and, in ac-
eordance with the terms of the will of
my deceased client, she is sole heiress
to the Demorest estate"
Mrs. Meredith grew pale with cha
grin. Maude burst into tears, and
Reuben Gray, who had heard all from
the door, announced his intention of
breaking such an unjust will
You may try it," was all Lawyer
Fay said to the threat.
Will came slowly forward and con-
graduated Margie on her good fortune.
''And my congratulations are none
the less sincere that with them re-
sign the sweetest hope of my life," he
said.
"Resign fddlestic muttered the
Did lawyer. "Margie, that boy refused
to be made Miss Demorest's heir-in-
sisted that it would be an injustice to
those nearer of kin. Then she made
him blow these cups of tinted glass,
with the central cavity and spring. She
inserted ruby in each cup, which,
combined with the different tints, gave
them their rich coloring. He watched
her hide the rubies and he has kept the
secret. Does he not merit some re.
ward?"
Margie flushed and glanced timidly
at Will. Then she looked around for
her aunt and cousin. Both had disap-
peared
''Take her, WILL" said the old law
yer. with twinkling eyes, land bless
ye, my children"
With melodramatic gesture he, too.
vanished, and think the young people
were not long in coming to an under
standing, for cards are now out for the
wedding Leeds Mercury.