The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1893-03-10
A Nobleman

1t was decided by the parents o
Cassie Wells that her infatuation for
Charlie Foster must be broken, so when
Mrs. Decker, wealthy relative offered
to take that young lady to Europe the
proposition was at once accepted.
In due time there came to the anx-
ions parents letters telling of Cassie's
indifference to everything that was no.
vel, beautiful or grand.
The child is slowly pining away
wro:e her aunt, 'and if she is not BET
ter soon shall return home"
In reply the hard hearted parents
said:
Don't think much of such a thing
as coming back yet. She will no doubt
get over that lovesickness in short
time"
After a while Mrs. Decker sent word
that Cassie was growing more cheerful,
and appeared to have almost forgotten
Charlie Forest. Again she wrote.
"The child is quite herself once more.
She acts very agreeable with everybody,
and seems to favor the attention of a
young nobleman to whom she was in
troduced lately"
Finally came the news that the
Young nobleman wished Cassie's hand
in marriage.
elf you are Wiling" said the aunt,
they will be married here, finish the
trip with me, and then we will all come
home together to receive your bless
ing"
What did l tell you:' cried Mrs.
Wells, exultingly. "Cassie will make
a brilliant match after all. Certainly
we are willing"
'HaIn't we better make some inqnir-
les about the gentleman character or
find out his antecedents:, prudently
asked Mr.. Wells.
"Not at all essential, sir. Your sis
ter will make all the necessary inqulr-
les. While the child has good chance
let her take it, or it may slip
So over the ocean went the answer
thet Pa and Ma Wells were willing
Thus it happened that in few weeks
from that time, on fine spring morn
ing, large company of friends assem-
bled at Mrs. Wells residence to greet
the happy nobleman and his young
bride.
At last, after much waiting and a
great deal of consequential talk from
the highly ela'ed parents, carriage
drove up to the door, and the travel
lers were ushered into the presence of
the expectant guests.
"Allow me to introduce your dargh-
ter's husband" said Mrs. Decker look
ing at a young man on whose arm
Cassie proudly leaned.
Every one present stared in amaze
ment. Mr.. Wells stood as if liveted
to the spot, but Mrs. Wells indignant
ly burst forth.
"Susan, you have deceived u.s.
Where is the nobleman whom you
promised as our daughters husband:
That is only Charlie Forest"
"Here is the noble man. replied the
aunt, laying her hands on Charley
shoulder. II assure YOU | car truly
call him by that name, for he possess
es true nobility Of character which Ii
| far grander than that Of blood. Bu
believe me, when first wrote you o
| him. did not know that the noolemal
who seemed to brighten up my nice
so wonderfully, was only Charler For
est. You are aware that had neve
met him before. And afterwards, whe1
they came to see me, confessed al, AM
implored ME to iutercede for them,
knowing that the intsrcession woul
not avail invented the little arti6c
for the purpose of making two youn
lives happy. Now, dear sister an
brother. show your nobi i'y by grantln
. US complete forgiveness.
well, wh.t cart be cured must
endured. suppose sald Mrs. Well
: and then she sighed rs she thought
> her son-in laws empty purse.
God bless You both, said the iatl
l. er. "Wife and were in tho wron
It Charlie. commend ourpluck for tc
u lowing the girl you love to German
You we'll deserve her But may
d never lave cause to think otherwi
lie than as the nobleman which Sister )
e san calls you.