Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1893-12-22

CHANCES.

treated her with disdain and scorn, vel
her gentleman friends were charmed
though she was not pretty enough for
admiration or envy. A trim little lady,
always neatly dressed q sallow com.
plexion, unprepossessing features, dark
grey eyes that expressed shrewdness
hair rather scant, but cunningly inter,
woven with wealth of "othcr plumage,
crowned her shapely little head with
braids or curls, as became the fashion
Her tiny Balmorals must have encascd
web. feet, such an inclination they had
to the water. They always strayed to
brook-sides, or, at least, to the edge Of
Municipalities, when they would poise
daintily, while their artful owner looked
around for crossing. which was sure
to be forthcoming II was on an occa-
sion similar to this that Harry Lawson
was compelled to capitulate.
Young lawson would, doubtless, have
followed Sir Walter Raleigh's example
had he possessed a velvet cloak. He
substituted rail from neighboring
fence, and Emma crossed 10 triumph -
Harry sought more formal introduc.
ton, and thereafter was a regular visit
or at tho Wilson's. Young men found
it very agreeable there less fortunate
young ladies called Emma's home "Wil-
sons Inn" for every eligible caller was
invariably treated to wine and sponge
cake, which was urged by jolly Mrs.
Wilson with charming hospitality Har-
ry was surprised with many other deli
cacies on his second call, and being a
man of an appreciative appetite, his re-
spect for Mrs. Wilson, and his admira-
ton for Emma increased on that partic-
ular occasion Harry was ugly both
in the American and English sense Of
the word, but his imperfections we're
smoothod over by bis fathers immense
wealth.
Widow Wilson was not insensibe TO
this browning advantage, and in due sea-
son congratulated her daughter upon
being engaged to the richest young man
in D. Mrs. Wilson, being we'll
aware Of the mutability Of young love,
and the peril Of long engagements, urged
n speedy marriage, to which the willy
lovers demurred. Emma did not wish
to give up her freedom Harry courted
more riches, and was soon TO start for
the golden shores of California, 10 en-.
gage in mercantile pursuits. With mu-
tual, and doubt not sincere, lamenta-
ton, the young people parted For
time there was a brisk correspondence
between the happy lovers fairy was
really ardent, Enma's affection waned
the soonest Before many monChs she
tormented her absent lover with accounts
Of her numerous coDquests, sugaring
the pill sufficiently, as she thought, by
tender inquiries as to his return. To
which Harry replied 1.-The squaws Of
the Sioux and Blackfcct Indians are the
most agreeable women ever met, with
out any exception When shall | re-
turn? 10 five, or twenty years, or more
probably never, being perfectly con-
tented where | am
Emma, Of course, at this gave her I'M
lover full permission to ad-
mire the Indians and live among them
for ever Her pride was wounded but
she had gained absolute freedom, which
she desired just then. for she was as
much 10 love M one Of her selfish nature
could be, with n young theological stu
dent.
William Markham was one of those
rare geDiuses who rise from obscurity |
by the sheer superiority Of their minds.
lie was noted among his acquainta
for his discrimin alton, yet he was cap
tivated by Emma Wilson. She did not
care whit for his genius, only as IL
gained fame. She did appreciate bis
dno personal appearance and graceful
manners, and thought be would not be a
poor exchange for Harry Lawson. The
Jay she sent her note Of dismissal 10
Harry, Spring walk was 10 prospect
Tor that afternoon. Emma joyfully ac-
cepted The opportunity II securing an-
other lover. A walk was. Of all occa-
siopS. the one 10 appear to best advau-
Lage.
= his return from the woods with |
j jau. 3o.tt-an welcomed him 10 IL |
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