Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1894-07-20
airs. The name they gave her, however,

of the Greek Venus; Ter dellcate, ulIat-
ing nostrils seemed carved by cunning
chisel from transparent ivory. Then at
times she had q startled, almost wild,
look, such as is seen in the hunting
nvmpbs. She used naturally fine voice
with great effect, and had most assldu-
ously cultivated taste for art.
She was naturally so taciturn, one was
compelled to guess her thoughts; and
Eugene he'd not been in her society long
before he found himself rejecting as to
what W as passing in that self-concentered
soul.
Inspired by his innate generosiltyI1or
he quickly conceived the thought that
she was not happy with hrs uncle-ano
prompted as we'll by his secret admiration,
which every instant was growing strong
er, he took pleasure in heaping upon her
the attentions he might have paid
queen; but she always seemed as lndltfer-
ent TO them as 10 the voice of her hus-
bard, or ANYTHING else about her.
This conduct only inGamed the young
man the more. He found it almost I'M
possible to keep the lovely siren ont OF
his mind for a moment, and so at length,
for honor's sake-rot ouly because she
was his uncle's wife, but because he M
self was, and had leen FOR years, pledged
to another-he had resolved never TO sec
her more.
Dut although this stately lady had ap-
reared all along to be indifferent, s1e
had not been slow 10 note the effects her
wondrous charms had produced on her
husbands handsome and agreeable
nephew. As yot, however, she hal made
40 sigu.
The evening came, and in due time
Fuoepe. with a strange feeling aLolt his
besrt, ascenGed the broad steps leading 10
his uncles stately mansion. and rang
the bell.
lie was admitted, and, being known TO
the servant, was at once shown INTO the
6rawinc-room, where both Mr. Elllston
and his wife were seatel.
After few moments Of general con-
versation, Eugene, with somewhat en-
barrassed air, begged that he mig MT SEQ
his uncle a'one on very urgent business.
AIr. Elliston locked greatly annoyed;
but. nevertheless, arose and led the way
to the library.
We'll" be said, in disagreeable tone,
as he seated himself in the n ost COM
Portable chair in the room, what IS it now
Are YOU in trouble? ! suppose so, and
want some money to help you out, or you
wouldn't have come TO ne.
You have guessed nearly right, my
dear sir" responded Eugene, looking up
quickly. Il am in t.ouble, and unless l
have 500 this very night, or at least,
before o'clock to- morrow morning, the
gravest consequences are likely TO on
sue"
Il thought So, said The older man, in
dry. hard, unfeeling tone; and this is
exactly what I have expected erer since
I helped YOU TO the very desirable situa-
tion YOU now FIJI at the Atlantic National
Bank.
Then, aft + a moments pause
@You we're brought up to a life OF ex-
when he was worth no more than three
hundred tbous0nd, lived as though he
we're mi lionai3e; and at l"st, losing ey-
erything ty q single venture in Wal
street. like the coward he was, blew o1t
his brains.
"No wonder, then, thst you, his son, are
the man you are, and the more one does
for such as you, the more ore may.
"Uncle!" exclaimed Eugene, with
! flushed face ind flashing eyes.
! There! thele!" cried the other, hastily
don't let us have scene hero. J. can
let YOU have the noney-in fact, have
none to throw away; so there's an end tt
that. I've an important enga6emeht VIII
the governor, at the Fifth Avenue Hotel
relative to the United States Senatolsblp
for eight o'clock and as it is near tha
hour now, I must be going. But don
disturb Yourself, beg
IF YOU We nothing better to do, you cal
amuse yourself with the bcoks--a yer.
diverting pastime indeed, as well as IN
structive;" and, bustllng into the hail, n
seized his hat and cane and hurried iron
the house. -,
Rut Eugene hardly noticed his with
drawal; he was almost stunned, so bite
was his disappointment on account OF III
friend.
And, seated there in great arm chair
he looked fxedly before him, nor notl, e'
that the door had again opened ant
closed, and that he was no longer alone.
1t was the beautiful wife Of the would
le Senator who had entered; end, afte
she had almost reached the Noung man
de, she stopped and looked curiously a
him.
Then. once more she advanced, End a
she drew near suddenly took bis head be
tween her hands, and, Ia sing his face
imprinted burning kiss upon his fever
ish lips.
He started, end gazed up into her eye
almost with a look of terror, while
crimson blush mantled his cheek. An
ns she regarded him with a peculiar smile
he drew back little, hastily exclalmlne
What who did YOU take me for? Dl
did YOU think 1 was your husband?"
ooh, no, indeed" she laughed; l al
sc reel V likely TO make such ludicrou
mistake as that. No, my friend, l kne'
perfe tly we'll who it was l kissed.
Then, after n moments silence, an
speaking in a more serious tone:
Il know still more, Eugene; | kno
that YOU are in trouble, and think ca
help you"
searching look.
yes" she went on, Il believe ca
help YOU. Say, Eugene, do you love me:
and. taking one of his hands in her owl
size seated herself upon e stool at hi
feet, and looked up with hungry wit
an almost famished- gaze into his face.
Love vol?" he asked, strangely ag
tated. Love your"
yes, love me, as 1 long to be loved
she said; "as-as 1 coul love you.
You are beautiful, wondrously beaut
full" be murmured, rapidly; Ind thel
are thousands much more worthy of yoI
regard than ]; but II believe l coul
love you very much if you would onl
help my friend
aOhi end so you want this money-th
hundred dollars-for friend?"
"Yes, reioined Eu enc, quickly; an
If am moi able to give it to HIM befol