Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-08-03
THE BITTER BITTEN
ny ID. }. FInIay.

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was an old gentleman who owned a
large estate in Berkshire, and was
very much respected by the people Of
his neighborhood. He was kind ana
lndulgent to his tenants, many OF
whom would sacrifice their lives al
any time 10 be Of service TO him. The
country gentry for miles around were
ON the most intimate terms with him,
and all spoke OF him in praise.
mere was one man, however. for
whom my uncle had decided antip-
athy. That was the Rev. g. H. Cald-
Wen, who occupied the glebe lands ad-
Joining my uncle's estate They had
been friends for a number Of years,
but quarreled al last over some trivial
matter, aud IL made my uncle his
enemy for life. Uncle was a good man
Ia "a 81 respects, but he had this one
railing, II he once took dislike 10
man he never forgot II; and on this
occasion his first impulse drove him
70 seek revenge upon the Rev. Mr..
Caldwell
Al this time In England sectarian-
ism was very much looked down upon
by the Episcopal church, and as the
Rev Mr., Caldwell was rigid Episco-
palian, my uncle's plan OF annoyance
was a terrible trial 10 the venerable
gentleman who had been his family
minister for twenty years.
The Episcopal church was within
nifty yards Of my uncle's estate and
was the only place Of worship the fam
lily had ever attended. therefore il was
a serious AFFAIR 10 be al enmity with
the rector. But uncle WAS equal TO the
occasion. lie invited several promi-
nent Methodist ministers to come on n
visit. and, very much TO their surprise,
offered 10 give them the ground on
which 20 build large church.
OF course this piece of magnanimity
WAS eagerly accepted and drew down
upon his head the everlasting thanks
~ the whole denomination The work
was commenced Al once. and was soon
completed under he care Of the newly
made convert. who took particular
pains e. have the building e.ected IN
fnll View " the Episcopal rec'ury
l.iitl" did the Nrlhndlsts know with
what malignant satisfaction the pro-
iector ~ this scheme rlonted over the
surrrss Of his plot and the terrible an,
guiAh ~ spirit that the Rev Mr. Cald-
well suffered then and during the ~
malndcr of his NE.
A brilliant young minister was duly
Installed Ia the now church and soon
became the spiritual light of the dis
trict over which be presided lie WAS
n bright, handsome young man. and
had the good fortune 10 be- unma -ricd
This made him general fayutlis AT
my nncles home for reasons which
will appear presently.
My uncle had family ~ sixteen
children. three ~ whom we're dnugh.
terE The Youngest was hy far the
most BEAUTIFUL and WAS her fathers
fayoriic a fact which he took special
care 90 show: but she inherited
strong will. and. Notwithstanding my
uncle's love for her, he had serious
misgiyiugE that she would hiring dis.
grace upon herself and her family
The young Methodist minister Was
not Slow Ia perceive the difference be-
tween Maud and her sisters. but al.
though be could not help seeing that
either Grace OF Laura had the Ad-
vantage ~ being more refined and
better IN disposition yet Maud IN
spircd a love ia his breast stronger
than he had ever felt for any other
woman.
Little by little this acquaintance be.
tween the Rev John Young ana Maud
ripcncd and grew into an intense mu
tual love
HUT the course ~ true love never
did run smoothly. aud the present case
was 30 exception "a the general rule,
Tor Maud Was already hrtrathed 90 one
~ the wcalihicst young men iu Bcrk
shire This arrangement wBS made
lbs the parents ~ hnth and Ia Eng
land. among rich families disohodi-
Cnrc % parental authority means
something serious, 80 dear little Maud
had trouble Ia anticipation II She
favored Mr. Nnuug's suit
Young WAS very diplomatic. how
ever. and d. runtrivcd 10 make love "a
Maud 10 a way that completely haf
Ned father and sisters, aud he con.
tinued to visit the house and retain
the friendship ~ the whole family
under cloak - religion which passed
as an excuse for all his actions
Everything seemed 10 favor the
lovers for time. but n scene took
place one morning between Maud and
her father which threatened 10 mar
the pleasure Of her future meetings
with MIR Young
"My dear. Il Is now time for you 10
name some definite day for your wed.
ding" her father said In very coax
ing way.
Maud was puzzled hut was too wise
10 say or do anything that would give
the old gentleman room for suspicion.
~ she fcigned surprise. and answered:
"Oh, dear papa. do not press the
matter so soon; YOU know am too
young 10 be- married. and II would hc
only an act Of Justice 20 let me wait
nj least six months before placing me
az the head Of a house, with all the
cares and troubles of a wife 20 bear
"IIumbug, Cares and troubles 4
sensible woman should never talk in
that way. Your mother was married
when she was eighteen, and never re-
Il. hatter myself. Now
Maud. this is all nonsense for you To
desire further delay. Charles has been
quite anxious of late. and he vows
that he won't wait any longer.
well. dear papa. II you are in such
n hurry 20 yet rid Of me. Of course |
must submit hut you much give me =
month, for you know II will take all
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