The Dickinson press., 1895-02-16

UP Oear OOy, ana i 1are say presently
I shall be reconciled to my fate; butt
and here the softness vanished, the
old hard look taking its place-"I
swear that, IL can avoid 1t, will
not end my days in this kind of pow
erty; shall marry riches, or not at
all"
He dropped her hand hurricdly, al
most rudely. and turned away.
money does not always mean hap
piness," he sal.
But poverty is always unhappi-
ness" she retorted quickly.
'"Tita." he reasoned after moments
pause-she generally went the name
of ''Tita"-short for Titania-with her
two most intimate friends, on account
of her fairy-like proportions-'"rita,d do
not place too much dependence upon
riches; they will fail you in the end
my dearest-believe me, they will
whereas love that never dies, and q
bare sutiiciency, will carry you
through all difficulties"
"As, for instance?" she asked half
mockingly. But whatever his senti-
ments on the subject of that much dis
cussed topic, "a suficiency," might be,
she was never doomed to hear them,
as at this juncture the door was once
more opened slowly to admit Archi-
bald Blount. He advanced in his u.s.
ual well-bred manner until he had
reached the table. whereupon he de.
posted a piece OF crumpled paper.
II have changed my mind Rather
ine." he said. Here is tcn-pound note
for you; so you can 90 to this much
coveted ball, IL you wish"
"Oh, papa" exclaimed Miss Blount,
regretting bitterly now all the hasty
words and thoughts she had been in.
dulging in, forgive me! do not de-
serve your kindness. I know, after
what said to you few minutes ago;
but, believe me. am very grateful
to you" Yet still she did not move
forward to kiss him. as perhaps a
more beloved daughter would have
done.
"Do not distress yourself, my dear y
her father replied, with the faintest re
Election Of sarcasm in his voice. II an
so well accustomed to your numerous
little tender speeches that they ceased
to embarrass me long ere this;'' and SC
saying he went out, closing the door
carefully behind him.
Il have wronged him." Miss Blount
she was again alone with her cousin
II have wronged him greatly both in
word and thought; but that ia just
like me. is it not-so ready to Judge, sc
quick to condemn, and never hesitat
ing moment to think before speak;
All, If could only change my nature
in some things, do believe IN the END
I might learn to be fappy!"
"And are you not happy now, Tita 2
Blackwood asked, gazing down witt
I'LL speakable tenderness upon the dis
consulate little person beside him
who. with folded hands and moistened
eyes, looked blankly out of the win
dow; and as she spoke he took hel
chin between his hands, so turning bel
face toward him.
"Not as happy as I might be-" she
answered, glancing back into the facs
above her own-as brave, kindly and
true face as woman need care to SET
mot as happy us mcst of the girls
know. Do you know at times an
even miserably discontented with my
lot. But tllera-it is my portion in thii
, life to have trouble. I suppose, SO ]
dare say by and by shall get used Il
it,"
katherine" said Blackwood, ,wistful
ly, "my darling, I cannot bear to heal
you talk like this. wish to heaven
had 1t In my power now to shield Vol
from every grief and pain; but ut pres
ent what can do? Perhaps afterwart
in time-if You will wait a little
ITO BE CONTINUED.)