Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-03-29
Unbroken Hearts.

never IN All OF uSI lie udu MAI SdIet
Churchill felt so strongly inclined to
rebel against the powers that be. In
dependence of character was not one
of her strong points, and hitherto her
aunt had found her a most tractable
protege. One Of the FIVE daughters
surprisingly near the same age, she
was well-acquainted with the miseries
Of a moderate income and fully ready
to accept her aunt's belief that money
was the great good in this life, since
it could purchase most other good
things. This aunt, on a trip from
East to West, had stopped to pay a
flying visit to the sister whom she had
not seen for many years, and capti-
waited by Margaret's beauty and viva
city, had taken her away, as she said,
to give her a chance,
The result lad fully realized Mrs.
Harrington expectations. Margaret
was to be married the next winter to
a millionaire. To be sure, he was.
tirty years older than herself but
he was still young enough to fall in
love with her The engagement was
not to be announced until fall Mrs.
Harrington had decided that it could
be made with greater eclat at the be-
ginning than at the and Of the season.
So this summer she had brought her
neice to Lakeside, where she might
rest and recupsrate after her brilliant
campaign. Ostensibly guests, but re-
ally boarders, they were staying with
an old friend, who was member Of
the Lakeside Club, and were thus en-
titled to all the privileges Of that de-
lighted and exclusive resort
Margaret had been perfectly salts
fed with her fate. 1t was not to be
expected that she should be in love
with Thornton, but she valued all the
advantages that he could give her and
was wholly heart-free Latterly things
had changed One of the guests of
the club had touched her fancy more
nearly than any man she had ever
met. That he loved her she was sure.
None of her admirers had been more
devoted, more fattering, in his atten-
tions. Flowers, candies, books, drives
and sails were hers-eveIything he
could possibly do to please her had
been done. People were beginning to
talk, and that morning Mrs Harrlng-
ton had replimanded her niece for al
lowing Mr. Brinton to monopolize so
much of her time. Mr. Thornton, she
was sure, would not like it,
Now Margaret was wondering
whether she dare defy her aunt, dis
miss Mr.. Thornton and face the scan
dal which the breakage Of her en-
gagsment must cause Mr.. Brinton
was handsome, distinguished looking,
in the prime of life-altogether charm
ing. He must have money, Margaret
thought, since he sTent it so freely.
On the whole, she did not think aunt
lie could be implacable. He had been
on the brink Of proposal yesterday
surely he would speak during the
visit this afternoon. She put the
finishing touches to her toilet and
went down to meet him with her
brightest smile.
She was surprised to find Mr. Brin-
ton looking grave.
80 sorry, Miss Churchill, said he,
advancing to meet her. 81 have
come to say goodbye. l find that !
must leave on the next train"
"Good-bye?" ?" asked Margaret
"but you will come back again p
"No, that is not likely. l have
enjoyed knowing you 50 much, but /
am afraid that our pleasant inter-
course must come to an end. 1t may
be long time before we meet again.
Margarets pride covered her as
tonishment. Indeed ? ! am sorry.
I wanted you to meet Mr.. Thornton.
He will be here day after tomorrow.
-"And who is Mr.. Thornton p
"Ths man l am to marry next win
ter.
"Ah, l am unfortunate, but my
srrand admits no delay. Ny wife is
arriving from abroad in New Nork
on Wednesday, and, Of course, expects
me to meet her.
Tim SEATED with his uncle before a
grateful fre) You never run for the
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