Bloomington Progress, Volume 18, Number 46, Bloomington, Monroe County, 14 January 1885 — Page 1

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THE GUTTER HERO.

BY WILLIAM LTUE. Into the gutter he waded. To splash In the muddy rata: , Scant was his raiment and covered With many a greasy stain; But God made the little hero. And under bis ragged, vest He carried a soul of honor, Tvte as humanity's best. Into the cutter he waded. And torn! Trith Ms wee baro tags A pocket-book stored with riches Clear into the ratn-wwhed treot. -Money!-cried he, as he clashed It, Andthoa ht of his hunser rJuA moment he paused but lie conquered, And breathed a hero Main. All nimbly he somtht the owner, And itaye up the untouched gold, The thrill in his heart repeating "Happier a thousand fold. -What! honesty In the gutter? Thank yc a. ni y little man." Only his hrt i .low paid him. As oH the little feet no. Tea, 'honesty In the srattsr, . Think yon i'ta never bean? Most ermine and silk enswathe it. Can grandeur improve its men? Must the poor waif In life's desert, -HuBfcxy hud cold thounrh he be, Bare no Urtsht spot on his record Because uf his pedigree? Honor is bound to no station. Honesty stays by no creed. And many a noble spirit Is hid by the garb of need. The man o the world may marvel.

out poverty a pains arc una

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k Great Temptation.

BY MLY M. CUBBY.

If any one was to blame, it was Clemince Arlington, who had first conceived the idea. Bat this young lady, beauty, heiress, only child and mistress of her father's house, was by no means Kcastomed to having her plans thwart-

-wonW . have been absurd lor

annie xtae to nave vpj.vBu buotu.

?anaie was a lately acquired protege, whom Miss Arlington delighted on various occasions to caress, shower favors upon, swear by in matters artistic, and even to patronize. Six years previous the two had been school friends; that was before Fannie had come to the most terrible experience of her life. She had often entertained Clemenee at her suburban home, which Clemenee had declared a most poeitc rod fascinating place. Later on, Miss Arlington, duly chaperoned, was sent abroad to complete lw -education, -and 4ire vW6 lost sight of each other for a apace of three years. Daring this time sudden reverses swept the Baes . penniless; father and mother succumbed to the shock, and Fannie stood facing the world a homeless orphan. Nerving herself with heroic resolve, she had forthwith set ont for the city. She possessed considerable talent for art; had studied some and made fair progress. She chose this, therefore, as her profession. She had 'been for some tint" en

sconced in a dear little sky-studio, with just enough pupils to keep her from

starving, and ust enough courage to hold despair at bay, when, one day, one late November afternoon, Clemenee ArlinKton walked in npon her.

Tho same old Clemenee, very tall and slender for her. height ; elegantly dress

ed amd characteristic in manner. She took Fannie's face between her

hands and gave her a rght kiss on either 'cheek ; after which she decided that Fannie's natural enough emotion

was very becomming, ami, moreover.

that Fanny, in her plain, black dress

was beautiful as ever, with an intelecttud, interesting sort- of beauiy, not

mere pink and white and urecian tea' tares.'

She had heard all about her friend's

troubles, she had teen looking her up, she said presently, since returning

from Fans. "And how are you succeeding?" she went on. "O, fairly," said Miss Bae, trying to smile. "Which means yon are having an awfully hard time. Never was a real genius yet that didn't. Well, ieli mo all about it." And Tannie obeyed with some reluctance. The sat conversing so until the early winter dusk had fallen about them, and they could hardly see each other's faces. Then Miss Arlington suddenly remembered': "How late it is! And there are a trousandhings I want to asasyou. Come. Borne with me, can't you ? I'm going to the opera to-night; I want you to look at my dress and pnt a decent suggestion into it. Come, yon can stay all night, I'm sure." , And Fannie, of course, obeyed. They numbered but three at dinner in the Arlington mansion that evening, immediately after which Mr. Arlington retired to his library to write letters, and Clemenee took Fannie up to her own apartments. If Famre had not been in mourning it would have been Miss Arlington's way to insist upon her friend's accompanying herself and the motherly matron who was to act as chaperon. As it was, Miss Arlington dismissed her maid from the room, immediately the woman had laid out the shimmering satin gown and all its fine accessories. -"Please to look at me," said the heiress, by and by, when she had slipped unaided into bar elaborate toilette, "and give me an artistic touch or two."

JL dp not see much to alter,? si

jt anme, serious iv.

Clemenee, though slender, was beautifully formed and graceful in every movement. Her very long neck bore, like a gleaming column, the dark and haughty faise. She wore lore pearls, nd carried a bouquet of white carnations. Miss Bae adjusted her friend's draperies, lengthening linos where possible, and giving touches that should tend to picturesque effect. Clemenoe, meanwhile, appeared to grow thoughtful. "Shave an idea about yon," she said at length, as she drew on hex long gleves. "About me?" "Yes; art is silvery nice, but, as the post says, 'art k long and life is fleeting;' and I have made up my mind to establish you; in other words, to get .you a has band." "A husband?" "Yes; you are too beautiful and interesting to have your best years wasted.' That's the trouble with all the famous women, don't you know they're mostly old and hideous. Ifs because they have had to make slaves of themselves. Now, X would like to sea yon become famous, but you might as well enjoy life meanwhile. If yon bad a home of your own, you could get on twice as fast. You've got a great

deal m your favor," .Clemenee went on,

looking at it n a- practical way. Yon

are of good family, for one thincr: the

can't put op their eye-glasses and say.

-wniy ia-a-ncy i wno if siier ' Fannie sighed. "I am sure I don't know hiw I -J-1

would amount to very little, if it were not a case of necessity. Necessity is a great master "

mere, tnerei iwn i say unotuor word; I can't argue. I'll talk to you in the morning." - And Clemenee, having oaught up a

ruby velvet oarriage-rug, swept down

to the drawing-room.

Miss Arlington was Hcarcoly attentive

to the music that evening. She conversed more than was her wont with

the various gentlemen who camo to pay their respects to herself and ohaperon. Among these was one wlic seemed especially to claim her consideration a fine-faced man of perhaps 40. Clemenee

spoke with the iroeciom ot. long acquaintance. "Yon have neglected us lately. Only yesterday papa was wondering why you stayed away." fl have been out of town," said this gentleman. "I had thought to cull upon yon to-morrow." "Fray do. I know papa will be delighted. Cannot you dine with us, quite alone, you know, at 7 1 To!" Whereupon he promised, and went away. Clemenee was very mysterious in her manner the following morning, while she breakfasted alone with Fannie Bae. "I think I have found him," she said, after a time. Fannie looked innocent. "Found whom?" "The happy bridegroom-tio-bo." "Oh, Clemenee!" "Yes, dear; that is very nice and proper; that deprecation, that remonstrance. Nevertheless, I have found him. Hie name is Elliot Lindsay. He is an old friend of ours what they call, in London, a ' city man. ' He has about $30,000 a yearaltogether eligible, yon know, good-looking, and clever. Fapa thinks the world of Lini." ' "If he is so nice," said Fiinnie, rather feebly, "he is probably in love with you." "No; you are on the wrong truck. Besides I've an interest elsewhere in Paris just at present. But that is neither here nor there." Clemenee put up a long, slim finger to warn against interruption. "Before going any farther, I want to ask you one serious question. Are your affections already engaged? Is there any one yon care for?" Fannie shivered. "HowooaM there be? I have lo3t the world I always lived in," she said,

ratnerxBgueiy. "I aie. very glad you are You cannot help but like J. He is one of the kindest-he; ever knew. He is a tri something of a connoisseur besides. He i dino with us to-night.- ! here." "But " "Silence, my dear ! Nc "I have nothing to wear. "So much the better. I bellished. I shall lookout Fannie was not certain t Mr, Lindsey. She said bq when it was all over andj Miss Arlington's boudoh possibilities. . , . : "You hardly looked at Clemenee, with an effor ; tt dignation. "You kers' j pown; however," and" she somewhat, "your lashes It such length, such pure gol after all you were 'wise.' looks best in meditation s dare say you've often let' M fore the mirror. ' yon think of his looks?" Fannie iauijhed hysteria "Oh, ho is handsome e

man. His fe atures are rat nose is quite straight, and expressive. I think he is His manner " "Ahem ! I was evidently supposing you did not lool I believe my plan will S does not care for women, care for you if he is thryour company." "But -I , it seems to scheming. And I can't i "No, I know you can't. Leave everything to me." Miss Bae started as the el "I ought to be at my sti nte. I must run, or m; have gone." Clemenee followed her - "Think how much nice not take any pupils. ( yon had a comfortable hp: own studio, and everything1 Fannie had finished but skin which began to look "It's a great temptati and harried onl; into the morning. Clemenee was very miic Early the next day she c nie's studio. ' See here, my dear," sfct itatively, "I can not wean climbing these horrid stat "I knowj" Fannie respoi thetically; "they are awful "At the same time," CJ needed, "I must see you Now, the best thing, and tl for yon to do, is to come our honse this winter." Miss Bae was busy ol ette. She did not speak a ing the direct protest, whi, was prepared to combat. ' a little, still working awa; ette. "It's very kind of yon she said at length, in f which seemed inclined to know yon wouldn't sugt unless ycu meant it J? couragnd. It is so hard, expenses " her voice bt tear fell upon the pain; hand. , Time passed with singj when Fannie found hers a member of the Arlingt1 The weeks fairly flew, the mornings at her stuY always had something to' noon and evening. . I Elliot Lindsay was a fr Ere long Miss Bae was jpj he appeared interested in' Clemenee was jubilant pectof success. "I don't see how he eoj ing in love with- you," ih

you know, Jb anme

very beautiful girl?

eate, spirituello, imcomi beauty. You have tha" look m your blue eyes. magnificent. M is sure to come right Bi you sigt?" "Did I sigh?" asked F plainly lugubrious, fit.

bring herself to confess t

which was slowly developi achn. ShtJ-csg beginning toft1

jjngg iio -jiiiot IAa1,

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all; she liked him very i could not lovo him. And a passed she know that ha bad ; care for her in a way which but one ending. I She began to wonder what say to him. Supposing he ; her to become his wife? I consent? She shivered at tl ' Suppose he asked her if she ! She mu-it speak the Irn- ! would he bo content? Won

happy, or wretched lor I She grow sick and feverh internal conflict. But Clemenee was overjo; approaching result of hor la Lato one afternoon in Fel Arlington's boudoir seemed i The firelight threw a ro3y t violet hangings of tho roo of orange sunset was visil the purple dusk,- where t curtains fell as yet apart Fannin was watching thi pathetic eyes, and rockini and fro in a deep roeking-c! ence was curled np on a before the grate. She gla cosionally at a golden c swung tipsily from side tt the mantel. "I fancied" she was begi a servant brought up Mr. 1 sey's card, "for Miss Baa." As the door closed upo: Clemenee sprang up with lc ant note. "He has asked for you! stand?" Miss Bee remained seated feebly, as if dazed. "Clemenee, I I daren't ( am afraid. "Afraid? Nonsense! Be know what he has to say. ' one I would rather see yon will be so good to you. "But I I don't lovo 1 him but I can't love him risen, and was moving door. Her voice was denper hands twisted pitifully befknow you're bean very kind giving me dresses and thix you've done it all for t.'ii I've tried hard to caro-fp" it's such a great temptatr- . "What do you mean i Clemenee, excitedly. ' "I mean to be honest, a' HI I'll do my best but I him." "Fannio !" Clemenee 1

'lone