The southern enterprise. [volume] (Greenville, S.C.) 1854-1870, 1856-06-26
S. G: THURSDAY MORNING, JUNE 26, r56.

made him the hero, they nt last succeed in
changing his opinion oI him and gained his
recall. aa. sa.,.. ~ ... ~ aaa .. u
This step, far from displcasiDg Walter,
made him happy, rs he plainly saw that his
good benefactor WAS deeply grieved at his
.nephew's conduct; and now that lie was
once more restored to favor. tie cloud that
had rested over Mr.. Stanford gave way TO
sunshine. At the earnest solicitation Of
EWalier. Mr.. Stanford ut orce made another
will, similar, to the former one, dividing
the property this. Le, was permitted to
read, and then Walter placed it securely in
the secret drawer Of Mr.. Stanford's secretary.
where it was to remain until Mr.. Sianford's
death. The place of concealmcnt WAS un-
known to Leo, therefore he supposed tina,
the will was with all the other papers Of
his uncle. He had come to the conclusion
that half loaf was better than none, and
one would have thought his reform was in
earnest; be profcssed great friendship for
Walter, and his uncle rcjoiccd at the happy
turn affairs had taken.
Walter was now twenty-thrce years Of
age. Nor had he reached that glorious
time heart whole! When yet II hoy his
kindest feelings were stirred Ivy the soft
tunes and sweet words Of sympathy of Mary
Gordon, the little fair.haired daughter Of
his first employer. Then he was an errand.
hoy-fr below in the scale of society the
blue-cyed daughter Of the rich merchant:
yet, knowing this, he let his feelings become
80 wrapt up in her that he could think Of
her in no other light than an angel sent to
bless and cheer him IN spite of the great
disparity between them. there would ever be
a whisper in his heart that he vet would win
| her. This gave him All impetus TO rise
equal to her i'll the social world, and with
name worthy Of the proudest in the land
During the time Walter was in her faith
er's store, Mary saw him often, and always
returned home with some memento of his
large orange he had boughi with his spend
ing money. or some such tribe, that drew
hepoor orphan nearer to her heart each day.
a Thus friendship began that ripened in
TO love, each wearing their secrets in thei
own hearts. For Walter dare not tell his
love, for fear that he might he considered
too presumptuous; and then they wee both
too young. Prudence whispered him to
wait until lac had gained the years OF diScrc'
| tion, when, perhaps. he would be in more
favorable situation 10 press his suit; and hc
followed her wise dictates, little thinking
when that period arrived that he would have
gained the summit OF wealth, while her star
Lad declined IN the gloom OF poverty.
DId lie love her less when she became
poor! No; dearcr AID nearer she seemed
to him, and IT wealth ever had any impor
lance IN hiS eyes. 1t was douhlv 10 now.
when he co"''. Use 1t to restore Mary to the
position She once occupied, and MAS so htted
1" ad"rn.
lie mad visited her frequent y since he had
been with Mr. stanford, yet f"rborc 10 de-
clare his passion and ask return until ne
had hni>hed stud y'ng. nnd had adopted his
profession, whereby lie could earn inderen'
dent OF precariols fortune, comfortable sup
port TOR ho'h. lh'' alone deferred nm from
"ckh"wieigihg lilS love. in one CT his many
Visits, Leo prevailed upon Walter to INTRO
dnce INN {" Mary. lhis request was ac-
q"ieseed IN win some reluctance oy "ai'"r'
n: ho very much doubted the sincerity OF The
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