The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1856-09-24

perspiration broke from his forehead !;
his wallet was gone. Each pocket un-
derwent a search but it was not to be
found.
After 4 few moments de!iberation, he
called the book-keeper aside, and explain
ed to him his situation.
No you don't old fellow J" was his in =
solent reply, which he had scarcely utter
ed before he made most unexpected and
surprising spring
TO explain the cause OF this, it is neces-
sary to mention that one of the gentlemen
present, having heard the conversation,
and being incensed at the language of
the clerk, had applied the lash of heavy
ng-whip to his calves. 1t is wonderful
how bully will cringc before truly dc
termined aud fearless man. Instead of n
row, AS the judge expected, lie turned to
wards the horseman, and forcing a smile,
asked what he would please to have?
I'll teach you, you rascal, how TO in
suit gentleman. Receipt the Lill," COM
manded the stranger, throwing some gold
pieces towards him.
Judge Jones was at first TOO much con
fused TO either interfere or make any de-
cided movement; but presently recover
ing himself, he went up to his delverer,
and offered him his hand.
Judge Jones is my name, and when I'm
at home, I'm at r; come and see us;
let me introduce you to my daughter. -
And without waiting tor reply, he led
him into the room where Fanny was wait
ing.
She observed compressed lip, apd a
heightened color in tho stranger, as he
bowed gracefully before her but, Of course
attributed il TO any other than the real
cause
The judge looked upon him as little in
ieror TO a "raal prince" and was de
lighted to see TIE young folks take to one
another so we'll"
Their carriage arrived at the United
States Hotel accompanied by the dashing
horseman.
For the first time since her arrival at
Saratoga, Fanny was envied. What
had she zone to capivate the last ARRIVAL"
Well, there is no counting for taste ;"
and even the petticoats seemed 20 expand
with fashionable sneers.
DO you remember the long piazza in
front of the United Statesl What a glo-
rious place for tlirtations And so many
persons find it out.
Late in the evening, the promenaders,
reduced to Il few pairs, paused to look at
the moon, or the flowers, Or something,
and, naturally took positions as remote
from each other as possible. AT the ex-
treme end, Fanny and her new friend
hung over the balustrade. Their conver-
sation was not very loud After silence
of many minutes, the stranger turned to-
wards his companion with evident emo
ton. All heard was
why do you pause so longr
wish | could believe you sincere
Miss Jones, you do not know Low
much depends upon your answer
She spoke not, but her hand trembled
upon his arm. Saratoga is dangerous
place!
ITO say my heart is yours, is but to
tell you what you must already have OBJ
served. 1t has been yours for years" 1t
was for such an opportunity as this that l
followed you TO this place, that | might
breathe to YOU the affection that | have
cherished-that has been the spur TO my
amhition-that has made me what
am"
Your
Yes. Do you remember this = and he
n l. L. 81, E,tl, l..n
ring that he had guarded so long.
She did not answer; but surprise, pleas
ure and love were in her face, and her
head gently fell upon his shoulder.
1t is not long since ! enjoyed qniet
cup of tea with my old friend Fay,
who is now residing in one of the most
lovely co's ges on the llu lson and turn.
ing the conversation upon his early life, l
drew from him this history. A few words
will suffice to embrace that portion which
will unite the tegnning and the end =
lie joined the itinerant company, ard by
perseverance, and industry, finally became
proprietor. Having saved enough to re
tire from the profession" he sought out
his early love; and had but little difficult
ty in obtaining the the consent OF her ia
ther, rs he was swell to do" and there
fore, highly respectable
Zero and Minus were o,erjoyed at his
return to their town, and begged to be re-
membered if he wished anything in their
line. The, always knew he was ian
uncommon smart lad, and never lost an
opportunity to say so." Indeed, they are
now consulting with Gripes Allies and
Graball as to the best course to be taken
in order to secure his nomination for Con-
gress. KIT.
IL il recommended ,Lo, naxsons E,hIa