Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1857-02-06

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and lone forever.
A year from that time the merchant
sat at the desk 10 his private office, when
a clerk asked at the door il he might show
4 a lady in, who asked to see him. With a
quick bound OF the heart, he OWNED at
once that it must be Virginia; and re.
piled in the Affirmative As she entered
the room Mr.. Barret started from his seat.
'' Virginia, where have you been p
How have thought on you all this time
Why did you not writet to relieve my anx.
fiety 2" sFF
g | thought it best not" replied Yirgi.
MIA, /" fearing you would object to my go-
ing as teacher in school. have been
for year past employed as ateacher in
the M'Shee Seminary. and when unoccu>
pied in the school. 1 give music lessons
in Lafayette, where have number OF
pupils. Nor would be here now, but
that come on another's account. You
can serve him. Serve US both. Mr.. Barret.
"Serve him 2" said Mr.. Barret. "Of
whom do you speak, Virginia 90
"Of Harry Vincent" She replied. "I
met him this morning, when I came to
town TO purchase music He told me he
heard that your bookkeeper. Mr.. Post, is
about to leave you, returning to Scotland.
did not tell him that would come to
you, being afraid he would disapproye of
it. but remembering your promise, have
come to ask you to give the place to him,
know you will think us very foolish,
since our love is our all. Still, we will
make it sufficient for us ~
Wiping the cold dews from his fore
head. the opulent merchant paced the
floor; then stopping, his lip quivered and
his eye was dim. as he looked on the beau
tiful girl. who stood SO calm and happy in
her poverty before him. She had come
to ask favor. yet he felt to have trusted
himself with another look at her would
have made him the suppiicant. He turn,
ed abruptly and went TO the desk.
"Would Mr.. Vincent accept loan
from me ~ he said. :" Perhaps il he had
other plans could aid him. Virginia"
'' know Harry's proud spirit TOO well
to dream of his accepting loan as fa-
vor obtained through my intercession."
said Virginia. No; only give him Mr.
Posts place when he calls to ask for it,
and we shall both be so happy while
struggling for the light of better day."
" And in case l appoint him my book
keeper" said Mr.. Barret, "what are
your plans for yourself. Virginia 2"
To remain at the school until such
time as the savings from our united exer-
tons will permit us to think of being mar.
| ried," replied Virginia. " We are young
and hopeful and if you give Harry the
situation we shall succeed, since we both
economist from our small earnings, though
poor Harry's salary at present is very
small"
The merchants voice was husky, but
the brave. honest heart in his manly
breast Was neryed for the trial. He was
about to part with his idol, and was go.
ing to the grave lone and unloved.
" Virginia" he said, "you are too
high-minded to accept favor other than
Mr.. Vincent would approve. l gave Mr..
Post fifteen hundred dollars year. l
will add five hundred to this from the
time Mr.. Vincent takes his place iu the
office" He then, unlocked the desk,
took out roll of notes, counted them,
and placed the parcel in the young girls
hand, said in a faltering voice that went
to her heart, Z" Take this. my child 1t is
one Thousand dollars-half years sala>
ry in advance. Now quit the school
The place is his only be married to him
before he enters on his duties as my book.
keeper"
Virginia could not speak. but the tears
that fell on the hand she raised to her lips
told her gratitude. He drew her hand
within his arm and led her to the door.
where. drawing her veil over her tear
wet face. she entered a stage to speed TO
Harry on her joyful mission. while the
merchant returned to his private office,
and locking the door, sat down on the
chair she had occupied, and covering his
face with his hands. said, F" ought 10
have more command Of my feelings than
this. l have loved her from hec very in
fancy. never dreamed Of her loving
another. l am alone, now. and forever.
| OF what use are riches now that she is
! lost TO me Sill can aid In increasing
her happiness And Vincent-I knoG
him we'll; noble young fellow. Gods
will be done !" Then going to his desk,
and taking out his private account book
and pencil he added, " since could only
have prevailed on her pride to take the
half years salary in advance which
mean shall be paid him in full-to what
account am l to place this THOUSAND dol>
lars Let me see-Gn act of 6eseVolenee.
And SO he wrote it, aud to this day it
remains bright memento of noble deed
I-THE MERCHANTS ENTRY.
HARD OLD IcE.-A good story is told
Of certain deacon who resides in a
neighboring town. Said deacon was a
Jealous advocate OF total abstinence
Not long since he employed carpenter
to make some alterations 10 his parIor,
and in repairing corner near the FIRE
place, it was found necessary to remove