The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1860-09-25
An yntsresting Story.
A n ME LEE.
CHAPTER

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two children, q son and a daughter, both
of whom he loved passing well. But the
rich man was vain Of his riches and proud
of his consequence; and hid his love deep
in his own heart for he said to himself,
sIfmy children know how much love
them, they will become froward and dis
obedient"
So he neither took them into his conf
dence, nor bestowed upon them his cares
ses; but hooded up his thoughts, and dwelt
in cloistral loneliness of spirit like an an
cient monk.
Now the name of this rich, proud man
was Samuel Lee.
And the boy Philip grew to manhood
quick and passionate, and selfwilled, yet
with the tender and true heart of his dead
mother.
And the girl Annie also grew in years
and stature; but she was ever mild and
gentle, and sang to herself snatches OF
sweet songs, in low voice, and made sum
shine wherever she went.
Now, there was neighbor near by,
John Walton by name, with whom Sam
uel Lee had been wroth for many years.
They were friends in youth, but their firm,
rock like love was wrenched violently
asunder, and now there was dark gulf
between them. So Samuel Lee babe his
children speak not to his ncighbor's child,
which was a maid; but Philip needed not
his fathers counsel, for he loved Lucy
Walton, and therein lay great sorrow.
Now it came to pass upon day, that
great losses fell upon John Walton SO
great, indeed, that he sickened thereof,
and died; and when he died, there was no
home left for Lucy Walton, but in the
heart of Philip Leo.
Then came Philip to his father and
said, /.
@Father, I love Lucy Walton. Now
that her father is not, l pray you give
me your consent that 1 may take her to
wife"
But when Samuel Lee heard these
words, he was troubled exceedingly; and
frowned, saying: aI will not do so; for
I like not the race from whence she did
spring"
Then Annie, who was standing near by,
answered and said, yet very meekly-
aSurely it were good thing to hearken
unto my brother; for Lucy Walton is
palelily that only lives and floats upon the
bright waters of his love-"
S5raightway Samuel answered sternly,
ait shall not be- Her father did me
griievous wrong"
But, Annie. said gently
GAS the wind lulls with the setting of
the sun, even so should anger die with the
dead" j ~
But Samuel Lee needed not the sweet
words which bis daughter spake in chari-
ty;rbut waxed exceedingly wroth, and
smote with his great hand upon the table,
and said
care our children become our teachers?
Philip shall not we'd the woman"
Then the ire of Philip was kindled at
the injustice of his father, and he spalSe
words which those who honor parent
NAV never speak; and he said
sI care not. We are betrothed already,
and I will keep my troth."
Now, this was very wrong in Philip, for
his father was an old man, and had nursed
his anger for many years, He had loved
John Walton once, with an exceeding
great love, and knowing how dearly he
had loved him, the wrong was the more
difficult to bear. Wherefore, he said unto
his SON
.There is no need of many words
Choose ye either obedience and great
riches; or the daughter of John Walton
and poverty"
Then straightway spake Philip Lee and
said:
aI cannot be false to my own heart, for
love Lucy Walton"
Then answered the old man, coldly, and
said:
nYou have chosen. May it be well
with you. Henceforth we will be as
strangers to each other. Cop
But Annie laid her hand upon his arm,
and spakc softly, saying
aoh, father! Remember Philip is your
son; let me, I beseech you, plead with
YOU in his behalfW