Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1865-02-01

"'' oh my DrOW."
Ioor little sister," and Edward De-
lacy myers were slipped through the
sunny brown ringlets that shaded the
h'"uSpafeht brow Of his sister. at is
I naru, so hard, to see you lying here, Lily,
Suu 10 think you cannot get the air and
suhSnlne. { we only had some friends
world" '' III "ione III the
but we love oaciI uruerI-- on.a .l-.i,,
neck
81 know that. Oh, Lily, little while
ago thought should be all alone, ard
tnal you would leave me-"
Ihe sunlight poured food of golden
VINE into the chamber where the brother
ana sister strove to comfort each other
~ was scantily furnished dark, gloomy
ROOM a few chairs, with lounge in the
corner ; were its principle appointments.
mere came loud rapid knock at the
door' and Edward drew his arm away and
went to answer the door. He did not re-
cogh;ze the two strange gentlemen who
stood there and scrutnized his face.
'Can you tell me anything of Mrs Lei
iHn DeLacy, formerly Of Carlton Hall?"
asked one OF the gentlemen.
nat was my mothers name, SIR"
III Is on y necessary TO prove this, and
you are the heir of the estate Of your
grandfather, Judge Edward Carlton !"
The gentlemen entered-the chamber
and as they walked in the white face and
burning eyes Of Lelan DeI.acy were LITE
toward them.
She is my sister," said Edward
ou viii not be able TO bear the It'd
ings we bring your"
"D!on't mind me, gentlemen" gaspcd
the Glrl. at doubtless is a mistake"
wv e will be able to provo so in mo-
ment;" and then, turning 10 the young
man, the gentlemen inquired whether he
had ever heard his mother speak of her
tsther, Judge Carlton.
I'm, frequently, sir, but there was some
uiihcuIty between papa and grandfather
and papa and mamma left their native
place twenty years ago"
Inc gentleman came forward saying
I'VE have found you at last. am your
grand!aiher's lawyer. We advertised for
The heirs for the last eight months, ano
came upon you by the merest accident
called at a store this evening on some
business, and while there heard your
name mentioned. 1t struck me at once
| l made some inquiries and obtained your
address, and am here now, my young
friend, to congratulate you, for there is nc
doubt you can establish your claims; and
the will of your grandfather places you in
the immediate possession of Carlton Hall
and the lands about it, worth at least two
hundred thousand dollars"
The gentlemen did not ramain longer
There was something in tho manner OF
the brother and sister which made them
feel it was best they should be alone -
They took leave Of them with many ex-
pressions of interest, and promised to call
early the next morning.
4 X \ y \.
Another year has passed. The last day
OF December was hanging, like o pale,
golden fringe, on the skirt Of winter, and
the great trees around Carlton Hall''
stood, tall and bare, shaking few sodden
leaves to the ground whenever the wind
walked through their branches. In the
old drawing room Edward and Lelisn De-
Lacy stood near the bright fire, where
crimson flames gave picturesque glow
to the rich old-fashioned furniture, and
formed vivid contrast with the gloom
outside.
Glow well you are looking. Lily; l
hardly know this bright face " said Ed
ward looking down to it tenderly.
THAT ride this morning has put new
life in me. On Edward, it is so pleasant
to be well once more"
The bright color had returned to the
young girls lips now, and her cheeks bad
rounded to soft, oval outlines. Lily lean
ed her head down moment on her broth
er's shoulder, and then lifted it suddenly.
Come, brother, let us havo n song"
gIancing toward the piano, "it is fitting
that this New Years day should 60 from
US with sweet songs, as it has brought as
so many fair and pleasant gifts"
Edward did not reply. lie stood look
ing into the dancing flames with dreamy
expression. Lily bent down and gazed
into his face.
"What are you thinking Of brother {"
"Of two things, Lily. One was, what
could have made grandpa leave us his
heirs when he was so bitter toward NAM
ma for so many years. and the other was
why he left US his property as New
Years gift"
81 have myself wondered over that G
great many times"
"Mrs. lawson" turning to the good la.
dy who had just entered, you were with
grandfather during the end of bis life
can you tell us what soltened his heart
towards us ?"
The good lady hcsilated, aud Mt last
sLammered; Il suppose he came to seS
things differently in his last hours"
This was too general an answer to salts
" the brother and sister. Lily went ove'
TO Mrs. Lawson, and said earnesly: al
YOU know anything Of this matter, and w'
feel that you do. don't refuse to tell us.
Thus appealed, Mrs. Lawson complied
and With a good deal of embarrassm ment T.
related her last conversation with Juoge
Carlton. Her voice broke down many
times during the narrative, and ihe oio'n
er and sister we're weeping before shs con
cluded ~ loan M,s
"And it is to you, after all, dear MRS; ,i
r.,wson hat we owe our fortunes s'io
Ei,,ayJ tt'i at last breaking the silence.