The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-03-20

dear to me? At least, kind heaven,
save her, and let me be the sacrifice, il
sacrifice there must be.n auili4sh
IT seemed as though heaven had heard
and answered his prayer, Cor almost
at the same instant one of the farmers
men appearG in sight, and answering
Georges frenzied call for help, sprang
into another boat which was lying at
the landing place, and In few mo-
nents George almost exhausted and
his unconscious companion, we're lifted
into it. That evening fully recovered
they both sat in the vine covered porch
ofth cottage There was no need now
Of shyness or coyness. The tale Of love
had been told, and with her head upon
his shoulder and his arm around her
dainty waist, both were reveling in
the sweet deliriu,n Of cloves young
dream"' = i'' . -
sit may seem unmaldenly, George
she suddenly said, raising her head
from her shoulder, after he had been
paintingin glowing colors the delights
of the cottage home they would enjoy
together, some time in the future when
he should have earned money to have
home to offer her--'sit may seem un-
maidenly in me to say 80, but would
much rather you marty me and take
me with you." 4. -t.s.ff.sa ~ o.,,,9...
re',Would that / could my darling,' re-
piled George; 'but you are poor 1 know,
and, as for myself, | am clerk on g
salary which though large enough for
one, would be but . small pitance for
two." - -ea $50 si,.ieait-sH al aatss
i"Never fear for me-" returned Julia
1augliingly;s ;sd am f.mous housekeep.
er and while we have each others love
what other luxuries shall we nceds''
dearest canyon bearuplagains'
the poverty which is all the marriage
portion I have to give you!"s ,4sa.
Ys.Can ~ was the womanly reply
s'canI ~ 'sWill You try me 7'' a-.
And SO the matter was settled, and
iii a few days George Shaw was mar
ried in the quiet sitting room of the old
farm house, and with his bride set Out
on his return to the city and the dull
routine ofmeasuring tape and peddling
calico. Great was his surprise when
the cars reached the depot to finl Mr.
Hayes his employer, waiting for him on
the platform. e. sH'ii fa5
"Ah, you young scamp" he said joe
ularly, you found somthing beside trout
streams In the village of H..-..,, did
you You've made short work l see.r-
Mrs. Sha W suppose. am happy tc
welcome You madam" .It
"But how in heavens name Mr.,
Hayes did you know | was married
and coming home to-day ?ncried George
in still greatcrmazeof bewilderment.
"Never mind where got my infor-
nation" said the old gentlema i. 81
knowhow YOU have been driving over
fences and through ditches, tumbling
into millponds and pulling young ladies
out, but my errand here IS not to scold
you. AS soon as / learned Of your
marriage | know your former bachel-
or lodgings would not suit, and took
the liberty of engaging other quarters
for you. Jump into the carriage both
of you, and the driver will attend to
the baggage. ''o9 i.''3.' ~. n.il .,.s .'l9.l
Ii Georges surprise was great before
how much was it enchanced when the
carriage drew up at the identical door
to which he had escorted the veIled
young lady whom he rescued from the
grasp Of the rufiian more than year
before. = HiiAi- 3t.l HsaAdmi iHa
The happy pair wore ushered Into the
handsome parlor, and Julia Withdrew
to change her travelling dress for one
more suitable. George was engaged in
examining the gorgeos paintings which
adorned the walls, when n pair of soft
arms were flung around his neck. He
turned, and there stood the same figure
in the identical dress and veil which had
leanod trembling against tree while
he polished of a brute on pleasant
summer evening long before. He lift
ed the veil, aud beneath it found the
laughing. blusliing face of his own Ju-
liza. - b.'1 Is
: ssSit down" said 'shc while I.tcll yor
my story. / fell in love with you al
first sight, but am cf faromantic turn o
mind and always entertained d a holy
horror ofbeing married for my money.
1t Is high time you should know mas
ter George that I am an orphan and ricl
one too. This house is mine and my
credit is pretty wen established Al
S.ewarts and Tiffanys. q 1 took youl
address and made sufficient inquiries
about you to ascertain that you were
poor and overworked. 1 had your sal.
airy increased and procuredfor yon the
vacation which procured for me hus-
band And now, master George what
do you think of your country sweet
heart 2" 4i Htl -IiIaas. ID .sfAH
Georges reply was much more i'm.
pressive than words could make it, and
would have continued much longer i
Julia had not complained that he was
rumpling her dress and pulling dowr
her hair. ,,s- rs. ~, fio.i.F
lo He drives a span of fast horses now
and never regrets the lucky moment
when he knocked down a brute ant
pulled q pretty girl out Of the mill;
pond. .aHTrfr 9rr
6s Don't rely upon friends, Don't
rely upon the rame of youirancestor. :