Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-02-20

4 81 & y
proceeded to examine the articles
it contained. A pretty enamelet
watch, "a heavy chain, a set of ole
fashioned diamonds, then a lot of
turquois and jet, and a necklace
But it fell from his trembling
fingers, and he looked up with a
quick start Of surprise. But the
girl did not notice him; she was
gazing out at the drifting snow.
flakes, with a sad expression in
her lovely blue eyes.
Archie Lynn took up the neck,
lace and examined it closely, read.
ing the name "Pansy Ross" en-
craven on the clasp; and then, as
his eyes rested on the young girls
unconscious face, he shook and
atrembled with emotion. But
she turned toward him soon, and
he withdrew his gaze from her
face, and seemed to be whollyin-
tent on making an estimate of the
value of the jewels.
swell, sir" she questioned at
last, ''what do you think they
are WORTH
"They are fine gems-good
stones ali of them; but l don't
think | can pay you more than
three thousand dollars for the
whole lot"
She gave a quick, glad glance
into his face--a glance that thrill
ed the young mans heart with
keenest delight.
ooh, sir!" she said, timidly, 81
didn't expect to get half that
much: but | am SO glad, l can
keep the necklace now, it belong
ed to my mother, and it pains me
to part from it. Please deduct
its value, and take the others"
The young man obeyed her, and
then drew a draft on one of the
city banks for the money.
''This is payable at sight, |
suppose" she said. turning toward
the door; 81 must have the mon
ey tonight"
s''Tis quite a step to the bank,
aud the snow is deep" he said,
coming around to her side. '.lf
you will only oblige me by sitting
here five minutes, madam, I'll
run round and get it cashed."
She looked up again, half
doubtful, half wistful expression
in her'eyes.
"You are very kind, sir, " she
replied; "but / dislike to trouble
you"
"Trouble? Oh. madam! if you
only knew what pleasure it affords
me-" he responded, seizing the
draft and his hat at the same mo-
ment.
Half block from the shop he
tossed up the latter in jubilant ex-
ultation as he exclaimed:
CAT last, at last! Darling little
Pansy, l have found you at last"
81 really cannot imagine, faith
er, why the young mans face i'm
pressed me SO" Pansy Ross was
saying, as she sat with her father,
in their little chamber, on the fol-
lowing morning, counting over
the proceeds of the jewelry, 81
surely have seen him some where
his face was strangely familiar.
"Only a fancy, I guess, Pan"
the old man answered. owe don't
stumble on old friends often now
You and I are poor. Well, we'll!
your aunt's prophecy has come
true-we're penniless, but not
hopeless; yet I'm sorry You sold
your Jewels, Pansy."
''Don't think of it, father, the
little sum will set us up ever SO
snug: and then, with my music
teaching and ueedle.work, we shall
get on nicely"
HWhat a girl you are, Pan"
her father said. 81 wonder if
you'll ever find a husband worthy
of your
ooh, yes!'' she answered, mer-
rily; 'smy hero will turn up in
good time-never fear!"
Atthat time servant came up,
bringing a package for Miss Ross,
and with it a bunch Of pansies-
dear purple little beauties, hold.
ing the sweets of a whole summer.
time in their golden hearts. Pan
sy uttered a little scream of joy;