The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1869-01-29

he Is noble. and /. Eva Clifton, love him.
He Is poor, tits true, but he Is educated,
and has every accomplishment that Is
necessary for young mans education.
He can work, he can give me bread. and,
with his love. Ills all I ask. Now discard
me II you will, father; but hear me-soon-
er than become the wife Of gambler, i
will be the wife Of poor man.
Victor Wayne a gamblerY 'Tis false !!
lie will be here In the morning, and will
inform him Of the flattering compliments
Mr.. st. Clair has given him.
Father, Ii was not Edgar that gave me
the Information. No, Ii was not he, but
It's I, your own child, proclaims Victor
Wayne a gambler and a scoundrel. Tell
him IL was I, and will stand before him
aud defy him to deny himself to be one Of
the most notorious gamblers In the world
The child's form was perfectly erect and
the eyes defiant. l.. -
Leave me, Eva-leaye me, child. win
think Of the natter
She leit the room without any hesita-
ton whatever, thinking about what her
father had said In regard to Mr.. Wayne's
calling In the morning.
Poor Eva passed n slcepless night, but
morning at length dawned, and the un-
happy girl arose from her couch weary
and care-worn. Her beautiful face was
very pale, and the dark eyes were sunken
In their sockets. AS she arose from her
pillow she offered up prayer TO Him, the
Father of all, that He would help her to
bear her trouble. She would look up to
hlm, she would lean on Him, and her an
gel mother would be with her.
'Edgar-oh, Edgar! how much / do
Il emf t..rx ns,f 4, n
am determined TO do. In preference to
meeting Mr.. Wayne this morning, / will
prepare To go to Clara's and spend the
day.
Ringing tinny bell near by. she pro-
ceeded To dress. The servant mt length
arrived. ..
'Madge, tell Dick to have the carriage
ready rs soon rs possible. And II father
inquiries for me. tell him have gone to
take my morning ride. Has he Left the
house yetg
No, ma'am, he is sitting In the library,
and ordered me To keep lookout for the
door, and IL Mr.. Wayne called, to admithlm,
but no one else under any consideration.
There was a young gentleman called this
morning and asked for your father, but |
did as was ordered, and told him that
Mr.. Clifton was not at home. He then
asked IL you were In. / told him would
see as was not positive whether your IA
ther had directed me to admit any of your
4 acQuaintances or not. went to him and
told him there was n gentleman to see
you. Taking the card from me he arose,
4 saying, Go tell the gentleman Miss Eva
cannot see him. His face turned very
pale when told him what your father or
dered me to-
Eva brushed back n tear, saying, "Hur-
ry. Madge, tor you have delayed too
long already
God help me!s murmured the heart
4 stricken girl. Edgar viii think did not
wish to see him, and sent him thus rudely
from me-
sThe carriage Is ready, Miss Eva.'
Yes, am coming, Madge. Is that not
a step on the sill, Madger
Il think not, ma'am.'
Twas not inauguration, but reality for
just as Madge opened the door. Mr..
Wayne walked I'm.
Good morning, Miss Clifton; am very
happy TO see YOU
Good morning. said Eva, very coolly.
Excuse me for the intrusion, Miss Cliff
ton; but l would Ike to see you few
minutes before your departure, and then
perhaps, may accompany you.'
without an invitation thought Eva, In
her own mind. But rather than have
him accompany me, will 90 back
II shall not need your services this
morning, Dick said Eva, stepping to the
door.
Returning to her room, and taking of
her things, she sat down. well, well.
we met face to face, after ALL She did
not muse long before she was again inter
rupted by the presence Of Madge.
MIR. Wayne wishes to see you in the
parlor.'
Has he seen father yet'
oh. yes, ma'am; they have been con-
versing In the library for some time. l
heard him promise your father that he
would call again In the morning.
'Where Is fatherg
lie has gone TO the Office
We'll suppose l must see him.
|
Miss Clifton, sincerely hope l have
not intruded.'
NO intrusion whatever. Mr.. Wayne
Il suppose you are aware OF the object
of my visit, and sincerely hope your all
swer NAV be favorableg
Did not my father give you my answer,
sirr
NO, not direct answer; and wanted
tn see you. Now, come, my dear girl,
let's have it, and he drew his chair near
or to Eva.
'Mr. Wayne, remember whom you are
addresslngr y said Eva. growing passion
ate. 4 shall summon my father, sirr
Your father Is net here said he with a
fiendish look.
| 4 have those, sir who will prove friends
at the time of need"
Il am very glad TO hear Il. hope you
esteem me friend OF yours
Il do not, sir. In my estimation you
stand very low
Come, no inslnuations, allow me t, tell
you-'
Il mean what say. sir; and | will not
degrade myself by keeping company with
you any longer
so saying. she left the room, and he
with an oath left the honse.
Il will win her yet mused he, rs he
went on. MY love has turned to hatred ;
but as'long ~ have the old man on my
side tits sufficient, for she shall and will
be mine. Not because care for her par
ticularly; but she has money, and 1 must
have it,
/ Eva was still In her room weeping, and
thinking of her hcartless father, who
would sell her To villain whom he sup
posed had gold.
And where was Edgar st. Clair all this
timer In one of the most busy streets of
the city stands a large brick building.
We 80 up one staircase. another, and
still another, and the first door we come
To on the lcft side OF the narrow hall has
sign on Ii, Edgar 81. Clair, .iiiorasy al
Lac. Let us peep In. His Office Is small
but comfortable. And there Is our Aero,
, lie Is sitting by his table, not reading. n
we suppose, but he seems absorbed In
. thought. He looks weary and carcworn
"a II. A.. II Il.