The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-07-12

INV w "S'S-"'S"PPvih'cuih tUht fcspcCl,
and what these engagements here have
led to-the death Of Monsieur Dalcarno
the fight Of q wicked nobleplar, Lord
Dmbarton-tho reinstating of my wife in
inherited estates, and finally, the close oil
her welded life with me,v and George
Whitaker's voice grew husky as he paused
moment ere be again found strength to
proceed. '.. .
"In few hours I shall have passed
away, and to you Duke do Bridgenorth,
leave the most precious treasure possess
my worshippcd wife, Jenny. who has
amply repaid my affection by kindness and
sincere regard. But I know that, as
once was young, there are depths within
the heart of my wife which l have
never reached. All these belong by RICH,
to you, and after q suitable time has
elapsed whenl am gone, take her to your
heart and home. It's my last dying re-
quest" and the husbands strength gave
way here, and he fell back exhausted up
on his pillow.
With falling tears and deep. painful
sobs, the wife bent over him, while the
Duke dc Bridgenorth's noble features ex-
pressed the sorrow he felt ut the dying
state Of his generous noble.heorted friend,
On the opposite side were Nege aad Mar
gerry, and the form of each was convulscd
with passionate grief. The dwarf knclt
in agony of spirit by the bedside, and his
poor, dclormcd body swayed with the
feelings which swept through his being,
while he uttered low means OF intense
anguish which rent The hearts of those
who listened. But again the husband and
father reused a moment, and reaching out
his hand, be placed it upon the head Of
lis knecling son.
"My poor Nigcl!m he said tcnderly.
my poor, poor son! Would that I could
live for thy sake, to shield thee from in
difference and GOODNESS thou wilt now DO
forced to meet in life."
4 But the words we're scarcely uttered
ere The wife replied, in tender, earnest
tones: 1ta-ni. alf
Fear not for Nigel, my dear husband
for it slall be one Of the first objects Of
my life to promote his happiness when
thou art gone. Even MS thou hast been
tender and chary Of him, 50 will ] be, and
show to him that I truly and sincerely
loved tho father" and the wife broke
down here, and covered her face with her
hands, and wept bitterly at tue thought
Of her coming loss. But the dwarf had
sprung up at his fathers words, aud nov
he bent over his loved parent.
us there no last word, dear father
for me aud Nlargery? for the girl loves
you almost as greatly as I have donc,H
he asked in tremnlous tones.
The dying man looked from his son
to Margcry, who was now close beside
him, aud his features lighted up with a
new hope. as he took the hand Of the girl
aud read in her eyes that she Indeed re-
gardcd lin as parent. Then he placed
the slender palm within one Of his sons
/ white hands, and sail in hopeful tones:
! "1his is what would have wished
a son and a daughter. If your hearts
beat for each other, then unite your lives
by n solemn marriage vow. l give to
both nv sacred blessing 7l-las
Within an hour the spark Of life went
out, aud those who were left as mourners,
felt that in losing George Whitaker, o
noble, wlole-souled man had been called
from earth 10 heaven. ai
Time passed after that dcalh.bed scene.
and over year elapsed, aud then the
still youthful and beautiful Duchess dc
Bridsenorth received another offer Of
marriage, and this time it was from ono
equally young and handsome and titloi
with lcrself-bcr cousin, the Duke de
Bridgeporth, and eventually that The
nobleman persuaded her to lay aside hel
mourning weeds and become his loved and
respected wife.
And so there was abrilal betting Tic
! rank Of both parties, at which Kinl
James, with many Of his royal household
was present, and all appeared happy ant
blcst. sal ,'ai q, ''-A
At The same period Nigel and Mnrgerj
, we're also united and Remained MS inmates
of the duchess home for both Ind CONF
10 love her ms her kindness and lowell
ness of character deserved. ir"-.e a.s
The dwarf had obtained the favor ant
patronage Of the king, and bis astronomi
cal genius was recognized and promoted
by The monarch. And SO all were happy
save The shadow which sometimes ca'n'
. in thinking Of the grave Of the departed
, the worthy and noblc.souled. Georg,
Whitaker. But that grave was oftei
e visited by the duchess and her husband
together with Nigel aud NIargery, and th'
c tender expressions which we're uttered
r over it,werc meet tokens to the memory o
' the worthy man who had gone.
, But wbilcthese scenes were being en-
: acted Ia England, Lord Dunbarton, al
$ alien aud fugitive from justice, still wan
dcred about. a restless and marked. un
happy man. feeling that fitting punish
!. ment for this wicked crimes had overtake
i him.
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