Buchanan County bulletin and guardian., 1869-02-12

year she was invited by n friend to spend a
season in the great city.
She Went and was the star Of The brilliant
circle to which she was introduced. She
had been there but few weeks, when oae
afternoon, as she was descenng the steps
of her friends house, boy accosted her:
please, ma'am," said he, "look at this
beautiful diamond pin"
She stopped instantly; for she remem.
bered the one she had given to Richard, and
she could not buA hope that this was the
same come back to her.
The boy opened the little white box, and
there j. lay, the same that her aunt had
given her years before.
"Wil you buy it ma am ~ said the boy
"a sick gentleman whished me to sell it for
him. He loved the pin ma am, and he kiss
ed It before he gave it to me bat money
must be had ma'am or he will die. Will
you bny it?"
She held the pin her hand, and was ga.
zing at it eagerly.
What is The genteman's name?" said
she in tremulous accents.
:" Richard Crindall." said the boy. "He
is at mothers house.
~ will go and see him" said she. Show
me where you i've"
The boy started, and she followed, but
tn y had walked only short distance when
the boy stopped at small, nea;-looking
house, in pleasant street,
..This is the house," he said gailly.
And she followed him up the steps, her
heart beating tumultuously, and her step
quick, but tremulous. The room that they
entered was neat and comfortable: and ly-
ing on the sofa was pale you: g man, with
his eyes closed in sleep. 1t was a beautiful
face, with the shining black bcared, ripping
away from the red. classic lips, and the silk
en- hair brushed away from The fair, white
brow. 1t was Richard Crindall. The eyes
Of love knew him Instantly. Allie stepped
lightly forward, and knel, beside the sleeper.
She pressed her lips to his forehead, aud
spoke name his softly. This eyes opend sud-
denly-those same eyes that used to look so
tenderly upon her when child-he sprang to
his feet, and elasped her TO bis breast.
"Allie, Allie.' be cried eagely. MY
little darling, you are the same, only taller,
and more womanly but You did not forget
me. You are mine, as you promised, my
faithful child.'
She answered him By clinsing closer to
his breast.
~ knew you would come,' he said, sand
/ have waited patiently
She looked into his sparkling eyes.
"Dick," she said playfully, "you have
grown tall and handsome, Dick"
Have 2" said he. 81 never promised
you that, but promised to come back rich
arid" He stopped, and shade Of pale>
ness passed over his face.
"Never mind" said Allie gaily. at was
you loved, and not your money. Be-
sides, have enough for US BOTH"
But what will your friends say said
he, II You attempt to marry poor man
like me?''
my father and mother are dead" said
she, moisture gathering in her eyes "and
l must act for myself"
The young man gathered her closer to
his bosom and kissed her dropping eyelids.
my darling" said be, you shall never
regret your faithfulness to me. / will be to
you father. mother and husband. He So,
down and drew her down beside him.
:Were you so poor" said Allie "that
you must sell that diamond ping"
Allie" said he, you will not be angry
with me. will you, when l tell you the
whole story p
The timid eyes we're raised lovingly to bis
face.
No, | will not be angry" she said.
"Tell me all.
"When left you," Richard began, 1
came Immediately to this city. l arrived
here in tie evening, and never having been
in the city before, ! knew not where to CO.
took my bundle and walked along the
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the prancing Of hoofs. I looked up and
saw span Of gray horses dashing down
the street at a rapid pace. The people
were screaming Whoa from every drec-
ton, but the horses only run faster and
faster. AS they came nearly opposite to
where stood, threw my bundle on the
ground and rushed toward them. You re-
member how much your father used to
praise me for the management of horses
/ caught the fosming animals BY their bri>
dies. standing directly in front of them, aud
spoke to them soothinly. They tossed
their heads, and was lifted from nv feet
but others then rnshcd to my assistance,
aud the horses were calmed.
There was lady and her child in The
carriage, who proved to be the wife and
daughter Of Mr.. Daggett, one Of the wealth
lest merchants ia the city. The lady in.
sisted on my riding home with her, and
was only to glad to do so; ard taking a
seat beside the coachman, we soon stopped
at the elegant mansion, Mr.. Daggett won
my affection and esteem at once. He seemed
much affected when his wife told him of
the accidens, and he took me By the hand
and thanked me over and over, while he
inquired into my history. After l had con.
clnded the account of mys,lf:
"'Well NY lad" said he, "what shall do
for You in wartial payment for the great
fovor you have done me and mine?
"'Nothins, said /, to pay for what l have
done, for it was only my duty but am in
q great city alone, and if you will only give
me work, il is all ask
".You are brave lad said the kind
gentleman, and have place for you in
my store
1t was Just the place I wanted most, and
tears Of gratitude came into my eyes. The
next night owened the little box you gave
me, Allie and l wept ike child over i.
With the five dollars it contained, l pur>
chased this golden circle on my finger, and
the diamond pin have fondly gazed upon
ever since. continued in ths store, rising
steadily and rapidly, until l was taken in as
a jsnior partner.
why said Allie, L" thought you were
very poor"
~ have not flushed yet,' said Richard.
smiling. LAST fall" continued be,
found myself able TO support wife in ele-
CANT style: and with my heart beating fast
with hope and fear, went back to Oakvilie,
and called at your fathers door. Madge
answered my cal, but she did not know |
me, and l asked her concerning the family. !
She told me Of the deaih of YOUR parents, !
and that you were in New York city to !
spend the winter. She gave me your direc> !
ton, then added that she heard you had |
found nice lover there, and were going to |
marry him. FASTENED back to the city, my |
fears increased and my hopes diminished. l |
did not call at my fathers house, but plaI>
ned little ruse for proving your affection
and nobleness Of heart. Mrs. Green, Who
lives in this house, has been my laundrcss
for years, aud is : kind and honest woman.
l told my plan to her, and engaged her li.>
tie son Ben TO assist me. You know the I
rest, Allie, but you do not know how snx>
iously awaited the result, nor what food
Of happiness ran through my heart when
felt your lips upon my brow. Now, Allie,
can you forgive me ~
There was a rosy blush on the cheeks Of
the young girl, aud a>prouder ligh; came
into her eyes.
"Yes, yes, forgive you, Richard; but
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