The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1869-07-15

Now wish the new firm Of Hildreth &
Reichelm success. You have not ye,
spckon, Charlotte"
II congratulate you, truly, on your
partnership" answered his sister. "Mr.
Reichelm will honor any position he oc.
cupies."
"You would scarcely know him, Lot
tie; he has worked himself almost
TO skeleton. As Mrs. Hildreth is ab-
sent We will take tea with you TO-
night Mr. Reichelm is anxious to sec
you"
Millwood wondered that evening at
the sight Of Hildreth driving his FORE
man to the old homestead. Greater
wonders were to follow In quick sue
cession.
Charlotte once more placed her hand
in Paurs, and he claspcd it with a
pressure that brought tho color to her
brow then she sat silent while the 9th
ers talked, and watched with anxiety the
careworn face, with its deep lines Of
thought and toll.
He was cheerful as ever, and answer
ed them with interesting incidents Of
travel and glowing descriptions Of
the places lately visited. Mrs. Hill
dreth became quite gracious, and Mr..
Hildreth unusually lively and conde-
scending.
"Charlotte, Mrs. Percival will show
yousome exquisite curiosities Mr.. Reich.
elm brought her; also enough toys and
books for the whole village. I believe
they formed greater part Of his bag
gage"
Paul smilingly admitted the fact.
~ saw 80 many rare works Mr.. Per-
civals library wanted, 80 many knick.
nacks dear Mrs. Percival would prize,
SO many playthiugs the children would
delight in, that yielded to the only
temptation for spending money abroad.
You should have seen their happy
faces, Miss Charlotte, when the trunks
were opened. They were brimtull Of
JOY"
~ think you might have brought me
toy with the rest Of the children" "
said Charlotte laughing. II shall
be tempted to steal from Mrs. Perci,
| VAL"
A flush passed over Paurs thin face
He hesitated a moment.
II have brought something 70,
you, Miss Charlotte, if you will &C.
cept it."
Mrs. Hildreth was about to inquire
what the present was, when tho sup
per bell rang, and the subject va
changed.
After tea Mr.. Aildreth proposed tha
his mother should accompany him t;
the parsonage, and offer hospitality t
Mr.. Morton. Paul was grati6ed will
the arrangement, but did not offer hi
services on this occasion.
| When they left the room Mr. Reich
elm and Charlotte sat some time In 81
lence. At last Charlotte said, with a,
attempt at gaiety:
"What have you brought me, NJ,
Reichelm3
"Myself,i if you will accept the gif'
Oh, Charlotte I have loved yo
faithfully; can you love me in re
turn 2"
"You kaow how long I have love
you, Paul." said Charlotte in = tone {
> tender reproach. "Aud to punish m
pride and obtain a worldly positio
equal to mine you have toiled thel
weary months away from me. Tax
: me, if 1 can only repay you for all 20
suffered"
"Charlotte, from the time you sacr
feed q woman's dearest secret for th
sake Of my mother, T determined
3 win a position you should not
: ashamed to share !; and the knowledf
Of your love made labor sweet and a
sence hopeful. 1 still looked forwa'
to the rest and reward"
l.. "And tho rest has come !" Whisper
. Charlotte, fondly.
+ eyes, dear! aud the full reward
I'll The evening passed swiftly io exp
y nations Of the past and plans for Il
"" future. The clock struck ten q
10 Charlotte started from Paups side.
n "You must 80 now, Paul; moth
~ will soon be here. Come tomorrow q
ask her consent in formal mann
D. How surprised she will boz
"Why not tonight I" asked Paul.
"Therc would be so many questit
ss to ask j.; and I want tonight to thi
N over and realize my new happiness -
ut "Will your mother be satisfied, Oh
lotte z"
as II could not have answered this ii
be yesterday" said Charlotte, 'rch
re- "but oday you belong to the firm
y. 'Hildreths.' Good night, Paul"
I'm Il am going," answered. he, still
H. ger:ng. "To-night I will inform
,e. friends, Mr. and Mrs. Peroival, Of
lte happiness. What shall I say to th
nd for you"
lin Charlotte laid both her hands in
IRE with 4 solemn smile. "Tsll tn
ge Paul, We will endeavor, with G<
he help, to make our home the coun
h; part of theirs p