Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1870-10-27
eFAYETTHVLLB TENNESSEE: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21 1870

bout my money, person, parents,
etc. That girl has led them to
suppose we are engaged, and there
is the ring to prove it-a ring she
took from me in sport, few even
ings since, and which | intended
to recover upon our next meeting.
Well, there was one thing certain
Grace Elmore will never be my
wife; | could not trust such a
schemer. This resolution was
strengthened when | heard her
say, in a confidential undertone,
to the third lady, miss Fannie
having been left at her own house,
81 have, of course, no feeling
in the matter, only schoolgirl
love but / think George will
make a desirable husband, while
his wealth with my own, will
place us above any change of fort
une. Then he is really very
handsome, and | have decided to
take him. / do not know that /
could do much better" "
"Pity have not arrived at a
similar decislon, was my mental
sarcasm.
just then she called, affectedly,
"Home, driver" Willingly did l
place her on the carriage steps
and turn toward the stables. "By
Jove | wish | could have as good
an opportunity to try Maud de
Merris I"JI calculated as q drove
up to my station. McGreer was
waiting forme. There wasa a gray
haired 6 'ntleman with MIN, but
McGreer stepped aside and asked
me if I objected to going further,
atthe same time oVerpowering me
with thanks, and saying if the
horses were cooled down, he could
give them to some one else.
"No, MOI" l replied, quickly,
for / was desirous of learning
more of humanity. 81 will keep
my place for the present, send me
where you choose"
Turning to the gentleman, Nc
Greer bowed and said "Mr. Lam
cy, this carriage is atyour ,dispo-
sal - y - 5s ~ ss@
In Mr.. Lancy [ recognized a
worthy merchant, though not well
known in the higher circle, his
means placing him only with those
who were in "very good" circum-
stances, 5.L5Bu O. -a-
Where, sir?" l asked, as he
entered the carriage.
"To-street, north side"
A quiet cosy little place it proved
to be-a three story brick, new
and handsome, though lacked ell
egance. Here the gentleman al
| lighted, returning in short time
accompanied by young girl of,
| should Judge, some nineteen
years, whom he addressed as Mag
gle. Her rich brown hair. was
curled neatly at the back of her
head, and the soft, velvet-looking,
hazel eyes were the most ,enchant-
ing that ever met my gaze. Peer
ing from under my hat, / noted
every article of the neatly-robed
little fairy. Drive to the Park"
was the gentleman's directions, as
| again took up the lines.
/ listened eagerly to every sound
from within, feeling half ashamed
at the part was playing, though
too deeply interested in the lady
to desist. Presently clear, sweet
voice asked:
"Well, father. dear, what have
you to say that you require such
strict privacy ?" rsou
"My child" hesitated the par
ent, "I-I-fear you are not brave
enough to bear it. Oh, merciful
heaven, if | could but spare my
darlingl" .''2''.
An eager, loving voice replied.
"Father4 father surely one so
young and strong, with such deep
affection for you, can bear a great
deal !; any sorrow will not be so
heavy if shared with me; now
that mother has no power to COM
fort you, except through memory,
let me take ber place as best ! can.
Tell me all, father; Fam stronger
than you think p aas d..'s -
Then followed a long explana-
ton, which may be summed up
in very few words. Their voic-
es were often drowned in the out
er hustle, but / heard sufficient to
understand that Mr.. Lancy, who
was doing a heavy business, had,
some months previons, taken in
partner, who proved to be an In
veterate Speculation, and without
the knowledge of Mr.. Lancy, had
involved the firm to the amount
of several thousand dollars. The