The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1870-05-14
ALBANY. OREGON. SATURDAY, MAY H. 1870.

with those who were in very good cir
cumstances."
Where, sir" I 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 hand
some, though lacking elegance Here
the gentleman alighted, returning in
short time accompanied by young girl
of, should judge, some nineteen years,
whom he addressed as Maggie. Her rich
brown hair was curled neatly at the back
6f her head, and soft looking, hazel eyes
were the most enchanting that ever met
my gaze. Peering from under my hat, 1
noticed every article of the neatly y-robed
little fairy 's Drive to the Park" was
the gentleman's directions, as I again
took up the lines.
listened eagerlyso every sound from
within, feeling half ashamed at the part
1 was playing, though too deeply inter-
ested in the lady to desist. Presently
clear, sweet voice asked.
"Well, father dear, what have you to
say, that you require such strict priva-
cy?"
81 My child" hesitated the parent, I" 1
-I-fear yon are not brave enough to
bear it. Oh, merciful heaven, if I could
but spare my darling /"
An eager loving voice replied:
&C Father! father surely one so young
and strong, with such deep affection
for you, can bear a great deal; any sor-
row, now that mother has no power to
comfort you, except through memory, let
me take her precious place as best can.
Tell me all, father; | am stronger than
you think 2"
Then followed long explanation,
which may be summed up in very few
words Their voices were often drowned
in the outer hustle, but heard sufficient
to understand that Mr.. Lancy, who was
doing heavy business, had, some months
previous, taken partner, who proved to
be an inveterate speculator, aud without
the knowledge of Mr.. Lancy, had involv-
ed the firm to the amount of several
thousand dollars. The investments could
amount to nothing in less than year
meanwhile, debts previously incurred fell
due, and were pressed by creditors. Mr..
Lancy ended by saying:
Unless [ get some assistance between
this and Monday, Tuesday night will find
us pcnnless Oh, my child if could
but save you. How can you bear such
a change 2"
And l heard the heavy sobs of that
strong man come thick and fast. Per
haps there were few drops in my own
eyes, for l could not see the horses for a
moment fancied loving arms around
his neck, and a pale, soft cheek against
his own, as the words I was obliged to
lean down to catch, came in a clear, brave
voice from the noblcst heart that ever
beat meath heaven.
Father do not think of me; all that l
have is yours, and many of my private
articles will bring considerable. Do not
shrink from selling every thing to pay an
honest debt. l can bear all things, so
that love is left. Sure may not COM
plain though all be taken; if heaven leaves
me my father. do your best, and trust
to me for all the assistance in my power.
can bear all things, SO that love is
left"
Much followed, but this last sentence
was all cared to hear, and by the time
we drew up before the neat brick house
in - street, I fairly worshipped the
brown haired angel who resided there.
For the last fifteen minutes had been
contriving plan to assist them. In my
pocket was check for three hundred
dollars, drawn up that morning, for the
purpose of settling small account.
My name was on it in full as open
ed the carriage door cast it to the pave
ment. At first neither noticed it, and L
feared l had been foiled, but just as l
was mounting the box, Maggie picked it
up, and turned hurriedly to her father.
l drove off, wondering how 1t would end
Reaching the stables threw the rens
to a hostler, and entering the Office, told
McGreer the horses could be driven by
a baby; disposed of my masquerade, and
went home, not to dream OF Grace and
Maud, as usual, but of the noble woman
who g could bear all things, so love was
left" The next morning | saw in the
Herald notice which read as follows:
off Mr.. George T. Morris will call at
No. 4 North - street, he will recover
some lost property
1t was just what wanted, and about
ten o'clock called at the place mention
ed, receiving the check from the hand of
my queen, together with an explanation
of how it came into her possession.
asked if her father was at home. He was
not
Would she give me his place OF
business
Certainly !"
Taking card from the stand, she
traced neatly the address, and bowipg,
left her to seek the merchant.
Mr.. Lancy, I am George Morris
Will you give me private interview! :
With pleasure"
Seated in an inner office, told hin
all the last days proceedings that con
cerned himself, offering any pucuniary
assistance he might permit me to render
After some urging on my part, he ac
cepted, and, grasping my hand, thanked
me again and again for saving his child
saying. heaven would repay me. And i
has most munifcently; for not six months
passed ere Maggie Lancy possessed thu
solitaire. which Grace Eimore had worl