Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1870-04-23

same time overpowcrlng me with thanks,
and saying if the horses were cooled down,
he could give them to some one else.
No, no" replied quickly, for I was
desirous Of learning more Of humanity.
II will keep my place for the.prcsent,
senl.me where you choose"
Turning to the gentleman, McGrecr
bowed aud said: " Mr.. Lancy, this carri-
age is at your disposal"
In Mr.. Lancy recognized worthy
merchant, though not we'll known in the
higher circle, his means placing him only
with those who were in Every good cir
cunlstanccs."
Where, sir" asked, as no cptercd
the carriage.
"To - street. north side"
A quiet, cosy little place it proved to
bc-a three story brick, new and hand
some, though lacking elegance. Here the
gentleman alighted, returning in short
time accompanied by a young girl of, l
should judge, some nineteen years, whom
he addressed as Maggie. Her rich brown
hair was curled neatly at the back Of her
head, and sott-looking, hazel eyes were the
most enchanting that ever met my gaze.
Pcering from under my hat, noticed
every article Of the ncatly.robed little
fairy. Drive to the Park" was the gen.
tlcman's directions, as again took up the
lines.
listened eagerly to every sound from
within, feeling half ashamed at the part I
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 p
MY child" hesitated the parent,
-I-fcar you arc not brave enough to
bear it. Oh, merciful heaven, if l could
but spare my darling" :"
An eager, loving voice replied:
Father! 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 comfort
you, except through memory, let me take
her precious place as best can. Tell me
all, father; am stronger than you
think ?"
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 un.
derstand that Mr.. Lancy, who was doing
heavy business, had, some months
previous, taken a partner, who proved to
be an invcterate spcculator, and without
the knowledge of Mr.. Lancy. had involved
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 pcnniless. Oh. my child. if I could
but save you! How can your bear such a
change ?"
And I heard the heavy sobs Of that
strong man come thick and fast. Per.
haps there were few drops in my own
eyes, for I could not see the horses for a
moment. l fdnciel loving arms around
his neck, and pale, soft cheek against
his own, as the words | was obi scd to
lean down to catch. came in clear, brave
voice from tho noble.t heart that ever beat
meath heaven.
Father do not think of me; all that
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, 40
that love is left. Sure 1 may no. 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. l
can bear all things, So that love is left"
Much followed, but this last sentence
was all cared to hear, and by the time
VIC drew up before the neat brick house in
- street, fairly worshipped the brown
haired ange! who resided there.
For the last fifteen minutes had been
contriving plan to assist them. In my
pocket was check for taree hundred dol.
lars, drawn up that morning, for the pur-
pose of settling a small account.
My name was on it in full as I opened
the carriage door ] cast it to the pavement.
At first neither noticed it, and feared l
had been foiIei, but just as was mount.
ing the box, Maggie picked it up. and
tarned hurriedly to her father. I drove
Of, wondering how it would end.
Reaching the stables threw the rcins
to hostler. and entering the office, told
McGreer the horses could be driven by q
baby; disposed Of my masquerade, and
went home, not to dream Of Grace aud
Mud. as usual, but Of the noble woman
who = could bear all things. so love was
left" The next morning I saw in the
Herald notice which read as follows:
If Mr.. George T. Morris will call at
No. 4 North - street, he will recover
some lost property
1t was jus, what l wanted, and about
ten O'Clock called at the place mentioned,
receiving the check from the hand Of my
queen, together with an explanation Of
how il came into her possession. l asked
If her father was at homo. He was not,
ss W.ulA sh =, ~. r1onA ef h,xss