New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-07-31

her blow. Her face became deadly
white. Isabel did not notice her silence
but ratified on, II will not see him to-mor-
row. and YOU may tell him have re-
signed to you." Here she was interrupted
| by the closing door-she was alone-Car-
RE had vanished. The next day Edward
called, and inquired for Isabel.
mot at home" the maid an
swered. He met Carrie, and gently
led her to seat. After hearing all OF lsa-
bells message that Carrie chose to tell, he
then told her of some Of his plans. He
would leave the city, to be absent for
neutrality-suspicious. year. He babe her
good-by, promising to write to her regular
". One-two years slipped by; Carrie was
now a most beautiful woman. Isabel had
| married, and was living with her father
| She had married wealthy man, and lived
| in elegance for year. Only few weeks
| ago her husband had failed, and not hay
| ing the courage to stand the blow, took
| his life with his own hands. When he
| failed, he had invested large amount Of
Mr.. Rockford's money. Late one evening
he came home looking pale and i'll. Carrie
could not see him, yet she felt something
was wrong
what is it, dear father; what worries
you?" she asked, throwing her arms
around him.
He drew her upon his knee, gently
smoothing her hair.
''Pet, could you be happy in new
home; would you be contented to give up
all these luxuries?'
Il could be happy in any home with
you, papa" she answered, kissing him;
''but what do you mean?"
Your answer has taken heavy weight
from my heart. I mean this: Our house
must be sold; can not retain it. have
kept this from you as long as possible.
What say you, Pet?
''Sell it Immediately" she exclaimed
softly, the tears falling from her eyes. Il
do not weep for that, papa; It's for you
Why keep the secret from me? I can bear
it. -
"You can; but, Isabel, you must tell
her can not
But Isabel had heard; noiselessly she
had entered the room with cry of
establishment, rage and despair, she
sought her room, and when Carrie went
for her she was refused admittance.
The morning of the sale found Mr..
Rockford pale, yet calm and determined
Isabel was confined to her room Carrie,
in her almost helpless blindness, lowered
near her father Mr.. Rockford had
wished to dispose Of his property at a
private sale, yet so far he had no offers
worth consideration. About nine o'clock
came violent peal Of the bell. Mr..
Rockford himself opened the door.
GOOD morning, Mr.. Rockford. am
sorry was compelled to disturb you so
early +; but when you hear my news You
will rejoice. l have this morning sue
ceeded in selling your property just as it
now stands. Here are all of the papers,
continued the man of business, placing
a roll of papers in Mr.. Rockford's hands.
"Who is the purchaser" exclaimed the
surprised and now satisfied gentleman,
for he saw it had been disposed of most
advantageorsly.
"He desired me not to mention his
name for the present" said the man,
smiling mysteriously.
He soon took his leave, saying the gen.
tleman would call during the day to settle
the final arrangements.
GA gentleman to see you, sir,
Mr. Rockford hastened to the parlor
His first ejaculation was one Of surprise;
then grasping the visitors hand with
pleasure, Edward, is it you, my dear
boy? am delighted to see YOU
Il assure you, sir, I am happy to be at
home once more, but where is Carrie, 1
must see her
Mr.. Rockford rang the bell, and sent
for her. While waiting for her, he
rapidly told Edward of his troubles, then
of his good fortune in having SO well dis
posed of his house, then added: Il am
very DESTROYS of seeing the gentleman"
''Look at him then, sir, and say you
are satisfied that your property has passed
into good hands. Seeing Mr. Rockford's
look Of astonishment he continued: eyes,
I have purchased it. When I left you
two years ago then thought was ruined
in business; but came through without
a great loss; and now I am proud to say
that can return all the kindness you ex-
tended to me in my youth. Make me
happy by still regarding this property as
yours.
'Ah, Edward, you are a noble, gene
rous youth; but" His speech was
abruptly ended by hearing stifed cry,
and looking up just in time to see Carrie
caught in Edwards arms. Tenderly he
laid her upon sofa, and bent over her
pale, fair face, impressing warm kiss
upon her brow She soon opened her
eyes, and passed her hand over his face.
! 'This for me, Carrie, said he in a low
tone.
'Oh, Edward, am so glad you have
come. l heard your conversation with
papa and so you are now owner of our
home?" she asked softly, laying her
hand upon his.
"No, Carrie, do not own it," he
answered.
"What do you mean, Edward ?"
"Allow me to read this" answered he,
drawing paper from his bosom. He
read it. 1t was deed of gift of the house
and furniture to Carrie Rockford. She
sat speeches., almost overcome with
pleasure and surprise.
s@Oh, Edward" she said, chow kind
and generous but indeed 1 can not ac-
cept your noble gift.
''Give me your reasons, Carrie
The rich blood dyed her face and neck.
but she did not answer him in words.
Mr.. Rockford had gone to impart the
news to Isabel, so they were alone
''You are silent, Carrie, you have not
yet answered my question. Why, you are
weeping; have offended you, he asked
bending over her.
''No, no, but you must permit me to re-
turn you this paper" she answered, ex-
tending her hand to him. He did not
touch the papers but imprisoned her little
Carrie, listen to me one moment she
could not see the expression of his face.