Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-02-24

| overp0WeTlns me WIN tnanKS, ana saying
if the horses were cooled down, he could
give them to some one else.
emo, no !" replied, quickly, for | was
DESTROYS of learning more Of humanity. Il
will keep my place for the present, send me
where you choose"
| Turning to the gentleman, McGreer bow
ed, and said: 'sMr. Lancy this carriage is
at your disposal"
In Mr.. Lanoey [ recognized worthy
merchant, though not known in the higher
circle, his means placing him Only with
those who were in Every good circum-
stances
"Where, sir ?" l asked, as he entered the
carriage ~
"To-street, north side"
A quiet, cozy little place il proved to be
"a three story brick, new and handsome,
though lacking elegance Here tho gentle
man alighted, returning in short time ac
companied by a young girl, of, | should
judge, some nineteen years, whom he ad
dressed as Maggie. Her rich brown hair
was curled neatly at the back of her head,
and the soft velvet looking. halle eyes were
the most enchanting that ever met my gaze,
Peering from under my hat, [ noted every
article of the neatly-robed little fairy
s'Drive to the Park was the gcntleman's
directions, as [ again took up the lines.
I listen to every sound from within, feel
ing 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 re iuire such strict privacy p
''My chid,' hesitated the parent, ell
fear you are not brave enough to bear it.
Oh merciful heaven, if | could but spare
my darling!' .
An eager, loving voice replied
eFatber !! father surely one SO young
and strong, with such deep affection, for
you can bear great deal any sorrow will
not be so heavy if shared with me, nov
that mother has no power to comfort you,
except through memory, let me take her
precious place as best I can. Tell me all,
father; l am stronger than you think ?''-
Then followed long explanation which
may he summed up in avery few words
Their voices were often drowned in the out
er hustle, but I heard sufficient to under
staud that Mr.. Lancy who was doing a
heavy business. had some months previous,
taken in partner. who proved to be an in
veterate Spectator. and without the knowl
edge of Mr. Lancy, had involved the firm
10 the amount of several thousand d liars.
The investments could amount to nothing
in less than year meanw bile, debts pre-
viously incurred fell due, and were pressed
by creditors. Mr. Lancy ended by say
ing:
"Unless 1 get some assistance between
this and Monday. Tuesday night will find
US penniless
All, my child my child if I could but
save you! How can you bear such changer
and l heard the heavy sobs Of that storing
man come thick and fast Perhaps there
were few drops in my own eyes. for
could not see the horses for a moment. |
faneied loving arms around his neck, and
pale, soft cheek against his own, as the
words was obliged to lean down to catch,
came in clear, brave voice from the no.
blest heart ever beat meath heaven.
''Father, do not think Of me; all that |
have is yours, and many of my private arti-
cles will bring considerable. Do not shrink
from selling everything to pay an honest
debt, can bear all Thugs, so that love is
left. Surely | may not complain though
all be taken, if heaven leaves me my father.
Do your best, and trust to me for all the as
sistance in my power. I can bear all things,
so love is left y
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 family worshipcd the little brown
haired angel who resided there.
Nor the last fft en- minutes | had te, n
contriving plan to assist them. In my
lars, drawn up that mo ming, for the pur-
pose Of settling small account.
My name was Oh it in full IS [ opened
the carriage-door I cast this to the wind,
which took it to the pavement. At first,
neither noticed it, and I feared | had been
foiled, but just as | was mounting the box.
Maggie picked itup, and turned hurriedly to
her father. Idrove off wondering how it
would end.
Reaching the stables [ threw the reins to
the hostler, and entering the Office told
McGreer the horses could be driven by
baby disposed Of my masquerade, and
went home, net to dream of Grace or Maud,
as usual, but of she noble woman who
''could bear all things, so love was left =
The next morning saw in the Herald a
notice which read as follows
/ eff Mr.. Geo. 7. Morris will call at No.
4, North-street, be will recover some
lost property
It was just what I wanted, and about
ten o'clock | called at the place mentioned, re-.
ceiving my cheek from the hands of my
queen, together, with an zplation Of how
it came into her possession asked if
her father was at home. He was not
4 "Weuld she give me his place Of bust.
ness 2" 81 ls
"Certainly p aee ST
Taking card from the stand, she traced
neatly, the address, and bowling I left her
to seek the merchant
s'Mr. Lancy, am George Morris Win
you give me private interview p
t Seated in az inner office, / told him all
the last days proceedings that concerned
himself offering any pecuiary assistance he
might permit me to render. After some
urging on my part, he accepted, and, grasp
ing my hand, thanked me again and again
for saving his child, saying heaven would
repay me. And it has most munificently !;
for six months passed ere Maggie Lancy
possessed the solitaire, which Grace ELL
more had worn SO proudly and falsely. 1
have secured the greatest treasure earth can
giye--a woman who can bear all things, so