The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-07-29

Lancey, who was doing very heavy business
had, several months previous, taken a partner,
who proved to be an inveterate speculator, and
without the knowledge of Mr.. Lancey, had in
VOWED the firm to the amount of several thous.
and dollars. The investment could amount to
nothing in less than q year; meanwhile debts
previously incurred fell due and were pressed BY
creditors. Mr.. Lancey ended BY saying:
Unless get some assistance between this
and Monday night, Tuesday night will find us
penniless. Oh, my child if I could but save
you: How can you bear such changer
And l heard the heavy sobs of that strong
man come thick AID fast. There we're a few
drops IN my own eyes, for could not sec the
horses for moment. I fancied loving arms
around his neck, and pale, soft cheek against
his own, as the words had to lean down to
| catch came in clear, brave voice from the no.
| blest heart that beat meath Heaven:
"Father, do not think of me; all that have
Is yours, and many private articles will bring
considerable DO not shrink from selling every
thing to pay An honest debt. I can bear all
things so that love is left Surely, may not
complain If it all be taken if Heaven leaves me
my father. Do your best and trust me for all
the assistance in my power. 1 can bear all
things SO long as love is left
Much followed, but this was all cared to
hear, and ety the time we drove up before the
neat house in - street, fairly worshiped the
brown haired angel who resided there
For the last fifteen minutes 1 had been con.
TRYING plan to assist them. In my pocket was
check for three hundred dollars, drawn that
morning for the purpose of settling a small az.
count.
Ny name was on it in full, and as opened
the oarrisge door cast it to the wind, which
took 1t to the pavement. At first neither motto.
ed it, and I feared that had been foiled. but
Just as was mounting the box, Maggie picked
it up, and turned hurriedly to her father. I
drove off wondering how it would end.
Teaching the stables, I threw the rens to the
hostler, and entering the Office, told McGreor
the horses could be driven by baby; disposed
OF my masquerade, and went home, not to dream
of Grace and Maude, AS usual, but of the noble
woman who could bear all things, so long as
love was left"
The next morning saw IN the Herald a no.
tice which read as follows:
IF Mr.. George T. Morris will call at No. 4
North - street, he will recover lost proper.
ty"
It was just what wanted, and about ten
o'clock called at the place above named, receiv.
Ing the check from my queen, together with an
explanation Of how it came into her possession.
| asked if her father was at home. He was not.
Certainly"
Taking GARD from the stand, she traced neat.
ly the address, and bowling, left her to seek the
merchant.
"Mr. Lancey, am George Morris. Will you
grant me private interview"
with pleasuss."
Seated in the inner Office, told him all the
last days proceedings that concerned himself
offering any pecuniary assistance he might per-
nit me to render. After some urging on my
part he accepted, and grasping my hand, thank
ed me for saving his child, saying Heaven would
| repay me.
And it has, most munifcently !; for not six
months passed before Maggie Lancey possessed
the solitaire which Grace Elmore had worn 90
proudly and falsely. have secured the creates.
treasure earth can give-a woman who "san
bear all things 40 long as love is left"
Now two hazel eyes are peering over my
shoulder, while happy voice exclaims:
"Why, George, you foolish old darling, no one
will be interested in that but yourself"
IL my little wifs correct?