South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1871-10-27

cheeks. He saw instead look of ill-con-
cealed vexation and pain.
Father, it cannot be- she said, sinking
into the chair by his side.
why, yes, my dear you do not under
stand. He has asked and URGED nv
consent. He is a most sincere and devo.
ted admirer of your excellent qualities. He
is
Pardon me, father Eva Interrupted, Il
do not doubt his wealth, his regard or his
position; but | cannot, will not, marry Jasper
Sharpe, although his wealth were doubled
and his position the highest attainable by
mortal man. L dOn't even like him.
MIR. GIadwin was surprised at the spirit
exhibited by his usually amiab!e daughter.
but more surprised that she should refuse
such an offer of marriage. The high homes
that had dawncd in the mind of Mr. Glad
win, the bright pictures painted for the fu.
ture all vanished. Opposition from quar-
ter whence 1t was least expected acted with
depressing Influence, aud he sank back in
his chair, almost helpless.
Eva sprang to his side with endearinr
words and caresses, using all the efforts in
her power to restore her father to his usual
ilohhO Va Aiihh- Aub itlN lldI ner action
had been too sudden, and her position TAX
en- without consideration so she tried TO
undo what she had too quickly accomplish
ed, and thereby she awoke hope in Mr..
Gladwin's mind that, after all, Eva woul!
consent, and all things would once more
glide along smoothly.
You won't forsake you re old father
when he's so feeble, and has only YOU 10
look upon for support and loving carer
90, father, will never leave you | will
work night and day, with head, heart and
hands, for your comfort
She saw, by the shadow of his brow.
that the feebleness of her father was in
creasing-how could she refuse him auy-
thing?
But how could she consent to marriage
with Mr.. Sharpe, when her young affections
were in the keeping of another How could
she give up her young loves hero, believing
him to be all that was noble and good
Her father was not aware that Mr. Hor-
ace Kendall, a young lawyer, active, enter
prising, but almost briefess as yet, was the
accepted sutton of Eva.
Love does not need golden chains to riv-
ct together hearts that beat 10 sympathy
their golden dreams are a part of the
future
81, without thought of the morrow, Eva
and Horace loved and were happy. Then
came the thick shadows of grief and disap-
pointment.
There had been long weeks since the
lovers had met, until just a little shade
of doubt was rising in Eva's mind but
only for moment did she allow it to ex-
isl
Mr.. kend II had long been friend of
the Gladwins, and frequent visitor at their
mansion; but the father of Eva had not for
a moment suspected that anything more
than the ordinary friendly relations existed
between them.
The young lawyer heard the singular
will, III which one very dear to him was
deeply interested. He knew better than
those more nearly concerned, the character
OF Mr. Sharpe, aud resolved to use every
EFFORT IN his power to upllft the cloud of
mystery, and restore to their rights, if pos.
sible, the helpless father and daughter.
For young man without means TO pro-
coed against one who possessed wealth and
elevated position in society, required great
caution and unfaltering zeal ; and although
Horace Kendall knew that these attributes
were not lacking 10 his composition, yef,
after careful and preserving search for
long days and nights, with no prospect of
success even, he became somewhat discour-
aged.
But he would no. abato his activity for
loved ones interests were at stake and he
still felt confident that time would bring
TO light the fact that Jasper Sharpe was
villain.
Thus BIO toiled on, while those most near
" interested were entirely unconscious of
bis labors ia their behalf.
One cold, windy night, the young law
yoF sat M bis othce, writing as rapidly as
pen could glide over tho legal form be-
Tore HIM, when bis work was interrupt
Ca BY a loud, quick rap at the outside
Opening the door he found a rough look
iug man, Of middle age, 10 tie garb Of
sailor who asked If he was lawyer Ken
dali
Yes, my man what can do for YOU
asked Mr. Kendall
No, much fyr me, lad ] done have
much uso for land sharks but a sbipmate
IS 10 distress, and wanted me 90 put on
al sall, and bring you al once 10 bis berth
But who IS your friend, and why does
ne not come 20 me " asked Mr. Kendall
By name John Wilde, and I am Joe
Mart OF the Tuscarora, at your service, be
don't come himself, because he is fighting
fever, aud he'll not wait long to see any one,
reckon, as he's shipped for voyage under
a captain who don't bring bis hands to those
shores again
DO you mean that your comradc is dy-
ing asked Horace.
We'll, I reckon that's about tho way 90
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