Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1871-07-13

home, driver
Willingly did / place her on tn
carriage steps and turn towards til
stables.
by Jove | wish | could have q
good chance to try Maude de MOI
ris,' | calculated, as l drove up to m
station. McGreer was waiting for m,
There was a gray-haired gentlema
with him, but McGreer stepped asid
and asked me if objected to goin
further, at the same time overpower
ing me with thanks, and saying if tn
horses were cooled down he could Civ,
them to some one else.
No, no. replied quickly, for was
DESTROYS of learning more of humane
ty, Il will keep my place for the pres
ent; send me where you choose
Turning to the gentleman, McGreer
bowed and said, Mr.. Laneey, this car
riage is at your disposal
In Mr. Lancey | recognized a
worthy merchant, though not well
known in higher circles, his means
placing him only with those who were
in very good circumstances.
Whereg | asked, as he entered tie
carriage.
To - street, north side
A quiet, easy little place it proved
to be-a three-story brick, new and
handsome, though lacking elegance
Here the gentleman alighted return
ing in a short time, accompanied by a
young girl of, | should judge, some
nineteen years, whom he addressed as
Maggie. Her rich brown hair was
curled neatly at the bacl; of her head,
and the soft, violet looking, hazel eyes
were the most enchanting that ever
met my gaze. Peering from under
my hat, noted every article Of dress
of the neatly robed little fairy. Drive
to the Park, was the gentlemans di-
rection, as again took up the reins.
listened eagerly for every sound
within, feeling half ashamed of the
part was playing. though too deeply
interested in the lady to desist.
Presently clear and sweet voice
asked:
Well, father dear, what have you
to say that you require such strict
privacy
My child, II fear YOU are not
brave enough to hear it Oh mer-
ciful Heaven, if l could only spare
my darling 7
An eager, loving voice replied:
Father father surely one so
young and strong, with such deep love
for you, can bear a great deal; and
sorrow will not be so heavy when
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, l am stronger than you
think
Then followed a long explanation,
which may be summed up in a very
few words. Their voices were often
drowned in the outer hustle, but |
heard sufficient to understand that Mr..
Lancey, who was doing a very heavy
business. had. several months previous.
taken partner, who proved to be an
inveterate Spectator, and. without
the knowledge Of Mr.. Lancey, had in,
volyed the firm to the amount Of scv
eral thousand dollars. The invest
ments could amount to nothing in les
than a year; meanwhile debts preyi
ously incurred fell due and were press
ed by creditors. Mr. Lancey ende,
by saying:
Unless | get some assistance be
tween this and Monday night, Tuesda,
night will find us penniless. Oh, m.
child if | could but save you IIo,
can you bear such a change =
And heard the heavy sobs of tina
strong man come thick and fast. Their
were few drops in my own eyes, fc
/ could not see the horses for a mi
ment. | fancied loving arms aroun
his neck, and pale soft cheek agains
his own, as the words | had to lea
down to catch came in clear, BRAY
voice from the noblest heart that be;
meath Heaven.
Father, do not think Of me; a
that | have is yours, and many privat
articles will bring considerable. /
not shrink from selling everything
pay an honest debt. | can bear a
things so that love is left. Surely,
may not complain if it all be take
if Heaven leaves me my father. /
your best and trust me for all the a
sistance in my power ] can bear q
| i r..