The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1871-12-08
MILE DAYS FORTUNE.

ry, he made their interests his own,
aud suffered nothing to interfere with
his duties. lie was a stout, healthy,
handsome youth, his clear blue eyes
and purely tinted skin showing very
conclusively that his habits were vir-
tuously y regular.
1t was towards the close of the day,
and Harry was busily engaged in bal.
ancing his accounts. The only other
occupants OF the counting room was
Peter Phipps, the delivery clerk
Peter was an old man--60 at least, and
had been in the employ of the house
for many years. He was broken in
health, but was able to keep an ac-
count OF, goods rs they were deliv-
cred, for which triiling service he re-
ceived sufficient for has support.
Harry had just closed his ledger
when Jasper Groome entered the of
flee. Jasper was Harry's Senior by
two or three years, and held limited
interest i'll n small house near by. He
was well and iashonably dressed, aud
might be accepted as fashionable
man.
Harry, my son,-have you heard
the news" cried the new conner, tap
ping his friend upon the shoulder.
Il have heard nothing wonderful,
Jasper. Is gold up or down.
"A certain kind of gold is high up.
Haven't you heard of the stroke of
fortune which has fallen TO Mile
Day.
At the mention of that name Harry
Cowper caught his breath, and quick
Hush was visible upon his clear creek.
Il have not heard" he said.
Don't you remember an uncle OF
Miles who was sick here in New
\ ork Il few years ago, aud whom she
nursed SO ,enderly"
Mr.. Snyder-her mothers brother
you mean!"
Yes
Il remember him very well, for
passed great many evenings very
pleasantly IN his company"
w eli, pursued jasper, 'old Sny-
der. it seems, was one of the lucky
ones III Chicago land. About two
months ago he died without chick
or child, and his attorney has been
on here TO inform Miss Mile Day
that she is sole heiress OF his whole
fortune. 1t is somewhere in the
neighborhood OF half a million
There is over two hundred thousand
in bank. What dye think OF that,
old fellow :"
Harry Cowper shrank like one
who received a blow. lie was silent
and thoughtful.
"Ifow, my boy,-don't il please
yoa:" demanded Jasper, with show
OF surprise
Harry rallied and answered, with
shake of the head:
No, Jasper ! am sorry for this"
Sorry: And wherefore: ! thought
you had peculiar regard for the
lady"
Cowper looked up, and family
smiled. 1t was smile, but there
was pain in it:
Jasper" he said seriously and
earnestly, as one speaks in confidence
TO dear friend, Il love Mile Day,
though L have never spoken TO her a.
lover. have been waiting until |
could insure her home If she accept
ed my proffered hand. AS you
know, l have only my salary to de
pend upon, and a portion OF 1t Is set
apart for the maintenance and educa.
ton OF my sister"
Are You serions: asked Groome
"NIl the coming of this fortune de,
ter you from pressing your suit"
es.
Du'' fiia'i awe! Is not tne prs
worth more 'hah ever before: II
-hiiiie Day was worm winning whef
she haa hafdiy a doiiaf OF her own
WHAT must sfe be no"
one - can DC no more 10 me now
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