The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-08-07

thousands. However, suppose it is O
great thing to feel sure you have rcaI
jewels.n
81 am perfectly sure Of the rofi o
mine, GuaFdy," said Lucy, with a bright
smile.
Mr., Clayton was considerably relieved
about the ton thousand SO poorly used, iol
he had made an investment which seemed
very certain Of more than doubling that
amount Before year mad passed, hi.
own, and all of Lucy's possessions, save
three or four thousand, retained for her
immediate use, were swept away in crash
which wrcchcdmany Others with them.
Bravcly Lucy bore it, cheering Us best
she could her guardian.
"I'yc little fortune yet, Guardy. |
shall not want,n she said.
"A pittancc, You have your diamonds
though. Your investment has proved
better than mine, cllldn
"Thcn cheer up, Gnardy. Your boys
will prove diamonds to you And | have
mine. So we arc both above real want,
and will como ont NIL right by aad by,h
Sooner than Lucy bad dreamed, came
the time to prove who loved the roman,
and who the hsirtSs, ....
The charming Gus. lInItley's and tie
wealthy Austin Wellworth's ardent deyO-
tion grew suddenly very moderate, aud
finally ceased. The home Of Lucy knew
them no more. But often came John
Fairleigh.
Three years had passed. lie was before
the people They felt his great ability,
Another year, and he stood one of the
ablcst lawyers of his time. Then he came
and told his love,
1--WE been waiting for this for years,
John" Lucy answered, placing her hand
in his.
"And-can you--do You mcan-oh, tell
met"
"That | am yonrs My heart has been,
ever since first knew you,n
What John answered was intended for
Lucy's ears only, and shall not write It
for other eyes.
When Mr., Clayton had given the bride
away, and she was no longer her Gown
woman,'' she drew him aside and Whisper
ed: .... ... ........
"Gunrdy, deceived you when | dis
played what you thought my diamonds,
They were Ihlsc. Here are the real jewels
and She directed Ills g0Ec to her husband,
his motlcr--hcs-On thGirsister Then
she told him all about the old womAn's
Investment, and concluded by asking:
Has It not proved a good investment I
Shall ever want, think you, Guordyp
ayes and no, little Lucy; the best
investment in the world. And YOU will
never want--at any rate, for the best
thing that Garth can giye-trrc love. You
are wise little woman" answered her
guardian, o
"This is my secret, diyulgcd only to
you. You will keepitm
"Sacredly, my dear"
Years after, Lucy sent her husband to
hunt for m antique jewel. While thus
engaged, he found n little sllken bag.
Opening which, he saw silver coin, with
slip of paper on which was written,
" Given me by dear John, Nov. 7th,
1856"
How swift are our thoughts! how clear
and bright, aud how simple the most diff
cult problem becomes, when we have the
kcyg US THUS it was that the mys-
tory Of years was solved. Chance had
given John bis wiie's secret, II was the
only one she had ever kept from him. He
would now let her know It was one 10
longer. lie lclt 1t due to her that his
mother and sister should not only love her
for what she ,raS, but also for rwllat she hat
been to them. When John placed in Ms
wiIe's hand the jewel Size had sent him to
find, his heart was rejoicing in the know
ledge Of possessing one surprising the value
orall other Jewels earth can give.