The Lincoln County herald., 1871-07-13
VOL. 6.

oe my WtS. COViu uob Nuet sucu
schemer. MY resolution was strength.
ened whes heasd bee cay in coOtideu,ial
undertones, to she one lady, Mise Fannie
having been left at her ewn house:
II have, Of course, no feelings in the
matter, only q school girls love but /
think that George would make q most
desirable husband, while his wealth, with
my own. will place us above any change
Of fortune. Then he's very handsome.
and have decided to take him. I don't
know that l could do much better"
"Pity I have not arrived at similar
conclus,on," Was my mental sarcasm.
just thea she called sffectionateiy,
"Home. drives."
Willingly did I place her on the car.
riage steps and then turn toward The
stables.
"By Jovet I wish I could have as good
a chance to Maud dc Morris" 1 ejacu.
lated, as drove up to my station. Mo-
Greer was waiting for me. There was q
gray haired gentleman waiting with
him, but McGreer stepped aside and
asked me If l objected to going further,
at the same time overpowering me with
thanks, aud saying it the horses were
cooled down he could givs them to some
one else.
mo, no." replied quickly, fer I was
desirous Of learning more Of humanity,
II will keep my place For the present
send me where you choose" Turning
to the gentleman, McGreer bowed aud
said, Mr.. Lancey, this carriage is at your
disposal"
In Mr.. Lancey I recognized a worthy
merchant, though not we'll known 10 the
higher circles, his means placing him
only with those who we're IN very good
circumstances.
"Where ?" asked, as he entered the
carriage.
ITO - street, north sije."
A quiet easy little place it proved to
bc-a three story brick, new and hand
some, though lacking elegance. Here
the gentleman nliehted, returning in
short time, accompanied by young girl,
Of. should judge, some nineteen years,
whom no addressed as Maggie. Her
rich brown hair was curled neatly at the
buck Of her head, and the soft, violet
looking hazel eyes were the most eLchunt
ing that ever mot my gaze. Peering
from under my hat, noted every article
of dress Of the neatly robed little fairy.
"Drive to the Park" was the gentleman's
direction, as l again took tho reins.
| listened eagerly for every sound
within, feeling half ashamed Of tho part
| was playing, though too deeply inter
ested in the lady to desist.
Presently clear aud sweet voice
asked:
swell, father dear, what have you to
say that you require such strict pri.
vacy?"
MY child, IL fear you are not brave
enough to hear it Oh merciful
Heaven, if I could only spare my dar
ling!"
An eager, loving voice replied:
"Fathcr | father surely one so young
and strong, with such deep love for you,
can bear great deal and sorrow will
not be SO heavy when shared with me.
Now that mother has no power to com.
fort you except through men ory, let me
take her precious place as best / can.
Tell me all, father; am stronger than
you think"
Then followed a long explanation,
which may bo summed up in very few
words. Their voices were often drowned
in the cutter hustle, but heard sufficient
to understand that Mr.. Lsucey, who was
doing very heavy business, had, several
month previous, taken q partner, who
proved to be an inveterate spcculator,
and without the knowledge Of Nj. Lam
cey, had involved the firm to the amount
Of several thousand dollars. The invest.
ment would be worth nothing in less
than q year meanwhile debts previously
accrued fell due and we're pressed BY
creditors. Mr.. Lancey ended by saying !:
sunless get some assistance between
this and Monday night, Tuesday night
will 6nd US penniess. Oh, my child |
if could but save you How can you
tear such q change?"
l heard the heavy sobs of that strong
man come thick and fast. There we're
few. drops in my own eyes, for I could
not sec the horscs tor ssme mont / fan.
Cied loving arms around his neck, and .
pale, soft cheek against his own, as the
words l had to lean down to catch came
in . clear, brave voice from the noblest
heart that beat meath Heaven:
'"Father, do not think Of me all that
l have is yours, and many private articles
will bring considerable. Do not shrink
from selling everything to pay an honest
debt. ] Gao besE oil things SO that love
is lefi. Surely, I cannot complain If it
oil be taken, il Heaven leaves me my
father. Do your best, and trust me for
all the assistance in my power. l can
bear oil things so that love is left"
Much followed, but this was all l
cared to hear. and by the time we drove
up before the neat house in -. street, I
fairly worshipped the brown haired angel
who resided there. 10y
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