Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1871-09-22

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"No. presume not but will explain
| Mr.. Jasper Sharpe, who is wealthy, and
has an honorable position in society, called
on me yesterday. and after expressing sym
pathy for the condition in which We are
placed BY circumstances, he asked permits
sion to visit us, with view of making you
his wife. Only think Of it. Eva, the wife
of the Hon. Jasper Sharpe y ..
| The old gentleman rubbed his hands to-
Igether with self, sa' isfed movement. and
Hooked up to see if blush of modest joy
was not overspreading his daughters
cheeks He saw instead look Of ill-con-
cealed vexation and pain. &
Father, it cannot be-" she said, sinking
into the chair by his Size. t-H ael6
''Why, yes, my dear: you do not under
stand. He has asked and urged my con-
sent. He is q most sincere aud devoted
admirer of your excellent qualities, He
Pardon me, father" Eva interrupted
II 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 attain
able by mortal man. don't even like him !"
Mr.. Gladwin was surprised at the spirit
exhibited by his usually amiable daughter /;
but more surprised that she should refuse
such an offer Of marriage. The high hopes
that had dawued in the mind of Mr.. Glad
win, the bright pictures painted for the flu
ture, all vanished. Opposition from quar-.
ter whence it was least expected acted with
| n don,aos;nr ;rAronoa ond ba oank no al, in
his chair, almost helpless, .s3 s49te.-.i-gfl.
| Eva sprang to his side. with ,endearing
words and caresses. using all the efforts in
her power to restore her father to his usual
frame of mind. She felt that her action
had been too sudden. and her position taken
without consideration /; SO she tried to undo
what she had toe quickly accomplished. and
thereby she awoke a hope in Mr. Gladwin's
mind that, after all. Eva would consent,
and all things would once more glide along
smoothly. s.s,F sg} S9fne1m0sas gy@s
"You wont forsake your old father VI hen
/ he's SO feeble, and has only you tcllook up
| on for support and loving care :" .aa ebngo
| 80, father. I willnever leave you !! will
work night and day, with head, heart and
/ hands, for your comfort!'' bs;aogsa asaa rs
''She saw, by the shadow OF his brow.
/ that the feebleness other father was in
] creasing-hoS could she refuse him any.
thing? 2a;sa ea3 ~ a'5s5s.4 -.ih5-s
But how could she consent TO marriage
/ with Mr.. Sharp 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.. ii r-
| ace Kendall, Young lawyer. active, enter
J prising, but almost briefess as yet, was the
accepted sutton of Eva v Deg 's'3.i5.3a =. ,.
Love does not need golden chains to rivet
together hearts that beat iu sympathy -their
| golden dreams are part of the future.
So, without thought of the morrow. Eva
and Horace loved, and were happy. Then
ca ne the thick shadows of grief and disap-
pointment H 3@&a SEES 81
There had been long weeks since the
/ lovers had met, until Just little shade Of
doubt was rising in Eva's mind but only
for a moment did she allow it to exist,
/ Mr.. Kendall had long been friend Of
the Gladwins, and frequent visitor at their
mansion but the father Of Eva had not for
moment suspected that anything more than
I the ordinary friendly relations existed be-
tween them So, ...,... ......slsa Fg
! The young lawyer heard the singular
will, ia which one very dear to him was
deeply interested He knew better than
those more nearly concern, d the character
of Mr.. Sharp, aad resolved to use every eff,
for, in his poEzasr to uplift the cloud o.
mystery, and restore to their rights, if pos
sible, the helpless father and daughter.
For a young man vithest RseaGs to pro
coed against one who possessed wealth sad
elevated position in society. required grea
caution and unfaltering zeal and although
Horace Kendall knew that these attributes
were not lacking in his composition, yet. at
ter careful and preserving search for long
days and nights, with no prospect Of success
even, he became somewhat discouraged y
I But be would not abate his activity for
loved ones interests we're at stake, and b
sill felt confident that time would bring t.
| light the fact that Jasper Sharpe was a. vii
4 lain.
I Thus he toiled, on, while, those mos
nearly Interested were entirely ,unconsciou
Of his labors in their behalf. go., lsfsas,,3 !
4 One cold, windy night the young lawyer
sat in his Office writing as rapidly as pei
/ could glide over the legal from before him
4 when bis work was interrupted BY loll e
quick. rap al the outside door .,,.s!ysegF "a
f. Opening the door he found a rough look
ling man, Of middle age. 10 die. garbof |.
ssilor, who asked if he was lawyer Kendall
; Yes, my man what can ! do for youzg
asked Mr.. Kendall
"Not much for me, lad. . 7 don't hav
much use for land sharks but q shipmat
lis in distress, and wanted me to put on a
sail, and bring you at once to1his berth.'sl
II tsBut who is your friend, aud why doe
Fhe not come to me r. asked Mr.; Kendall
Il by name John Wilde. and I am JIG
IHart, of the Tusc4rora, at your service 2
t don't come himself because he is fighting
fever. and he'll not wait long to See 40
J one, I reckon, as he's shipped Tor yoyae
) under captain who don't bring his hant
!, to these shores again" zea2s55 ,'i92A
"Do you mean that your comrade is q.
J ing ?" asked Horace. a9rbli6s asIdw liz 81
} .'Well. / reckon that's about the way
J, put ill., sai d saiasqo g ts6 81 sl3l9a A9
II Perhaps he has confession t make
+ Don't know. He spoke Of GladWln
3 will, or sometl.ing-"b-ao8 sdi 10 1sa1o "a
A "Ah! let us GO d once. Where is yo'
friend ?'sqo aEt 70 asyia 9g ~ Y 91iof 80
"In Finley's Cove ps1,,ss ~ p, 800 80
The sailor led the way, Horace Kend.'
following, both silent, until they reached tn
!, sick man 8 door.e1osb Ea1GU~-~ ladAa tlAA
Al In n poorlVsE furnished room On a roup