The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1871-04-14

| ds lleTe ever SUCH All uDOillllldDlc
falsehood told, every word of which is
true? thought angrily, as | heard the
comments upon my money, person,
parents, etc That girl has led them to
suppose that we are engaged, and there
is a ring to prove ia ring she took
from me in sport, few evenings since,
and which intended to recover upon
our next meeting. Well, there is one
thing certain, Grace Elmore will never
be my wife. | could not trust such a
schemer. My resolution was strength
ened when | heard her say in confden-
| tial undertone, to the one lady, Miss
Fannie having left at her own house;
:" have, of course, no feelings in the
matter, only school girls love; but |
think that George would make a most
desirable husband, while his wealth,
with my own, will place us above any
change of fortune. Then he is very
handsome, and have decided to take
him. | don't know that | could do
much better"
" Pity | have not arrived at a similar
conclusion" was my mental sarcasm.
just then she called atfectionately,
"home, driver
Willingly did place her on the car
riage steps and turn towards the stables.
BY Jove ! wish | could have as good
chance TO try Maude de Morris" l
calculated, as | drove up to my station.
McGreer was waiting for me. There was
gray-haired gentleman with him, but
McGreer stepped aside and asked me II
! objected to going further, at the same
time overpowering me with than ks, and
saving if the horses were cooled down
he could give them to some one else.
"No, no." | replied quickly, for ! was
DESTROYS of learning more of humanity,
u will keep my place for the present;
send me where you choose" Turning
to the gentleman, McGreer bowed and
said "Mr. Lancey, this carriage is at
your disposal
In Mr.. Lancey recognized worthy
merchant, though not well known in
higher circles, his means placing him
only with those who were in very good
circumstances.
"Where?" asked, as he entered the
carriage.
"To - street, north side.
A quiet, easy little place it proved to
be-a thrce.story brick, new and hand
| SOlIlt, though ldChllP NlC-dilNN' iiNiN
the gentleman alighted, returning in a
short time, accompanied by young
girl OF, should judge, some nineteen
years, whom he addressed as Maggie
Her rich brown hair was curled neatly
at the back of her head, and the soft,
violet looking, hazel eyes were the most
enchanting that ever met my gaze.
Peerng from under my hat, | noted
every article of dress Of the neatly robed
little fairy. "Drive to the Park was
the gentleman direction, as ! again
took up the reins.
| listened eagerly for every sound
within, feeling half ashamed of the part
| was playing, though too deeply inter
csted in the lady to desist.
Presently a 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 merciful
Heaven, if | could only spare my dar-
ling =
An eager. loving voice replied
Father 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 memory, let
me take her precious place as best l
can. Tell me all, father, | am stronger
than you think.
Then followed a long explanation,
which may be summed up in very few
words Their voices were often drowned
in the outer hustle, but | heard suffi
cient TO understand that Mr.. Lancey
who was doing very heavy business
had, several months previous, taken q
! partner, who proved to be an inveterate
Spectator, and, without the knowledge
Of Mr.. Lancey, had involved the firm tC
the amount of several thousand dollars
, The investments could amount to moth
ing in less than year; meanwhile debts
previously incurred fell due and were
pressed by creditors. Mr.. Lancey ended
by saying
!. " Unless SGT some assistance between
this and Monday night, Tuesday night
will find us penhiless. Oh, my child i
/ could but save ycu How can you beal
such a change -
And heard the heavy sobs of tina
; strong man come thick and fast. There
were a few drops in my ofh' eyes, for
l could not see the horses fo- a moment
| fancied loving arms around his neck
and pale soft check against hic own, a.
| the words / had to lean down to catcl
came in clear, brave voice FROM tn,
, noblest heart that beat meath Heaven
" Father, do not think of me; a
: that have is yours, and many private
? articles will bring considerable. Do MOI
I shrink from selling everything to pay
an honest debt. can bear all thing.
! so that love is left. Surely, | may not
complain if it all be taken, if Heaven
, leaves me my father. Do your best and
trust me for all the assistance in my
power. / can bear all things so long as
love is left.
Much followed. but this was all cared
to hear, and by the time we drove VI
before the neat house in street, ]
fairly worshipped the brown haired
angel who resided there.
For the last fifteen minutes | had
been contriving plan to assist them
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