The Placer herald., 1872-11-09

NNu 'hiS soiiio4uv, ocoiSc 4hoiSt i""S
the bell at the door of "a handsome mansion,
and soon entered the cosy parlor of his home
A young ma was busiIy engaged looking
over a volume of poems: but as the young
host entered he looked up.
"Why, Rushton! glad to see you; when
| did you arrive? glad to see you, indeed
"Why, you are looking as well as you
did five years ago; little older to be sure,
but the same George, guess.
Didn't expect to find me living in this
style imagine when you left for California
and was ragged buss driver; eh, Rush
ton?"
Scarcely; and times have changed with
me, TOO. You remember was a poor Or
phan without Il home, now have home
and all the gold wish"
"You' re a lucky fellow, Rushton, but if
| was ever so rich, believe should be just
as mercenary. Now, this morning, for in
stance, purchased gold ring at pawn
brokers' because could get it cheap"
"Why you are, sure enough. Is that
the ring q he asked, starting slightly and
gazing upon it encrcling his friends finger.
CA pretty design, isn't it Rushton; but
as i'll luck would have it, the initials on the
inner side almost spoil it.
"Let me see it, George, just for mo-
ment ?"
"Certainly.'
A deathly palor overspread the features
of the young man as be gazed upon it; sud
denly he sprang to his feet, and with quiv-
ering lips he whispered, "where, where did
you get il? %
"Nhy, what ails you? Here drink a
glass of wine; now you II feel better"
"Did you say the ring came from the
pawnbrokers, George?
eyes"
"Father in heaven preserve her! Has it
come to this ? But there is no time to lose;
come, George, for heavens sake be my
friend now; help me to find her!"
care you crazy? what do you mean
who ?"
"Ace, my betrothed-that was her ring
gave it to her the evening before | STATED
for the land of gold five years ago. heard
the old Hall had been sold, and that after
the death of her parents she and her little
brother had removed to this city; but
dreamed rot of this.
"You are certain about the ring?"
"lea.'
"And her name"
"Alicc Greyson."
"Greyson Greyson-Alice Groyson, why
that is the name of mothers scamstressl"
George"
cit is indeed remember the name by
some unaccountable reason. | will, how
ever go and ask mother and get her address" 3"
In few moments George Morse returned
and the two started out together, along dirty
streets and alleys, until they arrived at the
street and number, paused for a moment,
and then asccnded the narrow, rickety stairs.
Reader, will not describe that meeting.
George Morse stole away, unobserved, as
his feelings would not permit him to intrude
upon the scene. How soon all was explained,
and how bright Alices dim eye grew, as
the simple gold ring was placed upon her
finger; and how little Eddie clapped his hands
and shouted for joy that they would again
have plenty to eat, and clothes to protect
them from the cold.
Arthur Rushton purchased the old Hall,
the early home of Alice, and after the we'd
ding, which was celebrated at the residence
of George Morse, the happy pair and little
Eddie removed there.
Again the rose tint came back to the pale
cheek of Alice Rushton, and her eyes were
bright again Little Edde's voice was glad
as in days of yore, and Arthur, the happy
husband, forgot the years of torturing anx-
ety and toll he had endured in the bliss Of
the present time.
George Morse concluded that something
more costly than a plain gold circet should
adorn his fair cousins finger, and beautiful
diamond ring was procured need not say
what was its signifcaton, for a few weeks
afterwards they became more to each other
than consins.
Mr.. and Mrs Rushton and Morse wish
them much happiness and draw the curtain,
hoping their love may ever continue, and
that blessings, til, purest and best, may at
tend them through life.