The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-08-26

happiness, came the drcary recollection OF
his lost situation. He thrust the money in
his pocket. By-and.by he wOnla tell her
ALL
"You won't mind waiting superior an
honr will you, Johnl' she asked, rs she
led him in. 81 am going to give you
something nice, by.and.by, and think
Mr.. Halliburton will he in"
John RandalIs blood froze once more.
It was not for him, then, that all these
preparations were made. Georgy had
never spoken Mr.. Haliburton's name to
him before. He could feel that she was
embarrassed rs she did 80.
"f want you to dress, John, she added,
coaxingly. 81 have laid everything out
for you"
1t seemed to him that he would have
turned upon her. but that he felt sobrok
en- by the thought Of losing his place, aHd
resented her gayety, her Indifference, her
secrecies-all that had made him 80 mis-.
cradle through this long year. But he had
not the spirit.
lie went tn dress as she had asked him.
When he returned to the parlor Stephen
Halliburton and his wife sat upon the sofa
side by him. 1t was rare indeed to see
Georgy's fair face so Illuminated. Her
cheeks were glowing, her eyes were spark
ling.
As for Mr.. Halliburton he was always the
quiet gentleman, with no sense Of being
out of his place, no apparent suspicion OF
what was ranking In the heart OF his en-
ployee.
What nice littlo supper Georgy had
ready. Yet nobody ate.
Finally the supper was over, and they
WENT hack to the pntlOr.
Geolgy disappeared for moment, and,
returning, approached her husbands glnnc'
ing Shyly ut the same time to her guest,
whose lace frightened beyond Its wont rs
be caught her eye.
ave meant 10 make It all very lorma,l
John; bnt see Mr.. Halliburton thinks |
might as well tell 1t nt once in my own
way lt
She paused and soberpAllor oyersprcad
her husbands lace.
hWhat was coming7' his eyes asked,
with no faith that it was anything tu
tighten his secret burden. ...
GcorUy nervously folded and untoided n
slip q paper which she held.
HThis Is for you, johns" and she held
1t shyly towards MIN. "My anniversary
riit. I have been working for Mr.. Halt
burton, too, this year. And have thirty
guineas here-tie price Of the designs |
have made from the calicOes."
HGeorey!"
GYou never suspected it7 | did not
want you to till | knew whether / could
succeed,
John Randall had no voice in which to
word his amnzement or his gratitude for
bis restored faith, Which, though bis wife
did NOT suspect 1t was By far his most
precious anniversary gilt. She won't On:-
81 could always use my peRCil nimbly,
YOU know, John. And Il had occurred to
me one day why couldn't do something
with It for profit. spoke to hE. llallbur.
ton, and he was 50 kind-you must thank
him, John he took so mich trouble with
my crude attempts lie did 80 much to
encourage nc. And now AN iMrly in
the way Of work. ! shall work better, ia
Know that you know Of 1t. Iwant tc
design for carpets by.and.by, as for prints
llat pays so well-s percentage on the
sa!c.m
She stopped short suddenly conscious o
how much she was saying.
81 have n surprise, also, for you, Mr.
Randall" added Stspaen Halliburton
quietly. ~ hope it, to will prove Agree
able. Tie universal testimony Of the mil
officials, Us to your efficiency and trust
tipe's, make me feel that | am notshowinl
you proper appreciation, and desire tC
give you somewhat more responsible
position, with an increase Of salary u
The very glory of heaven seemed to bt
opening way to John Randall out Of al
his trouble.
az am too happy. Mr.. Halliburton tc
talk much" he sail in his Straightforward
way. "Ihave been depressed lately-tht
sudden removal Of all causes for low
spirits"
He stopped short. The big tears rsllet
down hls cheeks. Stephen Halliburton
alone perceived what Georgy never sus
pected, that her secret had made her hus
band jealous. lie grpsped Johns hand.
"Afy dear fellow, IT'S too bad | learet
It little once or twice. OF course | coult
not hint it to Mrs. Randall"
"What, John 2" What Mr.. Haliburton2'
"NothinE Georgy, that you will eve
know They were alone together, by.nnd
hy, with their new.iormed happiness
Perhaps Getrgy equally believed tia
there was no more need for mystiiication
Is What ever made you think Of II
Gcorpy ~ her husband asked.
"Wby, John, 1t was that day about th
gloves. / set myself considering why yol
Should have all tue toll, and all the ndul
gcnce. pondeied how could made o
save something
81 am happier than l ever thought
could be again, dear.
"Do you know, | have lancied you wer
unhappy lately, John, because you though
| | was longing lor things you could not Civ
mel l could hardly wait for tonight I
come 10 tell yOu ALL
"My darliugW
And he folded his arms about her, wit
bis lace on her shoulder and in the bright
ness and silence Of tue room, with Its odo
Of flowers aud elows Of leaves, they lcl
their way through the coming future, sal
col ildent. out Of the reach ol any bite
trouble, since they loved aud trusted on
another.