Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1873-06-13

have thus day put upon me, and In your
heart of hearts say, did him injustice.
As George spoke these words he
could discern q tear trickle down her
cheek. He arose to take his departure,
perhaps for the last time, when in q
| choking voice, endeavoring to with
hold the deep emotion of her heart.
| the sweet words came stealing through
| her lips
"Wll you come again?'' :
Never did words fall upon Georges
ears that sounded as sweet, for they
| spoke volumes. He consented to come
again gladly.
But, in the meantime, what has be-
| come of the stranger {?
The evening after George and Lottie
had, as the former thought, their last
conversation, the stranger called, and
was politely asked into the parlor. His
face was radiant with smiles, as that
was the evening in which he was to
receive his final answer to his suit with
Iottie. But his smiles faded when
she informed him that she could not
reject an old lover, despite the MANY
entreatles of her parents, for him,
whom she had known so short time,
and furthermore he need never hope
for her favor.
In vain were his protestations, and
finally he took his leave, though occas-
ionally visiting the house afterward.
A few days elapsed, and George re-
sumed his visits. Upon entering the
house one evening he was met at the
door by Lottie. Both repaired to the
parlor, and were soon engaged in con-
versation. In a sweet, gentle voice
she acknowledged her intense falsity
to George. But now she vowed that
come what might, she would be his
forever.
That day was the brightest that ever
dawned upon Georges life, and with
kiss they sealed the compact never to
be broken.
\ few months passed on, and George
succeeded III procuring a fine, 1ucra-
tive position, and with such prize in,
view as that of having Lottie for his
wife, he threw aside all his old, dissi-
pated habits, his whole mind bent on
making money, so that he might claim
Lottie for his wife.
Lottie's father became heavily in
volved; his creditors were pressing
him, and the old man had almost given
up i'll despair; but he was as opposed
ever to the union of his daughter
with George,
But George and Lottie remained 81
lent. Her father and mother had not
exactly forbidden him the house, but
had lntlmated as much, and were very
anxious that Lottie should listen 10
the willy words of the newcomer of
whom mention is made in the begin
nlng of this story, who, notwithstand-
ing the repeated protestations of Let
tie, persisted IN pressing his suit
At last the old mans ..losses were
such as to compel him to leave the
place where he had almost reared q
family. Hard indeed was it to him,
but there was no other alternative. Go
he must, for the sake of his family.
x X
One year had elapsed, and George,
through his economy, had saved up q
large sum Of money, with the promise
of being made a junior partner of the
firm. He at once set out in search of
Lottie.
He started on his trip, and in a few
days arrived in the city where tho
family of JIottie's father resided. He
found out the street and number of the
house. Up the street he walked, his
heart beating Wildly with the thought
OF seeing his idol, who had been alb
sent from his sight for one long, weary
year. On nearing the house, he saw
seated at window the darling of his
lie, looking as sweet and lovely as
ever. Steadily did he approach the
front door, but before he had time to
announce himself she had run to meet
him. They repaired To the parlor.
Very soon her father came in, and
when told George was there, started to
i
ling hIn from the house but before
carrying into execution his intention,
he paused for few minutes. George
was extremely polite. which of course,
had some effect upon the old gentle
man.
"'What are you doing here, sir %
asked Lottie's father.
Il have come to ask for your daugh-
ter" replied George.
Did [ not forbid You my house u
year since %
''Ies, sir, you did; hut 10 you think
[ could resist temptation such as this?'7
pointing 70 Lottie.
Il Will never give my consent for
yon to marry my daughter.
But, sir, | intend to have her, and
| was too much of gentleman to steal
her away, and that is thereason I came
to ask your permission. But since
you lave refused me I will have her
now at any hazard. So keep a sharp
lookout
Two days following, George and
L)tt.e cold have been seen whirling
along the line OF railway The old
folks were outgeneraled, and the two
young ones made happy.
And now, kind reader, should this
meet the eye Of any mother or fsther,
my advice is never to oppose true, TN
alloyed love.
! Don Piatt gets off in Sunday nnor1.-