The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-12-26

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Of being a lovesick maiden If they could
have seen her on that day going from
store to store, sending home enormous
parcels of toys and confectionery, and
stuffing her shopping satehel with little
articles Of jewelry aud triAes too small to
warrant the attentions of nn erraud boy on
that busy day. She made one odd pur-
chase, that she put away in her pocket
and did not mention TO her sister, when
she finally entered that lady's parlor, to
give an account Of the bundles she had
been sending their all day.
Your FIVE children are an awful bother
to me at Christmas, Marion she said
"Haye | forgotten any Of the promises 1
have been making since last December?
| ordered Clara the biggest doll could
find, with a bedstead to match her proper
tions, and Miss Vanity Lily shall have her
coral pin and earrings. As for Eddy,
bless his blue eyes, / have bought him
half a toy shop, and expect Ralph to
scream over real watch that will tick and
go"
A watch for Ralph2 You darling !
! wanted to get one, but his father thinks
he is too young"
Twelve "Oh, il will teach him to be
careful. Oh, the sled is for Rob, but the
rest Of the traps we will distribute as you
think best will come in this afternoon
and help finish the tree"
"0h, stay now. Tho children are to
have their party tonight.
Christmas Eve. I'll como back.
must go now. have note to write"
DO it here"
"Can't Good-by! III be back in
time"
Maynard Wight had passed busy day.
His father had accepted business open
ing in Chicago, and the young man had
half resolved to accompany him. A few
days only were left him, before he must
refuse the offer of Hill 4 Hill that would
once more open the path of prosperity for
him. He did not despair. He was
young yet, in good health, and full OF
energy, but yet at his heart one thought
lay with dull, heavy pain. 1t was not the
mere fancy of a young girls vanity that
made Eta sure Maynard Wight loved her.
He had given her perfect and true love,
but, as she rightly judged, his pride closed
his lips, when business misfortune fell
upon him. She was wealthy, and he would
not offer less income than her own. He
was no fortune hunter, to live upon his
wife's money, or even to take her money
for the stepping-stone to his own prosperity.
As he strobe home in the dusk of the
December evening, the bright shops, the
busy crowds attracted his attention.
Christmas eve he thought. " II will
not be very merry Christmas for US, but
brighter times may come before another
year. Ihad hoped to have the right to give
Eta Christmas gift, but that too must
wait till brighter days. wonder if some
more fortunate suiter will win her before
| feel free to speak p
Such thoughts are noae too lively for
the holiday season, but Maynard could not
turn his mind to brighter subjects. II
was hard trial for him to meet these
heavy reyerses in the very commencement
Of his business career, especially as he felt
assured he could have ayertcd them if he
had had full control in the business.
Could he but accept the offer Of Hill Il
Hill he was certain that in few years he
could take stand again amongst the sue
cessful merchants of the day
"Thcre is package in your bureau,
Mr. Maynard" the servant said, as she
opened the door for him. at was left a
few moments ago by little boy"
All right. Is my father in p
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"Get the package, and bring it there"
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