The farmers' vindicator., 1874-09-18

IN que Llme Cno VeSSel reached 1t
destination, and Vanlear concluded t,
stop and try his fortune there.
When they parted, the old sailo
learned, by some accident, that Van
lear had only twenty-five cents; /,
forcing few dollars upon him the,
separated. Vanlear with gratefu
heart went into the village and found
food and shelter for the night.
Time wore on, and our hero found
himself with nice class of pupils
who were the daughters Of wealthy
men. He succeeded beyond his ex-
pectations, and all the money he could
spare from his actual expenses was put
in bank. He had formed such strictly
moral character, that he had made
many warm friends, ard those friends
helped him to take y and in the best
society. tI
Whenever his old sailor friend was
in port, he was with him great deal
and spent many pleasant hours listen.
ing to his yarns, or telling Of his own
success, and future plans. Many a
little token found its way to the vessel
before leaving, as pleasant reminder
Of those meetings.
Well, real flesh and blood will fall in
love as well as moral characters, so
Vanlear found himself in that blissful
state. His case had bright and
dark side. Bright because the young
lady reciprocated his love; dark be.
cause the father was naughty old
aristocrat, who they knew would never
consent to their union. We will, how
ever, leave them in their bliss for
awhile, whilst the stern old father
peers now and then over his gold
glasses into the parlor door, to see how
his daughter is getting along while
taking her lesson. Henods his head
slightly to the young man at her side,
and smiles condescendingly, as he might
to his Newfoundland dog while per.
some smart trick; after which,
he strides out to his place of bust
hess, his bank, perhaps, unconscious
of what had taken place between the
lovers, never dreaming that a music
teacher would dare fall in love with
his daughter, the acknowledged belle
Of the town. He had forgotten that
love was not voluntary, and could not
be controlled by parents.
We will now return to our little
bark (Which had made many trips
since our hero was passenger), now
in port, and to which Vanlear haste. ed
to see his old friend, the sailor. To
his great sorrow he found him very
,ick with fever. He at once had him
removed from the vessel to comforta-
Die quarters in town and procured for ,
lin the best medical skill and nursing.
lie was untiring in his attention to his 3
lind old friend. All of which could c
lot restore him, and in a few days the S
rood old man died. Vanlear truly
nd sincerely mourned his loss. He
lad him inferred in a beautiful spot in
he cemetary near Alton, where he
rected handsome monument to his q
memory, and after paying all expenses
ound himself in financial situation
nst where he began few years be- a
ore. His affections were not centered 8
n money. His only care was for the {
dol of his heart; and could he obtain {
er, no work would be too hard, nor 3
ny undertaking too difficult. c
After awhile Viola, who was now
eventeen, referred him to her father, e
nd awaited the result with fear and s
Alas she had never /
reamed of the trouble that little :
park may kindle. Her father became f
lmost frantic, walking up and down v
he room, tearing his white locks, to Y
hink of that foreign plebian asking to |
larry his daughter. Opening the l
oor he ordered him from his house,
living him such withering look that a
'ould have staggered one less brave o
han Vanlear Conscious of having r
one no wrong, and remembering that
was the father of Viola who insulted c
i'm, he looked him in the face, saying l
l a dignified and calm voice, | will q
eturn in five years and place dollar t
Or dollar beside the fortune you pro- C
ose giving your daughter. He babe t
i'm adieu and left. Viola had heard o
all, and after stormy scene with v
er father, in which he forbade her I
icing or holding any intercourse with g
he designing wretch, she was ordered s
, her room.
As love laughs at bolts, bars, and 1
they Of course planned a n
scret meeting, and, in parting inter t
lew, promised fidelity unto death. h
With sOrrowing hearts they separated, II
e to work and toll for one dearer than c
fe, she to go into society and be gay a
, please her parent, while her heart e