Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-06-04

INV vile, the young man ansWeIeo, an"
as be saw his cousins motion OF surprise
and confusion. 'Oh, you need not feel
discarded. Susap," he continued, with re-
suectful tenderness. ~ have wanted to
ASH You this question for long time. but
have waited hitherto. from motive that
nv uncle knows, but you see that have
said il in spite of myself, and now be
frank with me--tell Inc what you feel"
The young man approached his cousin
and pressed one of her hands in his; his
voice trembling, and tears stood in his
eyes. Susan overcome with 10y. held
down her head, and the old soldier looked
at them both with a half tender half sly
smile.
Finally he pushed the young girl gently
toward Charles.
Come, speak, child" he said gaily.
.sSusan, one word, one single word OF
hope.'' entreated the young man, who
still held his cousins hand. "Will you
accept me for husband ?"
She leaned her head on the young mans
shoulder. with an inarticulate yes
WELL" said Vincent, "that had great
difficulty in coming out. give Inc your
hands and let me kiss you. You may
have this evening for condolences; to-
morrow we will speak Of business"
The next day he took his nephew aside
and told him necessary sum tor their
journey was ready. and that they could
now start for Spain whenever they wished
This news, which ought to have delighted
Charles, made him feel pang of grief.
He should have to leave Susan at the mo-
ment she had become most dear to him.
to run all the dangers of long, perilous
and uncertain journey, when it would be
so sweet to remain at home.
The young man almost cursed the mil
lions that he had to 60 so far to seek.
Since the interest of his life had changed,
his desire for.riches had singularly dim
inished. He no longer needed gold to
buy happiness, for he had found it with
out. However he said nothing of this
kind to his uncle, but declared that he
was ready to start. The old soldier vol
unteered to make all necessary arrange
ments, and went out on several expedi-
tons with his niece. Finally he .lold
Charles that nothing remained to be done
except to secure their places. Susan was
out and Vincent begged his nephew to
come with him on this errand. and as his
unusual exertions for the last few days
had made his wounds troublesome, he
called hack.
The soldiers had taken care to procure
all the newspapers which had spoken of
the famous deposit on the banks of the
Duero, and handed them TO Charles, tell
ing him to see il he could find any infor-
nation which would be of use to them in
their journey. The young man read first
the details that be already knew. then the
announcement of the refusal of the Span
ish Government, and some fruitless search
es made by the merchants of Barcelona.
He thought that be had read all the arti-
cles, when his eye fell upon letter signed
by q certain Peter Dufour.
peter Dufour r repeated Vincent, ''that
was the name of the quarter-master OF the
Company. thought the brave fellow was
In another world. See what he says. he
was the captains confidante."
Instead OF replying, Charles uttered Il
cry. He finished the letter and his face
changed.
..What is the maiter?n asked Vincent,
quietly.
whats the matter ?" Charles repeated,
why. if what Dufour has said is true, our
journey will be useless
"Whyp"
"Becanse the wagon contains powder,
not silver"
Vincent looked at his nephew and burst
out laughing.
80 It was powder" he exclaimed.
.'then that is the reason that they took out
all the cartridges before buying the wag-
Ons."
"You knew that they did p interrupted
Charles.
.'Since saw it DONE" the old man re-
piled good humoredly.
'Then you deceived me-" cried Charles,
..You could not possibly believe in the cx-
istence Of buried millions. and your prom
Use was only joke
at was done in earnest" said the sol
der seriously. 81 promised you treas
ure and You shall have one. only you won't
have to 60 to Spain for it,"
what do you mean p
"You will see.'
The hack stopped before II shop. and
the two travellers got out and went in.
Charles recognized the workshop of his
former master, but improved, reprinted,
and full of all the articles that were need
ed Ia the trade He was going to ask an
explanation of what he saw, when his eye
fell on his own name, engraved in gilt let
tiers above the counter. AT the same mo-
ment the door at the end of the shop
opened, and he saw fire burning bright
ly, table set. and Susan, who, smiling,
signed to him to come in.
Vincent seized his hand. This is the
treasure that | promised YOU he said,
IAN estate to live on. and good wife who
" iii make you happy All YOU see here
you have earned. and it all belongs to
you. Don't be vexed with me for having
deceived you. You refused to take your
happiness, and SO l have done as nurses
do who sugar the pills their patients will
not swallow. Now that you know what 4
happy lie consists OF, and have had a
taste of it, l hope you will no longer turn
away from it,"