The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1876-02-03

papa, forgive me, for cannot help it
But 1 love you, too, my own papa. Papa
did you not love mamma and your little
Annie, too-only in different way?"
"Yes, darling, but it is very hard te
give my only one, my ALL, away / fee,
as if cannot part with you, Anniew
''But you must not give me away
papal Indeed, will not leave you,''
she said, clinging to him more closely
'but forgive me if love Walter, for oh
papa, cannot help itp
"Well, well, Birdie go to bed now,,.
said the Doctor, caressing her; "papa il
not angry, with his darling, and rest as.
sured Annie, my childs happiness shall
bs, as it ever has been; my dearest care. y
"Thank you, my own papa, for mol
being angry with your Annie" said the
gentle girl, rising from his knee to kiss
him good night. r SO, =; ......,.,.
Just then, there was a knock at the
door, and the Doctors cheerful "Come
lin" was responded toby Walter Mahanll
walking into the room, but seeing Annie
with her father, be hesitated, apologized
and said as the Doctor was engaged he
would seek him another time, 49,, -!
20, no, You are not de trop, Walter,
L
take a seat" said the Doctor, at the same
time drawing the poor little shrinking
Annie back on his lap. @What lis your
errand9 Pray speak freely, for Annie
is my wise little counsellor, and we are
as close cohfdants as a brace of school
girls" he added, looking mischieyously
at Annie, who had not raised her shy
soft eyes since Walters. entrance into the
room. :'a..t ,:tol''an,, i .'i- III;
Walter, who possessed considerable
quickness, soon perceived thatthe Doc
tor had guessed the character Of his
errand, and unwilling to add to poor
Annie's confusion, he remained silently
standing. ..,.;..@, M, -.s...,,. -
"Pray be seated, Walter" l...eH
"Ehank you, sir, prefer standing'as l
come in the character of q beggar," said
Walter, approaching the table by which
| the Doctor sat, and meeting his keen,
questioning look with one which, though
respectful, was brave and frank.
"'What is your pesition?" ~. -. 81:
"Annie, I would spare your bushes,
but your father wills,it otherwise, " said
Walter, casting a aympathizing glance
upon the shy aud blushing girl; "and
you, Sir" turning to the Doctor, ''I see
have OWNED my request. lam here a
suitor for your daughters hand. ... -.
"My daughters hand Hearts. it
seems are base coin nowadays" G:t
,"Annie's heart is already mine, " said
Walter, casting glance of proud ten
-derness upon his love. Honestly and
frankly, I have sought you to tell you
that I love your sweet daughter with all
the feryfor and strength of true mans
heart, and to beg you to sanction and
bless our love, and so make it an unal-
loyed joy to us." ..:-i" "f'.. ..9.
'You ask me, Walter Maham, forthat
which is more precious to me than the
diamonds of Golconda or the storied
pearls of Oman; you ask me for my
child-my little lamb! What have
you to offer in return? People are not
wont to ask. mans all without propos-
ing some recompense." ts.g -!
eff hearts are not base coin,' offer to
DR.. ST.. Julien sons duty and affection,
and to his gentle daughter husbands
devoted love-" said Walter, in a voice
whose ring carried a conviction Of his
(truthfulness to the listeners heart. .,
!"Well, well, Walter, I am a selfish old
man, and must test your boasted love and
devotion little. I know You have set
your heart with enthusiasm upon the
ministry as lifelong vocation; as a
minister'you cannot know TO what post
you may be assigned, and if called away
from the city, perhaps from our State, I
will be compelled to part with my child ;
and that, Walter-forgiye parents
foolish fondness for his only little one-I
feel cannot do. You have talent and
an address which would insure success
in any profession, and a true Christian
can find a plenty of work to do for his
Master in every vocation Of life. Be a
lawyer or an NJ. D., anything you please
but parson, and come and live with me,
and I would rather see my Annie the
wife of Walter Maham than any man
living~ said DR.. St. Julien, warmly
holding out his hand to Walter.
Walter drew back, and although very
pale, answered firmly:
"My dear friend, cannot crafty your
wishes. I have solemnly vowed (unless
providentially hindered) to dedicate my
self, all that am, and all that I have to
the service of my Master, in the work of
the ministry. I feel it to be my duty to
use the talents He has given me for His
glory, and I cannot, no, I dare not, even
for the hope Of calling sweet Annie st.
Julien mine, renouuce my high calling
love your daughter, but desire to love
my God best" ~.
"Walter is right, papa," said Annie,
lifting her sweet face for the first time,
and speaking in low but decided voice.
"I must not be made his tempter. If
he prove recreant to his high trust, he
could be Walter Maham no more to me
But fear not, darling papa, your Annie