Orangeburg news and times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1875-1877, 1876-03-18
till old age in o dependent, subort'i-

tence. My wife died Of trouble, and
now my poor child is wcaried to gain
my support. l cannot bear to see her
working herself to death for nc
therefore, it is better | go. Now, yon
know all"
"Friend," exclaimed the young
man, "you are the most fortunate man
ever encountered in my life. 1t is
insane to call that misfortune. 70.
morrow | will make my will, and you
shall bc--no resistance my heir.
The coming ight is my last. Before
this, however, [ must sec your daugh-
ter, out Of pure curiosity. would
Tor once sec how one looks who really
deserves The name Of woman p
"But, young man, what can it be
that thus early has made you 50 un-
happy?" qucricd the cl>;cr, much
moved.
81 bel eve it was the wealth which
my father left me. l was the only
son Of The richest banker ofthis city.
My father died five years ago, lcav-
ing nc more than was good for me.
Since that time have bccn deceived
and betrayed by every one, without
exception, with whom | have had any
connection. Some haze pretended n
friendship for neon account Of my
money. Others have pretended to
love again for my money; and SO
it went on. | often mingled, in the
ghrb Of simple workman, with the
! masses, and thus one day became
acquainted with Il charming bcing,a
young girl, to whom my whole heart
soon went o"t in love. ,liscln ;cd to
her neither my name nor my position.
longcd to be loved Tor myself alone,
and for Il time it arpearc,ias i'll were
going TO be happy ut last, ut last
The young girl and |, whom she still
regarded rs simple workman, met
every afternoon ON the Marcusplatz,
where VIC walked up and down to-
gethcr passing many happy hours,
One day my dear girl appeared with
red cycs-shc had been wccping-and
told nc that We must part, conlessing
that her life belonged to another! " it'll
these words she tore herself from me
and disappeared in the crowd. Her
faitlfulncss decided my destiny.
Vainly did l rush into the pleasures
which so-callcl good society has TO
offer, but found MY lost peace of soul
ncver-never then determined to
bring my joyless existence to close"
"Unhappy young man, said the
older, wiping his eyes; "ffom my
whole heart l pity you. 1 must
acknowledge that was more forum
| atc than you, for I, at least, was b.
two womcn-my wife and daughter
tendcrly loved
VIII ynn give me your address,
good sir, that | may convince myself
OF Ibr truth Of your story? 1t is not
exactly my trust, but sec to believe.
Tomorrow | will arrange my affairs
as have already told you. You will
remain ut this inn Tonight, and in the
morning early ! will return. Give me
your word Of honor that YOU will moi
leave this house until | come back,
and that you will not i'll The .,can-
time speak TO any one Of what has
taken place between us
"lou have my word Go to my
dwelling, 10 my daughter, and you
will find that I have told you but the
simple truth. My name is Wilhelm
Salms. llorc is my address. .
With these words lie handed The
young man u paper, giving The adj
dress Of his dwelling. II lay in q su-
hulb inhabited by The poorer classes,
ats some distance from the city proper.
"And my name is Carl Toctlor,"
hrrcnpon said tl,c young man "Takc
this bank. note; it will serve you till
my return"
Carl rang for the waiter, had the
landlord, commended the old man to
his care i'll suitable terms, and left the
house