Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1879-02-01
A Gamblers Bride.
ADVENTURES OF YALE COLLEGE GRADU-
ATE-A TRUE STORY.


reunited and no doubt was, wealthy. AT all
events his family was reared in afiiuence aud
luxury. The Oldest sou was named Charles,
aud when be was of sufficient age he was sent to
Yale college. where he graduated with high
houors Charlie was inclined 10 lie last, anc an
extended tour through the United States aud
Europe gave him an opportunity to add 10 his
already large sto,k of knowledge OF ways
that are dark and tricks that are vain. = Char
lie was handsome, bright 81 iquick-wiited and
soon was master of the arts pFacticeG by the
knights Of the paste-boaTj Il was not 50
much the desire Of winning money that led
Charlie to gambling as it was TIE excitement
attending the play.
After an absence Of nearly two years Charlie
was suddenly called hume By the unexpected
death of his father. On his arrival he hur-
ried to bis mother and sisters and learned to
his surprise that his father bad died inso.ven;.
To be sure there was the homestead which,
while in good circumstances, his father had
decided 10 his mother aud there was also the
money from a 500 life insurance policy
for the benefit Of his mother aud the children,
but. Charlie well knew that all Of this would
be required to support his mother aud sisters
In a style to which they had been accustomed
or nearly SO. His mother in vain endea-
yored to persuade him TO take the insurance
money aud embark in some business enter
prise. He said he was old enough to earn his
own living, and thought he was smart enough
10 win " his way through the world aud
emphatically decided not 10 be drag Oh bis
family.
In the course of his western travels Charlie
- -,,f- ,.ts sal CITY ftl.as.I him
very much. probably on accouLt OF the high
play" induleed in here, aud to 81. Louis he
determined to 90, telling his family he should
look around, find good opening snd proOa-
bly, settle down 10 the practice OF his probes
sion-that OF law.
Borrowing $500 from bis mother. he at
length bid his family adieu, and with many
good wishes and blessings from them, oegaE
his Journey lie had plentiful stock of ele-
CANT clothing. wore diamonds and carried
fine gold watch and chain, which added 10 bis
handsome face and manly form, made bin
quite conspicuous On arriving NJ ~. Louis
he naturally sought tho society Of gentlemen
who INDUCED their sporting propeusiies aud
soon came TO be recognized, not only among
the amateur sports. but also by gambling cx-
perts, as a man that knew what " tho old
thing was aud was able TO protect himself
Matters ran along 10 this way for about SIX
months, during which Charlie had boen quiie
successful. He had repaid the $500 borrowed
from bis mother and lad $4,000 or $4,000 Ia
his pocket One bright, warm spring after
noon he with companion, took stroll up
Fourth street Ga their way up they met
beautiful young lady, elegantly a,tired, who
darted look Of surprise aud admiration at
Charlie, which caused bis companion 70 Ie-
mark
"Charie, guess there's a young lacy that
knows you isn' she lovely 2"
Charlie said, "Yes, she is very beautiful but
am sure have not the pleasure Of her ac-
quaintauce. Doy,uk1oN hrY'
d" No; do not, replied the companion.
" but intend to fnd out when come back
from Memphis, if it Is possible"
few days afterward Charlie met the young
lady again; they both smiled, and somehow II
happened that Charlie did not sleep well that
night from thinking of Il Q sweet young lady
he had twice met The next day he promenad-
ed the street, but did not meet his charmer, aud
so for two r tn &C days. a'ly, however, 10
met ber just as a brisk spring shower came on
She had 20 umbrella Charlie had, and without
moments thought he politely offered to
escort her to tie street cars 1T parting she
thanked him Kindly and he expressed the hol c
that they should meet again. They did ~
frequently, and went buggy riding together.
At length after an acquaintance Of about
three months, Charlie told her Of his love and
of his comparative poverty. She gave him
the assurance Of her love in return, but told
] 4 4 a. Iar f.tl NJ
D., the wealthy old wholesale grocer. This
rather startled Charlie, for he had heard old
I d. frequently spoken Of as A tough cld Gus
toner. particularly in regard TO money mat
ters Nellie the young lady 10 question,
noticed the start her lover gave when she
mentioned her fathers name aud said
Now, Charlie, you needh't be frightened; +;
! he isn't the cross old bear that people think be
I is nor he does not love money as much as
people say be does. lie loves me better than
/ ANYTHING on earth, and I'm sure if you haven I
much money that will be no obstacle"
Charlie promised to ask the old gentleman,
and the next morning about the time he
thought Mr. d. would be in bis counting room,
called on bin, not without many misgiVings,
! however, for be bad determined TO tell the old
! gentleman the whole truth.
/ One Of the parties showed Charlie into Mr
/ Dis private Office. back Of the counting-room
aud after being invited to take a seat, be stated
/ the object Of bis visit in brief but manly
manner.
But don't know you, sir b"
"Well, I'll tell you who am, with no con-
cealment, if you will give me few minutes
Of your valuable time"
The old man nodded 10 Charlie 10 90 ahead 4,
aud then he related the story Of bis life IN a
truthful manner, not emitting the gambling
/ part.
The old fellow looked astonished, but gave
/ him no answer. The only encouragement be
received was instructions 10 come again 10
three weeks, and in the meantime not to speak
or write 10 bis daughter. Charlie went away
/ his heart nearly down IN bis boots, but at the
appointed time was on hand again.
Mr. D. rather aruhly, tod him 70 take a
seat, aud said IL have written 20 Jour native
town aud found that you have told Inc The
truth regarding your family but sir, ny
daughter shall never marry gumbler, par
ticularly professional"
! Charles pondered few minutes, and then,
looking up, said 81 will quit gambling II ]
can fnd something else 10 do"
Well, come up TO my house tonight
Nellie will be glad 10 see you, eod we'll see
what cab be done"
II is needless to say Charlie went Nellie
was wonderfully pleased, and when be' father
entered the parlCr be found them sitting hand
! 10 hand. talking 10 low earnest tones.
Well, this is desperate case, ] sec, and