The Newtown bee., 1879-01-07
Happily Ruiped.


 Arthur Morton sat in his room in his ho- t.l. He was young man, six and twenty, tall and slim frame, with a face Of great in- tellectaal beauty, dressed in costly garments, though his toilet was but indiffer2ntly per- formed
 He was an orphan, and for some time had lived at an hotel It required but Q single glance into his pale features to tell that he was an invalid. He sat with his head resting upon his hands, and his whole frame would ever and anon tremble as though with some powerful emotion. As the youth sat thus, his door was opened, and an elderly gentleman en- tered.
 "Ah, Doctor, you arc moving early this morning." said Morton, as he lazily rose from his seat and extended his hand.
 'Oh, not early for me, Arthur" re- turned Weston, with bright smile. q am an early bird''
 Well, have you caught worm this time 7"
 
 q don't know," sighed the youth q fear thousand worms will inhabit this poor body ere long,"
 ''Nonsense, you're worth half a century yet, |" cried the doctor, giving him a gentle slap on the shoulder. But just tell me, Arthur, how is it with Crosby?"
 'Just as told you. All is gone."
 ''I don't unde rstand it, Arthur" ''Neither do l, '" said the young man, sor- rowfully. That Matthew Crosby could have done that thing, I would not, could not have believed. Why, had all angel ap- peared to me two weeks ago, and told me that Crosby was shahy, I. would not have paid a moments attention to it. But only think. when my father died, ht selected for my guardian his best friend, and such even now believe Matthew Crosby was, and in his hands he placed his wealth. and fol him to keep until 1 was of age. And wher I did arrive at that period of life, left my money where it was; I had no use for it Several times within three or four years has Crosby asked me to take my money and in vest it, but I would not. 1 bade him keer it and use it. if he wished. I only asked that when I wanted money he would honol my demand. I felt more safe. in ;act. than l should have felt had my money been in bank on deposit"
 ''How much had he when he left?"
 ''He should have had hundred thousand pounds"
 fWhat do you mean to do 2"
 "Ah, you have me on the hip there" :.
 "And yet you must do something, m, son. Heaven knows l would keep you if could shall claim the privilege of pay ing your debts, however"
 No, no-doctor none of that"
 '.But tell you shall pay your debts but beyond that I can only help you to as sist yourself What do you say to going t, sea 7"
 A faint smile swept over the youths pal features at this remark.
 'I should make smart hand at sea, doc tor can hardly keep my legs on shore No no--I must ="
 sMust what, Arthur"
 Alas, know not. I shall die-that au 7"
 Nonsense, Arthur. I say, go to sea You couldn't go into shop, and you woul not if you could You do not wish to re main here, amid the scenes of your happie days. Think of it at sea you would b free from all sneers of the heartless, an from all contact with things you loatl Think of it."
 Arthur started to his feet and paced th floor for some minutes. When he stopped new life seemed already at work withi him.
 sIf I went to sea. what could do 2" f ssYou understand all the laws of foreig : trade p
 ..Yes. You know I had a thoroug schooling at flat in my fathers counting , house."
 .Then you can obtain the berth of super-cargo. l, ..Are you sure can get one ?" i. s;Yes.n
 s.Doctor Weston, I will go."
 Arthur walked home one evening to Il house of a wealthy merchant John Me barne. It was palatiai dwelling, ar many a hopeful happy hour had he spe , beneatl ts roof. He rang at the bell al 5 was admitted to the parlor In fe ! minutes Grace Mel,urne entered She " only twenty. She had been waiting uni : ts,at age to he Arthur's wife. Some words We're Aponen, many mlnut of painful silence ensued-
 Grace, you know all. am going aw' i, from my native land g beggar. cam stay longer now. Grace, did know y less than do- or, knowing you well, d I know you IS I do many should gi Is IPaeA yesssE yss ysws ys.ss f''''s Te'1 s'''''