Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-03-12
Happily Ruined.

Arthur Morton sat IN his losm in his
hotel, He was a young man, SIX ano
twenty, tall and slim frame, with lace
of great intellectual beauty, dressed in
costly garments, though his toilet is but
indiferently performed.
As the youth sat thus his door was
opened and an elderly gentleman en-
tered.
'Ah, doctor, you are me'ins early
this morning., said Morton, as he lazlly
rose from his seat and extended his
hand.
'Oh, not early for me, Arthur re-
turned Weston with bright smile i
am an early Bird
We'll, have you caught w'rm this
time p
Il hope it will prove valuable ONE
i don't know sighed the youth. 1
fear a thousand wsrms will inhablt this
]
poor body ere lsng.'
Nonsense, you're worth halfa cen
tury yet,' cried the doctor, giving him a
gentle slap on the shoulder. But just
tell me. Arthur, how is it With Crosby"
Just as I told you. All is gone
Il don't understand 1t, Arthur
Neither do L, said the young man.
sorrowfully. That Matthew Crosby
could have done that thing, would not'
could not have believed. Why, had an
angel appeared to me TWO weeks ago
and told me that Crosby was shaky l
would not have paid moments stten-
ton to it. But only think, when my
father died he selected for my guardian
his best friend, and such l even now
believe Matthew Crosby was, and IN
his hands he placed his wealth until L
was ofage. And when did arrive al
that period of life l lett my money where
if was; had no use for it. Several
tmes within three or four years has
Crosby asked me to take my money
and invest it, but would not. bade
him keep it, and use 1t, ifhe wished
asked only that when wanted money
he would honor my demand. L felt
more safe, in TACT, than should have
felt had my money been in bank on de-
posit.'
How much had he when he leftT
He should have had hundred thou
sand pounds
What do you mean to do"
'Ah. you have me on the hip there.
And yet you must do something
nv son. Heaven knows would keep
YOU if could. shall claim the prlvi-
lege of paying your debts, hswe1er''
No, no, doctor, none OF that
But 1 tell you shall. 1 shall pay
YOUR debts, but beyond that can only
belp ycs to assist yourself. What do
YOU say to going to sea'
A faint smile swept over the youths
pale features at this remark.
i should make smart hand at sea-
doctor. 1 can hardly keep my legs on
shore. No, ne. l must
Must what, Arthur
Alas | know not. l shall die
that is ALL
Nonsense, Arthur. say go to sea
You couldn't go into shop, and yor
would not ifyou could. You do mo-
wish to remain here amid the scenes o
your happier days. Think Of tat sci
cou would be free from all sneers o
the heartless, and free from all contac
with the things you loath. Think OF It,
III went to sea, what could l dor
.You understand all the laws OF for
eign trade?' ,,, ,horovo,
schooling al my fathers counting
hsuse.' 1T -
supercargo.'
Are you sure can get enc ?
Yes
sDoctor Weston, will co.
Arthur walked home ono evening t.
III. house Of wealthy merchant, JohI
Melburne. 1t was a palatial dwelling
and many a hopeful, happy hour he hat
sn.nt beneath its roof. He rung at th'
hell and was admitted TO the parlor. II
few minutes Grace Mslburne entered
She was only twenty. She had beef
waiting until that age to be Arthur
wife.
Some words were spoken; many min
utes of painful silence snsued'
Grace, you knew all. am goin'
from my native land beggar. cal
net STAY longer now. Grace, did l kno'
vou less than 1 door, knowing yo'
well. did know you as do many
y should give you back your VOWS and ire
Won from all bondage. But l believe
should trample upon youl heart did l d
that hing now. know your love
!, too pure and deep to be torn from you
bosom at will. So 1 say-wait! Their
D are other feelings in the heart beside
, love That love is a posr, prodtles