The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-12-02
TRI-WE EEKLY EDITION

could not dispose even of her slender in-
come.
But would he not be persuaded to let her
have enough of her own money to accom-
plish her desirc2 n
She asked him, using her utmost power
OF persuasion to touch his heart, but he re-
fused with percmptory decision.
Susie had IN the world ono treasure, a
diamond ring, which had been her mothers
with stone white and clear rs dewdrop.
This must, she knew, be worth hundreds
1t was her own.
She had meant to keep It all her life for
her mothers sake, but surely this great
need Of George Graham's justified her In
parting with It.
She had one friend in whose good faith
and 1udicious management she felt Implicit
confidence, and to him she sent her mothers
ring, with the request that he would sell It
as speedily and on rs good terms as possible.
and remit her the price of 1t in bank notes.
and keep for her the secret that she had
disposed of it.
1t was week after George Graham had
given up hope, when most unexpected
hope came to him.
a neighbor, going, by from the post office,
handed in at the door letter addressed to
him. Mrs. Graham opened 1t.
George" she cried, after moment. in
an eager, trembling voice, "hero are une
hundred dollars, and this IS the letter that
comes with them
"'This money IS from true friend of
George Graham's, and Is to be applied to
taking him to an oculist, in the hope that
his sight may bo restored. The giver with
holds his name, both because he desires no
thanks, and because ho wishes to make the
return Of tho money impossible
ut Is from Heaven ITSELF" the mother
cried. "Gcorgc, l feel in my soul that
you are to be cured"
The next day mother and her blind
son sought rooms at quiet little house in
the city, and tho day after that they were
among tho earliest patients Of Doctor An
ncsly.
The first examination of Georges eyes
was unpromisng enough, and the doctor
wanted to see him daily.
There We're weary days and weeks that
followed. and it was curious that the mo-
thcr was always hopeful, and the son
always despairing.
at last 1t almost 1rritatcd him to hear her
speak of hope to him, and one day he turn
cd On her with the first burst of passionate
lmpaticncc she had ever experienced from
him.
Mother" ho said "for the love of
Heaven do not talk to me as if it was
sure thing that l am gong to see again.
want to think 1t doubtful, almost impos-
siblc. If you should make me expect !
sure cure, and then it shouldn't come, don't |
you see that should 60 made I think Il
should dash my head against the wall. |
can only 1.-Two by expecting nothing
After that the mother held her peace, |
but whcnever she went out of that darkcned |
room those who saw her marvelcd at the
light Of jov IN her nyna
AT last tho time came; tho bandag was
there was just one wild cry
"Mother, see you'll" and then George
lay at the doctors feet, swooning in his
great joy.
1t was weeks yet before he went home
again, but the good news preceded him,
The mother wrote to Solomon Grant,
who had agreed still to Keep the place open
while awaiting the result of the experiment.
Solomon read the letter in full family |
conclave. ~'r-
Ho little knew how his niece longed to !
snatch the paper from his hand and read it |
for herself; nor did he heed tho tears that |
swan in her dark eyes, tears of such deep,
'lnsclfish Joy rs only loving woman knows. |
Another letter came afterwards to tell |
when the widow and her son were to re-
turn.
1t was Susie who walked over early in |
the afternoon, carrying with her basket of
dainties for the travellers supper.
Snsie's black eyes danced, and her heart
sang within her as she set the table in tho
little parlor and lighted a fire In the kitchen
stove, ready to make fresh cup Of tea
whenever tho widow and her son should
arrive
And at last the travellers came, as at last
everything docs come, II we wait long
enough for it.
They had expected to find an empty
house; they found instead warmth, and
brightness, and good cheer, and Susie Hale
Had George Graham grown through his
trial into mans perception of girls
charms, or had his eyes been holden before,
that he should not seca
only know that that night for the first
time in his life, 1t dawned upon him that
another woman might some day dispute with
his mother the empire Of his heart.
But 1t was not untilf1vc years afterwards,
when Mr.. Grant had taken HIM into part
nership, and Mr.. Grants niece, Susie, had
become his wife, that George Graham ever
guessed from whose tender hands had come
the gift.by means Of which he had been re-
stored to hope and happiness.
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The Farmer, the Gunner, and the isirds.
.r 1t has been praye1y asserted by men who