The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-11-18
HAPPILY RUINED

Arthur Morton sat in q room In his ho-
tel. lie was young man, six and twenty,
tall and slim frame. with a face Of great
intellectual beauty, dressed in costly gar
mcnts, though his toilet was but indifferent
ly performed.
AS the youth sat thus, his door Was OPEN
ed, and an elderly gentleman entered.
"Ah, doctor, you arc moving early this
morning." said Morton, rs he lazlly rose
from his scat and extended his hand.
''Oh, not early for me, Arthur, " returned
Weston, with a bright smile. ~ am an
carly bird"
"Well, have you caught worm this
time2"
~ hope it will prove valuable onc."
IL don't know" sighed tho youth. 81
fear a thousand worms will inherit this poor
body ere long"
tNonscnsc, you're worth half century
yet," cried the doctor, giving hima gentle
slap OH the shoulder. ''But Just tell nc,
Arthur, how is It with Crosby2"
'Just as told you. All is gone"
81 don't understand it, Arthur"
'Neither do, l." said the young man,
sorrowfully. 'That Matthew Crosby could
have dono that thing, would not, could
not, havo believed. Why, had an angel ap-
pearcd to me two weeks ago, aud told mo
that Crosby was shaky, would not have
paid moments attoption TO it. But only
think, when my father died, he selected
formy guardian his best friend, and such I
even now believe Matthew Crosby was. and
in his hands he placed his wealth, left for
him to keep until was Of age. And when
l did arrive at that period of life my money
where it was had no use for it. Several
times within thrcc or four years has Crosby
asked me- to tako my money and invest it,
but would not. bade him keep it, and
use 1t, If he wished. I only asked that
when wanted money he would honor my
demand. I felt moro safe IN fact, than I
should have felt had my money been in
bank on deposit"
GLOW much had he when he left 2''
''He should have had 500, ,000."
''What do you mean to do'2"
"Ah, you have me on tho hip there"
"And yet you must do something, my
son. Heaven knows would keep you If
could. / shall claim the privilege of pay
ing your debts, however"
mo, observation-disclosures of that"
''But l tell you shall. I shall pay your
debts, but beyond that I can only help you
to assist yourself. What do you say to 60
ing to sea2"
faint smile swept over the youths palo
features at this remark.
~ should make smart hand at seq, doc
tor. I can hardly keep MY legs on shore.
No, no, must"
'A1ust what, Arthur :"
"Alas, I know not. I shall die-that is
allp'
"Nonscnse, Arthur. I say, go to sea.
You couldn't 60 into o shop, and you would
not If you could. You do not wish to re-
main here, amid the scenes Of your happier
days Think Of it-at sea you would bo
free from oil sneers of tho heartless, and
FREQ from all contact with things you loath.
Think of It,
''If went to sea. what could I do2
''You understand all the laws of foreign
trader"
eyes. You know I had thorough
schooling at that in my fathers counting
house."
.'rhen you can obtain the berth of a
super-cargo.
care you sure can get ono9"
'sYes."
'Dr. Weston, will CO."
Arthur walked home one evening to the
house of wealthy merchant, John Mel
burne. It was palatlal dwelling, and
many hopeful, happy hour had he spont
Uollculu ltb lOOt. no IuIlb tllo Dcll ultA was
admitted to tho parlor. In q few minutes
Grace Melburne entered. Sho was only
twenty. Sho had bcon waiting until that
age to bo Arthur's wife.
Some words were spoken and then many
minutes Of painful silonco onsucd.
"Gracc, you know all am going from
my nativo land hcggar, cannot stay Ion
gor now. Graco, did know you less than
door knowing you well, did know you
rs do many---1 should give back your
vows and FREQ you from all bondage. But
believe ! should tramplo upon your heart
did I do that thing now. | know your
love Is too pure and dcOp to bc torn from
your bosom at will. So 1say--waitl Thore
are other feelings in tho heart hcsidcs love.
That love Is poor, profitless passion which
puts aside all other considerations. We
must love for etornity, aud so our love must
be free. Wait. am going 10 work---aye
upon the seq to work"
stAlas must 1t be Z"
tIt must. You will waltz"
sI will walt even to the gates OF the
tomb. y
..'sThen heaven bless and preserve you. :
& The ruined youth was upon the ocean,
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