West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-11-01

snip was a transition indeed. But ere he
went ON deck again, he had fully resolved
that he would do his duty. come what
would, short Of death. He would forget
that he ever did else but work for his live
hood. With these resolves clearly determ-
med in his mind. he already felt better.
At first our supercargo was too weak to
do much. He was very sick. and il lasted
nearly two weeks, but when that passed
OIL, and he could face the vibrating deck
with a stout stomach his appetite grew
| sharp, and his muscles began TO grow
strong
AT first he craved some OF the many deli
cacies he had long been used To, but they
were not TO be had, and he very soon learned
! 10 do without them. The result was that
his appetite became natural in its wants,
and his system began to find itself nour-
ished by simple food taken in proper guam
titles
For years he had looked upon breakfast
as meal which must be set out and par
taken OF from mere fashion. A cup Of
coffee, and perhaps piece of dry toast, or
a seasoned or highly spiced tidbit, had CON
sltuted the morning meal. But now,
| when the breakfast hour came he approach
ed II with a keen appetite, and felt as strong
and as hearty as at any other time of the
day. 4.
BY degrees the hollow checks became
full, the dark eyes assumed new lustre. the
color, rich and healthful, came to the face,
the breast swelled with increasing power,
the lungs expanded and grew strong, the
muscles became more firm and true, the
nerves grew strong, and the garments which
he had worn when he came on board had
fD ba lpt in..l.o f,, g., IL.
them dit. His disposition became cheerful
and bright, and by the time the ship had
reached the southern cape OF Africa the
crew had all learned To- love him
Through storm and sunshine, through
tempest and calm, through dark hours and
bright, the young supercargo made his voy-
age. In one year from the day which he
left his native land he placed his foot again
upon the soil of his home.
But he did not stop. The same ship with
the same officers, was going upon the same
cruise again, and he meant To go i'm her.
lie saw Grace Melburne, and she would
wait. lie saw DIR. Weston, and the kind
old gentleman praised him for his manly
independence.
Again Arthur Morton was upon the sea,
and again he assumed the duties of his Of
flee, and even more. He even stood watch
when there was no need Of il, and during
seasons of storm he claimed post ON deck.
AT the end ofanother year the young man
returned to his home again. He was now
eight and twenty, and few who knew him
two years before could recognize him now.
His face Lron1"d by exposure, his
form was filled out TO perfection, and ne
was greeted with great affection by old Dr.
.I,,, 4
with him during his leave on shore. One
day after Arthur's arrival, he suddenly
burst into the room and said abruptly:
''Well, Arthur, Mr.. Crosby is here. Will
you see him ~
"See him See Matthew Crosbyl OF
course will. He owes me an explanation,
and hope he can give me a satisfactory
one "
The door was opened and Mr.. Crosby en-
tered
lie was an elderly man, but hale and
hearty.
The old man and the young one shook
hands, and then inquired after each others
health
"You received note from me some two
years ago." said Crosby, '1n which stated
that one in whom trusted had got your
money and mine with il, and that | could
not pay you.
Eyes sir, answered cur hero not know
ing what was TO come next.
"Well, resumed Crosby, 'Dr. Weston
was the man. Hs bad your money"
''IIow 2 What g. grasped Arthur, gaz-
ing from one to the other in blank aston
ishment.
"lIold on, my boy" said the doctor,
xyitilp "a thp,tua,A -.
within his bosom. 81 was the villain. II
was who got your money. worked your
ruin, and | will tell you why | saw that
you were dying. Your father died Of the
same disease. A consumption was upon
him-not the regular pulmonary affection,
but wasting away Of the system for want
OF vitality. The mini was wearing out the
body. The soul was slowly eating its way
from the cords that bound It to the earth. /
knew that you could be cured, and knew,
too, that the only thing in the world which
would cure you was 20 throw you on your
own physical resources for livchood.
There was a morbid willingness Of the spirit
to pass away You would have died ere
you would have made an exertion from the
fact that you looked upon exertion as worse
than death II was strang state of both
mind and body Your fortune rendered
work unnecessary, so there was no hope
while that fortune remained, Had it been
! q wholly bodily malady, ! could have argI-
ed you into necessary work for q cure And
on the other hand had il been q wholly men
tai disease, ] might have driven your body
10 help your mind. But both were weak,
and knew you must either work or die.
"And now, my boy, iii tell you where
my hope lay. ] knew that you possessed
such true pride OF independence that you
would work. ! saw Crosby, and told him
my plans. assured him II We could CON
trive 10 get you to sea, and make you start
/ ont into active life, for the sake Of a live
! hood, you could be saved. He joined me
/ at once. ] took your money and his. and
! then bid him clear out. You know the
rest. Your money is safe every penny Of
/ ito theamOunt Of 100, 900 Poor Crosby
/ has suffered much in knowing how you look
| cd upon him but know that ne il amply
repaid by the sight Of your noble. powerful
| frame, az nc sees IL tonight And now
Arthur, are we forcgivcnl'
/ II was a full hour before al tho questions
/ Of the happy friends could be asked and an
swcred. and when the doctor and Crosby
had been forgiven and blessed for the TWEEN
\ ieth time, Mr Mclburnc said, Watt"
7 lie left the room aud when he returned
the led sweet Grace by the hand.
7 Late in the evening, after the health Of