Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-03-21
New York Dispatch.l

I a. III ROA NAag AAD bNNAAN aPRAANa
ton and quick perceptions would il
time gain for him in the professiOna
world prominence that but few before
him had attained, 4.
One evening, as he was on the way
from the college to a neighboring res
taurant, he noticed lady approaching
him. As she entered the corner o.
Second avenue and Twenty-sixth
street two rufians met her, one OIL
whom made an indecent remark to the
lady, and followed it up by proffering
his arm to her.
SPECIFIES WITH FRIGHT,
she flew to Franks side, and begged
to be protected from the rufian's de-
signs. Bidding her to have no fear,
he took her arm, and was conducting
her to her home, when he noticed that
he was being followed by one of the
rufians. Placing the lady in a door
way, he turned suddenly upon the
man, and ere he was aware of his in
tentions dealt him a powerful blow.
which sent the loafer reeling into the
street. For some time the man re-
manned where he had fallen semi
unconscious, but picking himself UP
skulked away, muttering threats OF
speedy vengeance against the chival-
rous Frank. Having seen his charge
safely home, he returned to his studies
not, however, until he had received
an earnest invitation to visit her at his
earliest opportunity.
1t might be called love at first sight.
for it was not long ere the young cou-
pie had become strongly attached to
zach other, and each seemed to live
for the other.
Ambitious and DESTROYS of becom-
ing rapidly wealthy, Frank determined
to relinquish his studies and enter a
field where he could, as he thought,
become speedily Independent. When
he made known his intentions to his
father, the latter few into a mad rage,
and informed his son, if such was his
intention, to
NEVER DARKEN HIS DOOR.
That night Frank deliberated long
and thoughtfully upon his father
fat, and finally concluded to follow
his own inclinations.
The next evening Mr.. Taylor sat in
his room, which was richly frescoed in
dove-color and gold the carpet was of
some dim, delicious-tinted Partisan
fabric, soft as freshest moss to the
~footstep, and indescribably restful to
the eye. The windows were draped
in wine-eOolOred curtains, while upon
the table close TO his elbow a bottle
of priceless Madeira revealed his cpl
curean taste.
In answer to his knock Frank en-
tered, and in a firm voice again signi-
fed his intention of seeking a new
field Of industry.
You have heard what | already
have said,' said Mr.. Taylor, now
takeyour choice &
Il have decided" said Frank land
| will bid you farewell
Frank left his home, and never
again darkened his fathers door until
the l%atter's death. which occurred
some years ago. The will went to
probate, and Frank was handsomely
remembered.
On the evening succeeding the day
that Frank babe farewell to his weep
ing mother and two sisters sweet
Marie Marquette stood, in the twilight
OF the autumn day, leaning one arm
upon the gatepost which guarded the
entrance Of her father's home.
NOT MANY MILES FROM ELMIRA.
Her eyes we're turning up the road
with that wistful expression indica.
tive Of happy expectation. That sec
ton boosted of few fairer maidens
than she. Her face blended rare ma
terial beauty with ideal grace. Back
from her smooth, dark brow coils OF
raven black hair were brushed, dis.
playing with classic simplicity the
shapely head. Her eyes were honest,
black, large, languid and soulful. The
straight nose, red lips and perfect chin
were all in keeping. When she
smiled, you saw small, white teeth
when she laughed, you heard a ripple
OF siiyeFy sound that fingered long
after in your ears.
As she stood this autumn afternoon
leaning against the gate post She dis.
played one arm bare to the elbow-a
round, plump arm, without which no
woman is wholly beautiful. More.
over her R~eckerchief was low enough,
to give q distSaetipg glimpse Of her
full dark bosom, wbilo the dark red
SKIRT Of her dress revealed beneath the
dain4ost feet, encased in silk stockings
and low slippers with polished buckles.
Every curve Of her figure was full OF
grace. She was spiritually beautiful,
and still exceedingly womanly.
The aptumg Twilight deepened. Ma
Rle took a last look UP the road and then
with r pretty pout Of disappointment,
turned sgd walked toward The house
She had mounted the steps, when the
sound Of approaching boots caused
Che color
TO DEEPEN ON HER CHEEK.
1t was too dark now TO distinguish
the horsemap WHO drew up al the
gate, d~ust-eoyered aud breathless.
The gil went back.
We'll, Frank, you have come at
IMUE
"Yes," said Frank "bpt it il to bid
you q farewell for a time"
He then told his afianced Marie
for she it was whom be had rescued