Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1880-04-16
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Jack went back to talk with Mr..
Morgan. AS he entered, he con.
irontcd a bright-cycd girl of sixteen.
! iicr complexion was sun-burned; her
hands shapc'y, but Drowned from toll,
| AMI her dark brown hair, was in short
curs over her heed.
Good morning MISS" said Jack,
Il ain seeking Mr.. MOI gan, can YOU
tell me where i can find him p
lie will be here in few minutes
sir, she replied.
When the grandfather came in,
che introduced Capt. Smith, to Miss
Annie Morgan"
After few words to the Young
lady. Jack addressed Mr.. Morgan
ION the subject of land purchase"
L will be SO glad if YOU will buy
it," said Annie. ''Grandpa is too old
to live here now"
''Do YOU understand" said Jack,
that your grandfather only asks one
hundred dollars for it ?''
THAT is all that he gave for it, and
he could not expect to get any more"
Jack told her, che could not afford
to give any more, but they might
linh some one who would"
No matter who might come
grandpa would not change his price,
Turning to her grandfather she
said, Capt. Smith will buy the land,
and we can so to Indiana
Another trouble arises, both my
horses are dead, and how are we to
get Ia the Railroad ?''
If you can be ready in two hours,
will take you 10 Fort Laramie, and
we can have the papers for the land,
arranged there"
They had very little baggage. A
medium size trunk and small one,
was all. Annie appeared in calico
dress. round hat with brown ribbon,
and a warm shawl, somewhat faded,
thrown over her arm. The cabin was
closed securely, and just as they were
leaving. al Indian came up.
Mr. Morgan explained to him, that
he was leaving never 10 return.
'Alc sorry-sorry," he said.
sam said Annie, Il give the
dogs to YOU, and l want you to take
care ofthcm.'
"Ies-yes'-was all he said, and
rs tiiJy 'uTOyJ yUii,- ..sr stur,t, she
gate, gazing after them.
The money was paid, and the land
became the property Of John Smith.
Jack saw Nlr. Morgan and his
granddaughter start on their Journey
Eastward.
lie was made glad by the rcccp-
ton OF half n dozen letters. Tho
mothers were always read first.
Your purchase may be fortune
10 YOU said Col Benson, when Jack
had related the circumstance to him.
Sympathy for the old man, had
caused Jack to buy it, and he had no
idea it would ever become valuable.
when I get through with tho
Road from Hallville, to Fort Casper,
or the Platte River, l will not take
another contract in this part Of the
country. My daughters cducations
arc finished, and they urge me to
come back to the old home. I intend
to 90 as soon rs l settle my business
here"
Il will throw all my influence in
Your favor Of Capt. (mcaaing Jack)
'''''' ''iii vi '''iii y Nod ttH ScI ab
many contracts, as you can under
take.
The Col, made inquiries about
Jacks family, and when he heard
about his lame sister, he said, "my
brother was very much as You des.
rribc Your sister; and he was cured
permanently in an Institution in
| l:tnada.'
This Information, inspired Jack,
with greater hopes. for Susic's restor-
alton. He resolved to visit his home,
as soon as the work in which they
were engaged, was finished
Several months elapsed, and their
work was progressing, and Jack did
not know he was ON his own land,
until he saw the cabin. On his for.
mcr visit, he had approached by
another route.
The road will pass through Your
land Capt" said Col. Benson, | am
instructed to lay ont town, and
sec 10 more desirable spot than this.
Your investment will be small for
tune 10 you
There was another contract given
ont in Nevada, which the CSl.'s inhu
cncc. secured for Jack. He had two
months to spare for visit home. Ho
stopped at Denver, and heard, that
Mr. Mcrgar, had died few wees
after his return. His granddaughter
was living with her Aunt.