Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1880-04-23
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III ouSie, could scarcely be realized
The difficulty, which she at first ex.
pericnced, in walking, was gradually
decreasing.
Jack was gricved to hear of Mr..
Graham's death.
Maggie told him, Arthur inherited
his farm, and wanted to live there.
lie has been offered Il high price for
this one she said, but Susie will not
consent to sell her interest,"
Susie has done perfectly right, and
| will have talk with Arthur on the
subject
The result Of the interview was,
Jack became joint owner of the farm,
with Susie.
Will had not been heard from III
some time, although, Susie had writ
ten to lin, soon after her return from
Canada
Arthur now heard, through his
cousin, that all his property was for
sale
Jack lost no time in going to
Philadelphia.
On his return, Maggie and Susie,
wanted to know the result of visit.
I first, took steps, to stop proceed
ings,' he said, 'and then went to work,
to buy every paper l COULD find
against him, and now, l do not know,
that he owes Il dollar. With prudence,
his practice will enable him to live
comtortably.'
He owes all that money to YOU
said Susie.
No he does not, have destroyed
who paid his debts
Did you not see him . asked
Maggie.
i thought it best not to call at his
house. He might have been asham-
ed TO present his country brother, to
his fashionable wife. saw him sever
al times i'll his buggy, but did not
reveal myself. | wanted no thanks,
for having done my duty, as broth
cr.'
Susie did not understand, how any
one could be ashamed of Jack, who
was her ideal, of perfection.
oh if mother was only here, to
know what a mark you have made,
for Willard for me !
Mother wanted me to make high
or mark, aud ain striving for it's ac-
conplishmcnt.'
Arthur and Maggie, had gone to
their other home, which was not too
far distant, to prevent constant com
muaication, with the old farm.
Annie, cndcarcd herself to the sis
tcrs, by hcrgent lcncss and amiabil-
itv.
The same men, who were unsuccess-
l'ul in their former effort, cndeavored
to purchase the farm from Jack at au
cNorbtant price; but again they were
disappointed.
Susie noticed them in the meadow
lot, not far from the house, making
an examination Of the ground. She
related the fact to Jack, and jcstingly
said, perhaps they have found,
gold mine
~ her suggestion, he took walk
over the lot, and on his return. she
asked, If he had found gold 2
Il have not found gold, but / have
found its cquivalcnt,- oil is oozing
through the ground in several places,
and | intend to have it tested
In years time the aspect, Of the
farm, was entirely changed. The
meadow lot, was filled with workmcn,
but their field Of operations was too
near the house, to make it, any long
era pleasant residence.
AS susie expected to become Mrs.
George Ashton, two handsome houses
were erected, on another part Of the
land, which brought them nearer to
Maggie
Helen never married. Her time
was devoted to her invalid mother,
and when she was released from pain
and suffering, the home pleasures in
Arthurs family, were sufficient for
her happiness.
George Ashton was an old friend
OF Jacks, and it was, without fear
or doubts, that Susie and her inter
csts, were committed to his care.
1t was long, before Will discovered
to whom he was indebted for such
kindness, and when he became aware
OF all Jacks good works, he was
compelled to acknowledge, he had
made his mark.
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