The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1880-06-03


HousE, May 98. The Senate bill au-
Co]. Thomas Worthington passed. The House
vent into committee Of the whole on the sun
ory civil appropriation bill, which was dis
cussed and amended and reported to the
House .s The main question was ordered on
me OIL and amendments, and then the matter
Went over. Adjourned until Monday. al
g------------ $500
q Double Turn Of Fortune,
When Albert Wickliff and Eva Stan
1eld first plighted their trotn, what q suit.
able match it would be! was the universal
comment. Ss 81
Both were young and handsome; the
fathers Of both were wealthy; and eyery-
thing connected with their love d1ifted
along SO smoothly that both sighed for
q little something tosgive the current a
romantic ripple.
Trouble, in this world is not always
sighed for in vain. Sudden as a thunder
clap, one day, came the announcement
that Mr.. Wicklif, Albert's father, was a
ruined man.
The catastrophy seemed as great sur
PRISE to himself m as to every body else. But
the talien merchant was too proud and
honorable . to attempt TO secure any thing
from the wreck ofhis fortune at the ex
pense Of his creditors. Every debt was
paid to the utmost farthing. and he
was left penniless.
The strain and shock proved too much
for Mr.. Wickliff's strength; and in less
than month after his failure he sank I'M
der his misfortunes, from which he found
refuge in the grave.
In the eyes Of Mr.. Stanfeld. Albert
Wicklitfs qualifications for the post OF
son-ln-law underwent radical change,
as that young gentleman was right speed
lily given to understand. To the father of
q manageable daughter there is wide
difference between suitor plus handsome
fortune, and the same sultor minus any
fortune at all.
But in Eva's eyes, Albert was the same
forever; and in spite Of everything-ffa-
therly authority included-she chung to
her first choice, and in due time the pair
were married.
Mr. Stanfeld was so much incensed at
his daughters Observation-Disclosures resoly-
ed to disinherlt her; and being widow
er, and having no other child to leave his
fortune to, he called in LAWYER and
made wilfgiving everything to Geoffrey
Earle, q distant relative whom he had
scarcely ever seen, and for whom he did
not care straw.
But Albert Wicklif and his young wife
were too full of home and happiness to
care for loss of fortune.
Albert found employment which en-
abled him to maintain a pleasant little
home, where fond welcome awaited
him on his daily toll; and in time there
was fair-haired, bright-eyed boy to add
his charming prattle to the welcome.
Mr.. Stantield never forgave Eva. Not
even when the hand Of affection fell up
on him, and she offered to come and
minister at his bedside, would he con
sent to see her; and he died at last ut
tering no word OF pardon. s. III
Poor Eva grieved long and deeply ov
er her fathers death. Though she could
not reproach herself for having kept
faith, IN his adversely, with him whom
she had chosen in prosperity, it added
materially to the keenness Of her sorrow
to think that her parents resentment had
been carried TO the grave.
But further troubles were in store.
Hard times came, and Albert lost his
situation. Eva had easily acquired the
lesson Of frugaljty. She could live, with
out repining, on their humble income.
But when that was gone, and GRIM want
stood at the door, her courage well-nigh
yielded.
It broke her heart to see her husbands
haggard face, and note his anxious efforts
to conceal from her his cares. Christ
mas was near at hand and when little
Charley began to prattle Of Santa Claus.
and the fine things of which he already
saw himself the possessor by the eye Of
! faith, Eva had to turn away to hide her
| tears.
One morning the landlord came to de.
mand his rent The money was not
forthcoming, and Albert could give
no definite assurance as to when it would
be.
Then you must find other quarters! -
was the gruf remark with which the man
took his leave.
It was almost with feeling of despair
that Albert took his hat to depart on his
daily seach for employment. Little
Charley ran to receive the accustomed
goodbye kiss.
WOA o!suId = AUS tome soon, papa 81
he asked. III 1 '8
Il hope So" his father answered, in q
voice which lessened Charley's faith by
several degrees.
"Ahl Wickliff,' cried lawyer Lam
prey, slapping Albert on the back as they
met some hours later, 'sby George, you're
in luck, man!'' 8
/ In answer to the others surprised look,
Mr.. Lamprey continued:
You remember Myron Dyke, your
fathers cid clerk?''
Perfectly. ]"
Everybody thought him poor, you
know
81 always believed him SO, especially
after he lost his place on my fathers
i failure 6sea
Swell, you and all the rest were much
mistaken. he died yesterday leaving
ever SO many thousands snugly invested.
He seems to have been q perfect miser,,
pretending to be as poor as Lazarus, while
in reality, he had a huge fortune secretly
boarded
i Albert looked incredulous.