Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-07-08
THE GOLDEN HAIR-pIN.
ny III. y. Toner.

long and successfully conducted q most
exemplary meet-market at the corner of
Market and ST. Clair streets, in the thriving
village OF Westford, in Central New York,
and had amassed competence by fair and
honorable means But the sou held the
meat business in adherence, and stead
lastly refused 10 entertain the thought of
following 1t for livelihood He conceived
himself to be formed of quality of clay
quite above the average, aud was often
heard mutteripg incoherently in his sleep
about the higher walks of life" Old
MIR. Clarendon was stern father, aud he
determined thst if George Adolphus
would not sell meat, he should be conf
PEELED to engage in the distribution of
tracks, with the heels toward the paternal
mansion. George Adolphus accepted the
peripatetio alternative with cheerful
Racrity, and went on an aimless tramp.
He said be was going in search of his
proper level.
Maud Muller was the only child of a
retired banker in the sleepy town of
Couponyille, an aristocratic village in one
the eastern counties of Ohio. Maud's
charms, both physical and mental, were
the rarest eyer lavished upon woman, and
she had besh favorad with every advantage
of education that money could purchase.
Her beatty and accomplishments had
made her the idol of large circle ofyoung
men, to not one of whom she had ever
given the slightest encouragement They
swarmed under her chamber windows on
moonlight nights and made the long hours
hideous with their caterwsulings until old
Muller got tired of it and stole around the
corner of the house with a gun loaded with
tenpenny nails and let drive at the flock,
killing three outright and wounding -four
others SO that they died on the following
morning. That was the kind of man
Mr.. Muller was; but he was exceedingly
fond of his daughter, and had always been
kind to her.
Ore evening as Maud was emerging
from her boudoir, where she had been
scrutinizing large mirror and dressing
for the opera, she was met by her father
with the information that Mr.. Muggleton
waited in the parlor.
Now MIR. Muggleton was an ancient fossil
who bad taken q large great fancy to Maud,
and as he was man of high social stand
ing and great wealth, MIR. Muller had
thought best to encourage him as much as
possible, hoping that his daughter would
have the good sense to offer no objection
on account of age.
"Mr. Muggleton is waiting" repeated
Mr.. Muller.
well, give him my compliments, and
tell him to keep on waiting" returned
Maud, with some spirit.
but don't you intend to go down Are
you going to be rude"
80, yes," replied Maud with aninjure6
air, ''Ill go down and stroke his shiny
old bald head and ask him about his chill
dren and his grandchildren, end I'll ash
him to give me some personal recollectioni
of Noah. And if you like, I'll go to the
opera with him, and I'll ask him if there
was better talent on the boards when hi
and Methuselah were young!"
Nov, Maud said Mr.. Muller, 'yor
are making a fool of yourself. Mr.
Muggleton never saw Noah in his life
As to grandchildren, you know very vel
that he is g bachelor, and hasn't rela
tive in the world, SO far as he knows.
command you to present yourself at once
and if you don't behave properly, there
will be q young lady about your siz'
peSSluS uef ptthu III tue olteotp pciSA'
she is aware of it."
With these words the indignant fathe
turned on his heel and left Maud to choos
which alternative she would.
Ill.
While the events above narrated wer
transporting, young man possessing
dignified bearing and So cents in none,
was just entering the brilliantly Lighted
town of Couponville in search of his level
1t was larger town than he had eve
before seen, and he was consequently
somewhat dazzled and bewildered. IL
began to be doubtful about finding hi
level that night, as the evening wa
rapidly wearing away, and another ques
ton was beginning to trouble him, namely
How was he going to reach the highe
walks of life without more money? HoV
was he to be heightened gentleman an
live in loftier atmosphere than tbs
which pervaded the meat shops, with s
small sum as SIS cents in his pocket?
he walked gloomiiy along the strang
thoroushfare, busy with these trouble
some reflections, he heard loud tone
issuing from mansion which he was iut
passing. moment later the front doc
opened and slight female figure hurrie
silently out into the street, and, passin
by him with quick, determined treat
was soon out of sight.
".
When Maud recovered from the shoe
which her fathers angry words had give
her, she Immediately determined upon
course of action. She resolved that 81
would be turned out Of doors before 81
would consent to go to the opera with ii
antediluyian relic who waited in the parlo
She called her father back and told hi
her determination. The result was tn
the young beauty was promptly eject,
through the hall door; for she it was wi
had passed George Adolphus as
wandered on in search of his level,
When Mr.. Muggleton had waited 70
Maud until he was tired and on the poi
of leaving, MIR. Muller entered the ROOF
and, apoiogizing for the non-appesran
of his daughter by saying that she had
violent headache, begged him to cor
again in few days, as Maud would tn,
be delighted to see him. The truth W
that Mr.. Muller had no idea OF punishii
his daughters disobedience with perm
nent Punishment. He reasoned that s
would surely go to some of her friends al
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George Adolphus followed swiftly
after the young lady, hardly knowing W
he did so, but feeling irresistibly drawn
some unaccountable presentiment that
was not well with her. In few momeI
ne came up with her and followed a
little distance, watching her movemer
with the keenest interest. But Maud "
so intent upon some purpose which |
deeply hidden in her heart that she &
not notice him. The street now began
be deserted, but still the resolute &
walked rapidly on. At length small fl
bridge across the canal was reached. I
girl paused. Was her purpose desperi
one? George Adolphus asked himself Il
question and many more beside as
fingered in the shadows close behind h
Murmuring something to the effect Il
the heaving, white crested pillows VIII
rolled at her feet would soon embrace
and free her from her wreteheeness, Ms
began to take down her hair.
Going to swim 2" asked voice beh
her. ....-.
She turned and beheld a stranger sta
ing close at hand. At first she could
utter word. Presently, however,
said, in tones that betrayed her int
excitement
son, sir, do not thwart my purp,
desire to put an end to my trouble
wish to sleep beneath the wave'
"There isn't any wave there"
George Adolphus. "The canals
You'll break your neck il you jump
this bridge"
'But / want to find a grave in