Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-06-04

han q month after his failure he sank un-
der his misfortunes, from which he found
refuge in the grave r. g'>2 ss-st''
In the eyes of Mr.. Stanfeld. Albert
qualifications for the post OF
son. n-laW underwent q radical change,
as that young gentleman was right speed
lily given to understand. 70 the father of
2 manageable daughter there is wide
difference between a sutton plus handsome
fortune, and the same saitor minus any
fortune at all. ~ q sll.i -
But in Eva's eyes. Albert was the same
forever; and in spite OF everything-fa-
therly authority included-she chung to
her first choice, and in due time the pair
were married. -'' '.S-
MIR Stanfeld was so much incensed at
his daughters Observation-Disclosures resolv-
ed to disinherlt her; and being widow
er, and having no other child to leave his
fortune to, he called in lawyer and
made will giving every thing to Godfrey
Earle, a distant relative whom he had
scarcely ever seen, and for whom he did
not care straw. -;
But Albert Wickliff 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 pleasant little
home, where a fond welcome awaited
him on his daily toll; and in time there
was a 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 ut last ut
tering no word of pardon.
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 frugality. 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 husband e
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 hel
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 fad other quartersv
was the gruff remark with which the mar
took his leave.
1t 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.
"Won't Santa Taus tome soon, papa9'
he asked. ..- Il. -.
II hope 3d." his father answered, in
voice which lessened Charley's faith by
several degrees.
"Ahl Wickliff," cried lawyer Lam
prey, Shaping Albert on the back as they
met some hours later, "by George, you're
in luck, mani"
In answer to tho others surprised look
Mr.. Lamprey continued:
"You remember Myron Dyke, YOU
fathers cid clerk2"
Perfectly"
Everybody thought him poor, 20,
know"
II always believed him so, especial,
after he lost his place on my father
"Well, you and all the rest were muct
mistaken. He died yesterday leaving
ever so many thousands snugly invested
He seems to have been a perfect miser
pretending to be as poor as Lazarus, while
in reality, he had a huge fortune secret,
hoarded.''
Albert looked incredulous.
II have the best reason for knowing
the truth of what say" persisted tn
lawyer. "Dyke fell sick last week, ant
for economical reasons, put off calling
doctor till too late. At last he got fright
ened and sent for Doctor Deadmarch
who told him it was all up with him
Old Deadmarch IS remarkably candid il
such matters; and the upshot was mes
sage from Mr.. Dyke requesting me t.
come and prepare his will.
81 have neither chick nor child" h
said, but there's an act of justice I'd lik
to do before going through the fina
clearing house.
81 begged him to explain his wishes.
"'EverYthing have" he replied, {.
got by robbing my late employer. die
it by degrees, and in manner to excite
no suspicion. This was the cause Of tn,
failure which excited so much surprise
I have not sQuandered the money, bu
have kept it secretly invested 80 that i
has grown instead of dimishing.:'
"Then he directed me to draft a will
leaving all to-" -.
''Whoma' exclaimed Albert, pale with
excitement. ':s~s T.,
"You" answered the lawyer; land you
are to-day richer man than your father
ever was. The will will he proved in /,
day or two, and you may then take I'M
mediate possession" . 49,, r.
Albert ran to Eva with the tidings hi
had just heard.
eva! Evap' he exclaimed, "I'vt
something to tell your ..-..-. <,
"What if I've already heard it2" she
replied, with q happy sparkle IN he1
eyes. - -. ...o.....,..... ia
why, who can have told you2'' =. -,,-~
"a letter, which has just come, an
nouncing the death Of Geofrey Earle the
distant kinsman in whose favor NV faith.
er made his will. He was drowned while
out yachting, and it seems am his near.
est herr: Of course I am not glad &c
hear of Mr.. Earls's death, but"
Albert interrupted her with the story
Of his own good fortune, at which she
was as much surprised as he had been at
hers. ..,3....s.s Ii ia
So. after all. the current Of sAlbert's
and Eyas happiness returned to the old
smooth channe, and neither ever again
sighed after romantic ripples. !.
Santa Claus was both punctuaI and
|bountiful toward Charley, and the little
fellows faith in the jolly saint is unbound.
ed. S.
Doctor and Patient.
"a young physician passed the summer
at Long Branch come years ago. While
there tie daughter Of q wealthy New
Yorker Was reEcued from the ocean Ia 1