West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-04-17

been her bosom friend two years ago
beautiful Dora Tremaine-but handsome
enough, her rival having disappeared from
society and being forgotten.
- wonder what did become of Dora 80
Lily would say 10 herself sometimes. but
she never cared enough to DO more than
wonder. Elise she might have learned
that, like others, poor but proud. 8"
Dora and her mother had hidden themselves
in their reverses Of fortune, from all who
had known them In thelr prosperous days ::
sinking slowly and hopelcSsly beneath "A
" sea of troubles, until al last they left
not even "A sign behind TO mark the place
where they had sunk TO ruin.
SO Lily Edison's surprise was great in
deed when her maid ushcrcd Dora unan-
nounced into her boudoir that evening
The pale girl came forward. with out
stretched hands and excited eyes that saw
no one but LILY
Do you remember me D. She asked
almos; wildly. We were dclr friends aud
schoolmates once, you and l." She pulled
the faded Grape bonnet from her head
see. you used To envy my golden crown.
Ii $ all that's left of those old DAYS. NV
mother is sick-we need money very sore
ly. Lily, will you buy my hair -
And she took ont the comb and down
the glIttering treasure fell, no more like a
golden crown, but II cloak of shining beau
". Dora held it up in her trembling hand.
Buy it for Heavens sake she said.
and burst into "a storm of tears. "llclp me
save her lile,'
And then, before Lily could gather
breath for a reply, firm hand caught Dora
and placed her in a chair, und a brusquc,
deep voice, somewhat shaken with emotion
said
81 m your customer There, there. cry
my poor child, sry all your grief away.
You're with iriehds-loOk up and see if
you don't know me ~
Dora looked up To the speakers face
doctor Gray ~ she cried, and hid her
face in shame. "Nou herei thought
Miss Edison was alone. thought"
That she would buy your crown of
gold, said the old doctor, mcrily. $50
sine would, I've no doubt, be glad Of the
chance but I've bought IT. Whatever She
oilers Iu double, my dear; and you're
bound to sell 10 the highest bidder Be
sides, it would do Miss Lily no good. Ian
treating her for the headache already"
And what will you do with it," cried
she, who by this time was embracing her
friend
keep it on the original owners head
until / want it,, said the old man. "llow
much do you bid, Miss LilyT
"A hundred, and here's half Of 1t to
begin with.
80 Dora went home in the old doctor s
carriage, and in his company aud care.
lie laughed when she apologized tor their
miserable room. pooh pooh n said he
81 was present when you made your first
appearance in this world, child You
hadn't even your crown OF gold then.
Poor enough forsooth You needn't ever
mind me. Who's been attending mother"
"Dr Charles Osborne, " she told himtim-
IDLY, and a blush stole over her pale, beau
tiiul face. Then as she saw him start and
give "a long whistle:
''Do you know him, sirY'
Heard OF him. SAID the old man, brus-
qucly. "Smart fc.,uw, but poor Wei,
well, your mother is my old paliont. You
shall pay MIN, and III take this case my
self"
lie did. Took il to his own luxurious
house, thence to the seaside-.rc restored Mrs.
Iremalne TO health at last, and surrounded
both her and Dora with every comfort
"llow are we ever TO repay you z" the
cir! asked him, and his answer fairly took
her breath.
~ want wife, said he as abruptly as
usual your crown of gold is mine, Dora,
viii you give me all the rest Z"
Poor Dora What is a crown of gold
compared to heart She had sold the
first After all, no one seemed to want the
latter, she thought sadly She had neither
seen nor heard of-and then she checked
herself and left Charles OsbOrne's name un-
uttered and reminded herself of the debt of
gratitude to DR.. Gray.
81 owe you more than my life" she
sighed, but ] have no heart to give YOU.
II nay respect, estecm---if my deep grati-
tude will suffice YOU"
They will, " said the old mau 81 be-
licvc you love me dearly into the bargain.
VIII you give me your hand, pray ~
" Yes, she sighed and placed II i'm his
reluctantly. lie gave it a sounding kiss.
"Pretty little hand!" said he. 81
shan't keep you long. / shall give you TO
that lucky dog my nephew =" and he
threw open the door Come in.
Charley, said he. "Iicrc-I give you a
wife
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