South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1880-07-30

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Tony threw himself on his knees
by the bed. Missy, Tony's here =
was all he said in "a falterinr voice
The sick woman turned with n
faltering start. Her dim eyes BRIGHT
ened 4 faint flush rose 10 her hollow
checks. She uttered cry of 10y
ooh Tony, dear Tonyl has God sent
you to me p And then, Tor tho first
time, a blessed rain Of tears came to
her relief.
Few words were said then. but a
few hours later, Mrs. Wilson called
her child to her bedside, and holding
the little hand in bis, Tony listened TO
her pitiful tale. II was that OF too
many others during that fearful time
"a husband killed, almost before her
eyes; n long illness, which swept a
way all her money and valuables the
impossibility Of getting to Louisiana
ut that time; and then came upon
her this last illness, during which, in
fit of delirium, she had taken her
child and wandered to the cabin
where tie found her.
Thopeople who lived there had pick
ed her up scnseless. When sho re-
gained consciousness, She was too
weak to leave tho place, and an utter
Indifference came upon her rs TO
whether she lived or died. This feel
ing SO oppressed her that she made no
effort 10 communicate with herfrieDds
in the army.
its the old impatience, Tony she
said, with faint smile. If 1 could
not have the pear, I didn't want any
thing else, not even life. Now tell
me about mamma and Somerton.'
She was so feeble that the news CT
her mothers death did not affect her
violently; but from the day OF Tony's
arrival, her health began to mend
The last battle was fought before she
was able to begin her homeward Jour-
ney, and with all impediments rennov-
cd, that was accomplished rapidly.
1t was beautiful Suinmer evening
when Missy once moro stood in the
| home of her infancy. She bad heard
of the sale from others, though Tony
had not alluded to it.
How beautiful it all is p she said.
looking wistlully at the grounds out
side the window; 'and since it Is no
longer mine, | would rather think of
it as owned by you, Tony, than by
any one else. | suppose you'll marry
Ellen, now. She told me last night
she expected TO marry You next
month. She's good and pretty
girl
Yes Tony answered ELLEN has
waited for me long time, and if YOU
have 10 objection, Missy, we'd like to
occupy the old red cottage in the pas
ture. You'll need me near you, any
how
Mrs. Wilson opened her eyes in
establishment. why, you don't think;
my good and faithful friend, that I'm
going to keep you out of your own
property she said. This place is
yours, and Aunt Jameson has offered
baby and me home with her. We
are her only relatives, you know, and
she's still wealthy
Yes, Missy Tony answered, rbat
it isn't FOR You to go on Mrs. Jamie.
sons charity--ror on the charity Of
any one. This place IS yours. II
was bought in your name, and for
you, and for nobody else. Here's the
bill OF sale TO show Tor itself.'
20 TonyP cried Mrs. Wilson. burst.
ing into grateful tears. You spent
your hard-earned money to bay it. 1
cannot and will not rob YOU, unless
you Will show me how 20 repay YOU.
VIII you cultivate the place and take
the proceeds until the debt is settled ?
1t seems almost impossible that
should profit by your generous sacri-
ice'
Thus it was agreed Bat though
the crops Of Somerton in due time
paid Tony for the money he had in.
vested, he is still manager OF the
! place, working it on shares. and grow-
iug richer aud richer every year
No one in tho country is moro liked
and respected than lie, aud the graft.
Jude tiIat Missy bears this loyal heart.
tnat has been devoted to herfrom her
infancy, can never grow lose while
life shall l@st.-From the Youth's
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