Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-04-08

/ had failed her. In my despair went
to the park gates, and by the offer of 1
couple of guineas, bribed the keeper:
wife to get my note conveyed Inez ant
bring me an answer.
On the following day the answer came
1t was wholly unlike anything that
had anticipated. 1t upbraided me with
my cowardice and faithlessness. l had
kept her waiting alone above an houl
in the rain and darkness. and had then
on the first alarm of her uncle's
presence (for he had somehow discov
cred our plan, and had maliciously
followed and watched her) meanly anG
ANONYMOUSLY fled and left her to hel
fate. She now knew that she had beer
deceived in me and her desire was
never again to see or hear from me.
The explanatory note which | sent
her in reply at the cost of an addition.
al guinea), was returned to me unopen.
ed. And despite my continuous efforts
it was fully six months before l agar
had glimpse of my cruel love. Their
| saw her by chance, in London as the
wife of my rival, the middle-aged heil
to the baronetcy. They were driving
very smilingly together in a handsome
cabriolet, and behind, in the coupe
were seated, with an air of dignified
selfsatisfaction, diverted groom and
| that wretched beast, Don Carlos.
|
! Narrative From Slave Life
New York Observer.
About thirty-iive years ago, it be
1 aoY -. H. r.
estate in western North Carolina, to
part with some of his best servants.
Among the number was Richard a
young, light colored, married man. As
was common in such cases, he was
allowed to choose his future owner.
He applied to Mr.. A., a prominent
lawyer, who at once purchased Rich
ard and his wife and settled them on
his home place, in cottage near his
own house.
The duties of Richard were those of
| overseer, and manager of out-ofdoor
work. This was thrown entirely on his
hands, by the professional claims on
Mr.. A s time. And to record the hon
orable, devoted falthfulness to trust,
observed by this true man, from that
day to this, is the object Of this paper.
When the gold-fever ragged, Richard
| went to California, brought home gold
for Mr.. A., and himself, with presents
for "our children" as he and his wife
call those of the family. They have
none of their own The dark days of
war came. True to every interest of
those dearest to him, nothing could
turn him from his post Mr.. A.
was brought home MORALLY wound
ed. After other last interviews. he
sent for his friend and slave, Rich
ard. To him and to his wife,
MIR. A. presented their freedom. This,
for himself and his wife, Richard firm
ly refused to accept. Then to his care,
Mr.. A. committed his famil y-his wife,
three daughters and two sons of very
tender age. This trust Richard solemn
ly assumed, and to-day this relation
exists unbroken, without change OF
mar of any kind. His first act was to
have a cottage built for himself, nearer
the family residence, that he might
better protect its inmates. Through
the remaining days OF the war none
could do better to take care of the fami-
ly and property. When it ended, he
had full scope for his fine financial
talent, energy, thrift, and executive
ability. Success has attended him ever
since. No one interferes with his plans
nor thwarts him, though all is under
the oversight Of Mrs. A.
The legal guardians Of the property
and its heirs, offered him salary. He
did not want it and would not have it,
he said. He had all ne wanted. Mrs.
A. would give him what money he re-
quired, and should he accumulate
money he would leave it all to ''our
children" anyhow
The eldest daughter was his especial
pride. On the occasion of her mar
riage, the house was filed with guests,
and large party Of other friends were
present. When arrayed for the bridal,
Miss A. sent for Richard, and told him
he must come in to see her married
He Gemurred; he did not want to 'sgo
before SO many folks" But the young
lady would take no refusal, and when
the opened doors gave the fair bridal
tableau to the view Of the guests, there
stood directly behind the bridegroom
and bride, the tall, dark forms Of Rich
ard and his wife. Many hearts were
touched, for almost on the very spot
where that solemn promise had been
made to the dying father, was given
this beautiful recognition of It's faithful
performance.
The two elder daughters are settled
in homes of their own; his ''two boys"
to whom he gave thorough business
training, are away at College; and only
the youngest daughter remains with
her mother To proposed European
trip, planned for this young lady by
her friends, last year, Richard objected,
on the ground that "Missie" could not
bear the sea-sickness. Elk 9erience
had taught him the perils and discom-
forts of the ocean, and his detection
and anxiety were evident to his wife,
till he heard "NIissie" had safely land
ed in Yew York again. And when he
went himself to the train to take her
home, great were the surprise and
wonder of some strangers present. to
see the meeting and the greeting be-
tween the young lady and her Papa
Richard
Many details of interest might be
added, but it is sufficient now to say
that other trusts are daily executed,
with equal fidelity, by tho subject Of
this sketch.
4 Jest Ending i'm Earnest