Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1882-03-28

preston Of pleasure. which Richard did
not fail TO notice. and which filled him
with both JOY and anxiety.
"Why. Richard. what brings thee here
at this hour" was her exclamation.
"Sibbilla." he said. II wish to see
thee" and stepping in he closed the door.
and they both stood in the wide hall,
obscurely lighted by the transoms mt
each end. He paused "A moment to re-
cover his control. and then spoke in a
low, vibrating tone: 81 am going TO
leave the farm in order to study art. l
shall have TO give up my membership
in the Society, rs thee kr ows. Father
says ne will leave me nothing ii | do,
and / know thy mother agrees with him.
But am not afraid. All ask is that
thee approve OF my decision and will be-
come my wife rs soon as | am able TO
offer thee home"
Richard. size replied, Il will come
10 thee then, or | will go with thee
now"
The tone was low and the W ords with
on, haste. but he who heard 1t felt in
his limos: soul that no oat.. could be
stronger.
Thank God and thee" he uttered.
and for the first time in their lives each
tel, the magic meaning of a kiss OF love.
Full OF quiet Joy be went home. an
nounced his intended marriage and i'm
mediate departure. packed his trunk,
and tod Nose 10 have the dearborn
ready at six o'clock in the evening 10
take him 10 the station. After tho five
o'clock supper the members of the
family maintained almost entire silence,
his mother quietly crying, his father
reading the Book Of Discipline mis-
Evori,e literature.
The dearborn drove up with Nose.
who had been to the station with the
milk, and stopping at the country
store. which was also the post-oitice.
had brought a letter for Richard. 1t
was rather unusual for any member Of
The household TO receive IA letter. there
fore Nose announced it with consider
able emphasis, addressing his master by
his first name rs is the custom in stric,
families:
"Jo.eph. hy'ur's y letter To- Richard.
Hiram SEE it's letter from York. and
pears Ms if 1t mout be on hizness."
Joseph took the letter. and resisting "a
strong inclination TO open il. passed II TO
his son. 1t was from tho finn In New
York 10 whom he had sent tlle copy Of
lis picture. and it read;
Nkw YogN. Jan. Is. -.
DEAR SIR: We have the 2a.iiicst.o on
of informing YOU that the study you
sent us on sale has attracted the atten
ton of one Of our patrons, 10 whom We
have parted with 1t for $500. Deduct
ing COMM. sior'ge. insur'ce. deliv y.
etc, as per incloSed statement. leaves n
net bal. Of S372 G9. for which fluid our
ok herewith.
You mention duplicate of the study
w; in your possession. We will take
that al the same figure. cash on delivery.
and will give YOU an order for tive moro
studies 10 DC completed within II year.
Respectfully,
SMILES. WILLS & Co.
As he read this letter tie check fell
from his hand on the table. The sight
Of the colored and stamped paper WAS
TOO much for his father. Glancing at
the large amount. ms much as lie received
for the best wheat crop his farm could
raise. he sna;ched the letter from his
sons hand and eagerly read IL. Richard
stood by in silence.
What does he mean by the duplicate
study" said his father in an uncertain
voice.
"He means" said Richard quietly.
the picture you threw in the fire this
morning"
A new light dawned on his father
mind. So long a his sons taste seemed
nothing but a iime-and-money-wasting
form oil idleness it had no redeeming
features; but the incredible fact that
there we're people willing TO pay
hundreds OF dollars apiece for such vain
images now stood right before him. He
was too shrewG to misunderstood 1t and
its results.
Richard" lie said. with "A softened
voice, II desire that thee wonld postpone
leaving us for a few days. Thy mother
and l will accompany thee to the city.
and will be present at the ceremony. |
think Sibbiila's parents will also not re-
fuse TO attend"
As he went cut he said To Nose. who
was waiting with the dearborn:
"Mose. thee should always be slow to
anger. and avoid the committal OF rash
actions when out Of temper"
NEW RELIGION.
A Workman, Tex. correspondent OF