The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1882-04-03

: and, Tom Hathaway, swear BY all the poy
9 efs Of evil you shalifneit.A -.
. And II would not seem difficult unde
. taking for the rich bankers son, blessed Wit
wealth nncounted, 70 crush the pennile.
) cooper'a SON.
J Gaily, aud with kind Of reckless desperi
ton, Tom plunged into the festivities OF I'll
ball that evening Indeed, an UNUSUAL
hilarious spirit seemed to have come owe
him, and though at all times most agreeable
none remembered ever seeing him 10 mirtt
full before.
Many attributed this, very naturally, !
his victory on the lake, but Il was ID realit
very different motive.
Tom was, In fact, upon the eve Of tAkinl
his hrst lesson In selt.deniAl.
For Tom, as l have several times before re
marked, was poor, nay pennies, aud unlikl
MS associates had not handsome revenue o
lew Thousands coming into his Golfer
monthly.
Even the very dreSs-suit which be wor,
npon the present evening had served In thai
capacity nearly two years, and was adIy
trayed and almost threadbare.
ana he had no immediate prospect Of OBJ
aiming another, for his funds were exceed
lngly low, and unless some interposition oil
special Providence replenished them be
would be compelled TO 20 10 the wall.
This was TO him like running upon the
edge OF ap reclpice with the dread fear Of
depths.
And actuated by this knowledge Of bis ex.
ceedingly precafi0us foothold aud position
In society be was led to make step which
proved the turning point In bis lie, 1t Is
impossible 70 say what might have become
o. gay, tun.loying, yet at heart well.meaning
Tom, bad not an overwhelming combination
Of circumstances served 10 make change in
his career.
When he arose the next morning, after the
night s.festivities, his head ached aud a feel.
Ing Of languor' had possession OF him,
He did not 60 Immediately down 10 break.
fast, but dressed himself, and seating himself
BY the open window, which looked out upon
the crystal lake, the scene OF his triumph OF
tue preceding day, gave himself up To bitter
reflections. -
For an hour he sat there In moody specu.
lation, then all OF sudden light broke
across his. handsome face, and, suddenly
sspripglng TO his feetin bis characteristic ay,
he Drought his fist down forcibly upon the
dressing case.
~ will do it, be muttered
He descended to the kitchen where his
mother was preparing the morning meal, for
We hathaWays were ppor and did not keep
servants,
Mother" he exclaimed, catching her In
bis strong arms; "mother, have goti I'll"
Mrs. Hathaway, mild, blue.eyed little
lady OF forty.live, and to whom Tom was de.
Votedly attached, as she was to him, turned
upon him look Of gentle surprise.
What have you got, Tomg"
ltAtlRi have s,,S ,,tall.. . mi.
minatton to be gentleman loafer no longer
Ia resolve to throw aside the old life and 20
forth into the world TO prove myself a man y
How impulsive Tom kept his resolve the
reader shall see in the course Of this nara.
tive.
That evening he stood in the drawjng.room
OF the Stockwell mansion, and Minnie Stock.
well stood before him, both her hands in his
and her beautiful blue eyes uptarned to his
Then you are going away, Toni going to
ayes, Minnie; and you can never know
the pain II gives me to part from you"
but Why do you goT'
Because Minnie, said poor Tom, desper.
ately, because am poor and cannot keep
up the appearance have been maintaining
IN society longer. Oh, heaven! you can
never know the humiliation of poverty"
Would TO heaven did, calculated the
beautiful girl. TO tell the truth, Tom,
am tired and heartily sick OF the life lead
hate society, and dress and fashion. wish
did not have a rich father sometimes; 1t is
such burden to keep up style"
Then you do not care for u mans power.
ty,"' said Tom, softly pressing the little hands
tighter between his big palms; "wonld you be
content TO share his lot SO long as you loved
him, be that what 1t may?n
Even so. Surely love that Is not self.
sacrificing Is vatueiess."
"FhAnk heaven for that sentiment, Min.
ME, said Tom, suddenly drawing her to
him. You have given me worlds OF en-
enlargement ] can SO forth now and breast
the storms OF life with drawer heart know;
ing, that possess the love OF one so true and
sweet as yourself. Forgive me for the out
burst, but could not help it. 1t was al.
ways way with me to speak blunt-like, you
know"
~ shall pray for your success, Tom, daily,
and hope that the day will not be far dis
lant when you may come back"
"A mani interrupted Tom, eagerly. "Ay,
and Il such thing be possible Twill prove
myself such. Then will return. Butwould
you wait for me, Minnie? Could you content
yourself to tarry such length OF time for
such an uncertainty"
Tom, said pretty Minnie, firmly, putting
both hands upon his shoulder, II have told
you once that as long as life lasts will be
true to you. With you eau be happy; with
out you the world Is bare and devoid OF aught
Of happiness. Is not that sufficient ac-
acknowledgements
"Ay" cried Tom. @Aud, Us heaven is my
witness, will be true to you, Minnie, and
may you never rue the step you have taken
You have made D man OF Tom Hathaway.
Fairview's greatest scapegrace, and you shall
never be sorry OF your bargain II can help
i. Tomorrow will start forth to achieve
fame and fortune"
Fairview?" 800
mot If can help 1t, Minnie. would
not be far away from you. Yet, on the whole,
think 1t would be better to 20 abroad to
seek my fortune"
"0h, do not, Toni"
ut would only be short time; then !
might return 10 you man worthy OF your
pure, true heart, said Tom, gazing with
affection down into the pleading blue eyes,
Fear not for me, love. With the assurance
OF your love. could breast a thousand storms
and surmount any obstacle, however large.
will not be away long, Minnie, then will
return and claim You with wealth and an
honorable name to offer you. 1t will not be
for long, and wait patiently, love, for the
hour which shall bring US Nglin together.
And this was how daredevil Tom Hath
away started out in lie.
The future looked bright and promising TO
him now, for his love for Minnie Stock We'll
had endowed him with strong courage.
But little he knew what was awaiting him
beyond the misty vail OF the future, which,
fortunately for them, no mortAts can pierce.
CHAPTER V.
TIE DUEL.
Tom was employed as banking clerk in