Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-07-09

HIS CLIENT.
CONTINUES, from yesterday. }

Of course jennie could not fall 10 un-
derstand this startling insinuation, and
though her heart fiuttered and beat faster
with delight, she sharply censured Harry
unique freedom of speech.
Thus they. or rather Harry. chatted
gaylv until her abode was reached. To be
sure it was a rickety old house, In the
poorest portion of the city, but our love-
smitten hero could see nothing of the ev-
licences of poverty with that beautiful
face before him, with those pleading eyes
upturned TO his.
At last Harry returned TO the office. on
" to find that his partner had not yet re-
turned.
"By Jover' muttered he. throwing
himself languidly into an easy chair. Il
have surely met my fate. Un1uestionably
the most beautiful face | have ever seen.
She shall call him 'uncle'-if not within
a week, at least within a year. But | must
restrain mvself, or l shall propose mar
riage before | have known her three days.
1t is consoling, however, to have reason
to think that nv love may be reciprocated. d"
When Mr.. Briggs returned, an hour
later Harry noticed that he was very much
excited.
w eli. uiClt. Sdltl tdlclCScIl. NUu
have picked up an important case, sup
pose"
$50 l have, my boy, so have-but not
such a case as you imagine. Was Miss
Moore here? ?''
Yes. sir. about two hours ago"
did you tell her to be sure to expect
US on Thursday?"
Il did. But sir. what in the world
induces you to compel this poor lady to
squander all her hard earned money for
the sake of giving you an elaborate din
ner?"
"Humph! You'll see, my boy" and
attorney Briggs actually chuckled then
he asked shortly, "what do you think of
the grip"
Il cannot give my opinion of the young
lady on so short an acquaintance. an
swered Harry, evasively, but added, my
first impressions are, however, decidedly
favorable to Miss Moore. You seem to
be anxious for a match, uncle
Maybe am ~ snapped the old man.
"DO YOU know, I've Just finished ordering
coal. flour. groceries and everything else
could think of, to be sent to Sarah's-
that is, Mrs. Moore's house? Been three
hours at it--not through yet. Must have
the largest turkey in the city for Thurs
days dinner"
And Mr.. Briggs bounced out of the
room as if shot from a cannon. Harry
started after him, amazement depicted on
his cOuntenance.
"Whewn' he whstled. THAT surely
isn't old Uncle Benjamin Briggs! Well,
I'm glad that he has at last opened his
cold heart to pity, particularly as l take
decided interest in the welfare of Miss
Moore"
1t was clear case of love at first sight.
At last THU sday came Harry was
surprised to see Mr.. Briggs attired in
new dress suit. with his cheeks glowing
healthfully, and certainly not the shadow
of a frown about his sparkling eyes.
Jennie had been to the office after re-
ceiving Mr.. Briggs gift, to thank him
personally for his kindness; and now,
when they arrived at the house. their kind
benefactor was again overwhelmed with
thanks by the poor widow. They were
all glad to see that Mrs. Moore was fast
regaining her health since being attended
by the most skillful physician in the city,
whom the thoughtful old man had engaged
for her.
Jennie, attired in a neat new house
dress, was the embodiment of beauty and
grace, and seemed small queen to Harry
who Immediately engrossed her attention;
and queen indeed was she, for over his
heart she reigned in undsputed sway.
governing subject in no way averse to
submitting to any sweet tyranny.
After seating themselves at the table,
the old lawyer with tears in his eyes, in
voked the divine blessing, after which he
began to speak. The gruffness was all
gone, and he spoke in a kind. satisfied
tone.
This, dear friends" said he, "is the
first supplication that has passed my lips
since my angel mother used to teach my
dear twin sister and myself to say our
prayers together. That was many years
ago. When about Is years old ran away
from home, taking an assumed name that
| might not be discovered. prospered.
After long years had PASSED | returned
home to search for my parents and sister
but | found that my father and mother
had died, and could get no clue as to
Sarah's whereabouts. only learned that
she had married man called Samuel
Moore. finally settled down to practice
in this city-but can not tell the whole
story of my lite now; don't you know me,
Sarah ?'
"Brotherr'
Mrs. Moore was sobbing in the law
yer's arms, while tears of JOY stood in the
old mans ewes.
They were indeed twin brother and
sister, and joyful was that fiftieth anniver-
sary of their birth.
Harry and Jennie witnessed this strange
scene in speechless wonder. Jennie was
the first to recover.
The prophesy has proven true" she
cried. Dear Uncle. am so glad you
have GOMEZ,
She had called him "uncle" before the
three days had expired.
What happy reunion that was, All
the recollections of the old times and
childish pranks were told and re-told by
the old couple; but little cared Harry and
Jennie tor the past; they saw only the
blisstul present and hopeful prospect
for the future
Next day the Moores moved into an
| elegantly furnished cottage home pre-
pared for them bv the kind hearted old
! lawyer, who also took up his abode there.
For some reasons. no doubt plain to the
reader, Harry was frequent and also a
welcome visitor. and not many weeks
passed by ere he resolved to take his case