The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1885-09-24

10 buy land. After vsvcring between
Rocky Point and Tansle Island ill Nor
man was nearly distracted between hope
and fear. be suddenly grew enthusiastic
over the Point as he and Norman stood
watching tho sunset light fade from the
sky and sea
Msgnihcenel the finest view along the
coast Mr.. Ferris what viii you sell ihs
lot for?
What will you give mo an acreS
Well. and the lawyer deliberately viewed
his surroundings, such situation is real :
y worthy $50. but I'd be willing TO give
you $50, cash down.
DO you mean that, sirY asked Norman
with suppressed eagcrness.
Why, certainly; and il you agree to that
price, we'll make out the papers tomorrow.
I'm in hurry TO get beck home What
do you say?
II you are satiaAsd ] certainly an.
he replied y in , dream . lev minutes
later be wss rushing ovss ths oliH 70 bio
home.
He burst into The little psrlor and go
ing only his mother musing 10 ths tvi-
light, he caught her In his arms aud cried
out:
0 mother. motheri I've sold Rocky
Point for $60O-
But bis voice broke. He sank down in
chair, covering his face with his shak-
ing hands. He had brsvely fought with
trials. but this unexpected delverance
completely unnamed him.
Norman, my boy, never thought you
cared 80 much, quavered the widow. with
her hand on bis bowed head. tt
II was everything 10 mel came thrilling
y. and Juuia stole noisslsssly from the
room, her eyes full Of happy tears.
As the school year waned. Junis grew
pale and thin. She had worked bard and
been most successful. but II had told up
on her physical strength, and 10 the nm
animous request for her return to the
school, this fact was the excuse for her 70.
fusal. She was general favorite in the
village, and to the inmates OF the Cliffs
cottages she had grown very dear.
II is said that opposite natures attract
each other, but whatever the temperament,
there is always subtle sympathy between
noble minds which seems to draw them to.
gether This was the case with Norman
Ferris and Junia. Each saw in the other
intellectual and moral alilnities. a taste for
like pursuits, the same yesrning ofsoul to
make life useful and exalted. Circumstan.
ces may separate them, but such natures
turn to each other as naturally. ss the
magnetic needle turns to the north.
Junia's school closed with grand pic
mic. joyous occason, but A. the loved
teacher wss to leave Sandy Cove the fol-
lowing day. it closed with ssddsnsd faces
aud fearful good bys.
II was evening. aud 10 the moonlight
Norman and Junia we're taking their last
row around the little bay. The beauty Of
the night aud the thought OF coming sepa-
ration kept them silent till at length Nor
man resting upon his oars and looking ear
nestly into the fair face before him, spoke
in low tones:
Have you any regrets at leaving us. Miss
Junia?
1t could hardly be otherwise, when my
life here has been SO pleasant l should
like to teach another year, but fear my
strength will not permit
You are right. You do not know how
have longed to save you frem this drudg.
cry. 1t is plain that you are not accus-
toned to labor, and it is all the harder for
you. o, Junia. lot me save you from toll
aud care. / have little 10 offer now, bat
my prospects are aattering. know / an
not worthy Of you, and 80 have bees
silent all these months in which you have
been constantly in my thoughts, butt love
you Junia. and | cannot let you 90 awsv
in ignorance OF it. Ny life shall prove II
il you will but stay with me. He paused
for her to speak. Her voice trembled .
little.
l have no near kindred in oil the
world. and in my loneliness yonr words
seem very sweet to me, but must, tell you
a secret before more is said. / am not
obliged to work. Ny father wished me to
teach this one year. and thought II best
to assume the role OF the dependent teach.
er, not dreaming that the deception would
prove serious one. Believe me- thank
you sincerely for your wish to save me
from care, and feel honored by your
preference.
II understand Alright, you are an
heiress in disguise7 questioned Norman
bitterly.
Some would 80 express it. she replied.
Suddenly he inquired almost fercely:
Did you buy rocky poiut'
She grew tride psler. but bound TO .be
true. answered brsyely:
Through my lawyer, yes.
His face flushed hotly. his pride ~as
wounded. and he spoke coldly.
The money has been Of inestimsble val
uc to me but cannot thank you now, and
Miss st. John. Withdraw my
suit until my position admits Of my WOO
ing an heiress
There WAS only the sound OF the oars ~
be rowed rapidly 10 the shore. JnDia sat
pale and silent 10 the stern Of ths boat
wondering il wealth must ever prove
curse 10 her. and II II would At last shut
her out Of heaven. She Watched the rap
idly nearing shore and knew that hence
forth they two would walk 10 separate
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