Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-14
copyrighted in 1856 by J. H. Estfl,
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CHAPTER XIV.
II was a cold November evening and in
4he overseer's cottage the fire cracked,
and burned cheerily, and before it sat
the overseer himself. smoking his pipe,
Gustave Farrar occupying the chair
opposite. A lighted candle, sputtered and
fared on the mantel. but the deeper,
richer glow of the fine, made its pale
light useless. In his fine linen, and
smooth black, the lawyer presented
great contrast to the roughly clad man
opposite. One represented wealth, cul-
fure, refinement, the other, labor and IN
educated honesty, and sense, The law
yers hands were slenderly shaped, and
soft, the overseer's were broad, strong and
hardened by years Of outdoor employ
ment.
Grant Knocked the ashes of his pipe
with queer smile.
"There is vast difference between US
Mr.. Farrar. These surroundings suit me
but you are"
Just as we'll contented as l would be
in palace" he said hastily. Il have
come TO talk a little with YOU"
"Businessf all right"
ayes. but only between ourselves"
The overseeT held his pipe between his
fingers, and looked expectantly at his
visitor.
1T is nothing concerning the plan
NO" and he paused again, and chang
ed his position.
''Mr Grant we have known each other
for a good many years"
tsYes"
"Aud been good friends"
Grant nodded.
You believe me to be a gentleman"
81 certainly do" said the oVerseer
heartily. though mystifed.
DON: you think could make good
husbardT'
Yes. and have often wondered why
you never married"
"Well, it Is not too late. never cared
about it, but now do. / want TO marry,
and | want to marry your daughter
The oyerseer's pipe fell 10 the hearth,
but be did not seem to notice it, he was
too genuinely surprised, at what he had
just heard.
"whatl Magdalen, my grip"
Eyes, Magdalen. nave waited years
for her."
"But she is only child"
''She is seventeen, and serious, and
dignitied as a woman Of twenty-five.
'Yes, so she is but you-I never
thought Of thIs,' he stammered, complete
ly upset, He discovered the condition of
his pipe, stopped down after it, and put
his forefnger on the mouth OF the bowl
10 press down the tobacco, but not find
after the package on the mantelplece.
"Well, i want you to think Of it.
] love Magdalen. She mas been
precious to me since a little child, and
would make her better husband than
Lawrence Cammack, for instance, with his
soft voice, fine moustache, and faithless
eyes. ] know my own heart" he cried,
Rlmostfercely.
"Yes, yes, but don't press the matter
yet. Give me time to collect myself a
little, and let Magdalen have her fling
We appreciate the honor Of your proposal
you haven't mentioned the matter to
her yet, have your he abruptly broke of
TO inquire.
"No, have come to you fret. expect
10 wait awhile longer before carving the
matter any farther. All want is to know
whether You have any objection TO make
to my suit"
''Not II she is pleased"
'sAs my wife she will occupy as high a
position in society as any lady in the
country" he continued rather proudly.
"4es, but she must select her own
partner. Not going, are yOu"'
theY'
ayes, Miss Cordelia came after her,
"Well, well, l may wait and come home
With her. Good night. II you will not
lse your influence for me, DO not against
me-"
"All right l win not say anything. TO
think Of Magdaleu marrying is too stra nge
for me to get used TO it," he said closing
the door alter bis visitor and returning
70 tue ire. He still sat there an hour
lster'when his daughter opened the door,
9nd catered.
did Mr.. Farrar come home with Won.
fhiidT' he asked with elaborate careless.
kess.
''No sir,p she replied standing on the
hearth, and looking dreamily into The
glowing heap of Goals.
"Oh who did thenp that allusion %
mind uneasily.
"Cordelia and Dir. Tee.e
"Ah yes. they are sort Of sweet hearts,
Amt theyf0
~ believe they are"
"And Lawrence is engaged to his
cousin. They'll have some gay wedding,
up there after awhile.n
A momentary paleucss swept Owe
Magdalen's face but she stood still.
"And then YOU will be marrying, ant
leavina me-" her father continued witt
an effort NJ playfulnese.
ssNeyerw she cried with sudden passion
and claspiug her hands together. ssW
will never part from one another iader.'
won't weg Well, well. | shall b
pleased. Don't fret, my girl, we Will
como out all right" be SAID standing VI
and stroking her hair.
sAnd IL the war comes, we Will 90 TO
together" said the girl smiling. "Promis
ne that fader."
"What could you do ohildW
II could nurse the sick, and wounded
"And faint ct the first sight OF Blood
may, my hand Is steady, my nerve
strong. am not afraid.
She Lifted her head confident and proud
and her father smiled, secretly rejOlcin
In her bravery and beauty.