The weekly sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1886-1887, 1886-12-23

something ahead, whereby TO Drlgnlen
their future.
They had both numbered their
25th birthdays, before they felt well
assured of the practically of the step
Such a common-sense couple l had
never beheld.
| should have almost concluded
Kitty's affections were rot enlisted
she took so much into consideration
regarding practical affairs, until de-
SPARED of ever seeing them married,
but she sent away many better chan
ces, where wealth could have out
weighed merit i'll the worlds eyes,
and, enjoying life as she went, waited
in happy contentment, until Jack S
finances, she declared to be prepared
to embark upon the sea Of matrimony.
Spencer now is our only one free to
engage in such an undertaking, but as
yet, he takes no special interest in the
fair sex, being deeply immersed in the
mysteries of farming
Aunt Priscilla, some years since,
left her earthly abode for happier
spere, leaving Mr.. Scroggs much i'm
proved in appearance, and with the
pleasant sensation Of being comforta-
bly, provided with future support,
to choose among q younger set, which
he very soon did, for t; bride more
suitable in age and temperament, than
his lately bemised spouse, though /
must say to her credit that in her re-
!ations towards him. and his family.
she greatly surprised me, by the just
fulfilment Of her duties,
| was the only one of our family
mentioned III her will, receiving as a
token Of remembrance as being her
niece and namesaLe, the sum OF 500,
which Immediately invested in some
farming apparatus for Spencer's ben
eft
What Tast difference in the
amount received, in fact in the sub
stance Of her estate, and in my mag
NATIVE surmisings Of her vast wealth.
How many OF my fairy air castles
uprose in their fascinating nothing
ness to mock me, as che 500 con-
tronted me, and how / realized the
sneer Of Vincent Delacourt, if he
could but know this slight corrobora-
ton Of those wonderful statements,
which no doubt resulted in his attach
ing himself to the interests Of our
family, those announcements of mine
that we should one day inherit from
Aunt Priscilla such accumulated
boards. Thus was it verified, and
bringing actual astonishment at being
remembered at all, under the circum,
stances of leaving her husband, whose
children have certainly done every
thing to incur her affection and good
will.
As concerns Vincent Delacourt
peace be with him, Is now my only
prayer, for not long since, [ read an
account, that one Vincent Delacourt
awaiting capital punishment, upon
various and aggravated charges, had
anticipated his executioner, and brib-
ing some one to bring him a weapon
had deliberately cut his own throat
thus Kidding the officials Of the neces
sity of performing any process, where
by death would be the result.
Thus by the same hand, which de-
prived poor Archie of his existence
was the life of this wretched man for
feited, and mine relieved of the dread
which his existence cast over it.
The Deanes, in noble life of use
fulness, are still spending their time
in Richmond, surrounded by the fruits
Of their kind liberality, in the love
and gratitude of countless ones, who
rise up to call them blessed
Conrad has never married, but in
an INDECENT aud luxurious life, spends
his time, having sufficiently recovered
from his old wound, as to send the
children presents upon some festive
occasion.
Joel has fulfilled all our great ex.
pectations concerning him. Is one Of
his States most favored sons, ano
stands unequalled in the public esti
nation of opponent and partisan. He
is one of that States devoted repre-
sentatives in our National Congress
now, and has been for several years
Is prominently mentioned as future
Governar. Has always preserved hi
integrity Of character amid the strands
and ship-wrecks of political life ane
in maintaining his opinions, founded
on pure estimation of right dealing
towards all his fellows, he has gained
for himself record, as clean in it.
purity as woman's ever should be.
LaGrange is now his home, but ne
mistress, except his step-mother has
ever governed there. His life find
its reward in the good it spread!
broadcast over our land. good don,
for others, but none of the joys O
welded life have blessed his lot, for h,
buried his love, with the topaz rim.
down by the whortle-berry bushe
years ago.
And Belle-why Belle has fulfilled
to the fullest extent, Joel's prediction