The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1886-12-29

49, ''', ~ III L am III trouble. Can
20" raInt out no way of escape? You
nave assisted me before. What shall
dor
ut is debt Of honor, is it not?"
Yes" angrily responded Lancaster
1T must be paid"
And shall be paid"
All! you give me hope" broke in tho
young man, clutching. rs drowning
man does, at the one, solitary straw.
Il, sir, am n Jew. A Jew is despised,
hated, an object of scorn in the eyes OF
such men as you, Mr.. Lancaster But
You and your associates do not scorn to
beg money Of Jew in your time of nc
crSsity. l have often helped you to
means in times gone by. Mr.. Lancaster,
your sisters arc proud, vain, naughty
women of the world"
Old man, what have my sisters to do
with your loaning money! Interrupted
the other, failing to catch the drift Of
the old Jews meaning.
81 have daughter"
And denccd pretty girl, too, che is.
She is the rarest-"
Never mind the rest, my dear young
man. |, who have watched her daily,
know her graces and her virtues. Her
bert Lancaster, your sisters have insulted
my daughter"
"fou astonish me-" broke from tho
young mans lips.
1T is the truth; not once but many
times have they hcapcd their irony and
abuse upon my daughter. Rcbeccs IL =
sublime creature; too sublime for her
peace and comfort. Your sisters, ladies
bred though they be, stoop to insult the
drspisod daughter of despised Jew.n
II will speak to them"
You will say nothing to them about
it, if you please. Herbert Lancaster.
You want $50, 900"
Yes. / must have it..
DO you know Of any one who will
lend you such a sum of money!
NO one since, IS you say, it ia
known that my estates be encumbercdr
Think we'll before you answer my
last question:" said the old Jew, As he
leaned slightly forward and fixed his
eyes upon the young mans face.
II have answered your question.
know of know one to whom l can APP
ply for assistance"
"tebccca, my child, Jewcss, the
daughter of Jacob one of the prescribed
race, loves you"
Had the old jew plunged dagger
into the others flesh it could not have
startled him more. His blood boiled one
instant with rage, the next instant his
veins felt Ike threads of ice binding his
entire being in network of horror.
And then he became more composed AMI
his heart felt subtle thrill, why he
could not readily tell
You fatter me
No hollow words young man. Hoi
came here for business. Business it ahall
bH from the word. | will loan you $50
600. Stop! will give you so, 600 rs a
wedding gift. Is my meaning clear?"
II the Old jews words were wrapped
III mystery before they are plain now
the jew would sell his daughter.
Marry daughter of jew! Horror!
1t would cause a sensation of more than
seven days duration. His proud,
naughty sisters, what would they do?
How would they receive their brothers.
wife?
you must be mad," fell from Lancas.
tcr's lips
More sane than you think. l will
tread upon one of the cardinal edicts Of
our church teachings. | will stand by
AMI see my child, a Jcwess, daughter
oI Jacob, he joined in matrimony with
n Christian"
I'm other words you would give $50.
600 ta see your child marry man you
can not help but despse?"
Well yes; if you look at it in that
ways"
"R"becca, what of herr
she is here, said the old jew, ns a
tap fell on the floor. followed by the
entrance Of tho beautiful glrl.
The girl of the Orient was in
the depth OF her superb ewes. Upon her
damask cheek bhShcd tho roses of pur-
est, most perfect health. Her lips, full
and red, seemed formed for lovers
kisses, they were 80 soft, plump and in
viting. From her regal form depended
richest folds of velvet and on her half
barred bosom rose and fell the grandest
single jewel in the city. She glided over
the floor liko some Juno creature of
light and glory. But when her eyes fell
upon Herbert Lancaster she became as
timid child whose breath comes convul.
sively when in the presence OF some be-
ing above, higher beyond earth's gods.
"Rebecca, my child, approach NO."
The girl drew near in response to her
fathers words. Her eyes were velcd
with the dark, silky Iashes. but her
throat, face and bosom wore warm with
the rich blood rushing through tho
veins.
my child. Mr.. Lancaster has asked
me for your hand in marriage.
A gasp fell from the young mans lips.
1t was echoed by one deeper from tho
girls.
What grand, superbly beautiful
woman she was. Lancaster felt that
such a lovely creature should share a
knights throne. And here ghe is-his.
But she is Jewess. His vain sisters,
his proud, naughty friends would scorn
him for marrying her--a daughter OF
Jacob.
"Mr. Lancaster, you make take your
intended brido by the hand You may