The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1886-05-21

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all she wished the old cart had been allowc
n to 60 to the bottom of the hill
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Joels plan would not have been complete I'm,
1t not included bringing an acceptable suito
into the field. \ Boston business friend of b;s
MIR. Norton had son William, who had jus
been admitted to the bar, and who, in Joel
opinion, would he q suitable match for hi
daughter. lie was handsome and bright, aut
at least he would do to beat Lee Tilton with
For Mr.. Parks had become much more inter
ested in his plan than in the mere question o
his daughters future.
so on visit to the city he had called upon
tho Mortons and suggested that the young man
should begin his legal career at Redicld, prom
ising to give him some business.
The proposition was finally accepted, and
william Morton became an object of interest in
Redfeld
In due course he made the acquain lance of
MISS Annie, and she liked his society, as indeed
every one did. Her father, who had concealed
his agency in establishing Morton in Red6eld.
spoke of him rather slightincly in the fam;,v
circle, and compared him with Lee. much IN tho
iatters advantage. He was. delighted one dav
70 meet Annie returning from little horseback
excursion with the lawyer, but he put on n look
OF concern, aud at the first opportunity he cave
her word Of caution.
| ioung Morton is, no doubt we'll enough in
| MS way my dear" he said, though he is too
careful OF his appearance and too fond of pleas
ure to suit me- But it is perhaps as well to be
little guarded in forming n familiar acounint-
anco with stranger. And-Pm afraid nv
dear that Lee would not quite approve"
Joel almost hugged himself as he noted the
effect produced, but he thought that he held a
still better card to play.
The next day he found an opportunity to say
to Lee Tilton:
" Lee, are you acquainted with Lawyer Nor
toni?
No, SIR was Lees answer; "that is, but
slightly"
" There is something that ironbles me- con-
tinued Parks. 81 don't know much cf TINT
young man, but to say the least, he isn't nv
kind. Now, my Annie is young and inexperi-
enced, and zee that she is rather taken by his
dashing ways. She has ridden with him some.
and he calls often-well know that she would
never care for him in a serious way, but stills
between you and,nes Lee, X dou. :, !. 81 apsak
Zen asssg carefa! About
do pae a favor. ss.Ts .use
to her. I am too old and she Wouldn't undefe
stand me. But you are of her own age, and IN
old friend. You can do it. Just give her o
little friendly hint, you know"
Lee was US wise as most young men, but Ger
tain kinds Of wisdom come only with expert
ence and although at first he strenuously
objected he was at last oTcr-persuaded, and
reluctantly promised to "say just one word'
That evening he called upon Annie, meeting
William Morton just coming from the house as
he entered the gate. AS he sat in the pleasant
sitting room with Annie Parks, Lee hated his
errand and his promise. There were other at
tractive subjects of conversation, perhaps other
things that he was more anxious to say to the
beautiful girl. But at length he began his task.
care you much acquainted with Mr.. Nor
ton?'
GA little; arc you?'
"well, no. To tel, the truth think that
| about getting acquainted too much-too easily,
1 mean with those we don't-that We are not
| much acquainted WITH" stammered Lee; "don't
you p
| Annie's eyes looked q shade darker than he
mad ever seen them before.
| 81 admire your prudence more than l can
tell" she said after | have seer. more Of Mr..
Morton, perhaps shall be able to advise you
whether you can safely make his acquaintance
or not ~
The young genteman's visit was not pro-
longed, and when day or two after Mr.. Parks
asked him if he had spoken word to Annie,
he answered
"Yes l made fool Of myself.
And the old man was obliged to abruptly turn
his back upon his clerk.
Lee very soon took occasion TO fer an humble
apology for his unfortunate speech, though of
course he refraned from explaining how he bad
been led to make it, and on the whole, Joel was
q little disappointed at the inadequate result OF
this particular piece of strategy. To be sure
| Annie and Morton seemed to meet on pleasant
terms, but so, for aught he co uld see, did Ann
and Lee Tilton.
In these days Joel frequently consulted hi
novels professionally, and he one evening hap
pened to read in "The IIoozer Schoolmasler ,
the passage in which the trustees unprepossess
ing wife horrifes the young master by boastini
!, of her wealth and shrewdness, and broadl,
limiting that her daughter was at his disposal.
, 1t occurred to Joel that h e had so far bee
3 working upon only one of the principals in til
case. Here was hint that must be used. s
he soon contrived an interview with Lee Titor
. and began to talk. lie Dragged of his 'succcs
n in life, Of the sharp bargains he had driven,