Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-14

"After school hours"
do you want TO engage In it Magda-
lenY'
II have not thought much about it yet,
father, but think | would like it. 1t
seems to me, they ought to know
how to read.n
He smiled. After all it would be but
child's play. Let them be amused il they
wished TO.
If it does not interfere with your
studies, have no objection to make. l
must go up to the house TO see Mr.. Cam
mack on business. Do you want TO 20
with me?"
"Oh, yes, SIR"
And holding his hand they walked up
the lane, entered the side gate opening
into the back yard, Which was large,
clean and white, and shaded by large
trees. Mr. Grant went into the library,
room the master OF the house had fitted
up for his own use more than anyone
else's; but Magdalen entered the sitting
room where Cordella, her mother, aud her
gOverness were seated. The family lawyer
had come out from the village, and the
three men were soon deep in the business
which had called them together. The
planter was a fine, stately old man, with
frosty hair and beard, but with the keen
eyes OF youth flashing under his heavy
white brows. A certain careless hauteur
sat easily upon him, but his smile was
genial, his manner courteous and pleas.
ant. He was a Cammack with several
generations of noble blue FLOODED ancee-
tors behind him, and wealth and position
in the grasp of his firm unsOiled hands.
He had never suffered the ungratitied
desires OF the poor and the unfortunate
He had never lacked one OF the pleasures
or benefits money could purchase, aud il
he had little too much pride and not
quite enough sympathy for the great mass
of struggling humanity, it was due more
to the surroundings OF his life than to a
natural hardness of heart. Experience is
hard teacher, but about the only one
able TO implant her lessons thoroughly.
The person who has never felt the real lila
OF life cannot know Just what they are
from the sutierings OF others. There is a
good deal of vicarious pain in the world,
but to know and understand the height
and depth of human sorrow it must strike
deep into your own heart.
Cammack, Of Cammack Place, was an
honest, honorable man, and lenent to his
slaves. He did not look upon them as
mere beasts OF burden to be driven to the
last point of endurance. They were we'll
fed and clothed, had their holidays and
gala days, and were as well cOntented as
any you could find. True, with the well
fare Of the body his care ended. If they
were blest with soul he did not trouble
himself to find il out.
Opposite the master of the house sat
GustaYe Lamar, the lawyer, and friend Of
the family. He was 80, slightly sallow,
but not altogether without good looks. He
was bachelor, and lived very simply. al
though in easy circumstances, and not
Objectionable To the young ladies of the
town or country. He was on the most
friendly terms with the Camn1ack over
seer, and seemed to take special inter-
est in the Overseer's daughter. That night
after the business matters were settled,
he inquired about the well-being of his IA
VOrite.
Il promised her a book the last time /
was out here. Win you take it to her ?"
Certainly. She came up with me-"
''Ah, we'll; I'll deliver il myself, then.
You have no further use for me this even
ing, Mr. CammackY'
"No, believe not, Lamar. Come out
tomorrow and dine with me, il you have
no engagement.
Il fear | cannot come tomorrow. |
have promised to go hunting with Lee
MOtte."
"Well, the first day you are free, then"
with pleasure"
He passed out to make short call on
the ladies in the sitting room, and to give
Magdalen the book.
Now, Mr.. Grant, we will talk about
home affairs little. How does Neal con-
duct himselfY'
''NOt as well as / could wish. He is
stubborn and evil.tempered."
''Does he work well!"
''Yes, sir, very we'll; and / hope kind
ness and patience Will conquer him. do
not think he mas had good master"
Every probably not. Get along with
him the best you can, and do not give him
the lash unless it becomes absolutely nee
essary."
mo, he has had too much of it now, l
think"
Father, may | come in ?" said a soft
voice, and Mrs. Cammack appeared in the
doorway.
Certainly, Honoria, my dear" said
the old gentleman. "Mr. Grant and are
not discussing State secrets"
The lady entered, bowling graciously to
the overseer.
1t is to speak to Mr.. Grant that have
interrupted you. l want to ask favor Of
him."
He rose and waited attentively, but she
paused, and, feeling it his duty to say
something, he spoke thus:
Anything that / can do will be a
pleasure to me, If it is for YOU"
THANK you. Mr.. Grant, l want Mag
dGlen to come and study with COrdelia
They will be "A help to one another and
great company TO me. Miss Evelyn does
not object; nay, l think she would be
pleased With the addition OF another
scholar. Now it rests only with you"
He flushed, surprise and pleasure strug-
Cling for the mastery over his features.
He plainly saw all the advantages il
would bring his child TO be educated
under the care OF the graceful, refined,
gentle woman standing before him, and
yet
''YOu are exceedingly kind. | under
stand and appreciate your motives"
'rhen allow her to have her own way.
Your daughter could not have a better
friend" said Mr.. Cammack, with a good
humOred smile.
II know that, sir. viii Miss Evelyn
receive extra pay for her extra troubleW
"Ah, that's the rub, is itY l suppose
If you were TO insist on paying her, she
would not refnse. En-, HOnOriaW
~ suppose not. We may consider the
matter settled"
Eyes. madam, and / am under many
obligations to you for this kindness to my
mOtherless girl. Does she know Of the
good fortune in store for herw
Eyes; they are waiting 70 hear what
you would have TO say, and l must 20
back and tell them"
''She glided languidly away and the
men returned TO their business, but the
clear-he1ded Overseer made such random