The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-09

ing broken his word. and vowed that
nothing on earth should induce him to
tako a penny of his dirty money. ana
paced the office in fury
'1n vain Chatham sworc by all his
/ cod3 that he had not inquired. not asked
one single question
The major would have nothing what
ever TO do with him. and strcdo 10 the
door. bat again Chcatham was there first,
and In possession OF the handle.
..Ho would not be denied.
"The major must not go the money
was actually in bis Office. he would make
it twice the sur. il lie desired u. upon
his note Of ha,d Only. he should be 50
sorry not TO do business with him in con
sequence Of such an unpleasant mistake
He begged and prayed and impiored
J till the majors anger cooled, and 10
o5.igc Chcatham simply to ob.igo hirn he
Of last consented 10 take the - .OOv or
which be had bargained, ahowing the
most utter Indifference about II. The
money lender eagerly. counted ont the
notes ard handed them to bin, a1d tie
major loit the Office
"And did not return 10 it,
No. and never viii, lac changed ihe
notes and started Tor another country,
wherein 70 begin . new lie IL IS inc
clcvercst tricl, have cvcr heard O..
Poor beggrr hope he'll reform.
said Charlie Vano; "and, By jovc. IN
glad he gave Chea,han q lesson. -r has
ruined many q good fellow who had got
mercilessly entangled in his net OF
course. you're not responsible IN eny
way
Neither morally nor legally; he Is too
big scamp TO command my sympathy
to which be now wildly appeals.
''Rathcrl ard how did that scoundrcl
ret your cardy
lit is not fac smile of mine; he must
have bad it printed for himself. and Is now
probably using the rest of the hundred IN
the United States
No. no, the money once obtained. no
would keep 10 trace OF the transaction.
you are right, he has doubtless m
other alias before now
Tho affair has annoyed me; it IS a new
and unpleasant experience 10 be rliHed up
with sucha nan as Chcatnam.
II wish it wcro with me, sighed Nane
Gone. dine with no and tomorrow
we will go north let US both forget cur
troubles.
Easier said than done. De Lancy. #
mine were 10 worse than yours ! might,
but lvo tired ny governor out, and he
has stopped payment. I've wasted fort
night Of my leave because | have not had
the pluck to face him and tell him the
truth about ~ liabilities
well. suppose We ask him down. and
set Rosie, that is my sister. to whcedle
Lin IIo wouldn't have @ chance against
her. can tell You You always were
favorito Of mine in spite Of your faults,
for you are blessed with heart instead
of that strange article which does duty
for one in most mems breasts in these de-
generate days.
Charles Nane extended his hand ana
crasped that Of bis friend.
Major, you're g brick. he said with
feeling. "ill try 10 TO q better fellow, e
only to gain your good opinion.
It was actually dark when Maj Dc
Lancy's dog cart ta-acl ilto the gatcway
of his pretty littlc place.
They don't expect you. but they will
be pleased to SEQ you, nevertheless, he
said Stay. there j. one of the game
Keepers, drive On and I'll speak to him
and Dc after You in a minute, and the
major jumped ont.
Charles Vanc alightcd before the hail
door which almost Immediately opened
and in another moment two soft arms
were about his neck.
You dear. dearold pet. cried siyery
voice. Il have been watching for you for
81 age; how late you arc and Low glad I
an 70 Gee you. and she not only gave him
a hug. but very decided kiss.
Then she recoiled little.
George, never will forgive youl' she
cried: you have been cutting your mus
tacho IL is not half the size il was, and
it was such a beauty
Mai D. Lancy wa3 crossing the lawn,
and his footsteps gave back DO sound
lie broke into a hearty laugh, and there
was 9 suppressed chuclle from tho direc-
ton Of the horses head, where stood the
groom hidden b. the darkness.
Don't alarm yourself, Rosie, said her
brother Il have not shortened hair.
For one moment the girl stood, as it
were. spell bound The next she pushed
Charles Vano aside With strange power
fcr cuch soft arms
You wretch she criei. and fed
through the lighted hail Ike sky rocket
Charles yanc was long time making
noso forgive him for what was after ali
10 fault Of his. bat lie could not forget
the touch of her ripe lips nor the pressure
Of Lcr rounded arms, and lie was very
patient and porsistel- ~ith her.
lie liked her all the better perhaps, for
her spirit and the annoyance she felt, and
made up his mind 20 conquer the antag
omsil with which she met him after tho
contretemps
When She did forgive him She did it
royalty.
And Maj. De Lancy fcrgavo him. TOO
when he confessed that beautiful Rose
had consented to be his wife.
Sir Percy Vanc. Charles father was
asked down, and there was no doubt
about Roses power 70 wLeedle him. He
was totally mashed.
For her sake he paid of every penny Of
her fiance's debts, and, moreover prom
iscl liberal allowance to enable the
young man to marry Il don't express q
wish. my dear. lie said. before he took
his leave, that you will make my boy
haDpy-you couldn't fail TO DO it-but |
earnestly hope he will make You so. ! am
glad TO think ;ha. when ! pay the debt Of