The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-12-25

much and her mouth and nostfils culver.
side by side in the dark tho couplc Law
awake In their luxurious chamber. starting
at The reflection Of tho window frame upon
the blinds The father began
"Jcnima'
"Philin. said tho mother.
What DO You think Of Lucyl7
Tho mother hcaved deep sigh.
Good Godl said tho banker. when
took her mp in my arms | could hardly feel
her weight Sho was like feather-like a
feather. Jemima, you're crying. M love
Tell mo, honestly, now, honestly. candiily.
ns YOU think. Tell me, tell me
The wife threw her arm around her bus
bands neck and sobbed. II fear that We
shall lose her"
II twas spoken. and death was recognized
rs q presence in the house.
"Dyc think there's no hopper
"Only one, and that a very poor one.
Mr. Dawbarn felt mental qualm, for he
knew what was coming
What's that r he asked
you'll be angry with me, Philip, If / tell
you"
angry, my dearl no, no, nc. bit, said
the father
"You know what mean
4 The banker signed.
"Do YOU mean he besan
''Yes, l do T." replied the mother If Lucy
could see or hear Of that young man. be-.
! lievo ebe would recover. I'm sure II would
/ do her good
There was a long pause. Mr. Dawbarn
f groaaed in spirit, but be felt that his wife
was right.
u had such better views for her, groanei
tho banker.
eyes, my dear, know you had % SAID tA.
wife pressing bis hand
Lord Iandringa was most particular ia
bis attentions and Sir Theophiius Hawdon
absolutely spoke q ms about herr
II know he dsss said the ccquiescent wife
"Think Of Lucy being Lady Iandringa ol
Lady Hawdoni county reople-and then Of
her being Mrs. --- ohm
lisa sad thing, dear, but what can vs.
% now that shes so ill-poor thing And il
NC could save her life
Mr DawbarD turned ia tie bed. "lll ASK
Topham about it tomorrow lIopham wa,
the doctorl IN hear his opinion
II have asked him, 50 said the mother, "and
be agrees with me"
"But how can it be doner asked tn,
banker, turning again restlessiy IL CAM
ask the fellow to marry my daughter
"No, hut You can offer him a situation fl
the bank
Suppose be refu-es.'
Sic won't refuse
"But how can find him, Where Is hes
TN America" answered Mrs Dawbarn.
America" repeated the banker. sitting
up in bed. "ILeu how the deuce Is he 10 bt
got ar
Advertise for him II he viii 'Dply {,
Soand-So, hc will hear Of something 20 hl
advantage. / asked Dr. Topham's advic,
about all tha.."
Advertising is not respectable said tl'
banker: 60 which his wife made no reply bu'
tho word Lucy
"Bcsides,' continued Mrs Dawbarn, aftei
short pause, Ell YOU don e like advertising
send aomebody after him 70 find cut s'Eer.
he ISL
send somebody send who's
"Ol that NJ. Sudden; he's doing nothing
and dare say will b. clad OF the Job.
"I suppose that Iopbam advised that too Z.
"Nes. he did,
81 thought recognized Tophams intercs
in taa. young ,aeaboa3 J suppose you ani
deI4re tllLeI this matter over nov SOM
time
Il and sir Sudden
$50. you aud lopnaI1.
Yes
And you've arranged il ali between you.
"YcsH
"Why didn't sou tel me this before
Jemimaf
81 was afraid
AFRAID Afraid Of What
"Ol sou
sol ME. Jemimal Don't you iliuk low
my child as much as ycuT
'Tm sure you do. but YOU men don't IN
lerstaud some thing"
"But Tophams man" remarked th'
puzzled banker
But then hes a Doctor was the reply
Mr. Dawbau groaned inwardiy, as IA pos
sible coronet presented itself TO ms mind
eve-and then faded away. 81 suppose yoi
must have 10 Your own way. he said.
May /, Pnhipf asked ms wife, putting
her arm. around ms neck a second time.
Eyes, believe you're in the right. Ba
wont tie shock-the surprise hurt her"
IN answer for that May tell her TO
morrow
"Ncsn sighed the vanquished father.
"Blc,s You. Philip said the good mother
and she kissed her partner, and both VIII
aud husband slept tho sleep Of the just