The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-01-01

the street II ne had the tonne he would
shake ME hands as warmly as il he had been
shaking hands with the Queen--'dade he
would All, how me heart goes out to him
in his suffering Faith, and | would lave
me husband and children and 20 and nurse
him, if nc had no one to do it An, it would
break Judith O'Letyerty's heart TO see that
illgant gintlemau lowered in the grave! He
was a friend to me and moline, and not till
we are all dead will the children and meself
forgit to bliss himm
With these words Mrs. OLafferty arose
to go
Won't you stay longer, maam" asked
Mrs MorrisS
mo, thank we, Misthress NORRIS. You
are all going up to SEC Misther Paine, L sup
pose!"
Yes, Mrs O'Lafferty, we propose to leave
on the afternoon train for Louisa
"Well then, if he be alive-and God
knows hope he will want you to tell
him how Judith O'Latferty and her children
are graved about him, and that if their
prayers can save his life, he will live till
will do this for me, Misthress MorrissP
with pleasure, Mrs. O'Lafferty.n
THANK We. Good morning, ma'am.
Good by, me pet, turning to Pauline.
Good morning, Mrs. O'LaffertM" and,
rising, Pauline accompanied the woman to
the door
The latter went down the walk muttering
prayer fol- VifgipS recovery.
By noon the news of the duel had spread
to the remotest parts of the city. From
Rockets to HarVietown and from the ex-
treme northern limits of the city to the
rivers brink, the profoundest sympathy was
expressed for our wounded hero. In the
luxurious homes of the rich and in the hum
bic abodes of the poor, in stores and in
workshops, in hotels, banks, and along the
streets the sad affair was discussed in trem-
ulous voices, and not until the sun had sunk
to rest did the crowds about the newspa-
per offices begin to diminish.
Most people believed that Florine had
fiirted with the young lawyer. Conse-
quently the indignation against her and
Marvin was intense. Many fair one was
heard to declare that hanging would be too
light punishment. or such Nretches.
At quarter to O'Clock the tobacconists
family, with Milton and Jerry, took their
seats i'll the accommodation train. The
cars were all well filed and the all-absorb-
ing topic among the passengers was the
e-Marvin duel
Isn't it sad" said a well-known mer-
chant to another by his side. at has
thrown such gloom over my spirits"
Il feel exactly as if member of my FAM
lily had been shot" replied the other gen
tleman paine is one of the finest young
lawy ers in the State, and it would be such q
pity if he were to die! We cannot afford to
lose such young men. ! had hoped to see
Paine in the gubernatorial chair at no dis
tant day.
Directly behind Mr. Morriss and his wife
two men, evidently sons of toll, were also
discussing the affair.
eff there is a gentleman in Richmond,
I1,i, IL. cold Of tho
phasizing his assertion with a toss of his
head ''He is perfect gentleman-none of
your mushroom aristocrats. He was the
young lawyer who so nobly defended David
O'Lafferty.n
In front of Pauline ambition two young
ladies we're conversing with a young gentle
man across the aisle.
81 wish had hold of that Miss Morriss, "
said one of the fair ones, ignorant of the
relationship the young lady behind her bore
to Florine. 81 would choke her to death"
'You wouldF' said the young man, smil-
ing 'And what would you do, Miss Lu-
la 2" continued the speaker, addressing the
other young lady.
IF it were in my power, l would sew her
and Marvin up in bag and throw them in
James river and enjoy the sport as much as
if | had thrown two kittens into the
water"
Here young ruffian, under the influence
of whisky. entered the coach, and pausing
in the aisle at Pauline's SIDE took off his hat
and tossing it over his head, yelled:
Hang Marvin on a sour apple tree as we
go marching on"
81 will take charge of him, Mr.. NORRIS, ;"
said the gentlemanly conductor, coming
upon the scene. Walk out of the train,
sir, if you please"
The ruffian promptly obeyed.
my poor cousinw thought Pauline.
'How unjust people are toward her! They
are not aware of her suffering, or else they
would pity her. But perhaps God has
brought all this trouble upon her to humble
her spirit. Perhaps it will lead to her sal
vation."
While Pauliue's thoughts ran thus, the
train moved out of the depot. The scenery
along the route held no attraction for Mil
ton. He leaned YEARLY back in his seat,
and during the whole journey looked out of
the window only once or twice.
At half-past the train arrived at Fred
ericks Hall, where our party got off. 10
their disappointment, no carriage was there
to convey them to Alabama, although Mr..
Morriss had telegraped to the manager OF
the farm before leaving Richmond to send a
carriage to the depot to meet them.
GLOW provoking" muttered Pauline,
with impatient stamp of her little foot.
''Papa, let us walk"
''Why, Paulie, it is more than five mi les
from here to Alabama" replied the tobac-
conist. How absurd it would be for us to
undertake such journey on foot at this
late hour of the evening. Have you gone
madg Have you no compassion on my 225
pounds of flesh! Come, let us go into the
reception room and wait until the carriage
comes. 1t will be here soon guess. Come,
children"
81 prefer to remain out in the fresh air, d
said the young lady 81 should suffocate If
| were to stay ten minutes in that horribly
hot depot. Come, Milton, let us take lit
tie walk"
Saying which, she and the boy crossed
the track and started down the county
road. They had not gone far when car
riage, drawn by two white horses, swept
around curve in the road.
Pauline Instantly recognized the driver
and the horses, and waving her hapd to the
old neg TO who sat perched on the front seat,
shouted:
ssUncle Joe! Uncle Joe! Stop"
The carriage halted
"Lor' bless my soul, it is Miss Paulie''
and the oldaegro leaped to the ground and
shook hands with the young lady and her
companion.
"uncle Joe, how is hep eagerly asked
Pauline
who? Mars Paines The doctors seq that
change for de better has taken place, and
dey say now may be he'll git well; but am
athinkin', young mistess, dat he'll hab to
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