The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1888-05-26

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"HoLRoYD GRAHAM, s1R.n
aristocratic face of the stranger in sdr-
prise.
"And who is this little maid?" lifting
Freda's chin and looking earnestly into the
brown eyes so like those of the mother.
This is Freda; sir, and we are twins"
replied wondering Holly.
"And where is the mother this lovely
dayan
Mamma is sick, sir, and we are
afraid"-and the boyish face contracted
with a swift spasm Of pain, for even his
light heart had become Swallowed by the
knowledge that soon, only too soon, there
would be two graves in the green cemetery
to cherish.
"And there is a Grace, too, is there
not2" and the strangers voice grew ten
der and pitiful as he thought of the little
letter in his desk at home, and earnestly
wished he had come long ago
"But Grace must stay with mamma; she
coughs so dreadfully we can not leave her
alone, " replied Freda, timidly.
The unsuspicious children talked on
without thought of concealment, until
the tall stranger was in full possession of
the family history, with its pitiful strug-
giles and discourarements. so far az thew mn
derstood them. and even Grace,s self
denial in regard to the rnusic Lesson WAC 20
hearsed
"And now. nv little man. do Won know
who | am7n he asked aloud
"A very kind gentleman 7 am snra oil, -
renlied Holly. modestlv. his simnle little
heart had never once Guessed at the tru+b
"Have Won never heard of vour Grand
father Grabama,
ooh yes sir Int he is very angry with
us all and has beon unl,ind IN nc ), renIiod
Holly innocently.
& Ru+ he will he 1lnl,ind M Ioprar ;, cold
the old man eagerly liam vonr o,,,and-
father dear children and nleosn God +ba
mast shall he atoned for in tbe fn+pra and
now let MS % TO mamma and Grace ,,
'sVbo can he cominc, homo with tho chill
dren ~ said Grace as She stood in the cot
tare door shading her ewes with her hand
from the brilliant SUNLIGHT she formed ]
pretty picture, her brown hair 1oatino ont
in the fresh breeze, her cheeks flushed
and her graceful form arrayed in n light
dress, plain and cheap to be sure, but taste
fully and becomingly made
Her quick intuition took in the nossibIe
identity of the stranger. and fearing the ef-
feet of the sudden surprise unon tho
mother should her surmise prove correct
she stepped out to the gate to meet them
ooh, Gracie," cried Holly. this is
grandpa, and we met him at the ceroeter,, y
He put out his slender white hand draw
ing her to him. and looking at her search
ingly. "My dear child. forgive me that +
have left YOU to bear so much alone ;, he
said, gently, as he pressed n kiss on her
fresh, young lips
Grace looked up at the handsome old faca
through a mist of tears Was this tho
stern, cold grand-parent whom she had n.
most learned to hate2 Yes. Int stern and
cold no longer. the first 1ooly into HolI,-,a
face. so like the one he had loved ca +onJax
". had broken down the Loci sbrod ~ 80,
dice and completed the worl, which H.
loneliness of old ace and the desoIotio,, -
his snlendid home had commoncod =, ~
heart. And Grace. as she saw the tenda,.
light in the ewes locking do,,r,, ~
her so pitvinglv. felt all bor hard foa1i,ars
toward him melting away and longed 10
weep out the griefs which she had horne 90
patiently alone upon his friendly boeoro
"Does he come in neace or in anacr2,,
asked the widow. TREMENDOUSLY whom Grooo
suddenly broke the unexnected news 70 hor
ain peace laughter and anviope 20
make atonement for the long vears of hit
terness and neglect in the mast >, ren,iad t.ba
old man. who had heard the question and
answered for himself.
This was the beoinning If he++o, ao~,,
for the family. the motber,s disoasa 20
progressed so far that her case was bona
less, but every thing which wealth and
love could procure was nrovided 70 a11o,-i
vate her sufferings. and when at Iast
her spirit took its fight Holrovd Grab on, s
hand closed the tired ewes and crosao5
the weary hands over the breast Viii l,,;ot'
would never more be disturbed bv eartbI q.
prejudices, or ife's stern necessities
They laid her beside her soldier husband
in Green Brookside, and then the ORPHANS
were made ready for long trim among the
mountains to recover from the effects of
the long confinement and the griefs and