The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1888-05-19
THE BANK CLERK.

On an afternoon In September Chas.
Weston was walking leisurely on Broad :
way, New Y ork. Absorbed IN plea
SAINT thoughts the expression Of his
handsome face indicated perfect free
dom from anxiety or corroding care.
The hurrying crowd, the ceaseless roar
and rumble Of city life. were unheard
Or, unnoticed. His heart was in his
house at Hartford, the home Of his
birth and Of his boyhood, where he had
been passing his summer vacation un-
restricted by bank hours or the routine
Of business life.
There was no shadow on that home,
a comfortable income supported it.
His mother was still untouched by
time. His young brother, noble and
promising boy; Gertrude, his sister,
was all that sister could be, and
Gertrude had a lovely female friend
ssThere are moments in life which
we never forget" The drives, the
ramble in woods, the boatings, the plea
SAINT things said and done. with every
look that accompanied them were all
remembered now.
In front Of a music store lie paused
abruptly. A college c1assmate sudden
ly stood before him. Cordially they
grasped each others hands. Who
could foresee the sad results of that
meeting?
"Why, Johnston, what has brought
yNI1 from tho 1VocS2 f1,orrtbf x,o,,
were absorbed in your land projects"
"Even so. And that interest brings
me to the East. I have come miles out
OF my way to see you in reference to it..
Where were you going?'
Here, to get music for Gertrude
"Gertrudel How we'll l remember
your beautiful sister and those happy
college vacations with you at Hartford.
Careless, boyhood days--never to re-
turn, Now, let us take the cars for
Central Park, I have much to say to
your
Within the grounds, Johnston took
his arm. 81 must talk briefly for my
time is limited. Just now there's great
BOOM in real estate in my State g.;
especially. Lands almost worthless
hitherto have assumed fabulous prices.
In making fortune for myself must
bring you in for q share.n
Weston looked laughingly into his
face. "Why, Will, haven't you out
lived your passion for ;castle-building
YETI Don't be offended. 'Tis only the
fault Of a too sanguine temperament
Your heart is sa1ways right
s'Thank you. Thank you. | have
outlived my boyhood. And this is not
an illusion. Here, at the East, life is
comparatively slow. AT the West all
Is on a grand scale. One need not toll
forever in bank or counting-room be.
fore he can reap the fruits of his labor
Now, there is golden opportunity. ii
may never return. There are lands
which will be Of immense value
when the contemplated railroad passes
through
s.sAre you sure that it will take tina;
coIrse2', III, Is ts
Gas sure as am that / livei There
is q pause in the construction because
Of contending parties, each anxious 70,
a certain route. The side which I es
pouse is sure to win. Its advantages
are palrable to all. haye proved my
confidence by investing every dollar ]
can spare, almost everything that ]
own, and have insured q fortune.''
t'Ifear that you are too fast in your
calculations"
.'You would not think SO if you werc
on the spot. Everybody is wild Will
excitement
f'Not q healthy excitement. Slower
and surer is better.
"rhat Is an exploded notion. Get
over 1t; and invest in these lands"
"You forget that am not rich. The
property left me by my father is small