Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-02-01

Am L less n gentleman" lie con-
tinucd, seeing her hesitate, "bccause
circumstances forced me to accept the
first position that offered itself? Will
you not trust me, Lulu?"
Yes, Fred, will trust YOU. because
love you. But you must be prepared
for unyiclding opposition from my
father, which L shall not promise to
combat; for lie would not have the
same incentive for throwing aside his
social prejudice which have"
Fred drew the fair face to his, and
Kissed the sweet lips that had answered
him so fully, bravely and frankly.
Believe me-" he prophesied, your
father will not prove SO obdurate rs
You think; and it will not be long be-
fore he will give you into my Keeping"
For while longer they talked, MS
all lovers will talk, and then there
came the rcscuing party they had OK
pected
Fred was lifted carefully into tho big.
roomy family coach that had been sent
along, with pillows and blankets in caso
they should be needed.
He was made as omfortable ia nos
siblo, aud borne to Mr.. Malcoim's
house, where Lulu directed that n bed
should be prepared for his reception.
The following morning Fred sent O
request that he would like TO see Mr..
Malcolm and his daughter on impor-
tant business as soon Ms they wore ut
leisure.
They visited him Mt once, and found
him bolstered up in bed and feeling
much better than was expected. Mr'
Malcolm, who was still lame md suf-
:fering from his prolonged attack of
rheumatism. was assisted to a chair
near the bed, and, after kindly greeting
his servant, said:
What can / do for you, Davis, this
morning."
"You can give me your daughter az
my wife," Davis said, boldly, as he
took Lulu's hand in his.
Sir, you insult mol" exclaimed Mr..
Malcolm, as he gazcd angrily at the
young man.
"And yet-you invited me here for the
express purpose of seeking her for my
wife, answered tho other, ooolly, and
even smilingly.
You are mad! never saw YOU be.
fore in my lifo!" was tho astonishcd re.
ply;
"Is not that your handwriting? and
did You not send me that invitation ?"
passing the elder man letter as he
spoke.
"It is certainly my hand writing, but
] cannot understand how you como By
this letter" was the amazed reply.
And am Fred Davis Moreiand, Mt
your SERVICE" was tho quiet reply.
"The day came was not certain that
was in the right place, and before i
could question you, you mistook me
for the expected coachman, and would
not allow me to explain matters; so,
acting upon within of finding ont if ]
could obtain favor in certain lady'a
| eyes without the advantage that wealth
confers, I accepted the position yor
forced upon me, and for which shall
always be exceedingly grateful to you
1t has enabled me to win tho love oil
your daughter and hor promise to be.
como my wiio, provided L could gain
your consent"
"You Fred Morelandl How could ]
be 30 stupid as not to recognize you by
The strong resemblance you bear tc
your father? Can you forgive the i'll
temper that prevented your explana
ton? Lulu, what shall say to him 2
continued Mr.. Malcolm, turning help
lessly to his daugh' er, who was Just a.
much surprised us ho by tho disclosure
81 think tho only course loft is Il
aocede to his demands. was the demur,