Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1889-12-06
Ioice, it will plead most potcntly in favor

stone, somewhat impaticntly. 'I can
only advise you rs think for the best
\ on are, Of course, your own mistress
but us you make your bed, 80 must you
expect to lie
There was but little more said upon
the subject. and TINT night Susan Wilde
wore the white rose instead Of the pearls
Arthur knew of his disappointment in
season to send in his EXCUSES to Mrs.
Gladstone, for Susan had returned his
present, with an appropriate declinaton,
early i'll the afternoon. Indeed Arthur
had privately ilattcred himself that the
preference would be awarded to him. in
consideration of his wealth and high
social standing; and To be thus set aside
for one so greatly his inferior, in Il worldly
point of view, was source of dccp
cllagrin and notification to the Young
man.
Henry Joy, on the contrary, was in an
ccstacy of happiness at sight Of the simple
white rose so modcstly displayed upon
the bosom Of the fond object Of his
hearts worship; and he found oppor-
tunity in the course of the evening to
draw her into the conservatory, beyond
the reach of listeners, where he poured
into her willing ear the passionate story
OF his love, and how feeble, until that
hour, had ever been his hope OF winning
such an exalted prize.
81 could not afford such Il costly pres
cnt us Arthur sent you," he whispered.
softly, ''and, therefore, had scarcely
dared to hope. Had not loved you so
wildly, so madly, should have hardly
vcnturcd to make the bold proposition
TO you that did
81 thought it model of manly deli
cacy and clcvcrncss," responded Susan.
blushing, and permitting him to squeeze
her hand in Il most demonstrativc
manner.
81 felt myself very much in the condi-
ton Of II drownin. man," SAID Harry, in
a tone of happy triumph. "Thc faint
hope Ind Of winning you from such Il
rival us Arthur, was the straw, tiuura-
lively speaking, at which graSpcd, and
10. 1t buoycd me up, and gained the
haven Of my desires. Oh, Susan. dnr-
ling, YOU don't know how happy your
sweet promise has made me-
"iou know, Harry" said Susan,
quietly, 'that have always aimed to be
II sensible and sicmly-mindcd girl. When
! chose you. dearest, | did not ,lo il
wiihou; reflection. In the first place
WAS fully sensible that loved YOU best
-tlat there was more. in fact, worth
loving in your character than in Arthurs
He would he much more selfish and cx
acting with II wife, and far less sclf.sacri
hcing himself than you: besides have
been made acquainted with some things
that do moi reflect credit upon his char
actcr. For instance, | have heard, on
very good authority, that he sometimes
drank more than was good for him; that
he preferred associating with gamblers
and ronShS, to sober, honest young men
OF his own aSc---a class whom TINT set
characicrizcs as old fashioned |
have often heard it whispered that he,
too, indulgcs i'll the pcrnicious habit of
gaming. Considering these facts, the in
tr'nsic worth of whose charactcr-for |
nave been assured by those who know,
that your record is spotcss one
weighs more in my humble. womnnly csti
nation, than all The wealth of the world
associated with Il furnished name. I rcn
s"ncd that Arthur, with habits of rcck-
lc'Sness and extravaganza already formed,
though rich and courtcl now; might br
poor. dcspiscd and degraded at no dis
lant day; and then what woulda loving.
roud-spirited woman have to live for.
duly considered all these things us well
AS my decided preference for YOU: and
the result was, though contrary to NV
anntys good advice, who had not the
faculty, as she said, to discover any Of
these hugbsars, | accepted the rose in
preference to the pearls.
BLESS YOU, dnrling" cried Harry.
deeply impressed by the sensible discrim-
ination Of his promised bride. .If |
ever disAppont yon III your hopes or cx
rcctntIonS regarding me, it will he be
cause lack the ability, not the will, to
sustain the role have marked ont =
81 have tie mos; perfect confidence in
your ability, dear Harry; and to show
YOU that have, | Shall place every dollar
OF my little fortunc-somc ten or lively,
thousand IN all-if the farm can be dis
posed of tn neutrality-suspicious. at your
co'hilahu, which Will enable You to com
mencc business on your own account.
The man marry is not to be crampcd in
his aspirations on account of nv fears for
the money | NIGH! have lying idle in some
savings bank
The lover could only express his
emotion OF gratitude by tender pressure
o! the hand as they s,roilcd back, and
once more mingled with the gay company
The next morning Susan informed her
aunt, Mrs. Gladstone, that she and Harry
Joy Were to be married ut the expiration
OF Il month and preparations Tor the APP
proaclling nuptinls were immediately Sc.
on foot
Agreeably to the promise given him
before marriage Mrs. Joy surrendered all
her property in her husbands hands, and
he immediately set up for himself in "A
limited way in the same line of business
as the Fioyds
AS Susan had prophcsicd before their
marriage, his business grew, and its
growth proved a np,ltl, ,r,i ,,.oG,,ll