The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1890-03-01

covered my love ana pain with my
pride. ! knew you would perhaps for
give me il | told my love, but you
would not love George, or feel that
had not betrayed your confidence in me-
And so, papa, when he told me, what
already knew, that he loved me; that
his position and wealth would satisfy
tho most cxacting guardian; that he
was sure he could, in time, overcome
your prejudice against him. or, failing
that, so love me that | would not miss
my father"
''lIe said that"
"Ah! father; he was urging every plea.
and only repeated that | would never
be his wife"
"My brave, good girl"'
but my bravery is gone. Papa, let
me see him before die clasp your hand
in friendship, for my sake. Let him
come here, your friend and mine: tbs
but little while, and love him So"
The last words were uttered in a voice
faint with the WEAKNESS OF the long, ex-
citing confession, yet full OF such yearn-
ing, such bitterness OF longing, that the
fathers heart melted to the appeal
Where is he?"
Here, in his uncle's counting house"
'liave you seen him since you re-
turned from Fairhavcn?"
Many times; but never to converse
with him. We meet in cars, in stores,
on the street, but that is all"
And it is for my sake that you denied
your love?"
Yes. papa, would do more than that
to please you. II we're strong and we'll
! would fight my love and conquer it!
But | shall never be well, and have to
sit idle so mich thinking all the time
that can mott can not put George out
OF my heart
al will see him.
That was all the promise that Mr.
Iiillborn made, but Amy understood.
Her father would guard her maiden
pride would see if her lovers heart had
stood the test of long separation. and il
it had-oh, the girls eyes frightened to
think Of seeing once again the face she
loved daring to return the love light in
the true eyes from which she had once
turned.
II cost Mr.. llillborn severe struggle
To enter the contingencies whore the
son Of his dead enemy reigncd in his
place. lie had borne but impaticntly
the injuries against him, had held gladly
to the late given power that kept his
enemy passive, and it gave him shock
of pain to think OF cncounterlng tho son
of Jerome Lawson.
Rut y,bcn a GRAVE handsome man of
TWENTY-FIVE or six arose TO greet him.
his first thourht vas.
What II noble face And later his
heart acknowledrcd the fascination of
George Lawson's voice and manner.
He rave his card TO the Young book
kc.pcr, and noted the pallor that gath
cred rnon tho face so nainfully crave
for l.. years
.Will Won he seated. Mr., Hillboru. ="
George said at last. "I-oh. sir. wbv
ara Won hcrcp ANY"
There was no need of further oues,ion
Tho man smoke all hi, great love in thar
onc word
.Nv DAUGHTER tells me " tho old NOR.
chant hogan formally that Won onr.
did her tho honor then his formalirv
gave way under the search OF the carer
eyes resting upon his. you love her. -"
he faltcrcd.
Better than my life
Come to her, then. She is very i'll i,
and asks for YOU"
iii. Not-not-"
"Ycs-slowly. surely diving"
There was long silence Then, al
most blindly. George Lawson stretched
forth his hand.
My father" he said, ''wronged YOU. :"
I'VE will forget that, was the quick
replv.
And tho outstretrhed hand Was taken
in firm, strong clasp.
But II would have stolen your
child il could"
Il must forgive that. too One strong
er than your love or mine will claim her
soon. Come"
So. without further word. the two
nassed from the counting-bouse into the
street. and before tho noon hour struck
Amy had her hearts desire. for She saw
her fathers and her lovers hands
clasped in friendship.
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