Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1893-02-28

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He fell back into his chair and fkero
came into his weazened lace 4 maliciosi
smile BE turned his evil eyes toward
the gentleman and ch0ckled at what he
childishly supposed was his nephew's
chagrin and modification.
VINO d Eye slpose viii git an my place
and all my money! Come. now. who
dye s'pose3 Ye were such q sneaidng
boy, he went ON. without waiting for .
reply, and played me so mean that
yen fare bad. but Millie my bound
girl Mille, who is none of our blood.
mind ye-n git it all--all--alll T.
screamed the old man. with frighttul
emphasis on the Inst " all
certainly hope she may. said the
gentleman. for she doubtless deserves
it; but as for me, Uncle zeke. am able
to take care of myself, so do not imagine
that want anything from you except
decent treatment; but good day, shall
not trouble you any longer" and he
rose to go,
AT that moment he was conscious of
some ono entering from an inner room,
and, turning, he saw lady standing ON
the threshold.
Strange meeting this of the two play
mates of long ago, for it was Millie who
stood in the doorwayi Milfe, grown
tall and graceful, much different from
the chubby, good,natured girl whom
Adolph had cherished so lightly in his
memory all these years. The delicate
features, the sympathetic eyes. the
charm of a beauty hard to define, yet
quickly sensed by all who came in con-
tact with her, affected him strangely, he
read in the patient face and strange sur
roundings the self.sacrifice of years, and
ont of the shadowy depths of the past
came flood of tender memories.
BE was in the presence of one thrice
more dear to him than he had ever
imagined. Perhaps, after all, a kind fate
had led him here. His heart was filled
with a nameless longing and he spoke
almost appealingly: !" Don't You remem-
Der me, Miller am Adolph.' -
The pained. frightened expression ON
her face gave way to one of pleasure and
she advanced with outstretched hand.
'' And you are Adolph she said.
The old man for the moment had been
forgotten, but he stumbled to his feet
almost black with rage aud raised his
oaken staff, " You hussyl" hescreamed;
" do You dare act friendly to him, when
ordered you years ago to spurn him like
dog if he ever returnedR Touch his
hand and III disinherit ye; yen leave
my roof forever. Dye hearG I'D skin
him, he Missed, "h he were only under
me now.
Mr.. Grifis Withdrew his profered
hand In embarrassment, for he saw the
trouble he was liable to cause the com.
panion of his childhood. Their eyes met
and the look of sympathy he gave her
told her more than words. Mile turned
toward the old man and spoke quietly:
" / shall go elsewhere if you wish it.
do not want your money, but you are
growing old and / have remained for
your sake"
1t was the first time Uncle Zelie had
ever spoken threateningly to her. Bad
and bitter as the old man was toward
his enemies, he had refrained from speak
ing harshly to Mile until to-day. How
could he live without her2 Who could
fill her place by his side when those ter
rible cramps returned, when every
movement of his body incurred excru.
ciating paint
All, Uncle Zelse forgot in his wrath all
his debt of gratitude, and although she
had spoken in pleading tones, he turned
on her fiercely; Yes, leave both of ye.
and never darken these doors ag'in,
They looked at each other helplesssy
for moment and then at the old M N,
but their delay only angercd him the
more.
'' Don't ye heart" he cried. If ye
dom leave, I'll strike ye. !"
Nillie turned and left the room. Mr..
Griffis passed out into the open air. down
the lane and tarried at the roadside. A
few moments later Millie came hurrying
toward him. her face pale no death.
Come quick l'' she cried, breathless-
ily, and see uncle; something has hap
pened him. He ran back to the house
and found the old man lying upon the
floor.
Uncle Zehe had been stricken with
paralysis, although he lived some weeks,
there was no hope of recovery. Millie's
gentle face was always at the bedside of
the sufferer, and just before he died there
was momentary relaxation OF the
disease, and he was just able to whisper
as she leaned low over his couch For
give me !"
II do; do" she cried, the tears
raining down her cheeks, and with
lingering look of gratitude upon his face
he passed away.
There was no win, and the property,
despite the old mans fntenfions re-
verted to the next Of kin. Adolph, how
ever, settled it all ON Millie, but as Millie
became his wife, it amounted to the
same thing in the end They lived hap
PLY ever after. and the merchant never
regretted the day ON which he left his
desk to follow the leading rings of fate.
Chicago News.
NO Women Like 70 BE Rosseds
Speaking of the Tanning Of tie
Shrew." woman whom one would
scarcely imagine cherished sueh sentis
ments remarked: AN women love
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