Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-01-24

ao;n faro in the Bible, but all straight
people say it's wrong, and I'm going TO
quit it.
Several of the boys, in violently en-
terms, expressed themselves as
being sorry to lose him.
It's good of you to say so, boys; let's
have drink. =
The drinks were served, and he adj
dressed one Of the men:
Now, Stone, here's your chance. You
offered me $50 900 for The plant and good
will of THE Little Casino last week.
I've thought over 1t, and she's yCurn.
And the moneys ready for YER old
pard just as soon as we can get the
papers drawcd up"
The preparation of the documents
necessary for the legal transfer OF
Jacks right, title and interest in his
gambling business, and the buildings
thereuntO aIpertaining, TO Charley
Stone occupied several hours, and
wten these were signcI, sealed and
Delivered and case of champagne
opened to bind the bargain, Jack played
q last tune on the organ, bade all OF his
old companions farewell and closed the
doors of The Little Casino" behind him
forever. -
Little Helen was waiting for him by
the time he reached the corner, ana lie
kissed her as usual. =,
This is our last meetin' on the old
corner. baby. I've quit gamblin' and
sold out the place.
what are you going to do now!
IniD
reckon. Let's 30 and TIL her right
away, and as I'm in hurry, la better
ca ry you.
The distance up the hill was traverscd
in all Incredibly short space of time, and
as they approached the cottage Jack
noticed that Miss Charles was waiting
for them at the gate.
nearer. and set Ii tie Helen uron her
feet. Il can be a gentleman now. We
omit camblin' and sold out the whole
Ghebang. =" ,s
Then vcur victory is more than hall
won Mr.. BowdOin. | am proud OF you!
And when they shock hands this time it
was without tinge of restraint on either
side.
But I was forgetting something,
Helen continued. Mr.. Sampson is
here. to perform what he has called a
most painful duty, and was just ABOUT
to send TO you"
"What have got to do with it?'
"I don't know-we shall Ind out OF
him. Come in.
The three entered the house together
and seated in the parlor were Mr.. ano
Mrs. Ho) k'ns ald the worthy pastor o.
the little brown church. The latter
arose and greeted them.
"Nr BowGoin," he said, I'm e &C
vou've come. for have Il duty TO per
form in which you are directly inter
ested.
No, have you? Well, fire away!
"Tho mother of your little ward Heller
has just died
you don't say SOL
Helen silently took the now mother
less orphan into a corner of the room
and diverted her attention from th'
topic of conversation. Mr.. Sampson
continued:
woman was a most disreputable person
in fact. the worst of her class. Further
more. it is not known that this chll'
was born out of wcdlo *, and is withou
a name. ...'-'-~-.-,.
"Wc'l, what of it,?
"In few words, simply this: l hav
conferred with Mr.. and Mrs. Hopkins
; and we have agreed that this child mus
no longer remain in charge OF Mis-
Charles. -,
) Helen listened attentively, and wit
ouickcned brl ath, while Jacks eyes be
= gan to flash with anger. But he con
, trolled himself, and said:
well, go on. .
! "To barbor child under such circun
I stances as these would seem like payin
0 a premium on SIM and Miss Char.es, q
Christ an woman, will at once see III
Justice of the position we have taken
5 Miss Charles. as true Chrlstla
h 4 woman. refuses TO see anything OF I'll
. knd"
And Helen stood in the center of II
3 room. her eyes flashing and her checr
=. aglow with IN lignation.
"Monsirous!" she COntinu ID. rs tn
= little innocent TO suffer ior her mother
sin? Is she to be denied the caresses
affection, and the joys Of a happy hom
because she has no name? II our cree
" teaches such atrocities as these, then
7 renOunce it forevcr!'
!, , "Hclcn!" This from Mrs. Hopkins.
g alarm.
. Il mean every wCr1 ! say.
j always remember the comman
y mcnt," droncd Mr. Sampson, " the sil
=. of the fathers shall fall upon the chi
dren.
;, And remember the words Of Christ
Il cried Jack. "'Suffcr little children
. come unto me, and forbid them no
= And here's another: Come unto me {
| those who are weary and heavy lade
! and will give you rest? There II
y two to one, Parzon. I've got yer!
= IL will not enter into a discussl(
q with you, sir, replied Mr.. Sampso
) with a glance of scOrn. Il know L
duty"
And I mine, said Helen firmly.
- have undertaken to guard the wel1a
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