The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1896-07-28
A SHERIFF'S ATTACHMENT

| lnut though t-crc may be Il Great
deal of GOODNESS, that Nature will have
her own way, and, in time, assert her
perrogative, late, perhaps, Miss Nor
gan, but still the same"
Mr. Rhodes felt rather startled Mt
his own speech, and looking up, was
infinitely astonished to see that Miss
Morgan was blushiEg like ono of the
roses that was hanging against tho
window.
eve are always pleased" said Miss
Morgan, ito see what we admire
breaking through the chilling innu-
ences by which they havo been re-
strained, and satisfying our hopes of
their ultimate disclosure"
Miss Morgan was looking directly
toward the bush on which three roses
were clustering in most gorgeous rich
ness.
Mr.. Rhodes put his hand into his
4 pocket, and felt of the official papers,
to gather n little courage from their
contact.
"l have" said Mr.. Rhodes, "an at
tachment.
MISS Morgan this tim lent bushes
to the rose.
"fhe attachment, Miss Morgan, is
of distant date, anl L felt that too
much time already elapsed that, in
deed, instead of intrusting it, rs l
might have done, to another, thought
that i'll II matter of SO much delicacy
1T would be proper for mo to como in
person"
"FOr me, Mr.. Rhodes? the attach
ment for me?'
Gas | was saying, Miss Morgan, the
attachment L have; mud / felt it
matter of deliclcy 20 come in person,
thinking that my own means might be
con idcred, if there was any deficiency
in the value Of this property"
Mr.. Rhodes, you seem to be rather
onigmntical.
az, nevertheless" said Mr.. r.,
"mean to speak very plainly when
say that with reference to this attach
ment, Miss Morgan, should You honor
mo so far ns SO accept my profession,
my pecuniary means would be devoted
to the-to the attachment
81 was, said Miss Morgan, "wholiy
unprepared for this"
al was afraid that was the case"
said Mr.. Rhodes, "and therefore |
thought it more delicate to make the
offer in person.
"You are very considerato, Mr..
Rhodes"
Gam I, then, to understand, Miss
Morgan, that my proposition is agree
able to you" other words, that 1T
is accopted?"
"Mr. Rhodes" said the lady, with
much hesitation, 81 must claim little
time to think of it,"
81 will cali, then, on my return
from the village beyond"
'Let me ask little more time"
spid she; ''say next week.
"Miss Morgan" said Mr.. Rhodes,
"tho matter requires immediate an
swcr the attachment is of M old date,
and time now is everything. My feel
ln9s are deeply Interested; and may L
not hope that while you are using so
short time to consider subject
which You are pleased to view as OF
such great delicacy with regard to
yourself, you will allow my feelings to
weigh with You in deciding in favor of
my proposition, which, / assure YOU.
Is made after duo dolibcration upon
my ability to perform my part of the
contract"
Mr.. Rhodes then took his leave, as
tonished Mt his own voubility, which.
indeed, nothing could have induced
but his desire to relieve ono so much
esteemed as Miss Morgan from pres
ent embarrassment.
Mr.. Rhodes drove TO nciphborinp
place, deeply occupied with his good
purposes toward Miss Morgan, salts
! flying himself that tho pccuniary sue
rliicc he had proposed was due Go his
untold and unknown affection for her,
and not beyond his means.
Miss Morgan felt u renewal OF all
those feelings which had rather been
dormant than qucnchcd in her bosom,
and desired the advice of her married
sister, who was unfortunately absent
That Mr. Rhodes had onco felt n
strong attachment TO her, she could
not doubt; that me had continued TO
cherish, rs she had done, tho rccipro-
cal feeling, she had not venturod to
hope. But as il was evident that tho
proposition of Mr. Rhodes was not
from any sudden impulse Miss Nor.
gan resolved to signify her assent TO n
proposition SO worthy Of considora.
ton on oil accounts
La less than two hours Mr.. Rhodes
drove up to the door again, fastened
his horse, and was rcadmittod TO the
little back pnrlor, which she had oc.
cupicd in IN earlier part OF the day.
'Miss Morgan" said Mr.. Rhodes,
before receiving your answer, which
trust you are prepared TO give in
favor OF accepting my proposals,
wish TO state TO you that I have con.
sidercd all tho circumstances OF nv
situation and yours, and find myself
better able, from some previously I'M
considered matters, TO keep my part
OF tho arrangement than thought nv
self, whom / ventured TO mako the
offer; 50 that the kindness, il you will