Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-11-21
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 But if he won't eonsent--n
 'srhen we mnst manage to get along without his consent, " said Harry. Be cause, you know, Bessie, do love you so very dearly. and you like me a little, don't you?n
 But your mother has always counted upon your being his heir, said Bessie. And to lose all that money iust-1
 Just for love and you" archly inter- rupted Harry Darling there is noth- ing in all the world half so sweet to me, or that l court half so ardently as my little Bessie go let there be no further argument about it. These jolly old coNes down at tbe bank are going to raise my salary $50 at Christmas, and so if you can get your frock made, we'll be married then. And set Uncle Brande and tbe world at defiance, eh29
 The first November snowstorm was drifting its white flashes through tbe air when visitor was shown into Bra9dc Bentley snug parIor.
 sf5h, said he, "a stranger Jones2 ] never see strangers.
 "BHt Fon will see me!' said a soft voice and slender eo}deH-haired girl stood before hi1n- nratIy yet plainly dressed. her black cloak powdered over with snow. and I speeiaeled old lady by her side T am Bessie Bird#and this is my aunt, Miss Beltgu. the miiiiner.
 Miss Beltou eourtesied Mr. Bentley stared
 T suppose you have come here to speak to me about my nephew. said he
 ~ es, sir said Bessie.
 I'll will be of no use. said he, curtiy. My opinions on the subject of his mar riage remain unchanged
 But mine do not said Bessie. "llcase to hear me through, Mir Bent lev. have written him letter 10 give him up this morning. And came 10 tell of if now, SO that you will feel kindly towards him once more have told him we never eould be married
 @You're sensible girl" said Nr. Bentley, smiting his hand on the table
 And l have sent him back the little garnet engagement ring that he gave me. added Bessie, with sob in her throat
 Better and better!e said Uncle Brande exultantly.
 "Not," brayelY added Bessie, be cause I don't love him as dearly and truly as I ever did But because I see now how wrong it would be for me to fetter his whole life. For She stopped an instant and Il slight shudder ran through her frame. 'J may as well tell you all. Mir. Bentley; l am going blind!"
 Blind! echoed the old man.
 Blind. repeated Bessie, gently. but firmly "I haveh had such strange blurs and darl1nesses come across my vision of late, and went to doctor And the doctor told me. as kindly as he could, that these are but the precursors of total blindness. So, Of course. ail is at an end between Harry and me Will Tea please tell him this? have re ferred him to you for all particulars"
 T Will.s said the old man. huskily.
 Harry Wade came to his ancle That veTY morning in great perturbation.
 What does this mean, sir2. said he. Have you been endealoring to per suade her to throw me oyer2''
 sNps HaA tl0s Alld tllt oiq man. ana he told him all.
 T ann bound 10 say that the girl has behaved very well, said he Shall yea give her upa.
 No! Neyer!e shouted Harry, with pale face and tightly clenched hands. "Neyer! If she was dear to me before, she shall be doublx treasured and sacred now-my little smitten lamb my dropping. white lily budI will