Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1899-11-16

- eA,N.SG SAID. lie did not
sn.' look mp from the
~ papers before him.
~ Fonh2 woman turned to the
COCK with little start Of surprise
- Was only 4.3O. But she quietly
pnt on her hat, and with muruured
s1od might left the room.
tae' ilsten:d to the departing rustic
:. hef ski+ts with a thoughtful e1-
2seSSioh, There was sensible girl.
1lfl VINO never grated on his feel
!lgs. a 4iil who asked 10 useless
questions She had reached an age
- discretion. II jim was determined
20 Scarry poor girl why couldn't he
aayo tat-en cnc like Emma Norris
Aoe' opened heavy envelope and
Grew ora o folded paper.
. ~ never was confidential with
ne &c srumbled Perhaps l didn't
~ 40 his confidence. l don't know.
ow he has diso5eycl my direct com
mand That can't be overlooked.
When he told Me about this girl [
@aid wait. How long. he asked.
Until you reach wears Of discretion, ;
cried, and turned away. jrl is
~cnty-ionr. Iwenty-four And |
TarIlei at twenty-one. Yes. and ran
away, too. But it was different with
me. Ny father had nothing to give
NE. was quite Independent. He
vas glad te have me shift for myself.
.iims father is rich mau. jim 8
tcther has given him dollars where
my fa,her be9ru dyed me pennies.
tim owes me hlial obedience. He
nas dlsobcyod me to h1s bitter cost. :
ilc nniolded tho paper that he had
taken from the envelope and ran his
keen gray eye down the closely writ
ie0 lines.
He has given up his father for o
pretty face, ;, he inurmured LET
ilim stand by the consequences. Who
Is ale? What is el:e? i matters
not No doubt they trapped him into
this marriage. < rich mar's son.
they chnctleo. But they'll find
they re fooled Father he said,
Y am 70 be married tomorrow night.
VII! you como with me to the wed
ding | turned on my heel. Then
looked back You know the price
you pay ! cried. Yes, father he
said. with hi4 head high up. 4
know Goodhy aud God bless you
He asked blessing on me, Ha, ha,
m; that's too rich But hell get
evil for good TINS time I'll cut him
of with dollar. Let him sup or
herbs for a while Thatll take TIE
veneer from loves young dream
I'll draw mp new will at home TO-
mEht and have it witnessed before
sleep. And to let him krow what his
foolish fancy has cost him, I'll write
him letter. a letter lie can show t,
his new relatives. That's the thing
letter
He bent down with his head upor
his hand and his eyes upon the paper
\ rustic OF skirts IL the doorway
drew his attention tie did not lool
~ It was a way he had.
All. MISS Morris" lie said. ''bacl
again lie had quite forgotten tha
lie had sent her home
The young girl in the doorway dix
Got answer. Her bright eyes wer,
liked uvon the old man She e1pectet
MIN To look up. II he Lad done *
he would have seen charming vision
She was very pretty giyl--daiu.y an,
neat from the tip of her new hat TO tn,
tips Of her new shoes. But he did no
look ur
''Jnst IN time, lie added. "I wan
to dictate letter before you 60.
He paused, and the young girl as j
seized with u sudden fancy. Guie.l,
stepped into tie room and seated her
self NJ the typewriter
'1oa have been with rs 50 long
Miss Morris, tie old man continued d
that we view you) ns = confJen,is
gent Besides. tins viii be publ
property very soon. am going {
write 10 MY son Las, night Re mar
riea 81 unknown girl against Ia
wishes. | An gong 20 tell him tina
wash my hands Of him aud his; tha
tonight | change ny viii, cutting hin
~ with solitary dollar. Are yo
ready:
Tbs Girl .. the typewriter gave ID
lDs;raDel. . preliminary click or two
james Nltc4ell,' began the ..
man. AS vou have seen III 20 disobe
s1e, TO cas-. Ly i-;.e-ly wishes u =
teeth, ! desire Wa 70 know that
nave 40 wish u hold .urtner com
munlca:ion win voa While I cheris
the impression TIA. you were ARE
into this unhappy marriage
The typewriter stopped.
4.appy marriage, tue old lna
repeated and she clicking recou,
nencei, yet | cannot accep; this .
any e-cusc ior voar uulu.iful COZ
duct. Io night / change NY vii