Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1922-12-06
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When Barney arst aav h4r shs had
come 10 her fathers oGscs q n esrsnc.
And from that moment Barsey's hea.
est heart WAS no longer his own. II
was some time latss, howevSe, befare
that consciousness came 70 him r.en
he sat for hours before the dingy win,
dow Of his boarding house wondering
what he was going TO Do about Il, for
marriage with the only child Of his
wealthy employer was ~ lmposstbltity
simply that. James Sterling would
smile his contempt NJ such an imposi.
ton And Stacy. herself-what would
she think Of his darins-dartns -
aspire to hef ahectioni
barney. ~ he grew older. fancied
that the poor ysung things Who were
his parents had married against fam
lily will and remained unknown. How
ever. he stayed with the woman
who befriended him until Langlg,
CHANGING in the humble neighborhood
during Barney's last school year. found
him and took him to be ONCE boy In
James Stefiinx's ONCE
Langiy was Mr.. SteritnIs secretary,
and pains,akinkiy the boy studied and
labored to reward that chance friendly
interest. Langiy had long been In love
with the same admired young person.
"Langiy's 4 prince" the fellows Of
the office said. and the name suited
him. Then just rs Barney had made
bis solemn vow that Stacy. the irresist.
hle. should never know OF his pre-
sumptuous passion he went out and
proposed TO her. Stacy had cent for
him 10 help her in the secret purchase
Of birthday gift for her father. Bar.
ney knew SO well his employees tastes.
And when Stacy had driven Nm back
from the shopping district to the big
house for afternoon tea-well. Barney's
love told Itself before be could check
his eager tongue, and Stacy accepted.
Darling" cried Barney. quickly re-
peil'ant Of his longing words. Il
have been q traitor. to the two who
trusted ne."
Traitor, nothing" returned Stacy.
III dad loves me he vii! want me to
he happy. Are you 4 traitor because
you would bring TO me happinessl As
for Mr.. Langly." she shrugged, your
coming leaves him just where he was
before. lis no use, Barney" she add
ed softly. Mine is the kind OF love
that's for better or worpe-r1cher or
pnorcr--'iil death do Us part"
II was Stacy who asked Of her father
the great question. And he refused.
Il am disappointed in you." he told
the sh."ct young man--disappoin,es I'd
that you did not conceal your unwise
afreciiua.
II will go away he aid. II will 20
tonight ioH ma" exNain 10 her
When ! come back she will have for
gotten pefhsps-bow can she love mer
That's right" James Sterling said.
"you speak Ike 4 man now Barney,
and VIII help you. You can 80 South
on our bridge commission"
Barney went; went without seeing
Stacy: leaving her one hasty line :
Love like mine cannot accept q life
sacrifice, dear This In good.hy."
He was in lenely southern country
when her first letter reached him, This
IL what Barney read through q mist of
tears:
When father could not be persuaded
10 sec things my way. dearest Of all.
lef, hone 10 earn my living. You
would be surprised to eee me tea ching
In Miss Rlsinc's select school. And
when you are ready to come home TO
me--and 10 4 real home Of ycur own.
Rsrney, you'll find II ready. Later we
will aspire to greater tningA Yours
for better or Worse--'tti death do us
part STACY
Barney had bccn away four months.
and because he could nos know the
true meaning oS her letter and because
the longing 10 see her had hurst all
hounds. Rarney laid aside his wort aud
hurried hame. on the train he made
his decision He ronid rrturn te claim
his own; but hrst he would withdraw
from the bank the savings Of years.
which were ~ In deQuatr to all he
would desire for Stacy. and With these
savings he would rent an apartment.
lie WIS fortunate In nndinx one free
apartment. Then he sought Stacy At
Miss Riaine's school. when she came
toward him. dcarer than even hts long
Ing dreams of hef. Harney had no wofsl
Of welcome. Ba, Stacy needed none
she Was in his ssnsS And now she
said. after a period of silence. 'yoa are
u come with me, Rarney Brown while
I lead you to our hiture abode"
II Was an old-fashicned shady street
where Stacy. smiling up a. him. pasoRd
through 4 hedge to small cottage.
-'ThiA" she remarked. tn the pieao-
ATTEST part Of your ncw home, - dWsll
upon It." barney. his arm holding Aee.
ssosd rerpiexed Il do not anderstan4. |.
he said. ~Simplel" Stacy explained
.I rented Il chcaply.
A step sounded down the hall James
Sterling came into the vide slttlns
rom. ~Your Mise Rla.ne told ne dat
I should ind you here" 10 aid grua.
u. bat there were ,safs IN Ats sArevd
syea, "rve heard all tat ySave hesa
telling stacy. and seslns yea love ysaR
old house - assch ! woat sak ~ -
move into . ssw ooe--ose )oR ~. ~
wei furnish this 90 - aake & Q
prupes settiae-my vsddlAe gtll-as
was 10 have ben . saspstssIs
Il had . safpsisA tea 0as1aVs
laugh wss ii, trtssspAAna ~. ~yAsss
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