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The ch*r»ctvrs arc strongly drawn, and excite intense interest NUMBER 230 CONTAINS “j 4 Self-Made Man.” Bt M G. McClelland, author of “Oblivion.” “Frinces* ” etc. An admirob'e story: in which the hero is a marvel lows 1 y red and attractive figure. The various situations are doecr bed in a masterly manner. A valuable addition to the fiction of the day. NUMBER 231 CONTAINS “Kenyon’s W'ife.” A »ear novel. By Lucy C. IJllie. A work of rretit power that fascinates by it* charm¬ ing simoUeitv, and in which the scenes are the so vividly end ia reaveed. portrayed that reader regrets when nmtt zssmgm ■* Zx *■ (• l f i • © VOL. XIV. AN UNSELFISH LOVE. BY MART E. MOFFAT. “Do you really and triillv love me Molly?” As Richard Grahame spok* he took the fair oval face betweei his broad palms and bent it so that h could look into the soft, blue eyes. Molly bore the gaze bravely, al- th >ugh the light in the dark, search¬ ing ” eves was almost blinding. 1 w l!( | j wvc cause d a blush to rise t. tins velvety cheeks had the girl been • . of , , conscious acting falsely. But sh saiil, softly: •‘Of course I love you, Richar How could 1 help it? Yon, wh have alwavs been so kind to me, ar surely the one of all the others whom I ought love best.” But the calm, sisterly nffectioi which fillet! Molly Blaine's heart for Richard Grahaine was far from bt*in$. a reflex from the surging tide of pas s»on which overflowed his own so coin- pletely that every thought of the future—every hope of his life—wa> centered about her, as is the sola; sytein about its glowing heart—the sun. He bent and kissed the red. pout- ing lips. My little Molly, «« » he i murmured, u - -.j i Imnnv while make me tiapp) white i I am am awa j y f rom j you to know that even a I lovo you, SO do you love me. Good ^ bye now, darling. Remember that the days will drag slowly to your Richard until the one comes which will bring him back to you. Nothing but death can keep us apart.” Another kiss and he tore himself away, and stepped into his boat. It grated for an instant ^ii the glitter ing sands, and then flew over the blue waters like a thing of jife, propelleu by Richard’s strong arms. Molly stood and watched him tear¬ fully until he at last reached the side of his staunch, waiting vessel, and dis¬ appeared from sight. He was the first mate in a wilder, and another hour saw his snip on its outwari bound voyage, which was to i«* >*"<» •<*«<*>“ *»<*•<*» upon the efforts of the crew to war- rant tlu-ir return. So it might be one year’s cruise, or three times that length, just as their luck determined. »*»<!■*<• >•««* a n,l Molly- J was sixteen. She was as fair and sweet as a r »s * just unfolding its petals to the balmy . winch , air, gives suen a subtle charm , to a morning in June. Sliv ns a bird who dwells amid the most thickly-embowered retreats of the forest—for she had been reared in a secluded woodland home, seeing no companions of her own age, ami knowing nothing whatever of the world, excepting as it had been re vealed to her by Richard’s descrip¬ tions of what he had seen —how couid the giH know that in reality she was giving a poor return to him for the wealth of affection he lavished so freely upon her? They were foster-brother and sis¬ ter. Richard's father had married tier widowed mother, and she had grown up under the same roof with him. No wonder that, iu her ignorance, she mistook l er ca m, sisterly lo%-e for *"""•*"* I-**- * >f " J yet, ’ she knew absolutely nothing, The cottage . which , - / Molly ,, lived , m was situated in a spot of picturesque beauty. A huge, pine-covered moun- toin reared its stately head toward the j.ky in the background; and a spark¬ ling brook, born amid its lonely wilds, came leaping ami tumbling down from its parent spring, as though glad of its release. Just liefore it reached the cottage sward, some huge bould- ers diverted it from its course, and the waters divided to meet again iu a frantic caress upon the other side of the rocks, spreading out eventually Devoted to Kevoe, Politic*, Agriculture and General Progress. TOCCOA, GA., APRIL 22, 1887. nto h wide, triassy pool which lay ike a mirror, fringed by grass and vihl flowers. Here Molly would •ring her sewing or knitting, and sit >y tfie hour — hst busy thoughts keep- <ig time to the play of her slender fingers. But one d.iv an interruption came o the slyva i loneliness of the *d spot. A young tourist found it *ut, and charmed by its beauty, drew orth his sketch-bo.'k to perpetuate ihe picture. While thus engaged, his eyes suddenly rested upon an even nore engrossing object. Molly, as vet uneon*ci >js of a stranger’s vicin- itv, came tripping along, her red lips trilling a son _j. Tbtoi she saw the new-comer and paused, one foot poised for flight, her •'yes large and round with surprise, md blushes burning upon her cheeks leueath his admiring out respectful gaz-*. He rose hastily and came forward. “Pardon the intrusion,” he said, de¬ ferentially, “but it is rare to find such a gem of nature which has not already beera seized upon by one of our sketch¬ ing fraternity. Will you allow ine to finish my work?” “Yes,” was Molly’a answer, given as trankfy and kindly as though she had not Keen thouroughly amazed and startled at finding him there, “and if you like I will bring you a chair fro n the house so as you can be more comfortole.” v Thanks. The old stump answers the purpose just as well. But you can do me a favor if you will be so kind. Let me draw you, also.” Molly hesitated; but the stranger’s face was one of those frank, ingenuous ones which at once attract confidence* So she said at last: “I am willing to give you permw> sinn to put me in your picture; but may I ask my mother first? She might not like it.” “Certainly. If any objections ex¬ ist 1 will at once withdraw my re¬ quest was the pro npt answer. But Mrs. Blaine was pleased at the idea, and then commenced a series of sitting which were prolonged far be- yoml the usual tim * taken up by most artist in that pu pose. For Cecil Norwoolhad dra >k in draughts of ove from th ■ pure, frank eyes of this young sly van beauty, and was glad of an excuse to linger near her. And Molly? Ah, all too late for her pe ice, sh at I isf learned what it was to surren ler h *r whole heart into the keep-ng of another! But she was loyal an 1 true to Rich- ard through it all, crushing down the knowledge deep in-n the heart whose throbs alone betrayed her distress. This is the way the knowledge of herself came to her: The picture was finished, and Cecil was going. At the last moment he took her hand and held it for an in- slant gazing do\yn into her face with an expression which revealed to her like « lightning fl is'i what was in his mind, even before the words came which were to driw the vail away which had disguised bis feelings to- wards her. “Molly,” he said, with a passion tte thrill in h s \oiie, “it is like leaving my heart behind me to go away from here. Can you not tell why? It is because I love you. May i nut come back some time?” Molly had turned as white as a snow-drop at his wor-ls; for in that instant she knew thit to accept his love would be a foretaste of Paradise; and, lo! the angel with the sword stood menacingly at the gate of the realm of bliss so suddenly opening before her. She could not enter. “Oh, no,” she exclaimed, wild!}, “do not co ne back. I must never set eyes upon your face again.’ Cecil looked at her in surprise, Could this pale, agitated girl be the frank, joyous creature he had learned to love so well? What could it mean? How had his words had power to so transform her? But he was soon en- lightened. “Before I knew you,*’ she contin- ued, hastily, “I promised to be the wife of a good man. I thought I loved him well enough to make that promise—” “And you find now that you were initaken,” interrupted Cecil, with a ring in his young voice. “It is wedl that you know it. It would be wrong to marry a man unless you gave him your whole heart also.” “Did f say I did not love Richard?’" said Molly, with a dazed look. “1 did not mean to. Oh, please go awav. I cannot listen to you.” For Cecil had drawn her to his heart in his iin* pulsive way. She disengaged herself from his arms with a terrified feeling that she had been false to Richard—to kind, good Richard, who loved her so dear- ! y* Then, without another look at Ce¬ cil, she fled from him as though from a dangerous object. She dared not trust her own self. It was that from which she really fled. Cecil wasyoung'and impulsive, and been accustomed to hare his own way; ami he did not give up his hope of winning Molly, without a struggle. But he found her firm. “You are mistaken in thinking that 1 could be false to Richard,” she said, piteously. I love him dearly, and 1 will try to make him happy.” And Cecil was obliged to take this for her final answer. “At least, Molly, you will not deny your friendship?” he said, in part- ing. uj s h a ij be glad to call you friend,” said Molly. “But it will not behest for us to see each other often. I could not bear it.” The girl was not aware that this was a confession of weakness on her part. She was so intensely anxious to do her duty to Richard that every- tiling else was forgotten for the tno- ment. But Cecil’s face brightened, “She loves me,” he thought, with a thrill of joy. Buthe made no sign 0 f his discovery, less it migJt even more effectually separate him .from her society. Time passed on, and Richard’s fchip was looked for into port. A storm arose: one of the most fear- ful that had ever been know n upon the coast, Wrecks were scattered far and near, and those who had friends a t sea wore white, frightened faces as they listened to the Wind King’s rag- ings. Molly lived several miles inland, but her fancy depicted terrible scenes ,,f ships battling w-iih the angry meets, and of drowning sailors, amid which one white face was ever pres- er ,t—that of her sailor lover, One night a thundering rap came a t the door. Quaking in every limb, she drew on her garments, and crept down to answer the summons. It was Cecil. He was very grave, and his clothes were wet through, as though he had been in the water, “Come with me,” he said to Molly. "One von love is near death. I fought for his life with the waves, and after I had succeeded in bringing him to land. 1 learned that it was Rich- a pd Grahaine, whose native shores had bnffetted the returning wanderer, is conscious and calls for you.” Without a word Molly left him to put on her wraps. She soon was ready, and seated herself in a wagon beside Cecil. The ride seemed an unending one, but at last it terinin- a ted. Richard's pallid face lighted up with a transient glow when he saw h w . He put out hi* arms feebly, and NO. 37. with a low cry Mol It sank upon her 'cnees by his side and rained kisses upon his lips. In that moment she would have willingly given her lift ‘o save the cue so fast ebbing away. j After a while he rallied a little m is to be able to talk to her. Unsel - ish in his last moments as he had beet through life, he thought of his dar* ling’s future more than of himself. “Molly,” whispered the faint voice “I meant to have made von happv But it is God’s will that I should go. lu future years you must not forge - me; but I do not want you to think o me sadly. I have tried to do mv duty, md I have a hope beyond the grave. Think of me as of one at rest. And. Molly, you are too little fitted to bat¬ tle with the world to remain without i protector. Some time, if a good man tries to win you for a wife, do not remain single for my sake. It would make me happy to see you tenderly car«d for, and I would not have a selfish influence over you from my silent resting-place.” Molly’s tears fell silently as she listened, but they were not remorse¬ ful drops, for she had been true to Richard in heart, even if a bewilder¬ ing dream had come her to woo her from duty to him. So those last few hours were peaceful ones. Richard died with his head pillow¬ ed upon her breast, and with bis last looked fastened upon her tear-wet face. It was many long months before Cecil renewed his suit. With in¬ stinctive delicacy, he waited for time to soften the shock which had rent his darling’s tender heart. Then he catne to her and pleaded his cause so eloquently that Molly could not refuse him. But it was a chastened affection which filled her heart, tempered at first with many thoughts of hitn who had been strick¬ en down so suddenly in his young manhood. And Cecil, happy in the possession of his treasure, was not jealous of the He often accompanies Molly to Richard’s grave, and listens with tender reverence to her as she tells him how noble and true he was in heart and life. Once she said to him gravely: ^We owe our happiness to him, Cecil, for 1 should have been true to hi^ memory through my whole life, arod have remained single for his sake, had be not willed it to be different. Ue was unselfish to the last.” “}.|»v his mantle fall upon me,” was Cecil’s answer, “may I be the better man for what you have told me of him. So his influence will live, although his life was cut short.” And after years proved that his wish came true. Fur his was a name which rang through the world, ap- pended to noble, charitable deeds, Wherever there was need of aid his was the haixd to administer boun- tY. So one noble li/e ever influences anothar. CLOSE COMMUNIONS. “If there ain’t a change in the re¬ ligious world pretty soon, I’m going to throw down the gospel and take up the grubbing hoe,” remarkved an old man yesterday. “I have tritjd a circuit for forty odd years, and J'tn treated worse now than when I firs* began.*’ “What is your cause for complaint, parson?” asked a bystander. “My recent cause is one that flakes of others,” answered the circuit rider, wiping a drop of water from the end of his peaked nose with the sleeve of his brown jeans coat. “I have preached a good deal here in Little Rock, and until recently it had alien been my belief that if a man could pull here he could pull through any where. But I was blind TOCCOA NEWS JOB OFFICE We are Prepared to Print LETTER HEADS, BILL HEADS, NOTE HEADS* STATEMENTS Cl RCULARS. LAND DEEDS, MARRIAGE MORTGAGE NOTE LICENSE, AC. wrong. Yesterday I went to the rum Lick district, whore I had an ippoiutment to preach in the school muse. When I got there I foun 1 •Id man Wiggles, a Hardshell Bap* list had got in ahead of me. I went n without an ill feelin’, intending to vait until he got through, 1 would mister my congregation and take the i«ld. After a while he got through ^reaching, and announced that sacra* nent would he taken when the boy jot back from the still-house. “My ;ongregat : on use whiskey instead of vine,” he went on, “and Ar^ansaw jorn bread instead of your wheat fit* ms.” Just then the boy arrived, and :he old man took the cob stopper from the black chunk bottle, and began to pour out the whiskey. Now, if there is anything that strikes me natural, it is whiskey, and thinking I could preach better after being warmed up i little, I went up to the table an i .-cached out for the bottle when he old man looked at me and said: “Ain’t you a Methodist?” “Yes, sir.” “Don’t yon know that we don’t al* low the Methodist to commune with us? Do you take this place for a free lunch counter, eh? No sir; if you are not a customer of the Tajrd you cannot eat and drink here.” “I’ve got a right to the table,” I said, “and I’ll help myself/* “Touch that bottle and I’ll lift you” . “I grubbed the bottle, and the man struck me with a pone of corn bread ind knocked me down. Then some* body kicked me and all bauds helped drag me out.” “Ruther like it. Why, them fellers would snatch a piece of bread from Jacob and tear the bosom outer Abra¬ ham’s shirt. No, sir; until there is some freedom in church I shan’t re* new mv connections. Where can a fellow get a two-pound hoe.”—Little Rock Gazette. PAYING OF? A DEBT. A woman who was owing her gro¬ cer $16 was at the "Sliird street depot yesterday to take a train out of town. He heard that she was going away and made haste down there to try and collect the bill. He found her calmly waiting on a seat and approached ner in a quiet manner. “I shan’t pay!” she boldly replied. s But madam, you had the goods.” r That doesn’t make any difference.” “I don’t like to proceed to extreme measures, madam.” “Now, look here!” she said, as she wheele 1 around at him, “if you don’t get up and skip, I’ll call out that you are my divorce 1 husband, and you are trying to rob me of part of iny money! There are200 people in this room and policeman at the door, and there is a reporter talking to the ticket agent. Just imagine the sensation!” “I can, madam.” “And you want those sixteen dol¬ lars?” “Oh, no madam. I’ll be only too happy to make you a present of the hill. Wish you a happy journey, and if you should return to Detroit, please favor me with your pasronage. Good-day, madam.”—Detroit free Press. Mr. Dodge, statician to the De¬ partment of Agriculture, in the Octo¬ ber report «»n the condition of crops, states that the area of Indian corn in the United States has incrcosed twen¬ ty f>er cent within the part six years with little f very stimulus from expor¬ tation^ which has been three per cent of the quantity produced. Cora oc¬ cupies iu\o»-e than half the area In cereals, aiad produces greater value than any othv?r crop except grasses for hay aud pasture.— Washington Star. S Job Work of ab! kinds promptly done. v