The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1825-11-10
NOVEMBER 10, 1925.

disciplined IN the Schooi or adVerSlty-one
who beheld the wreck of all her useful hopes
without one murmuring word against the
Cad who guides the storm; but now the
sudden reflection that she heard, for the last
time, the soft melody Of her beloved daugh-
ter's voice, accompanied by the melting
tones of her piano-saw, for the last time,
her fingers sweeping the speaking keys-be-
held her youthful face glowing with anima-
ton and happiness, unconscious of the blow
that awaited her, a sigh involuntarily escaped
her, and the startling tear told of the sudden
anguish. She turned to me SAID IN low
voice, 81 wish could have saved Amelia's
piano; it will break her heart to part with
it. Poor thing, she little thinks that she
will no more sing and play to charm away
my melancholy"
The unconscious girl closed the instru-
mcnt and remarked, did you observe dear
mamma, that my piano wanted tuning! ana
will you allow MIR. N. to come and tune 1t
tomorrow ?'
A tear stole down the cheek of my respect
ed fr end.
:" Are you i'll, my dear mother" inquired
Amelia, 4" or has any thing new occurred
to distress youi If. so, hide it not from
me; for rest assured, no deprivation, no ex-
ertion, no suffering can afF,ict me like seeing
you unhappy. I have just been thinking
that as soon as my piano is tuned, will beg
Mrs. to let me undertake to instruct
her two little girls in the rudiments OF mu-
sic and who knows, dear mother, but, i'll
time, it will be in my power to support you
with my valued Instrument"
| gaaed for moment, with feelings OF
surprise and admiration, on the glowing,
animated face of this lovely, ingenious girl,
and never felt my own want ct fortune as at
that moment. A silent ejaculation iuvolun-
tarily rose to heaven, that the Almighty
would open some way to save poor Amelia's
piano from the fangs Of rapacious landlord
The hour for separation had already arriv-
ed and, after imprinting a warm kiss on
Amelia's cheek, and whispering into the
ear of nv afflicted friend, TRUST in the Lord
our God" left the house with feelings
cannot describe.
With the dawn, repaired to the auction
rooms in --- street, and waited, agonlzing,
the opening of the sales. The crowd was
large. as several valuable articles OF furni-
ture and some elegant paintings were noticed
in the handblls. l cast glance over the
rooms, and in one corner stood female OF
exquisite form :; her face was hid from pub
lie view bv large Calash her head was
averted, and rested against the window, out
of which she appeared to be gazing at the
crowd below. Near her stood piano.
One glance was sufficient. FASTENED to
the spot and in a low voice articulated GA
; melia H, is it your"
The distressed girl clasped my arm, and
burst into tears.
"Yes, my good sir, l little thought when
you left us last evening, that our cruel land
lord would this morning seize my piano
| 4 - H. Fo ,,1o n
[ dear sir, cannot you devise some. means te
save it for mc?"
!, At this moment the auctioneer called fol
4 the instrument, and it was removed into ths
centre ofthe room for examination. Sew
e eral gentlemen remarked that it was swee
! toned instrument, but out of tune. Th'
u poor girl hung on my arm in silent griei
J The bidding commenced. Foremost in th
crowd stood the son of Mrs. Ids de
: tested landlord He bid after some debate
u tzventv five dollars! and there was pause
u Near Amelia stood an interesting youth, ev
= identity unconcerned in the event of the sal
u Of the piano, examining some fine painting
. that were soon to be exposed. The ide;
u that this cold. unfeeling being was going t
u , purchase, undisputed, this favourte, almos
- ldolizcd article, for the triiing sum of TWEEN
+ ty-fve dollars for moment made her for
:. get where she was, and she exclaimed
"l1ust the only thing value be sacrihc
~ y ed for this pitiful sum! without effecting on
- object?"
e The youth started, gazcd on the beaut
- full girl one instant, and bid one hundre
dollars and the piano was immediatel
L. struck off to Mr.. Seymour.
% The moment the name of Seymour wa
le called, my heart felt the sound, and recall
= ed the features of my old friend and CON
IT panion in arms, Maj. Horatia Seymour.
= saw this young man was his ozpn son, eve
le ready to answer to the calls of humanity
+ The piano was ordered back to the humbl
Is dwelling of Mrs. H-d.
"a "Heaven qvH reyvard you, s,r!" was a
~ the lovely girl could articulate, when sl1
o' heard this order.
', "One tune from the fair owner, is all
~ ask, replied the young enthusiast.
81 81 He accompanied me to my grateful friend
oi habitation, where the sweet voice and ar
Us less manner of Amelia completed the in
W preston her beauty made upon his hear
Ut A few short months saw her and her e.
a cellent parent restored to that rank the
T. were made to adorn.
e often. in my daily rambles, call and tai
lg look at the happy circle assembled roun
~ Seymour's freside. Amelia still plays" Hon
rs --s7ceet home," while her affectionate hu
oi band frequently remarks" To the fiano
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