The ladies' garland. [volume] (Harpers-Ferry, Va. [W. Va.]) 1824-1828, 1825-12-31

had been employed at certain school, where
information about him might possibly be obtain
ed. Capt Cornish fastened to the place, and
informed by the master of the school that
such man, indeed, had been cmployed there
| but had ceased to attend for some time past
He was very well behaved, industrious vour-
man." added the master, but in distressed CIR
cumstances, which prevented him from making
that genteel appearance which we expect from
all who attend our school so | was obliged to
dismiss him. 1t d great force on my feel
lngs, assure YOU, sir so to do. but you know
| the thing could ret be helped The captain
eyed HIM with indignant contempt; and said.
81 suppose then, sir, your feelings never suffer
ed you to inquire where this poor creature llycd.
or what became of him afterwards ?" AS to
that" replied the master, - every one knows his
own business best, and my time is fully taken
up with my concerns but believe have
a note Of the Lodging he then 0ccupied--here ii
is.' The captain then took it, and turning on
his heel withdrew in silence
He posted TO the place, but there too had thu
modification of learning that he was too late
The people, however, told him he might find
the family in neighbouring alley, at a lodging
up three pair of.stairs. The captain heart sunk
within him however. taking boy as guide,
he proceeded Immediately TO the spot Ga go
ing up the narrow creakmg starcasc he met
man coming down with a bed On his shoulders
At the top of the landing stood another with Il
bundle OF blankets and sheets woman, with
child in her arms, was eypostulating with
him, and he heard her cXclaim, Cruel. NOT To
leave me one he'd for myself and my poor Chi
dren.' Stop!' cried the captain, set down
these things The man hestatad, The cen
tain renewed his command in pcrcmptory
tone; and then advanced towards the woman.
They looked earnestly at each other THROUGH
her pale and emaciatcd features he saw some
thing of his little smiler; and at length, in a
faint tone oivocc, he addressed her: . Are you
Amelia Cornish ~ That WAS MY name, = size
replied. . am your uncle" cried he. claspng
her in his arms. and sobbinG as if his heart
would break. My Uncle!" exclaimed she, and
tainted. lie was Just able to set her down On
the only remaining chair, and take her child
from her Two other children came running
up. and began to scream with tcrror-Amelta
recovered herself oh sir. what a situation
you see me in! - . poor situation, indeed
said he, " poor lorsa<cn creature but you have
one friend left"
lie then asked what had become of her hus,
band. She told him, that having fatigued hirr
self with walking every day to a great distance
for little employment, that scarcely afforded
them bread, he had fallen i'll, and was now in
the hospital, and that after being obliged TO sell
most of their little furniture and clothes for pre-
sent subsistence, their landlord had seized their
only remaining bed for some arrears Of rent
The captain Immediately discharged the debt
and causing the bed to be brought up again,
dismissed the men. He then entered into con
versation with his niece about the events that
had beEallen her. Alas. sir said size. Ial4