The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-27
VOL. a...NO. 1914.


ject in view which he wished to conceal; but
the girls not to be Encouraged, by any trt-
fng consideration from the performance OF what
was likely T. afford them so much pleasure; the
Preliminarie- wcrs therefore soon arranged, the
Purse-strings having been committed to their
keeping, they made the best possible use OF their
privilege, and afforded the old gentleman con
viDcing prof that they had some idea OF magni-
fcence in the preparation necessary to be made
for splendid entertainment.
The evening came, and with it the
guests, young and old-all that had been invi-
ted The young ladies had the pleasure of hear
ing, before their own door, the rumbling of car
riages and the music Of happy voices-voices of
anxious friends, ready to mngle in the antici-
pated pleasures. Nothing occurred to mar the
Joy Of the occasion--all was glee and gladnesS,
and delightful hustle No one took more inter
est in the froic, or appeared to be gratif-
ed, than Mr.. Harily himself: he the life OF
the whole company, and his voice was every
where heard above ali others, mingling in the
joke and laugh.
% PAS the youngest gentleman in Che comPa-
ny this evening"" said Arabella.
% He's forgotten how old he is,' said Helen.
'' II so lively now, what must he have been
when young :" said Mrs. Douglass.
"Tm always ycung,' returned the old geatle-
man, "aLways young when happy There are
deeds of youth that cling TO us throughout life,
| and the remembrance of them often constitutes
the happiness of age There is scene in my
| early life that l shall keep in bright reinem-
| brance till death; and have, through the agency
| of my daughters, assembled this company to tell
it once more, and be more than happy, by add
| ing to its interest"
IAN for love-" exclaimed Arabella, with a
knowing glance.
Now Tor his courtship!" cried Helen.
S'Go on with the story, called dozen voices,
! - .,7o,,. ,>ro,,a;Iad NJ II.yfIv
g In the ,arly part OF my life" said he, 6 /
| knew a Young man who learned the profession
! of a tailor; on the day that he was free from his
master he was told that business was dull, and
| that he must secl. work elsewhere. This was
| sad news, as he had neither means nor friends,
and was compelled to earn his own livelihood.
| After traversing the whole city, in search of
employment, and obtaining none, he concluded
that, as business was very slack at the south,
| where he had served his apprenticeship, he
/ would get all the means he could together, and
proceed to some Of the northern cities, where he
hoped 10 obtain work, and support himself with
credit lie accordingly took passage N brig
for New York, the plice of which, together with
the fare, amounted to ten dollars, just the
amount he was able 70 gather, and which he had
safely stored away in pockat-book; and placed
in his vest pocket. Tho passengers were all
strangers to the Young man, and being somewhat
difident he did not succeed in making the ac-
quaintance of any. until about the nth day OF
the voyage, when they were far out at sea-
while the rest OF the passengers were seated
near the side of the vessel enjoying the evening
| breeze, ne came as Rear then as his bashfulness
I would permit, and leaned on the railing, to
watch the spray as it dashed up like pearls from
the sea, and to listen TO the conversation OF the
| company. 1t happened that the child OF a poor
4 woman, Oh board. about whom enc cared bat
10 It's mother, while bouncing about the deck Ii
\ his mischief went head foremost through one o
the holes at the side OF the brig, and would have
| plunged into the water, and been lost forever
r but for the timely efforts of the young fellow,
: who reached over the railing and caught the
child by the ANGLE. 1t was with difficulty that
b he regaincd his balance, being obliged to lean
: considerably over the side of the brig, and the
weight OF the child struggling to be relieved
from its perious situation had well nigh been
! the of he loss of both. so that he made a
narrow escape for his lie. In the effort to save
the child, his poclSet-book fell into the sea, and
, he was left without dollar in the world--with-
cut friend of whose help he could avail him
SELF in the honesty of his heart, ne went to the
captain, and frankly communicated his condition,
and begged that he would not think hardly of
1 him, If me could not pay his passage Immediate
w. but that he would certainly settle it as soon
as he could obtain much money. The captain
became enraged, and abused him in n very UNI
n feeling manhcr, declaring the tale about the
q
4 | he swore, loud enough to be heard by all on
a board, that, having been imposed on in that way
f often before, he prepared to serve such i'm
: posters according to their deserts, and that he
y would turn half days sail out Of his way to
put him on shore at the nearest point of Land.
v One of the passengers-a youth OF about the
: same age of the young man-having witnessed
: the whole affair, and seeing the pocket-book
, when j. fell, was prepared TO give testimony in
! favor of the unfortunate; he advanced towards
the captain, and stated, that he thought he was
rather severe in his threats; that the truth had
been told him, and there was no doubt but that
he would get his pay at some future time. do
you dictate to me, SIR" said the captain, whose
wrath had been greatly increased by the appeal.
"I've met these characters before to-day, and 1
am determined to make an example of that fell
| low-he goes ashore at the nearest point"
"To expostulate in vain; and the friend
who had so kindly come to his assistance, taking
out mis- purse, turned to the young man, and
presented it to him, together with his card, say
ing,
"sTake this and use it, if you are ever able
to repay me, it will be well If not, 1t will tie no
great matter
&C 1t will be needless for to enter into
detail of the matter; suffice it for me to say that
the Young man hesitated to receive the purse in
consideration of the gloomy prospect that seemed
to be before him, but was finally prevailed upon
to accept it. After their arrival in New ork,
the two young men became intimate friends.
The one who lost his money, assisted by the
other, soon procured employment, discharged his
| obligation, and was successful in the ascumula-
ton of wealth.
Here the old gentleman dashed tear from
his eye, and, rising from his seat, walked towards
the window. The company waited with breath
less interest for the sequel Of the story. Re-
turning to his place, Mr.. Hartly continued
g The two friends at length separated; one of
them leaving New York, settled in distant
part of America, and a. long interval elapsed.
Z But Bellp he exclaimed, springing from his
seat, swhere are the Miss Warrens and Miss
Walter? do not see them here.
ssThey were not invited, Pa, !" replied Arabclls.
eel But, my DEAR" said he, aifectionately, g did
! I not make it an express condition that all who