Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1843-10-31


wished him to appear in dress, as well as
manners, as respectable as any one. He
had often wondered at The scan,iness Of
his wardrobe, for although he dressed with
the most scrupulous regard 10 neatness,
his clothes were almost threadbare. Da-
na did not think this proceeded from Mig
gardly disposition, and he determined 10
subject, and, if possible, ascerta n the real
cause-this he did in the manner we have
related.
Soon after the conversation took place,
Mr.. Dana left home on business. As he
was returning, and riding through beau
tfu village, he alighted at the door Of
outage, and requested drink. The mis-
tress, with an ease and politeness that con-
WINGED him that she had no, always been
the humble cottnger, invited him to walk
in. He accepted her invitation; and here
a scene Of poverty and neainess presented
itself, such as he had never before wit
messed. The furniture which consisted of
no more than what was absolutely necesa-
~, was SO exqulsitely clean that 1t gave
charms topoverty, and cast an air Of COM
fort all around. A venerable looking old
man, who had not seemed To notice the en-
trance of Mr.. Dana, sat leaning on his
staff; his clothes were clean and whole,
but so patched that you could have scarce
ly told which had been the original piece.
THAT is your father, | presume? said
Mr.. Dana, addressing the lady.
1t is SIR
'1e seems to be quite aged
IIa in bic ri ,.o,r bo hos
survived all his children except myself
You have once seen better days.
Il have. My husband was wealthy, but
false friends have ruined him; he endorsed
notes to great amount, which stript us of
nearly all our property, and one misfortune
followed another, until we were reduced to
poverty. My husband did not long survive
his losses, and two Of! my children soon
followed him.
Have you any remaining chldren!'
Il have one, and he is my only support.
My health is SO feeble canno, do much,
and my father, being blind, needs great at
.ention. My son conceals from me the
amount Of his salary; but am convinced
he sends me nearly all, if not The whole Of
it.
Then he is not al home with you9'
No, sir, he is clerk for wealthy mer-
chan, in Philadelphia
Pray what is your sons nameP
Henry Whitman
Henry Whitman exclaimed Mr.. Da-
ma why he is my clerk. left him al
my house not a fortnight SINCE
Here followed succession Of inquire S
which evlnced an anxiety and sollcitudc
that mother alone can feel-to all of
which Dana replied to her satisfaction.
\ on know our HenryP said the old
man raising his head from his staff; well
sir, then you know as worthy lad us ev.
er lived God bless him. He will bless
him for his goodness to his poor old grand
father he added in a tremulous voice.
while the tears chased each other down
his checks.
He is a worthy fellow, to be sure said
Mr.. Dana rising and placing we'll filled
purse in the hands of the old man. He
is 4 worthy young man, and shall not
want friends be assured
He left the cottage.
Noble boy,' sad lie mentally, as be
was riding leisurely along, Illuminating on
his interview; noble boy, he shall not
want wealth TO enable him to distribute ha
pincss. believe he loves my daughter.
and ii he doe s he shall have her, and all
my property in the bargain
Filled with this project, and determined
| if possible, TO ascertain the true state of
their hearts, he entered the breakfast room
next morning after his arrival home. Car
oline was alone
SO Henry is about to leave US TO go to
England and try his fortune he earnestly
observed.
Henry abou, to leave us! said Caroline
dlopping the work she had in her hand,
about to leave US, to go England!' she
added, in tone which eyinced the deepest
| interest.
ITO be sure; but what if he is my
childl'
Nothing, sir, nothing-only l thought
we should be rather lonesome, she repIi
ed, turning away to hide the tears she
could not suppress.
Tell me, Caroline said Mr.. Dana, ten
derby embracing her, tell me-do you not
love Henry? You know wish your hap
piness, my child. have ever treated you
with kindness, and you have never until
now, kept anything hid from your father
Neither will now,' she replied, hiding
her face in his bosom. i do most sim
cerely esteem him, but do not for the world
tell him so, for he has never said it was
returned
The daughter was left alone.
Henry said he entering the counting
house, you expect to visi, the country
shortly, do you'll believe you told me so?'
Yes, sir, in about four weeks
If it would not be too inconvenient,'
rejoncd Mr.. Dana, 9 shuold like to have
you defer il week or two longer,a lat least
1t will be no inconvenience, sir, and
if il would oblige you, will with pleas
ure."
1T will most certainly oblige me. for
Caroline is to be married in about six
weeks, and would not miss having you
attend the wedding
Caroline to be married, sirp said Hen
ry, starting as if by an electric shock
Caroline to be married! Is it possible.'
To be sure 1t is; bul what is there so
wonderful about that!
Nothing, sir; only il was rather sud-
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