Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1844-11-29


but busiiy employed in sewing what appeared to
be q Iady's dress. A girl about ten years old sat
by her side also. engaged in sewing. while small
ler one occupied a stool at the head OF bed. on
which lay young woman, whose flushed cheek
and irregular breathing denoted the presence OF
disease. After few words of enquiry, address
ed to tho elder female, the doctor advanced to the
bed side. and taking the hand Of the patient he
examined hor pulse, and spoke 10 her in tones of
kindness, which brought tho tears into her eyes.
| 1T was not very prudent il you my dear MISS
Osborne. to leave Mrs. Morc.ond's in your cond-
ton why did you do so2'
Il could not help it. sir 1t was not conren' emit
for Mrs. Moreand to have sick Ps:son IN her
house,
She did not surely turn you OUT said the good
doctor indignantly, after imposing on you tasks
beyond your strength to perform; for your illness
is only the consequence Of over cxer,ion. but
Why ho added did yoa go to Mrs. Moreland's 3, or
rather why did you remain there after her unwor-
thy conduct2'
| Helen did not answer, but her mother replied
Our poverty, DR.. Cleveland, did not permit US
to refuse evon the poor pittancc which Mrs. More
land offered for Helen's services. We are stran.
gors hero, and lady, for whom my daughter had
executed some fine work, recommended her to
Mrs. Moreland, as governess for her children,
situation for which her education had amply
qualified her.
.And Mrs. Moreland with all her boas,cd phi.
lanthropy, took advantage Of her necessities to
engage her at price for which she could not have
procured monial servant, and afterwards to i'm
pose on her tasks sufficient to have destroyed
constitution far more robust than she bear.
She is hard hearted, unfeeling woman.
1t was a want Of thought moro than tha! of
feeling, DOCTOR said poor Helen; Mrs. Moreland
was very much occupied, and had little time to
look into hor domestic affairs
Ave. said DR.. Cleveland, bitterly, che was
busy in correcting the faults of others, while her
suffered to 60 on. till they grew into
crimes, for such total disregard of the comfort OF
those who are dependant on her, is surely crimi-
nal. But we will not speak of her. Have you
no friends he added, turning to Mrs. Osborne,
'to whom you could apply 10 relieve your present
necossties!
None in this country. We natives Of En-
gland, and had been in America only short
time, whom the banking institution in which Mr..
Osborne had deposited little fortune failed,
and VIC were reduced to great distress. My hus-
bands DEATH which took place soon after, render
ed US still moro destitute, and it is with difficulty
that have boon enabled to preserve my family
from actual want
And have you never written 10 your friends in
Eng|and1'
Yes, sir, but suppose they have not received
my letters. My brother IS wealthy. and am GER
tain, tina, did he know my situation, he would
himself haston TO relieve it,
You will not think me impairment, Mrs. Os-
borne, if ask the namo of your bro.horl'
Stanley, sir. Edward Stanley
Then my dear madam, may congratulate you;
hope your trials are There is now in the
city an English gentleman, by the Of STAN
ley, seeking as he Informed me, for
relatives, of whom he has not laIey heard. am
almost certain, from his resemblance to my
friend Helen, that he must be your brother. But
why is it that no has not found vouf Were your
letters dated from Philade pha!
nj tho irne | " roto
in the interior of the State Of New York. We re-
moved hero because though, in poPulous city
l could more readily find such employment as
would enable to support my family. But, sir,
if my bro her is in the city. will YOU direct me to
hint"
4 will bring him to you instantly and, snatch
ing his hat. the good old man hurried down the
street with an alacri,y surprising to those who
knew his age, but wore not aware of the bencvo-
lent impulse which quickened his footsteps. In
half an hour he returned, accompanied by Mr..
Stanley, who was indeed the bro,hok of Mrs. o.
borno. and who as he folded his sister in his arms,
and kissed the cheek of his lovely niece, blessed
the benevolent spirit which had led the good ply
stefan to the humble abode of poverty.
Mrs. More!and was entertaining. with her usu.
al animation. large party Of her friends, when
servant throwing open the door. announced Mr..
Stanley and his niece. The lady rose to receive
her guests, but her confusion may be imagined
when in the fashionable and elegant looking fe-
male who leaned on the arm Of the English s.ran-
ger, she recognized her former governess. Mr..
Stanley declined the chair which the servant ham
ded him, but advancing in front Of the sofa,
which Mrs. Morcland occupied, he said, in a
stern and distinct voice
Il have called, Mrs. Moreland to bid you adeu:
and have brought you my niece, Miss Osborne,
to thank YOU FOR the kindness and consideration
extended to her while inmate of your house,
thcrance Of your philanthropic views, the amount
duo to her for services rendered TO your family.
and which hitherto you have not been at leisure
to remember. l will. also, with your permission,
use an old mans privilege, and offer you piece
of advice. 1t is this-For tho future. withdraw
your attention from the affairs OF others. and fix