The Spartan. [volume] (Spartanburg, S.C.) 1843-1852, 1844-07-17

found uny About eight O'Clock sat down in
one of the stalls of that market house 1 was tir-
ed and sick. 1 had not eaten mouthful since I
| started from Frederick in the morning. thought
itwas impossible for me to get any thing to do, or
any thing to eat when an old lady who kept q
cake stand, and who had got out of patience wait.
/ ing for her husband offered me sixpence to carry
her basket home. agreed; and she gave me not
only the sixPence, but good supper; and when
had satisfied her that was not a runaway an
PRENTICE offered me lodgings for the night start.
ed out next morning, and before night, found a
situation. rs hard one, to be sure, and / don't
| make much; yet 1t isn't impossible for me to give
you dollar, ifyou'll make the right use of it, and
poor as we both arc, 1t isn't impossible that YOU
and may be rich and happy men some day.
AT the conclusion of this story, which the rag
ged man had listened to with show of impa-
nence, the unsophisticated yourh Slipped the
amount mentioned into his hands and left him
abruptly. The man passed down the space to a
tavern, and paused at the door, as If debating in
his mind whether to enter and spend the dollar he
had received for rum, take the advice of his
young benefactor, and strive to reform The str,1y
gle seemed to be strong one, and after some
five minutes hesitation, he turned and walked on
ward, with the slow and irresoute step of one
whose course undecided.
we will now return to the generous youth,
who, alter tho charitable related bent his stems
homewards, soon forgetting, in the multitude of
objects that attracted his attention. the little Incl
dent IN which he had been the chief actor He
found 1t possible, on his way to assist an old lame
porter, who was staggering along under the
weight Of large leather trunk; without hcsita.
ton, he took hold Of one end of it, and supported
halt the burden. Nor did he reinouish it until il
had reached its destination although the charta-
bic office led him several squares out of his way.
When the trunk was at length set down on the
steps OF three story brick in Lexington street,
he concluded to pause awhile, partly because he
had too much Of oblgngncss in his disposition to in
terrupt the loquacity of the porter, who was ear
ncstly detailing the circumstances of iren,en's
row, which had occurred the night before, and
partly because he was pleased with the sound of
piano, accompanied by a soft voice, which
came foating through the window blinds from the
house. While he was standing there, gentle
man, with the usual accompaniment Of travel
Ter, an umbrella under one arm and great coat
dan CLING across the other, came up, and drawing
out his purse, demanded of the old man his charge.
"!wenty-hve cents" was the reply.
"And yours?' he continued, turning to our hero
"Oh, returned Hitc Ellery-it is time we had
mentioned his name-"Oh shall be satisfied
with the privilege ofu seat upon the step until
the lady within finishes her song"
"l ou are moderate" said the gentleman: "but
Saa w.i. come IN, you can hear it to better ad=
This was said in a matter of course tone which
seemed to anticipate no refusal; and the door be-
ing now opened, Hte, so abashcd by the unex-
pected invitation, that he knew not how to de-
cline it, was ushercd into the hail. and thence, af.
ter the gentleman had met and saluted his WIFE
into handsome little parlor, where he was left
without even the ceremony of a word of explana-
ton, with n girl in faded calico dress and
questionable leghorn bonnet. She appeared
from the last named article Of her attire. to have
been upon the eve ofdeparture, and to have mere
ly paused to amuse child of eight or ten, who,
perched upon chair, rcclned its head delightful
ly upon one end Of the instrument she was finger
ing. The child no sooner become aware Of its
fathers arrival than it ran from the room, than
leaving the youth entirely alone with the unknown
female, who now abruptly ceased her song, and
sat running her fingers idly over the KEYS of
the instrument. He felt embarrassed He had
not been much accustomed to the society of the
softer sex, and had Of the set phrases of the
gallant ut command. Feeling constrained TO say,
something, yet ignorant what form Of address ct
iIuette might require in his particular case, he
resolved upon plain statement of the circum-
stances which brought him there as the best mode
of Introducing himself Hite seldom Judged char
acters by dress; and the faded calico caused him
as much timidity shining silk could have pro-
duced; it was, therefore, with some trepdation,
that hc walked up to the piano and said.
81 ask pardon if have interrupted you, Miss
was listening to your song at the door, when the
gentleman who has just arrived, kindly invited me
in. Ifyou are so inclined, shall be pleased to
hear you finish it."
"Certanly," replied the girl, turning towards
him set of features, which pair Of brillian,
eyes partially retrieved from the plainness which
the misshapen leghorn threw them. She then
recommended the air she had been performing
Hite, though no connoisseur, soon perceived that
she possessed great musical talent, and with very
natural curiosity, was wondering if she was NOT a
teacher of the art when the lady of the house
entered the room. When the piece was finished
she approached the girl and placed something ,r
her hand. The young musician thanked her in O
low tone, but the words were distinctly audible to
Hitc. 49,
81 am very, very much obliged to you," she
said, .'but do not give me all now-keep this mncl
until come again. If / go home with all this
he will take it from me, and spend it in the man
ner that told you."
Gas you will, child" returned the lady,
Whenever you need it, call, and any time you
should need assistance, do hesitate to apply Ia
me. Perhaps may want you again next month
| or the month after, at all events"
"Thank you." said the girl; al shall ALWAYS
| be bappy to oblioe Won And no,y 7 ,o,s, nm L..