Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1844-04-09
THE POOR STRAWBERRY BOY

THE POOR STRAWBERRY BOY.
One fine morning in the summer Of
1882, handsome but poorly dressed boy,
called at the door of mansion inL--e
square, in New York city, and offered
somo baskets of straw berries for sale.-
Having disposed of the fruit, he was
about to depart, when his attention was
arrested by the appearance of a girl IL
yeara old who crossed the hall near the
door. She was the only daughaer Of the
Ceateman OF the house; the kind look
which she bestowed on him struck a
chord in his heart, which until that mo-
menl, had never vibraied.
'She is very Iovely!' he exclaimed
mentally, 'but she is tho daughter
Of the great millionaire she can be
nothing 10 me-
lie returned 10 The fields in search OF
more fruit. But the remembrance Of
that sunny face attended him closely in
his rambles.
Il am Young he continued TO himself
would could make myself worthy Of
hsr'-and this thought though it did not
Danish the feeling, bushed IL.
A week past and the the little siTsw-
berry boy again stood with a Palpiating
heart, at the rich mans door. His fruit
was purchased as before, and he rec:ev-
ed his money fIom the white hand OF the
hirbeing whom when he first scw ne hid
dared TO love. .She spok 9 kindly 10 him,
and babe him call again.
He did not forget The order. He call
ed aesin-but the season was advance
ing, aud the fruit had become search
.Ishall not be able to bring you any
more he said one morning, q aln sorry,
for il was pleasure for me TO call
here. But we may meet hereafter
The Young heart that flutte'ed in the
b SON Of that young girl was touched at
the musical, though somewhat melan'
cholly lone in which this was uttered,
and she timidly replied that 'she would
remember him.
sWe shall meet again, Miss, when !
promise you, you shall not be ashamed
10 acknowledge the acquaintance Of the
strawberry boy!
She thought the language singular but
they parted.
Three years ELAPSED. The tide OF
speculation which was then swelling our
cpun,ry had not reached THE food and
The man Of wealth, with his beautiful
daughter, rolled in his elegant carriage
along BrOadwsy, upon fine Sabbath
morning on their way to Trinity Church.
Charlotte was just changing TO the open
TOse.' She is fair Indeed
The service had ended 1.-The magniti'
cent carriage stood at the door; The ele'
0lnt csparisoaed horses paved the
! Sround uneasily-a liveried fOOtman held
Ihe door and the wealthy meFchanl han
ded his lovely daughter TO the coach'
amid the low Obeisance Of her gay admlr|
erS. ~
Why does she moi observe the homage
Ora Thousand butterfly admirers
A young, plainly dressed stranger
stands qui6lly at the side Of the church
door, and her gaze for moment is rivlt'
ed on his features.
s sWho can il bsf she remembers; nc
che cannot remember. =
The carriage rolls slowly towards th'
stately mansion of the man Of wealth an'
he discoveTsRn uncommon quetness II
bis daLgbter's demeanOl.
my deArC haVlOtie you are ILL.,
NO father. nO--L--am--very WE'LL
They arrived at the door the strange
was there. They ahght-he extends
sIieht-a ssry slight-but respectaOI
bow 10 The 'heiross,' and moves OF
a blush tinges tina. bright cheek; sh
recognizes him.
Charlotte retired to her chamber-sh
was nnhappy--but surely this strange
vas nothing 10 her or she to him
Itvas The poor strawberry boy.
Tine rolled on.--lt was the colde
night Of the Uncommon cold winter
'35-and the memorable 10th Of Ds'
a csmber. A Gre had brOkenout in u
=. evening--in one Of the principal stree
of Tie business part Of The great col
msrsial metropolis. Il ragged Violent