The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1845-01-17

udiccs against the victims Of misfortune
or intemperance, who wore the Garb Of
poverty, which is cherished bv n0bler an
imals, who boast the attribute Of reason
In truth, Bose, although a faithful dog,
was real aristocrat in his principles
The traveller, from his appearance, mo.
we'd in the humhes, rank of life, and Bose
evidently intended to give him recep-
ton corresponding with his shabby ap-
pearance. and was advancing towards him
IN surIy manner, and with trucalani
look, when Deacon Willis, who well
knew the peculiarities of his dog. told his
son James to go out and protect the stran-
ger from violence. lie seems to be a
sailor, too said he 'and or day like
this, we should not refuse the rites Of hos
pIlaltv to the humbesi being that passes
along the road On THANKSGIVING day.
no individual, rich or poor, sailor or lands
man, should want for plentiful meal.
Ask him in, my son, continued the noble
hearted farmer, 'and let the poor wayfarer
take seat al our board
The stranger entered the parlor, and
room was made for him at the table. But
his appearance and manner were strange,
and he seemed as if he was but iIl.dspos-
ed to require his host for the hospitality
he enjoyed. He did not even raise his
dllapidaied hat from his head--and to the
kind enquiries which were mace Of him.
he scarcely deigned any repy-but as if
overcome by fatigue or agi,ated by con-
tending emotions, he threw himself into
the nearest char and covered his brow
with his hands.
The wondering group witnessed his
conduct in silence. Come now, my
good man. at length exclaimed Mrs.
Willis in kind, motherly tone. Il dare
say you are tired and hungry-take a seat
at the table, and make yourself at home.
We like saIIors-and would gladly do
you good turn for the sake of one who
has long been absent Don't cry Mary
you should learn to restrain your feelings
Just then old Bose, who, when the sal
lor first came in sight, was disposed to
regard him as an enemy, appeared to have
overcome his combatye pr0pensiiies, and
much TO the surprise Of the children.
seemed suddenly to have conceived the
most lively attachment to the poor stray
ler. lie wagged his tail with unwonted
energy, absolutely danced around him,
whlned forth his Joy in the most express
slve manner, and continued the pantom-
lme by jumping into his lap and attempt
ing to lick his face
The stranger hardly attempted to re-
pulse the ailectlonate anmal-but gently
Pating his head addressed him with the
endeaIlng cpilhet of Poor Bose adding,
you have not forgotten me
lie then raised his hand from his fore
head-removed his hat, and brushed away
the long and matted locks which partly
concealed his features. His voice seem
ed to have touched chord IN the bosoms
OF the persons present, which had long
ceased TO vlbrate. The eyes Of Deacon
Willis and his wife were turned upon him
IN eager expectation. Mary Wardsworth
siared-the rose on her check gave place
to the lily-and her deep seated and pure
love proved more quick.sghied ;han even
parental affection. She gazed upon him
with a look in which Joy and surprise
were blended--and met his glance which
beamed with tenderness and rapIurc-ex-
pressing the lruition of earthly enjoyment.
Her maldenly reserve was conquered bv
her surprise and JOY at beholding before
her, dear one whom she had long
mourned as forever lost 1T is nv cous.
in Edward ! said she, and she threw her
self into his arms.
The scene that followed may be mag.
lned, but cannot be described-nor shall
| attempt ii. There was no longer any
alloy in the enjoyment Of that happy fam
lIy-and Deacon Willis, albeit, always
noted for his piety never offered up
Thanksgiving prayer with greater ierven-
cy and sincerity than on that occasion
Alter dinner was over, Edward had long
tale to tell, TO which his auditors listened
with breathles attention, Of the perIls and
sutierings he had experienced during the
previous three years. The vessel on
which he had sailed for South America
had been suspected of carrying on CON
'raband trade, aud the crew were all con-
demned TO The mines for life. Edward.
with two of his companions, at the imm.
nent risk of his life, succeeded in eiIectinr
his escape, and, had worked his passage
home in vessel bound for Providence.
Misfortune still pursued him the vessel
was wrecked on Block Island during
heavy gaIe--and he, after n desperate