Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1845-06-05

written beneath II.
There must be some mistake; | am
sure Of it, said Lintley, with emphasis
Very like, sir answered Hardmouth;
but you see, sir, law has nothing to do
with mistakes-law has nothing to do but
to punish 'em'
Leave her with me, ollicer-ior few
minutes, at least. Some water and the
apothccary turned to Mrs Crumpet,-
poor soul! she is muc. shattered--much
changed; but she will soon reviyc-tis
nothing but fainting'
After many enrcaties, TIardmoulh, who
expressed a sort Of respect towards the a.
pothecary-having heard his virtues eS-
tolled by several women who had thronged
the door-consente to leave the room,
Mrs Crumpet adding the further induce
menl Of the second bottle Of wine left by
PaIty's unknown patron.
LlnlIcy administered restoratives, and
in brief time Patty became conscious OF
the presence of her frs, bcnefactor. She
blushcd, trcmbled, wept, yet, in her excess
of agitation, felt Il strange comfort that,
in this new a1lict, On, her first friend was
with her
'TeII me, Patty sad Lintlcy, in calm,
sad voice, how is it that | find you in such
pIace!'
1t was the best-the only place could
find shelter n, was the meek answer.
Wherefore, and steal,hily, too--vhere-
fore did you quit my house! Come, l
must know every thing said Lintley.
you shall, sir, evcrything-as though !
talked to my own soul, you shall know all;
and Patty paused as though she needed
strength to proceed.
Go on; wherefore, them asked LiDlley.
i was no, happy. | felt that my pres
encc brought upon you disquiet; felt that
God pardon them!-your kindness to-
wards an orphan girl mace foolish, Thought
less people talk, and it was my duty,
Though I should die, togo away
yet, tell me, said the apolhccary, for
| must trace you step by step-le!l me,
what could have brought you here!'
Il sought for work and found linIc-a
very little. Yet twas enough. | found,
too, a kind person TO dwell with; bu, was
prosecuted and
Prosecuted, child! BY whom!'
by a strange woman-a strange, old
woman. Day after day she came to the
house, never went abroad but she fol-
lowed me. | know not how it was, felt
for her a loathing | never knew for any
human creature. | could not endure her
And then | heard strange stories Of her
and so that might free myself of her; un.
known to any body, hid here. had not
long been in this house when | fell i'll
they told me, very i'll.
Ill, indeed, said Lintley, looking with
compassionate eyes at the poor wasted
creature.
Patty smiled, and with strange earnest
ness asked, very i'll! am not, sir!'
"A little quiet, with careful tending
and your health will now return sale
Linley
and shall not dic?' asked Patty, will
, sudden melancholy,
Certainly not answered LintIey; 'yor
will be an old woman yet, Patty
I God forbid" cried Patty, her eyes fill.
ing with tears. 'Oh, sir, do not take from
me the hope which for many day has
been my sole comlort-which | have
nurscd, fondled, doaed on-lhe hope o
death This may, l know, be happy
world but, though young, | have seen c
nough Of it. | have neither strength MOI
carelcssncss sufficient TO struggle and live
on as | have lived. would wish to die
Oh, sir, indeed, indeed, speak the truth
You know not how beautiful to me i:
death! What ease-what comforl-wha
sweet repose within gravel
and is the world so barren to you, Pat
tyr asked LinlIcy DO you not sin ii
such wish?'
ooh, sir, do not think me ungrateful.-
All your Kindness feel, past words tc
speak it, Your kindness in relieving me
here-my landlady has told me all--youl
gifts Of
MY gifts! No, chiId-no, minc-it i.
the merest accident that has brought me tC
this house; in truth, it greyes me to fine
you, Hear meyet few words | would
wish to believe you still good still innocent
Patty
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