Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1845-04-23

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silence, the thoughts Of Evelino were busy. Sh
| felt that she had not regarded her mother as she
should have done. That, she should have born
some Of the burdens imposed upon them by thei
new and changed condition. Tha. she shout
have shared her mothor's feelings and confidence
All this passed rapidly through her mind. Whe
she at length spoke, her voice was low and ten
der.
Speak out plainly to me, mother, sho said, :
have been selfish creature. until now broodine
over my own disappointmonts, and dreaming owe
my own sad condition. | have not felt for yo'
and thought of you should. But now | an
ready to help you with all your burdens, and take
any portion of all your carcs. Talk TO me plain
ly then. Toll me all that troubles YOU
So unexpected nantestat of affection
from her child. completely overpowored Mrs
Marshall. Sho embraced Eyclo tcndcr!y, ant
wept she drew hor to her bosom.
After their feelings had subsidized, Mrs. Mar
shall entered into a FREQ conversation with he
daughter. and explained to her that uness the,
could devise some means Of earning money, the,
would III little while be without, food to CAT
Such a revelation shocked the feelings Of Even
deeply. and put TO q sovoro test her newly ava
kcncd affection for her mother
What IS to DC donc,' That the oft re
peatcd, but unanswered question.
For two or three days. no means OF earnin:
money presented itself. Ba: tie necessity of tn
case required that something should be done.
4 would Willingly tako IN sewing, If coult
got it, l.veIino said. .But 70 whom can GOT
To some of our old friends! Indeed | canno: d.
that
Not TO Mrs. Lamb?'
ooh no. mother And her eyes flied will
tears. & cannot 20 . any Of or old acqualn
tanccs for work. II mast 10 50, let NO SO a
mong Strangers
i do not ask you p - q ii EvcIlnc But !
vou can focl il 70 DO right. for you to do So shat
no: object
4 toll Won wha: have b2on thinking mother.
Nv hat, nv Child!
Have Won ever noticed the lady who lives il
the large house, opposito!-Mrs. Watsou'
i havo soon her at the window and door sever
al tines
there was something good hearted about her
| would rather cali and ask hor to give somc
work. than any one know.
Il believe she would ,roa: you kindly. Ilcr
face always looks 10 me like tho face of an old
friend
i ara suro she would. If you approve, will
90 over tomorrow.
Il cannot object. W arc too closely straight
enod to hesitate. Go, and may you DO strength
oned in the path Of dutyv
On tho next morning, shortly after breakfast
with a trembling and sinking heart. Eveline
crossed the street, and knocked at tho door OF
tho house opposite. She asked for Mrs. Watson
a little whio young, plainly dressed woman
with gentle smile beamng from her face enter-
ed the room. EveIino Her heart was
throbbing violently. She tried to speak; bu
could not ar,icuate word.
"Sit down. said Mrs., in mild oncour-
aging tone. 'You wish to see me2''
"Ycs, ma'am,'' said EveIine, aftor q strong
cffor, 70 subduo her feelings. 81 have called &c
ask if you had any plain sewing that you wished
done! Or, can do fine necdlework.
Tho lady thought for some moments, and then
said,
81 would like ono to come into my fam
ly for few weeks, and sew for me. Are yot
used to sewing for fomilios?'.
Tho color rose to Evelino's face.
"No,' sho family replied.
''Can you cut and fit plain dresses!'
mo. ma am. am afraid l wont suit YOU
But | should like to try
Thorc something in the appearance anc
manner of Evelino that Interested the lady.
Il am willingto give you iriai!' she SAID
''Porhaps you do all shall desire. Where
do you live!"
directly opposite
"Ah. You occupy rooms
"Ies ma am My mother and myself"
"Indeed! What is your namo!'
Several moments passed before Eyene re-
Piled. then she said, in q low voice.
"Marsha.'
MARSHALL" repeated the lady with thought
fal face. And then she looked steadily at Eve.
line Her cheek flushed, and her eye frightened
You can come. if YOU feel wiling she said
81 havo 10 doubt but you will suit me very we'll.
"When shall comet
Tomorrow. if you please"
Il will be over in the morning. replied Eve
line. rising.
Very well. I shall be ready for YOU"
Evoine turned away and left the house. her
bosom oppressed with heavy weight. She liked
the manner of the lady very much. She was
kind and talked to her. not 4 superior, bu:
with a thoughtful and, it seemed TO her, alrlos.
tender regard for her peculiar situation.
That night she dreamed swee:er dreams than
had blessed her slumbcrs for months. But,
when she awol,e, and though. of going out IN the
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