Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1846-04-02

Paris; but II Is utfncult 10 step I'D tne de-
scent down the path Of misfortune. For
three years the father struggled agains.
poverty, but "a, last died in hospital.
The mother soon followed; and the
young girl was left alone, and the occu
pan. Of a garrett Of which the rem, was
no, paid. II there were any fairy connect
ed with the story. this was The moment
for her appearance; but none came. The
young girl remained alone, without friends
or protectors, harrassed by debt. which
she could NO, pay, and seeking in vain for
some species Of employment. She found
none. Still it was necessary for her 10
have food. One day passed. on which
she tasted nothing. The night .ha. fol-
lowed was sleeples.. Mex. day wa. a.
gain passed without food, and the poor
girl was forced into The resolution Of beg
ging. She covered her head with her
mothers veil the only heritage she had
received, and stopping so as to simulate
age. she went out into the streets. When
there, she held on. her hand. Alas, tina,
hand vas white, and youthful, and deli.
cate! She felt the necessity Of covering
il up in the folds Of the veil. as if il had
been leprosied. Thus concealed, the poor
girl held GU, her hand to young woman
who passed-one more happy than her
! self, and asked "A sou-a single sou to
get bread' The petition was UNDECIDED
An old man passed. The mendicanl
thought that experience Of the distresses
of life might have soflencd one like him,
but she was in error. Experience had
only hardened, net softensd his heart.
The night was cold aud rainy, and the
hour hal come when the nigh, police
appeared to keep the streets clear Of all
msndicauts and suspicious characters -
Al this period, the shrinking girl took
courage snee more 10 hold OIL, her hand
tOa passerby. 1t was young man. He
stopped at the silent appeal, and, diving
into his pockets. pulled on, piece OF
money, which he threw to her. being
apparently afraid to touch a thing so
miserable. Just as he did this, one Of
the police came to the spot. and placing
his hand on the girls shoulder. exclaimed,
'Ah, have caught you have I!-vou are
begging. 10 the office with you! come
along
The young man here in,erposed. He
took hold hastily of the mendIcant. Of her
whom he had before seemed afraid 10
touch, and addressing himself to The pc.
llceman, said reprovlngly. This woman
is no, \ beggar No. she is-she i. one
whom | know But sir said the off
GER Il tell ysu. lha. she is an &C.
quain'auce of mine replied the young
stranger; then turning to the girl. whom
he took for an old and feeble woman, he
continued, Come along, my good dame.
and permit me to see you safely to the
end Of the street. Giving his arm to the
unfortunate girl, he then led her away.
saying, Here is a peee of hundred
sous. 1t is all | havs-taks it, posr
woman
'rhe crown of hundred sou. passed
from your hand to mine Continued the
lady, and as you walked along. support,
+ ing my steps, | then through my veil
distinctly saw your face and figurs'-
Ny 6gure!' said Frederic, in amaze
, ment.
Yes, my friend, your figure returned
HI, wife, y. was to me that you gave ain:
on tina, night! Ii was my life my hon
or, perhaps-that you then saved!
You mendlcan,-you - Young, 81
beautiful. and now SO rich!' cried Fred
erie,
Yes, my dearest husband replied tht
lady. Il have in my life received alms-
once oaiy-and from you; and those aim
have decided my fate for life. On tn
day following that miserable night, a,
old woman in whom had inspired som,
sentiments of pity. enabled me TO enter \
a semps,rsss into respectable house,
Cheerfulness returned to me with labor
| had the good fortune TO become favor
!. tie with the mistress whom l served, and
indeed. did my best, by unwearednes
and care, to meri, her favor. She wa
often visited by people in high life. On
day. Sir James Melton. an English gen
, 'eman Of grea, property came to tn
5 establishment along with party ofladie
He noticed me. lie returned again. Fl
spoke with my mistress, and learnt that
. was of good family-in short, learnt m
whole history. The result. was. tina, h
sa, down by my side one day. aud aske
q me plainly if would marry him.
! Marry you!' cried l, in surprise.
Sir James Melton was man of sixty
tall. pale. and feeble looking In answe
to my exclamation Of establishment, h
:. said, Yes. ask if you will be my wife
| am rich, but have no comfsr,-n
happiness. My relatives seem to yearn t.
: see me in the grave. | have allmeni
which require degree Of kindly car
that is no, 10 be bough. from servants.
have heard your story, and believe you Il
be one who will support prosperity a
you have adversely. make nv propose
sincerely, and hope you will agree Il
it!
AT that time, Frederic continued III
lady, Il loued you. had seen yon bu
once. but that occasion was 100 memora
BILE for me ever to forge, it, and someihin,
; always insinna,ed to me !ha, we wer
destined 10 pass through life together
At the bottom Of my soul believed this
YET every one around me pressed me /,
accept Of the sffer made TO me, and ,h
THOUGHT s,ruck me thai might ope a.,