Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-01-12

why change the expression OF his countenance he
passed others when they were speaking, without
the movement of a muscle He showed me three
traits of character | wish my husband never to
possess.
"First, he told falsehood second, discover
ed a lack of sympathy and then he attempted to
deceive me by speaking kind words TO the unfor-
tunate, which came only from his lips. No, no
sach man can never amid all the traits of
world like this, be the companion of Harriet Lee"
''Your rebuke," replied, ''may have reformed
him; try him again; be not too hasty perhaps
smother time he may be all you could wish"
Twill know thee thou art, if ye are treacherous
This secret shall be niue, when it profit me.
On the stone steps in front of one of our largest
and most fashionable hotels, stood tall, gentle
looking young man, closely wrapped in a cloth
cloak of the finest texture, and where the told
slightly parted on the chest might be seen. by the
rays of the street lantern, the glittering of gold
chain, attached TO the end of which was valuable
watch of the same metal.
The town clock in the elegant church opposite
tolled forth the hour Of nine. 1t was sad night
for the poor; the keen blast the cutting frost and
deep snow, made the situation OF the poor still
more miserable. Ye. the young man, so comfort
ably wrapped in cloth and fur, as he stood upon
the stone step putting cigar, seemed TO heed not
the misery of others.
"Kind sir" said misshapcn, decrepid old wo-
man, as she limped along in front of where the
young standing, aud held out her hand,
which was covered with an old wooden mi,ten
"Wil you give me nlnepeuce TO buy some medi
cine for my little sick grand child 2"
The young man continued TO whistle favorite
air /; and as the altered the temperature of
his feet, he commenced to keep time with the
tune.
"Ah,' said the solicitor for charity, in a faint
voice, 81 was once as young as you, and there was
no more prospect | should ever want. But now
you see me beg''
''Begone!" said he, in stern voice, 81 would
not give that amount TO save the child life, or
yours either" And turning to young man by
the name of Vennor for whom he had been wait
ing, he burst into a loud laugh 'Here,o said he,
us chance for you; your purse and heart are al
ways open she wants money to buy medicine
iii give for nothing but arsenic. But come, Ven
nor, let's off 10 the theatre it's time we were
there"
"No," said he, 81 have but fifty cents by me"
at the same time handing it to the beggar but |
will attend the young mems lecture tonight,
which will be free from cost. / would rather my
last cent should 60 for the needy, than for amuse-
ment"
''Ha, ha, ha," laughed the other how very ro-
mantle. Give me your glove, madam, that l may
have something to remember this Incident
The old woman took from her hand which rest
ed beneath her cloak, an old grey mitten.
''Keep that" said she, 81 doubt not you will
remember this evening"" The young man listen
ed TO her voice with attentive ear.
"Speak again, beauty" said he; but she heed
ed him not, for she had now turned the corner
! He pursued his way to the theatre, but ne could
not drive the thought of the beggar from his mind
more than once he looked at the old wooden nit
ten, and at an early hour retired to his lodgings.
Mrs. Grayson gave splendid party the follow
ing evening The elite and beauty of the city
were there among the numbers were Harriet Lee
and Albert Dunroy The soul-subduinr notes of
music, and the light touch of tiny feet upon the
soft threads Of carpet, passed the time merrily a
way, until rather late hour, when they were
seated around in various groups; apart from the
rest sat Harriet Lee, Albert Dunroy, and Charles
/ Nennor. They were engaged in conversation on
the different topics of the times and seasons
l"How different" remarked Harriet, care the
scenes in this spendidy lighted suite of rooms, 10
some of those we passed amid the poor on our way
hither." The lip of Albert slightly curled but re-
collecting who spoke,
eyes" said he, ''this is a hard winter. We
must do all we can for the needy" She made
him no answer, but turned her eyes and met
the full gaze of Charles he sat in silence watch
ing her countenance. 1t was not the first time
they had met She took from her little embroider-
ed bag old wooden mitten, and fifty cent piece
the former she handed to Albert, s.You have its
fellow said she, 'the pair may be of more SER
vice to you than - and the coin she handed to
Charles.
Each looked at the other. ''Do you not think
my disguise complete 2" said she, 81 know you
both as you are"
The faces Of both young men We're crimson, the
one from shame, the other from surprise
We have but one word more to say. She now
lives the happy wife of Charles Vennor. She
went not empty handed with the bestowa Of her
hand he became posSesSor of gold, silver ant
lands.