Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1850-12-19
From the Oqnawka Spectator.
LOUISA WILLIAMS;
OR THE
OR p ii AN BOU Nd GIRL.
A TALE OF THE QUEEN CITY.
BY MRS. L. FARMER.
A TALE OF THE QUEEN CITY.
BY MRS. T.. FARMER.
CHAPTER VII.

Louisa haG become SO enleebed by the trent
ment which she had received, that Henry found
it necessary to support her whole weight; and
frequently to stop that she might rest. and calm
her agitation. Blu, the pure and balmy air, len,
its invigorating influence to her crushed spirits
and impaired u new energy through her weak
and EN- ,cia,ed frame; AMI her step apparently
became more firm, as they ,luwly proceeded on
their way towards the house OF Mrs. McCarty,
who was becoming impa,Ien. at Henry. ivig
absence; aud fearful lest hs had failed M the Ell.
tsrprise. When at length she saw them ap-
roaching, she spramg iurward aud caugh, Lou-
isa in her arms, uXcalniug, heaven bless tie
darln.! sure an ye be here nj last; faith All was
jst thinkin shruld never see your blessed
face again. Sit down. ci.ild, ana let ine help
you off with your cloak aud cap. Holy mother!
an is 1t sick 70 have been? How miserable ye
Look, honey! poor cr"t're! sure ! AN they haye
starved you, the miserly brules!
Henry now handed Louisa gIa., of cordial
which he had provided; and requested Mrs.
McCar.y 10 prepare her simple diet, OF " hich
she must pHrtake sparingly.
She was soon SO tar restored as TO be able to
give :hem full account Of all that had happen-
cd to her since she last saw Henry. He was
almost supplied with horror at the recital Of her
suffering,, which SO far exceeded his inag,na =
tion: Mrs. MoCarty wept like child, aud call
cd down the vengeance of heaven, in turn, up
on the persons Who had inflicted such cruel
ties.
Tho first tint of morning was visible on the
eastern horizon ere Henry took leave Of his two
friends, to seek few hours repose, with pro,
mise to visit them pgain in the evening.
Loui,s was now div este1 OF her filthy clio.
thing, and dressed in clean suit, by the kind
hearted washcrwoinan, and desired 10 take some
rest az she appeared very mach fa.igued.
There was no fear that her guardian would
attempt her recovery; on the contrary, he would
in all probability, leave the city as ,oon Lou,
lisa was missed, until the storm had ,nb'ided
which her release would be likely to create.
Henry. do you think va are safe here?' in
quired Louisa, as they were sitting together that
evening in Mrs. McCarty's best room.
Perfectly co. replied her companion, 'youT
guardian has already left the city, fearing il
might become to hot for his comfort. And be-
sides, Louisa Williams would never be detect
ed in that disguise, even by her most intimate
acquaintance
Louisa blushed as her eye fell upon the beau
tiful dress in which she was now a,tired. tol
she fully comprehended his meaning. 1t wal
the first time she had ever been INDUCED in be
coming apparel. 'Ah, said she, Il fear you vii
fnl me an unpra aftable blrthen.'
Say not 90, dearest Louisa; were you .h
penniless orphan which you think yourself,
should feel proud Of one 80 lovely. ] have nncI
to communicate 10 You, which circumstances
have prevented me from explaining before -
HID YOU any knowledge of a relative living i
Philadelphia
None
Did you never hsar your guardian 'nsnsio
Nha mama of Deunis2'
'Nsvsr, except theve ening he was conversin
with yoursclf'
" Iur mother had an euni living there by thi
name, who has now been dead about six month
At her decease, she left her prnperly, amnun
ing to some eight hundred dollars, to yours-l
and exacted promise OF mo that | would Wis
Won in person, and explain some paricula,
which she feared had been purpnsely withhr
from your knowledge. She had written to y,
several times but got no answer, anh conol
ded you were dead, until short time before h.
death, she received intelligence of yon ,hrnu,
gentleman who had resided in tins city, whi
was far from being satisfactory, and aroused /,
suspicious that all was MT rlg.t'
Indeed! this then, i, the mystery which d
fled all my attempts to solve. But how cou
y Mr.. Langley have suspected your bnsines.?'
Guilt is always attended BY mistrust. VIII
YOU nave heard all, you VIII ho' Oe snrprhec
Sis keen penetration: know then, that the il
- msnse wealth which your guardian claims,
longs of right to YOURSELF
To me? surely you are not in earnest?'
Pardon me, Miss Williams, my mission b,
10 not to deceive you, but should you desire
a. friend 10 redress your wiongs. The "a
which am about to disclose, are the true ca,
Of all your suffsrings. Your wealth had nea
cost you your life; but an All wise Provider
had Otherwise ordered it; and may your fu,,