The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1850-05-02
NJ I S q e IL a " z 0 U S
CHARLES ELLISTON.
A CAPITAL STORY.

ssI must leave this place to-nighti can
bear their marked neglect and open taunts
no longer" said Charles Eiliston, and he
left The richly furnished parlor, where,
with some fashionable guests sat Mrs.
Merton and her two eldest daughters, and
went forth into the garden. "Yes, must
90" he continued, "no one cares for me;
and why should they for the penniless be-
ing, whose very origin is unknown! Alas,
how hard it is to be thus cast upon the
world friendless, and beloved by none
none-noue!'
And he buried his face in his hands,
overcome with the intensity of his feel
ings.
"None, Charles7' said clear, silvery
voice behind him, while hand was gent
ly laid upon his shoulder.
He started, and turning round, said
"Yes, yes, Helen, pardon me, l-spoke
unthinkingly.- You still love me7'' he ad-
ded inquiringly.
81 do, Charles. and my father"
Yes, your father, my noble benetactor
Helen He still loves me
Then why leave US, Charles?' she
said in tender tone.
because, Helen, you know | have al
ready been the cause of much dissenslon
in your family-God forbid that | should
DE so any longer. And besides, Helen,
YOU know what treatment | have received
from your mother and sisters. i have
borne it long out of respect TO your father
and love for you, but can bear no more,
| will go forth into the world in hopes OF
building up fortune, and say, Helen, if
should be successful and return, will
you"
al will love you STILL" she said inter-
rupting him. Oh, | will always love you
Charles"
Farewell" said he.
And imprinting kiss upon her rosy
lips, he tore himself away. In ano,h
er hour he had quilted the house where
he had spent so many happy days with
Helen.
Charles Elliston was dependant upon
the bounty Of Mr.. Merton. He had found
him one day when about four years old,
wandering about the streets of the city,
lost child. He kindly took him home,
and used every endeavor TO discover his
parents. but all to no purpose. Al last,
finding his inquiries were useless, he raised
and educated him as his own.
Unlike her husband, Mrs. Merton was
of an aristocratic proud spirit, who could
not bear one whose birth was SO uncer-
tain as that of young Elliston. She had
difused some of her spirit into her eldest
daughters; but Helen the youngest, like
her father, possessed a kind and noble
heart, and looked only with compassion
and love upon the poor, though noble
youth.
He was now about seventeen years of
age, and the insults that were heaped upon
him were felt severely. 1t is true, when
Mr.. Merton was present. none dare show
the least disrespect toward him, but this
only served to make him feel ii more acute
ly in his absence.
II was on this very mentioned evening,
that new insult had been offered 10 him,
and he determined not 10 live another day
where he was exposed 10 them. Nor
would il have caused him one feeling OF
regret. had it not been for Mr.. Merton
and Helen; but however dear they were
10 him, he resolved to leave them. He
left 100, without informing MIR. Merton,
for he well knew that he would insist up
on his staying, and he would not be the
author of discord in that family where
dwelt the only two on earth he could call
his friends.
] was near the close of a summers day
thata steamboat touched the wharf of one
Of our Southern cities, and from It's crow
ded decks poured a stream of weary trav-
elers eager once more to set foot upon the
land. Among the last who stepped on
shore was tall youth. with valise in his
hand, who walked slowly from the land
ing and bent his way toward the shipping
warehouses along the wharves. But alas
ne was stranger, and had no recommen-
dations.
With detected mien. and sorrowful
STEP ne was abont giving up all hopes,
~hen he came to large warehouse he
had not before entered. He walked into
the counting house where sat a gentleman
apparently about fourty years of age. To
sae youths inquiry whether he was at
lhe head of the establishment, he replied
IN the affirmative.
What do you wish my, lad!" he in
quired.
"Do you want lad to assist in your
noref ! have no recommendations to
'nsr yon, SIR" he continued nodes,ly.-