The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1851-08-14
WASHINGTON, THURSDAY, AUGUST IA, 1851


ais It possible astonishing from such kind
family ~
"Kind families get in debt, aud the laws Of orr
country allow them TO sell the child out Of its
mothers bosom TO pay his masters debts said
George, bitterly.
"WeI, weli.p said the honest old man, fun.
bling in his pocket, III spose, perhaps, amt fol.
lowing my judgment--bang 1t, I ron't follow itr
he added, suddenly; $50 here George" and
taking out roll Of bills from his pOcket-book, he
offered them TO George.
"No my kind, good sir p said George, "you've
done great deal for me, and this might get you
into trouble. have money enough, hope, to
take me as far as need it.p
"No; bat you must, George; money is a great
help everywhere-can't have too much, if you
get it honestly. Take lido take it nOir--do, my
boy"
@on condition, sir, that may repay it at some
future time, will,n said George, taking up the
money.
And now, George, how long are you going TO
travel in this way-not long or far, | hope It's
well carried on, hut too bold. And this black
feliow-who is ne ~
"a true fellow, who went 10 Canada more than
year ago. He heard, after he got there. that
his master was angry A. him for going of that
he had whipped his poor a. mother and he has
come all the way back TO comfort her, and get a
chance to get her away
"Has he got her ?"
"Not yet he has been hanging about the place
and found no chance yet Meanwhile he is going
with me as far as Ohio, TO putme among friends
that helped him, and then he will come back after
herr
Dangerous, very dangerous" said the old man
George drew himself up, and smiled disdainful-
ly.
The old gentleman eyed him from head to foot
with sort of innocent wonder
George something has brought you out won
derfully. You hold up your head and speak and
move ike another man, y said MIR Wilson
"BecSuse Pm frsemqR ~ said George proud
w. "Yes, sir-PVe said nnss'r for the last time
- ssS-U'aP I'H fcesi"
FTake care you are NOT sure; yof may be
takenn
GAN men are free and equal ~ d.s grare, II it
comes TO that, Mir. Wis6fssnu Sie6fEsu
"Pm perfectly dumb-foundered with your bold
ness y said Mr.. Wilson" 10 come right here TO
the nearest tavern!"
"Mr. Wilson, 1t is so bold, and this tavern Is
30 near that they will never think Of il they will
look for me on ahead, and You yourself wouldn't
know me. Jim's master don't live in this county
he isn't known in these parts besides, he is given
up; nobody Is looking after him, and nobody will
Jake me up ITOm tne
I" But the mark in your hAnd7n
George drew off his glove and showed newly
healed scar in his hand
"That is parting proof Of Mr. lIarris's re-
gard !" he said, scornfully. "a fortnight ago he
took il into his head to give IL TO me, because he
said be believed should try to get away one Of
these days Looks interesting, doesn't it he said,
drawing his glove on again.
81 declare my very blood runs cold when |
think of it your condition aud your risks y said
Mr.. Wilson
mime has run cold good many years, MIR.
Wilson at present it's about up to the boiling
point,r said George.
Well, my good sir" continued George, after
few moments silence, al saw you knew me;
thought I'd Just have this talk with you lest your
surprised looks should bring me out leave early
tomorrow morning before daylight; by tomorrow
night hope to sleep safe in Ohio. | shall travel
by daylight stop at the best hotels, go 10 the din
ner tables with the lords Of the land. So good
bye, sir; IL you hear that Pm taken, you may
know that Pm deadin
George stood up like rock, and put out his
hand with the air Of prince The friendly lit
tie old man shook 1t heartily, and after little
shower Of cautions, he took his umbrella and fun.
bled his way out Of the room.
George stcod thoBghtfnlly looking At the door
rs the old man closed H. A thought seemed to
fash across his mind. He hastily stepped TO it.,
and opening it, said
MIR. Wilson, one word moreo
The old gentleman entered again, and George
as before locked the door, and then stood for a
few moments looking on the floor, irresolutely.
At last, raising his head with sudden effort,
MIR. Wilson, you have shown yourself q
Christian ia your treatment Of me- want TO ask
one last deed Of Christian kindness Of you"
"Well, George"
DWELL sir-what you said was true am run
ming dreadful risk. There amt on earth living
soul to care if die" he added drawing bis breath
hard, and speaking with great effort. 81 shall
be kicked out and buried like a dog, and no
body'll think of il day after-oHly my poor wijeg
Poor soul she'll mourn and grieve and II you'd
only contrive Mr.. Wilson, to send this little pin
to her She gave it 10 me for a Christmas present,
poor child Give Il TO her, and tell her loved
her to the last win yoa7 wa you 2" he added,
earnestly.
"Yes, certainly-pOOr fellow, /" said the old gen.
teman, taking the pin with watery eyes, and
melancholy culver in his voice.
"Tell her one thing,n said George ats my
last wish, IL she o0n get TO Canada, 10 20 there.
No matter how kind her mistress is no matter
how much she loves her home, beg her not 10 go
back-for slavery always ends in misery. Tell
her 10 bring up our b0y a free man. and then he
won'tsuifer as have. Tell her this, Mr. Wilson,
will your"
"Yes, George, III tell her; but trust you
won't diei take heart-yOu're brave fellow.
Trust in the Lord, George. wish in my heart
You were safe through, though--that's what
dop
"Is there a God 10 trust in 2 y said George, in
such tone Of bitter despair az arrested the old
gentleman's words. "0h, Pye seen things all my
life that have made me feel that there can't be
God You Christians don't know how these things
look to us. Theresa God for you, but is there
any for usln
ooh, now, don't--don't, my boy,n said the old
man, almost sobbing AZ he spoke don't feel sol
There is-there is clouds aud darkness are
around about him, but Righteousness and jddg-
ment are the habitation Of his throne. There's
God Geo believed Il irnst in him, and Pm sure
He'll help You. Everything will be set right-if
not in this life, in another
The real piety and beneOence OF the simple old
man invested him with temporary dignity and
authority AS he spoke George stopped his dis
traced walk up and down the room, stood thought
fully moment, and then said, quietly
"Thank yon for saying that, my good friend I'll
think Of that"
fro. BE CONTINUED.