Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-12-09

beautiful girl, with a handkerchief over
her head, who was carrying small arti.
cles of furniture to the hall, he made
known his wishes to see Mr.. Ward.
This gentleman was engaged in pack.
ing mp his machinery; but, soon coming
out of his secret room and locking the
door behind him, he appeared before Mr..
Lambert. As these two individuals had
never met, the landlord was obliged to
introduce himself.
81 feel highly honored--I am thank
ful for this new Indication of Kindness"
said Mr.. Ward with emotion.
IL understand" said Mr.. Lambert,
"that you have been to work on an i'm.
portant mechanical invention"
"Yes, sir. and am happy to inform
you it is completed; the model has gone
to Washington. / have used allthe mon.
ey could scrape together to pay The ex-
penses OF the patent right: but. sir, a
manufacturing company are ready TO ne
gotlate with me for my machine, and in
very short time shall be able to pay
all my debts"
Mr.. Lambert had hitherto REGARDED his
tenant as visionary. He did no, look
like one; he Gid rot speak like one
The thought struck Mr.. Lambert that he
might, after all, be able to pay his rent.
II have concluded that nigh, as well
permit you TO remain here short time
longer--aithough am pressed for mon.
ey," he said with ,honghtful air.
"My dear sir" exclaimed Mr.. Ward,
"this is favor had no right to expect,
notwithstanding all you have done for
us; but ] am sincerely grateful. We are
going into miserable house, where we
cid not anticipate residing more than two
or three weeks, or until find my funds
coming in; and if we remain here YOU
shall never be forgotten"
Benefits! | am not aware that YOU
are much indebted 10 me-
"Iou are pleased to say so-but for 2
quarters rent you gave me receipts in
full, relying upon my honor for payment
at some future time. have also receiv-
ed sums to aid me in prosecuting my iu-
vention. have at no time doubted bat
that they came from you
Mr.. Lambert pressed his forhead with
his hand. After pause, he said:
"And why, may ask-why did you
give me credit"
'F.xcuse me for mentioning the sub
ject," said Mr.. Ward, with emotion,
''bu,, although you parted in anger from
your sister,"
"Sir!' exclaimed Mr.. Lambert, start
ing and changing color.
"iler's was a pardonable ofTense," 4"
said Mr.. Ward. sShe declined marry.
ing the man whom you chose for her
husband. You dIsowneG her: you have
never met her since. But this was years
ago. and | know yon could not cherish
resentment so long,"
"My God!" cried Mr. Lambert" ,"what
do you mean? | have heard nothing of
her for twenty years. know not what
has become of her."
Mr.. Lambert fixed his eyes upon his
landlord III speechless astonishment.
"ls it possible?" he murmured; "are
you serious!'
Upon my soul! have made inquir-
les for Mary, without success. | have
supposed her dead!'
Then these benefits have not been
bestowed because -
"Sir, know nolhing of what you say /.
| die with suspense! Ii you know any
think of Mary tell me what has become
of her,"
The tenants eye looked searchinely
and earnestly iuto the landlords face;
then taking him by the arm, he led him
deliberately and softly into another
room.
There was pale, thin woman sitting
in an arm chair. She started on seeing
the two men enter. and uttered faint
cry OF surprise.
"Mary" gasped Mr.. Lambert; "can
it be my sister!'
''Your sister and my wife,"
An hour later, Mr.. Lambert might have
been seen entering Charles Burchard' S
lodging. The young man was at home.
With surprise he greeted his employer.
The latter was apparently excited by the
occurrence of some recent event.
"Young man. said he. Il have learn
ed in what way you have used your sal.
airy for the past year."
"Sir!"
"1ou have compromised me; IL do
not wish to blame you: but you should
not have left the Ward family to suppose
the money they received cam, FROM me.
You paid their rent, and gave them re-
ceipts in my name!"
"And do they know it!'cried Charles.
why should they moi! Why did you
no, act openly with them!"
81 had no thought that you would be
injured by being suspected of helping
them, and | had my reasons for not
wishing TO be known as the author OF the
benefits" said Charles, blushing.
IL demand your reasons"
"rhe truth is if must confess il, IL
hope some day or other to marry Mary
Ward"
"Ah!--"
"She is worthy girl. sir.''
"But this is no reason!" exclaimed
Mr.. Lambert.