Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1852-03-26

Hlolhef say WHen Sne Knows my disgrace"
"Perhaps we can munage that she never shall
know It, replied he; and allurlng her by this
hope, ne gradually obtained from her the whole
story OF her acquaintance with the Nobleman.
lie babe her be comforted, and take nourishment
tor he would see that the silk was paid for, and
the prosecution withdrawn. He went immedi-
aiely to her employer, and told him the story.
This is her first offence" said he ''the girl
IS young, and the only child oil poor widow -
Owe her chance TO retrieve this one false step,
AMI she may be restored to society, an useful
and hOnored woman. | will see that thou art
paid for the silk.
The man readily agreed to withdraw the pros
ecution, and said he would have acted otherwise
by the girl had he known the circumstances
"Ihou should'st have inquired into the merits
of the case, my friend" replied Isaac by this
kind OF thoughtlessness many young creature
is driven iHto the downward path, who might
easily have been saved"
The good old man then went to the hotel, and
inquired for Henry Stuart. The servant said
his lordship had not yet risen. Tell him my bu-
slncss is otlmportanCe, said Friend H. The SER
want soon returned, and conducted him to the
chamber. The Nobleman appeared surprised
that plain old quaker should thus intrude upon
his luxurious privacy but when he heard his
the truth of the girls statement. His benevo-
lent visitor took the opportunity to "bear tes-
tmony," As the Friends say, against the sin and
selhshness OF proiligacy. He did it in such a
kind and tathery manner, that the young mans
heart was touched. He excused himself by say
ing, that he would not have tempered with the
girl, II he had known her 10 be virtuous.
81 have done many wrong things" said he,
"but thank God, no betrayal of contding inno-
cence rests on my conscience. | Rave always
esteemed ii the basest act OF which man is capa-
Bile"
The imprisonment of the poor girl, and the
fOrlorn situation in which she hal been found
distressed him greatly. And when Isaac repre-
scented that the silk had been stolen for his sake,
that the girl had thereby lost profitable employ
ment and was obliged TO return to her distant
home, to avoid the danger of exposure he took
out fifty dollar note, and offered it to pay her
expenses.
"NHy, said Isaac, "thOu art very rich man :;
see in thy hand large roll of such notes.
She Is the daughter OF a poor widow, and thou
hast boen the means of doing her great injury.
Give me another"
Lord Henry handed him another fifty dollar
note, and smiled, as he said,
"Hou understand your business we'll But
you have acted noby, and reverence you for it.
Ii you ever visit England, come TO see me.
will give You cordial welcome, and treat you
like Nobleman."
Farewell, friend" replied Isaac. "Though
much to blame in this affair, thou, too, hast be-
haved nobiy. Maycst lhou be blessed in domes-
TIC lite, and trliie 10 more with the feelings of
poor girls; not even with those whom others
have betrayed and deserted"
Luckily the girl had sufficient presence of
mind to assume u false name when arrested by
which means, her true name was left out of the
newspapers.
Il did this" said she, for my poor mothers
sake"
With the money given by Lord Henry, the
silk was pad for, and she was sent acme to her
mother, well provided with clothing. Her name
and place OF residence remain to this day Sc
crrt in IN" breast OF her benetactor.
S'yea year, atter tn incidents have rela-
ted, lady called al Friend lis house, and ask
el to see uHm. When Hr entered tue room, he
found handsome dressed young matron, with
4 blooming boy five or six years old She rose
to meet him, and her voice choked, as she said
"Friend II, DO you know me ?"
lie replied that he did not. She fixed her tear
ful eyes earnestly upon him and said
"You once helped me, when in great dis
tress"
But the good missionary oFhumanty had help
cd too many in distress, TO be able to recollcct
her, without more precise information With
atromuous voice, She babe her son 90 into the
next room fora w moments; then dropping on
her knees, she hid her face in his lap, and sob
bed out:
al am the girl that stole the silk. Oh, where
should now be If it had not been for you ,"
When her emotion was somewhat Gained, she
told him that she had married highly respecta-
bic man, a Senator of his native State Having
call To visit the city, she had again and again
passed Friend HIS. house. looking wistfully at
the windows to cstch sight of him; bnt when
she attempted to enter, her courage failed
"Bnt 90 away to-morrow," said She land
could not leave the city without once more see
ing and thanking him who saved me from
ruin"
She recalled her little boy, and said to hlm,
Look at that old gentleman, and remember
him well for he was the best friend your moth
er ever lad "
With an earnest invitation that he wonld visit
her happy home. and with terv mt God bless
YOU She baJe her beneia farewell.
My venerable friend is not aware that have
written this story. have not published II from
any wish to gLorify him, but 10 exert a genial in
tlutnce on the hearts of othtrsto do my mite to-
wards teaching society how to cast out the De-
mon Penalty at the voice of the Angel Love.
l.. VI. {.
The Boston Journal furnishes a striking H.
uStra,ion of the benefits of liberal and judiciou