Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-08-13


She paused a moment, and said again,
falteringly, My father was very un'
fortunate, sir, and broken in health
for many years; but, oh, sir, he was
honorable; he would have paid the
last cent if it had left him beggar.'
avery thoughtful sat Mr.. Miner,
his dark eyes fastened upon the gentle
face before him. After moment ol
silence he raised his head threw back
tho mass of curling hair that shadow
ed his handsome brow, and said
az remember your father WE'LL
I regretted his death. lie was fine
fellow, a fine fellow ho added, mu.
singly; but, my dear young lady,
have you the means? Do you not
embarruss yourself by making these
paymentsa'
eva blushed again, and looking
up, ingcnuously replied, Il am ooli.
gcd to work, sir, but no labor would
be too arduous that might save tho
memory Of suc1 father from dis.
grace
"This she spoke with deep emo
ton. The rich man turned with a
choking in his throat, and tears gilt.
tcrint on his lashes. Eva timidly held
out the TWO gold pieces; he took them,
and, bidding her stay momont, hast
lily left the room.
"Almost instantly returning, he
handed her sealed note, saying
There is the receipt, young lady, and
allow me to add that the mother Of
such q child must be happy woman.
The whole debt, l find, is nine hun
drcd and sevcnly-Gve dollars. You
will see by my note, what arrange
ments have made, and | hope they
will be satisfactory
EVA left him with a lighter hear
and burning cheek at his praise
His manner was SO gentle, SO fatherly
that she felt he would notimpose hard
conditions. and it would be pleas
uro to pay ono SO kind and forbcaring
"At last she was home, and breath
lessly sitting at her mothers feet, she
opened her letter. Wonder of won.
ders-a bank.note enclosed; she held
it without speaking, or looking at itt
value.
:t,'-olro SAID, after.a-...---
ment's bewildermcnt, placing the let
ter in her mothers hand-'hero ore
fifty dollars; what can it mcan4
"'This, "said the sick woman burst
ing into tears, lis q receipt in full, re-
leasing you from the payment Of your
fathers debt. Kind, generous mar
Heaven will bless him-God will
shower mercies upon him. From q
grateful heart l call upon the Father
10 reward him for this act ofkindness,
Oh, what shall we soy, what shall We
do to thank him 2
"'Nlolher,' said Eva, smiling thro
her tears, Il felt as if ho were an an
gel of goodness. Oh, they do wrong
who say that alIwho are wealthy have
hard hearts. Mother, can it be posi-
BILE we are so rich : l wish he. knew
how very happy he has made US, ho%
much we love and reverence hin
whenever VIC think or speak Of him
or even hear him spoken Of p
"'Hc has bound two hearts to hin
for ever,' murmurcd her mother.
ayes, dear Mr.. Miner ! little he
thought how many comforts we want
cd. Now we need not stint the fire
we may buy coal, and have one cheer
full blaze, please God. And the tea
and the strip of carpet, tho sugar, the
little luxuries for yOu, dear mother
and the time, and a very few books
for myself. l declare I'm SO thankful
l feel as if ought to go right bach
and tell him that we shall love him a:
long as we live.'
"That evening tho CRATE, hcapce
with Eeligh, gave the little room al
mir of ruddy comfort. Eva sat near
hor curls bound softly back from hel
pure forehead, inditing touching
iettor to tlicir benefactor. Hcr moth
er's face, lightened with the loss o
carking care, shono with a placit
smile, and her every thought was ;
prayer calling down blessings upor
the good rich man.
"In another room, far diiTeron
from tho widow'sh home, but also brigh
with tho blaze Of q genial fire, whose
red ligh. made richer the polish o
costly furniture, sat tho noble mer
chant.
"'Pa, what makes you look SO hap
ny 2 asked Lima, q beautiful girl, pas
) sing her smooth hand over his brow
"'Don', always look happy, my
littlo LinaP
"'Yes, but you keep shutting you'
eyes and smiling-so;' : and her brigh
face reflected his own. Il think you
have had something very nice today
what was itl'
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