Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1853-09-01

Mr.. Groves very nearly fell off his chair
he was in such fright. | saw the perspira-
tion standing upon his face, while he made
most vigorous effort TO laugh off his nervous
ness.
Realiy-she did, indeed Ha, ha. Good
evening, doctor, good evening. Thank you.
| (Oh, blast her.)
felt quite satisfied that had fired shot
into the enemy's camp, and that what | had
said would produce what in vulgar language
is called "a row. between the lawyer and
Maria.
was congratulating myself upon that much,
when my servant came to say that there was
girl and little boy waiting to see me.
/ told 'em, sir said the footman. 'as you
only seed grdtushOos patients after eleven in
the morning, but they say they wants to see
you all the same, and as their names is RoIfe
Rofe y cried /, admit them instantly
A young girl, about fifteen years of age, If
great personal beauty, but so sad and soul
stricken was her face that it was quite piiiabe
to see her, came into the room, leading little
boy OF about four years Of age, by the hand
Their dress bespoke poverty, although scrupu-
lOosly clean, and The girl had in her hand
newspaper.
Sir she said, forgive this intrusion, but
your name was in the account of the death of
of Mr.. Smythes'
There's no intrusion at ALL said 1. SIT
down and tell me what you wish and beg
you TO consider me as a friend.
Mmny, Miuny,' whispered the little boy,
would the good gentleman give you some
thing to eat, poor Minny9'
The girl burst into tears, and sobbed bitterly.
am afraid | rung the bell frghifully loud.
Bring up a tray here,' cried, with the
best eatables You have in the house, and bot
tie of Madeira
The little fellow fixed his large melancholy
looking eyes upon me, and when he saw the
boy come in, he pucked his sister by the
sleeve.
'Minny, Minny, dear. You know, poor
Minny, you gave me all to-day. Oh, my poor
Minny, you have had no breakfast yet, and
the night is come. Oh, Minny, Minny.
had to pace the room twice before / could
speak, and then l took the weeping GID by the
hand.
/ conjure you, said, 'to take some refresh
ment.- pray you 10 do So
could hear noihing, think of nothing, and
allow them TO say nothing, until | was salts
fed that cold fowl had disappeared, and
said
Now, Minny, tell me what you come
about; and sit on my knee, you little rascal,
while. your sister speaks.
Sir she said, in clear cadence of melan-
choly, Mr.. Smythes was my grandfather.-
My poor mother was his daughter-she is
dead, and SO is my father. We are all that is
left now. ] have heard my mother say that
she had not seen or heard of her father for six
teen years.. She often cried when she spoke
Of him, and from what is in the newspapers, l
think. it must be he whom you attended, and
came TO ask you where our mothers father
lay, though he was unkind.'
Now, Minny,' said, show do YOU liver
We only live now and then, said the boy,
glancing at the tray on the table.
A blush came over the face Of the young
girl, as she said gently
We are very poor-and-and | draw IN
water colors little, and sell them as | can
from house to house, but sometimes cold,
weary, broken-hearted, and hungry, l return
home with nothing
And you support your brOtherp
ooh yes. God bless him. What should
do without such a friend 10 talk TO We
keep close together in the long winter nights,
and sob ourselves TO Sleep -..
well, Minny,' said, will you promise 10
call on me tomorrow morning at ten O'Clock 7?
Yes, sir. Well come together
It's frightful thing he said, 'for Groves
has some daughters, most amiable girls
What say you to calling upon him in the
morning and blowing the whole affair, and so
save him from the commission Of crime, the
consequence of which will be frightful TO his
iamily!'
l am always said |, rather willing to
avert injustice than to punish evil doers.
will 60 with you to Groves; but anticipate
much difficulty, on account of the woman
Maria' .aGf-.tr t.
BY nine O'Clock on the following morning,
nv legal friend and were on the doorstep Of
Mr.. Groves house. He was at breakfast,
and when we were ushered into the room
saw that there was all the appearance Of an
other person beside himself having been there,
and only hastily Withdrawn on our arrival. He
looked dreadfulIy anxious and alarmed.
Mr.. Groves said, I'VE come on an errand
Of mercy
Mercy, sir!' W a9
Yes, mercy to you. We would save you
from the consequences Of criminaity by stop
ping the commission Of the criminal act
Forego all intentions of forging will for Mr..
Smythes. and no more will be said upon the
painful subject.
She has betrayed me- he said, and snatch
ing up knife from the table, he made rush
behind screen that was in the room. There
was loud cry--the screen fell down, and
there was Maria, weltering in blood The
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