Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1853-09-14

hall carpet. Statuary in bronze and
marble lined all the way to the stair. case
The splendor of the room into which she
was ushered, seemed to her inexperien.
ced sight too beautiful for actual uss. and
he who came in with his kindly glance
and handsome face, was the noblest per-
fection of manhood she had ever seen.
"Well, young lady," he said. blsndly
smiling, ''to what am. / indebted for this
pleasure 2"
"My father. sir. died in your debt.
said Eva blushingly. speaking very low
and softly. ''By the strictest economy
and very hard work, we. my mother and
/, have been able to pay all his credit
ors but yourself. If You will be kind
enough to receive the balance of your
account in small sums-I am sorry they
must be so small, sir-we can, in the
course of a very few years fully liquidate
the debt, and then''-a sweet expression
lighted up her blue eyes-"we shall have
fulfilled my fathers dying wish. that eve
ry stain might be wiped from his honor" :"
She paused moment, and said again
falteringly, &" My father was very unfor-
tunate, sir, and broken in health for ma
NY years, but oh, sir, he was honorable:
he would have paid the last cent if it had
left him beggar."
Very thoughtful sat Mr.. Miner, his
dark eyes fastened upon the gentle face
before him. After moment of silence.
he raised his head; threw back the mass
of curling hair, that shadowed his hand
some brow and said
' remember your father WELL 1 re-
GREETED his death. He was fine fellow.
fine fellow" he added musipgly, "but,
my dear young lady. have you the
means Do you not embarrass yourself
by making these payments ?'
Eva blushed again, and looking up iu-
geniously replied, "I am obliged to work
sir, but no labor would be too Rrduous
that might save the memory OF such a IA
ther from disgrace
This she spoke with deep emotion
The rich man turned with choking in
his throat, and tears glittering on his
lashes. Eva timidly held out the two
gold pieces he took them, and bidding
her stay moment, he hastily left the
room.
Almost instantly returning. he handed
her a sealed note. saying: "There is the
receipt, young lady, and allow me to add
happy woman. The whole debt, find,
is nine hundred and seventy five dollars.
You will see by my note. what arrange
ments 1 have made, and hopo they will
be satisfactory
Eva left him with a lighter heart and
burning cheek at his praise. His manner
was so gentle and so fatherly. that she
felt he would not impose hard conditions,
and it would be pleasure to pay one so
kind and forbesring.
At last she was at home, and breath
lessly sitting at her mothers feet, she
opened her letter. Wonder of wonders !;
bank note enclosed she held it with
out speaking or even looking at its value,
"Resd it," she said, after a moments
bewliderment, placing the letter in her
mothers hand" here are fifty dollars,
what can it mean ?"
This" said the sick woman, bursting
into tears. sis receipt in full, releasing
you from the payment of your fathers
debt. Kind, generous man-Heavcn will
bless him-God will shower mercies up
on him. From grateful heart 1 call
upon the Father TO reward him for this
act of kindness ? Oh, what shall We do
TO thank him 90
" Mother said Eva smiling through
her tears, II felt as if he were an angel
of goodness. Oh, they do wrong. who
say that all who are wealthy have hard
hearts. Mother, can it be possible we
are so rich ? / wish he knew how very
happy he has made US. how much we
love and reverence him whenever we
think or speak of him, or even hear him
spoken of"
"He has bound two hearts TO him for
ever" murmured her mother.
"Yes, dear Mr.. Minerl little he thought
how many comforts we wanted. Now,
we need not stint the FIRE; we may buy
coal. and have one cheerful blaze, please
God. And the tea. and the strip Of car
pet. the sugar, the little luxuries for you,
dear mother and the time aHd a very
few books for myself. declare Pm so
thankful, feel as if ought TO go right
back and tell him that We shall love him
as long as we live"
That evening, the CRATE heaped with
Lehigh. gave the little room an air Of
ruddy comfort. Eva sat near, her curls
bound softly back from her pure forehead,
inditing a touching letter TO their bene-
factor. Her mothers face, lightened
with the loss of carking care, shons with
a placid smile. and her every thought was
a prayer calling down blessings upon she
good rich man.
In another room. far different from tho.
widows home. but also bright with the
blaze of genial FIRE, whose red light
made richer the polish of costly furniture,
sat the noble merchant.
'.Pa. what makes you look SO happy?"
asked Lima, beautiful girl. passing her
smooth hand over his brow.