The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1853-10-12

mansion disposed Of; his splendid horses
ana carriage went into other hands. aud
even "1essie," Charlotte's coal black fa.
yorlte, Was doomed to pass from them un
der the hammer.
Poor Jessie " sighed her mistress: 81
nope she may fall into good hands,
But nobody wanted "Jcssie," and she
was finally purchased and thrown awav
up'n a stranger.
"Who did YOU say was the purchas.
erT inquired Charlotte Of her father.
"A Mr.. Manly, l think" said the faith
Another year had fled. Misfortune
had followed in rapid succession. and the
revolution Of 81 had finally reduced our
man OF wealth to bankruptcy. The fol-
lowing advertisement appeared in the m.
Pcrs that day:
"Will be sold at public auction, on
wednesday next, on the premises, the
right OF redemption to that beautiful cot
tagee, with about half an acre of land ad-
joining, laid out in a garden, we'll stocked
with fruit trees and shrubbery, situated
on the south side Of Staten Island and
mortgaged to John Jacob A. for the sum
OF ten thousand three hundred dollars, etc.
Sale PosI'iye-title acknowledgements,
sion given neutrality-suspicious. cash"
The rich man that was, in vain appeaI-
cd to Lis sunshine friends for aid. They
must have security; the times were hard ::
they had lost good deal Of money; pee
pie sometimes we too fast 4; it wasn't their
fault; very sorry, but couldn't help him.
From bad to worse he succeeded, and
now redused to the last extremity, he
had retired to his beautiful retrent. with
the hope that rigid economy and fresh
application to his mercantile affairs would
retrieve his rapidly sinking fortune. But
his star was descending, and his more
lucky brethren forgot that he hal been
"one of them" Unfortunately, he had
no security to offer, and the cottage wa.
sold.
It was bright day in autumn; the
purchasers were few, there was but lttIo
competition. and the estate passed into
other hands. The purchaser gave notice
that he should take possession forthwith.
And what was to become of the lovely
chilli Ills last home had been taken
from him, and that fair girl was mother.
less. The heart Of the fond father mis-
gave him when he received the informa.
ton that the premises must be immediate.
ly vacated. He had been a proud man.
but his pride WAS now humblcd, and calm.
ly be resigned himself to this last stroke
OF affection. He too, wept; oh it was
fearful sight TO see that strong man veep,
But his troubles were nearly at an end.
The day following that upon which the
sale occurred had well nigh sped. The
afternoon was bright and balmy, and the
father sat with his daughter in the recess
OF one Of the cottage windows, which
looked out upon the high road. lie had
received note from the purchaser of the
cottage, informing him that he should call
upon him in the afternoon, for the porpose
ct examining the premises uore fully than
he had yet m opportunity of doing
They awaited his visit.
A stranger on horseback halted sudden.
y in front Of the court yard gate, and
turning the head Of bis coal black steed.
he ambled to the door. .....
10, father" shouted Charlotte, forget
ting for the moment her sorrows, "lcok,
there is my darling little Jessie, and" a
knock at the door called her at once 10 re-
collection.
The door was opened by the once prince
iy proprietor Of the princely mansion in
L-e square. Before him stood Gu
rions looking young man, who inquired
for Mr.. s.
That is my name, sir, and have the
honor Of addressing" .... .....
"Mr Manly, sir, now the owner Of this
cottage. | have just received the deed
from my attorney, and with your permis-
sion, shall Lc glad to examine the es-
tate"
"Walk in, sir, you are master here, and
! shall yacate as soon as your pleasure
may require it, My daughter, sir" he
continued, as the stranger entered the
parlor. This is Mr.. Manly, Charlotte,
the purchaser Of our little cottage"
THE person whom you you once knaw
only az the poor strawberry boy" contin-
ued Manly, as he took her extended
hand.
any dear sir" said Manly, addressing
the father, IL am the owner Of this cot
tage. Seven years ago I had the happi.
ness to receive from this fair hand a few
sbillings in payment for fruit, which car
ned to the door Of tho then affluent Mr..
81, OF lie square. i was but q boy,
SIR, and q poor boy, too; but poor a,
Was, and wealthy as was this lady, dar.
ed 20 love her. Since then I have travel.
Cd many leagues, I have endured many
hardships, with but single object in view
that Of making myself worthy Of your
Daughter Fortune has been no niggard
with me, sir; my endeasors have been
crowned with success, and I come here
to-day not 10 take possession of this love
y cottage alone, but TO lay my fortune a,
the feat Of worth and beauty, and 70 offe
herself alone" ~ = ~
Charlotte loved, and shortly after gsy.
hss band 10 Manly They remained h
The cottage, which vas newly furnished
and many times afterwards did shs mohnI