The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1853-02-02

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relief towards Genevra. who made some observa-
| ion intended to divert the conv ersation from the
censorious turn it had taken. Directing his re-
marks towards her. lie elected replies and obser-
vations that caused her to rise every moment
more and more in bis estimation. This, Of course,
did not escape the lynx-eyed observation of Ger
trude, and her jealous and indignant feelings
kindled into active fame. After he had gone.
Gertrude went up TO her chamber, for she could
not feel at ease in the company of her faiher and
mother, or Geneara, since the latter had so sud-
denly changed, and sat with them usually during
the evenings, hut little. r-s5
| Tt was near ten O'CLOCK, and while Mr.. and Mrs.
| IIardamer, with their daughter, were engaged in
some pleasant conversation. that a low and hesta-
ting knock was heard at the front door. Ga epen-
ing If, hlr. Hardamrr perceived pale-lookine.
and poorly dressed lad. who seemed evidently dis
posed to shrink ont of The circle of light made by
the candle he held in his hand. $50
Well. sir. wllatdo you want p said Mr.. Har-
damer. not recognizing at the moment his old ap-
prentice.
.Dan't you know me? p said Isaac, in ilesita-
ting voice, f,rit was he.
Ike 2! Is it possible = exclaimed Mr. Ifarda-
mer. holding the light close TO the face Of The boy
We'll, what do you want? p he added, in a ster-
ner tone.
Il have letter for you from Genevieve,' said
| Isaac. ,esez szsar
From Genevieye. Then come in and let me
have it, replied the old man in kinder ione
lslae entered. and was ushered, in a moment.
into the room wheresat Mrs. Hardamer and Ge-
| neyra. -
3. Bless me Isaac! Is that you = said Mrs.
/. .Harlamer. - u se
8 Yes ma'am, it's me. believe. said the boy.
sadly.
Come take sea,.' said Mr.. II ardansr,' and
let US have the letter You say you've got.'
Isaac drew letter from his pocket, the seal of
which Mr. Hardamer broke and then read aloud
It run thus
Mr. DEAR FATHER:-I have met with Isaac.
and have pursundsd him to go honie. He will
hand you this. From what hs has told ms, he
has suffered n gaod deal since he went away and
IS anxousio get buck again. Speak kindly to him.
have pledged myself for his recep,ion--and for
the sake of your absent child, do not let him be
punished in any way. Ium sure he will be both
industrious and ebedient, and try all lie can 10
piease you, Thomas hs tells me. has gone TO sea
and Wtlliam is keeping bar in grog shopin Wash
ingron, and is turning out badly. Give TO mother
and sisters my affectionate regards, and believe
me ever your ebedient child. +
GENEy1rvE.'
After iaizlipg the letter. old Mr.. Hardamer
went up to Isanc, and extending his hand said,
Welcome home again, my boy ! You have
brought good recommendation
The unexpected manner of his old master,
brought down the feelings of the boy still more,
and in spite Of all his efforts to restrain himself he
burt into fears.
Il viii try and please you,' ne said. with m eff
fort, as he rpgained some command over himself
confess that acted wrong when went away
But hive suffered enough in mind and body for it
am willing 10 make up to you ali the time have
4 lost
IF you come back in that spirit, Isaac replied
| Mr.. Hardamer, good deal moved, we shall,
am sure, get along well enough We have both.
no doubt, been n little 100 blame for the past
But he said in more lively tone. let has beens
be has beens and for the future let us all try TO
do hester. aud TO be bsiter.
After lsaac had related. Mt the request of his
master and mistress, where he had heen. md
what he had done while away, Mrs. Hardamer
handed hna iiihf. and directed him in his way 10
tho garrett. where Jimmy slept, and whose bed he
wasnow TO share. 1t was after eleven clock,
when I-aac entered The garret. The noise of
opening the door awoke the little hoy. who raising
M, leosed with surprise upon The apariiion of bis
old frlow apprentice.
We'll. Jimmy. you see I'm back again said
lsaae, selling down the candle with an air of con-
idence md satisfaction, fr lie began already 10
feel abeut one hundred per cent better than he had
8 felt for some montIis.
4 I'm glad of it, replied Jimmy. as soon his
i eyes Were fairly open and his mind comprel,ended
tie meaning of lsanc's unexpected appearance !:
for you'il like things now good deal better than
you used TO-
Well, I'm glad too. Jimmy. And SO things
are different TO what they used to be =
% yes. indeed are they said the little boy
earnestly. why. havn't been scnded nor beat
for long time. When Mr.. Hardamer tells me
TO do any thig. he doesn't speak loud and cross
as he used 10. threaten 10 give me the siirrup
Aud Mrs. Hartlaner is different, to-. | get a
great many more good things to eat than we used
to; and she takes care Of my clothes, and gets me
new Ones ton. Pm glad you've como back, for
know you'll be satrsfel. But, [ hope you won'.
plague any Of them like you used TO-
No, indeed, Jimmy, that will not = replied
Isaac, warmly. But hasn't the old man got no
other boy but yonl'
mo. Fmtile only one yet sail Jimmy.
: The shops been moved since l went away
Where is it now 7? asked Isaac.
We're downin South street. Mr.. Hardamer
got cheap liuls chop down there, and SO he
moved away from Market street,
Have you got much work, now !! said Isaac,
continuing his inierrogaions.
Yes, we've got ms much as we can do.'
How many jours have you =
We've got s'x.' replied Jimmy. .and Mr.