The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1853-12-01
WESTERLY, R. l., THURSDAY DECEMBER 1, 1853.

OF some compllshments-ha done
considerable towards their support"
"I have heard all this from Mr.
Burchard. What did they say of me -
"That in these circumstances they
have received benefits from you, fol
which they are truly grateful"
1t is mere taunt--insolent irony,'
muttered Mr.. Lambert.
assure you, sir, that there were
tears in the poor woman's Eyes when
she said it; she was sincere"
Humph !"
"They appreciated these favors SC
much the more," said Mr. Carol,
I" from the fact, as Mr. Wards invention
is secret, and all his instruments and
contrivances have been in the house, it
would have been Il sore disadvantage to
have been obliged to move His invrn-
tion is on the eve Of completion, and he
is firm in the hope Of being able to pay
with interest Il your benefits.
Mr.. Lambert was greatly perplexed
by this inexplicable conversation Of his
clerk, but he concealed his feelings, and
leaving Mr.. Carol to believe he was a
man who did great deal of good in a
quiet way, went himself to make an at
tempt to explore the mystery, by visit
ing No. %
He found the Wards making prepara-
tions to vacate the premises. To a
beautiful girl with handkerchief over
her head who was carrying small articles
Of furniture to the hall, he made known
his wish to see Mr.. Ward.
This gentleman was engaged in pack
ing up machinery; but soon coming out
Of his secret room and locking the door
yehind him, he appeared before Mr.
Lambert. AS these two individuals had
never met, the landlord was obliged to
himself
81 feel highly honored-I am thank
full for this renewed expression of kind
ness" said Mr.. Ward with emotion.
L understand" said Mr.. Lambert,
that you have been to work on a i'm
portant mechanical invention"
" Yes, sir, and am happy to inform
you it is completed; the model has
gone to Washington. l have used all
the money | could scrape to pay the ex-
penses of the patent right; but, sir, a
company are ready to
negotiate with me for my machine, and
in u very short time | shall be able to
pay all my debts.'
Mr.. Lambert had hitherto regarded
his tenant as visionary. He did not
ook like one he did not speak like one.
The though ht struck Mr. Lambert that
ne might after all be able to pay bis
'ent.
"I have concluded that / might as
we'll permit you to remain here short
line longer-although | am myself
pressed for money" he said with a
air
My dear sir" exclaimed Mr.. Ward,
this is favor had no right to expect
notwithstanding all you have done for us,
,ut | am sincerely grateful We We're
,oing into a miserable house where We
lid not anticipate residing more than
wo or three weeks, or until found my
unds coming in and if can remain
lere, you shall be no loser by the opera
ion. Your debt Iy~consider sacred
hose many benefits shall never be for
,otten."
Benefits I am not aware that you
re much indebted to me"
You are pleased to say so-but for
wo quarters rent you gave me receipts
n full relying upon my honor for pay
nent at some future time. have also
eceived sums to aid me in prosecuting
ny invention l have at no time doubt
d but what they came from you" S
Mr.. Lambert pressed his forehead with
is hand After a pause he said
And why, may | ask-why did you
i've me credit"
"Excuse me from mentioning the I
ubject," said Mr.. Ward, with emotion,
but although you parted in great anger {
-om your sister"
"Sir !" said Mr.. Lambert, starting I
nd changing color. u
Hers was pardonable offcence,"l