The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-02-01

ayes sir; they spoke of your kindness to
them
my kindnessp Mr.. Lambert colored.
"The woman is an invalid" said MIR. Car
rol.
"The man is fne.looking, intellectual per-
son, with thin cheeks, broad pale forehead,
and bright expressive eyes. He has been for
year at work on some mechanical invention,
which he believes is going to be of vast benefit
to manufacturers"
81 have heard Mr.. Burchard speak of that"
replied Mr.. Lambert. "But what did these
people say of me?"
''rhat they had been indebted to you for
numerous favors-"
"Favors~
eyes sir-at work at his invention, which
of course, can afford him 40 income until COM
pleted, Mr.. Ward has not been able to do much
towards the support of his family. Mrs. Ward,
as | said, is an invalid. Their only cbild-a
daughter about eighteen, and girl of some
accomplshmeuts-has done considerable to.
wards their support"
81 have heard all this from Mr.. Burchard.
What did they say of me-"
"I'hat in these circumstances they have re-
ceived benefits from you, for which they are
very grateful
''It is a mere taunt-iusolent IRONY NUT
tered Mr.. Lambert.
81 assure you, sir, there were tears in the
poor woman's eyes, when she said that she
was sincere"
"Humph!"
"They appreciated these hvors so much the
more said Mr.. Carol, "from the fact that as
Mr.. Wards invention is a secret. and as all his
instruments and contrivances have been in the
house, it would have been sore disadvantage
to be obliged to move. His Invention is now
on the eve of completion, and he is firm in the
hope of being able to pay with interest all your
benefits"
Mr.. Lambert was great(gperplexed by this
ineXplicable conversation Of his clerk; but he
concealed his feelings, and leaving Mr.. Carol
to believe he was man who did great deal
Of good in a quiet way, went himself to make
an attempt to explore the mystery, by visiting
No. 90.
He found the Wards making preparations to
vacate the premises. To a beautiful girl with
handkerchief over her head, who was carry
ing small articles of furniture to the hall, he
made known his wish to see Mr.. Ward.
This gentleman was engaged ih packing up
his machinery; but soon coming out Of his Sc
cret room and locking the door behind him, he
appeared before Mr.. Lapbert. AS these two
individuals had never met, the landlord was
obliged to introduce himself.
Il feel highly honored am thankful for
this new indication of Kindness" said Mr..
Ward, with emotion.
81 understeud," said Mr. Lambert. ''that you
have been to work en- an important mechanical
invention"
eyes sir, and Iam happy to inform You it
is completed the model has gone to Washing
ton. have used all the money could .scfape
together to pay the expenses of the patent
right; but, sir, manufacturing company are
ready to negotiate with me for my machine,
and in a very short time shall be able to pay
my debts"
Mr.. Lambert had hitherto regarded his ten
ant as visionary. He did not look like one !;
he did not speak like onc The thought struck
Mr.. Lambert that he might after all be able to
pay his rent.
81 have concluded that might as well per.
nit you to remain here a short time longer
although am myself pressed for money" he
said, with thoughtful air.
only dear sir" exclaimed Mr. Ward, "this
is a favor had no right to expect, notwith-
standing all you have done for us but am
sincerely grateful. We are going into mis-.
cradle house, where We did not anticipate re-
siding more than two or three weeks, or until
l find my funds coming in; and FIVE can re.
main here, you shall be no loser by the opera.
ton. Your debt consider sacred; those ma.
ny benefits shall never be forgotten"
Benefits, am not aware that you are much
indebted to me"
"You are pleased to say so-but for two
quarters rent you gave me receipts in full, re-
lying on my honor for payment at some future
time. have also received sums to ad me in
prosecuting my invention. have at no time
doubted but they came from YOU"
Mr.. Lambert pressed his forehead with his
hands. After pause he said:
"And why, may ask-why did you-give
me credit"
"Excuse me for mentioning the subject"
said Mr.. Ward, with emotion, but although
you parted in anger from your sister"
"Sir! !" exclaimed Mr.. Lambert, starting and
changing color.
"Hers was a pardonable offence" said Mr..
Ward. "She edeclined marryingthc man whom
you chose for her husband. You disowned
her; you have never met her since But this
was years ago, and knew you could not
cherish resentment so long"
"My God" cried Mr.. Lambert, ."what do
you mean! have heard nothing OF her for
twenty years. know not what has become
of her."
Mr.. Ward fixed his eyes upon his landlord
in speechess astoniShment.
SIS it possible2' he murmured; care you
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