Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-05-04
SCENE SECOND.

Time passed on. Three years more rolled
over the earth, and were numbered with those
which had gone before. What now had be-
come of those whom we left in scene frst-the
father and son-the one immensely rich. and
the other a wanderer on earth, without friends
or home
We shall see
The sable mantle of darkness was fast draw
ing It's folds around all things in Boston, as a
man roughly clad in the habiiments of sailor,
was hurrving along a narrow street, when his
ear caught the sonnd Of faint eroan. With
the quick impulse of sailor, he was soon in
the place whence came the sound, and there
before him lay the form of man. whose scan
~ clothes were in tatters, and whose whole
frame shook with cold
What is the matter, my good man = asked
he.
But no answer came, except deep groan
Quick as thought he raised the inanimate form
in his strong arms, and carried il TO the near
est house, the inmates Of which he soon brought
to the door by his loud knocks
Quick quick y he exclaimed, as the door
was opened By their request he bore the
form in, and laid it upon bed. For long
time all their endeavors 10 restore the man 10
his senses were in vain but at last, with
convulsiYe movement, he opened his eyes and
asked
Where ami
10 safety, and where you will receive the
best Of care answered the occupant of the
dwelling.
Again he settled back into the bed, and after
few minutes fell into deep sleep.
Tie young man then rose TO 60, and as he
stood upon the sill Of the door, he pointed to
the bed and said
Purchase every comfort for ryonder sufferer,
and give him the best Of care, and will re-
ward you literally for your trouble
Nay, sir ; | ask not for money for what
have DONE answered the honest mechanic; 4
have only acted the part of a Christion towards
the sufferer, and the thought that have done
one good deed. will more than pay me for
what trouble have in taking care of him.
Seeing that the mechanic, though humble in
station, possessed something more than untold
wealIh-an honest heart-the young man did
not urge upon him the acceptation Of any
wealth, but departed without fear of leaving
the person whom he had probably rescued
from death, TO the care Of the mechanic and
his family.
Morning dawned upon the place, where so
lately had been enacted the events last narrat-
ed. Again we wish to transport the reader
to that spot, that he may see what after
ar d s occurred.
Within the humble tenement of the mechan-
ic, is seated the sufferer of the night before, his
rags and tatte:s replaced by clean and neat,
though coarse clothes. Presently enters the
young man who had rescued him from death,
and advancing to the middle of the floor said
So it seems that my patient is better, if
may judge from appearances
Yes, sir much better, answered the me-
chanic
For moment :he old man looked at the
person before him, and then murmured, as if
to himself:-
Surely have heard that voice before, and
that form looks familiar to mine eyes-how
much like Williams are both
What sayest thou about William g asked
the young man.
Il merely remarked the resemblance that
thy form and voice had to son whom I have
not seen for three long years. answered he.
What was that sons name!'
William
And yourl' asked the young man.
Paul Wilson
Father am that lost son =
For moment the old man gazed into the
face of his son, and then, with cry of delight,
rushed into his arms.
My son oh, my long lost SON. said he.
'Oh God, thank thee =
Reader, let US draw veil over this affect