The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1854-05-03

Mrs. Mclean, the poor Irish woman, worked hard day
and night be enabled from her earnings TO bring her hus
band aud their little girl America Had every thing
turned she expected, she would have by this time,
been able send the required amount but of late from
fatigue she had been brought bed of sickness
ani she strong enough earn as much as s
did befre Nor this ALL Jimmy, her son. had left Sem
te and The latler in debt him several mouths
setsice Henry Moroe he promised endeavored to take
of him, aud provide for his but since his father
bad become close with his money, he hardly able to
e so ud pow, when c in prison, Jimney sought pro-
his mothers little shany. The poor woman would
have divided her last with her son. but she was panied
him earning nothing towards the accomplishment Of
that which sue was striving to attain.
On the very evening Ida abducted jimmy was sit
Ting with his mother in her little room, talking Of old Ireland
and those dear ones on her soil
"Ah jimmy, my son." said his mother. "I nm afraid il
will be long time, yet, before uuI,,, to bring
papa and Katy afraid, my so, will be Iong
time" and Mrs. Mclean ST. shc she repeated the Ia
words =. r.."........
"Mammy," said Jimmy, e" reckon don't think so can
make money too will u! all over TO get
work We will soon have papa and Katy here"
II know YOU willing to work. my son there is not
lazy bone in you. You take after your ma" Mrs Nc
Lean doubt thought of the udolence Of her husband
but Jimmy my poor e5I you work but can't get the
"But NANNY, am afraid to ask him, | am right down
frad. | would run fast my legs would carry me- il
met him th- Nanny that was n bad night"
"Yes my son, and you say the good man that gave me
the money, is put in prison. What for Jmmyl For
debti' . .. ...
."Why NANNY, you aint heard yetr
"My son. you don't seem to think that your ina has been
Eyes, but thought you ought to know lie is put in
ahcre forgery Would you have thought NANNY, he would
have forged mans name 20 an order tie bank, check
they call il, for money!
mo, no, Jimmy, would not Forgcry" Mrs Mclean
rested her head her hand whilst her elbow rested her
knee, and appeared to he in deep thought After long
pause she said, Jimmy, that forged that check
j wouldn't but ! know something about it."
Jimmy did o: answer wonder, when he fast A.
sleep NJ, H., -, %, ,..,...., &c., 49, , ~
ness but leaving Jimmy stretched the bench asleer
she gathered her shawl and bonnet and sailed forth to see
Senter Whilst thinking in her humble chamber of her
husband aud daughter, aud then how far the amount owed
by Senter would eonduce the accomplishment Of her most
ardent ws she resolved Sener and endeavor
lect from him the amount owing to her son.
Mrs Mclean, accordingly hurried along the street. and
within short distance Of Seners door, when the car.
rage containing Ida and Baker drove up was dark and
Mrs. Mclean did distinguish those who came out Of the
carriage she noticed in womans attire but this gave
her surprise for from what had from time to time been
told her by Jimmy she would hardly have been surprised to
imp Of his Satanic majesty, ascending descending
those stairs When Mrs Mclean reached the door, Ida
Wentworth had already been carried up stairs She
qured for Sente but told he there she there
fore dappontedly rstraced her steps honewnrs resoy-
ing to call again, When she arrived home Jimmy was
sleeping as eamy ss he had been under the charge q
The next dsy, jimmy ssry enough started out in search
employment II By accident he obtained the stua.
abe city, ser his arrival looking out 70 SEQ what he
ould apply bis hands to, when Ssnter xbine 70 have
te woik done, nqised ho wished job; be answered
the affirmative and The boy p'eatsl seoter 20 well after
Mss Mclean 70 keep Jimmy for certain sum, monthly.
Jimmy in hopes on the present occasions he would
meet with like accompanied by tho that he
would receive his just earnings in future W go 9sf
Mss. MeIen, she before told her son, hoped she
fcnld have him home where be would assist bis fathe
e fnery but oe money must be earned before the