The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1854-08-23
inquire what dishes pleased Miss Amelis

inquire what dishes pleased Miss Amelia
best. ~
As for her uncle, he would have spoiled
her if her disposition had been Of common
order. He encouraged all sorts OF extrav-
agances, but her tastes were simple, as her
manners, and even the allurements Of fash
ion could not tempt her.
Fearing she would be lonely, he insist
ed upon having Stowell remain with her,
in order that she might be properly enter
tanned. The young man, who had lived
with his benefactor since he had entered
into his employ. found this no hard task.
Daily walks and drives, (it was in the early
part Of the summer months and evening
concerts, plays and every amusement that
/ the city afforded at this season, were
brought into requisition and occupied the
whole Of his leisure time.
Mr.. Fudge was very happy in his little
family circle, as he termed them, and so
attentive was he to his niece, that he often
accompanied the young people in their ex-
cursions of amusement, to places where
three months previous no one could have
made him believe that Oliver Fudge could
be found. z4ae
One day when he was busy in his office,
Penwell informed him that gentleman
wished TO speak to him.. @
Show him in,' he said, abruptly. 81
When he came in the merchant perceiv-
ing he was stranger. pointed to . chair,
and said: 45s@
Business urgent2' ~
4 am in no has,e,' replied the stranger.
will just finish this letter, then, and be
at your service. One thing at ,ims-my
motto @
Certainly, sir, do not let me interrupt
you.' a.as
As the merchant scratched away yigor-
ously with the old fashioned quill. the eyes
Of the new conner earnestly scanned his
features and often seemed bedewed with q
rising mist. The letter was soon finished
and the writer exclaimed: ~
Now, sir.' ~: ass8
q. MY business is very simple. Lcams in
behalf of your brother.''. - 4.,so..ss
Why don't he como himself-can't tell
how anxious am to see him. No offence
10 you SIR .sss.s,sl5. .ss..
4 believe he is already in town..
In town!-my brother William-and !
not know it!' 81 rz,ssS s~.ss
As he said this, he rose from his chair
and gazed attentively at the stranger. In
voluntarily he grasped his arm and gazing
into his dark eyes. IL must be, it 10 my
brother William!' sss s,.a
The brothers embraced like children.
sOhl- -plivursI0 think NO d,d not know
each other!' So. = "a. y
Changed, William-look older than me
trouble caused it all, | dare say-poor
fellow!'. IL.
Il have had much to contend with, bro.
ther, but all is bright now. owing to your
kindness. You cannot know, for oapnot
express my gratitude, how great was the
obligation you conferred upon US.
.Humbugl talk in that way-put you out
of the office, said the merchant, fairly cry
ing. u
s sThat should ever think you were un-
feeling and selfish, Oliver!'
No fault of yours-your wife never
liked me-but bear no malice.
There you mistake, for she often wish.
ed me to write to you.' ss
And those presents
We're sent back by my express orders
and against the inchuations Of my wife. ,
!. Huzza! I've wronged her and I'm glad
Of it, that is, mean I'm glad I'm wrong
Well, Oliver, prejudice .on both sides
has cheated US of much happiness. But
who is that young man who was the kind
messenger from you?' 80.
why, my clerk Stowell, to be sure.'
I Are you acquainted with his family?'
mo. Always strange about that--he
seldom likes to talk about them.'
Did you ever notice his eyes. Oliver2'
.Oiien. They remind me OF. some one
in childhood-can't remember who.'
Did they ever remind you Of Helen?' .
.Of Helen-poor sister-yes. they are
very like. Strange never thought of it,
Helen married White, did she not,
brother? am, almost ashamed to be COM
PEELED to ask, il shows how .neglec:ful |
have been to her. sSs
Yes, William, and was the cause Of
her leaving home-never can forgive N.Y.
SELF but will find her, be assured ofthat.'
CHAPTER ". s9.a,..l,f
Several weeks had. passed since the
great change occurred, not only in the
household Of the man Of the world. but in
the man himself There was one thing,
however. that sill troubled him-he could
gain no tidings Of his sister. Stowell was
again summoned to the private room.
DO you remember the conversation we
had some faw weeka since-fiiture Dlans