The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1854-10-25

| GU out Iou mere INTO tne street; htn on
ly doing my duty as an officer; God
knows that | have no disposition to add
to your sufferings!' .os.... -...s
They are almost intolerable. sir. dc
not know that can bear them all. and
live great while longer My poor hear
is almost worn out, sir. Butisthere moth
ing that you can do for me at this time?5'
Nothing, that can see.' ..
Have you no influence with my land
lord? Would not kind word from YOU
lips turn him from his cruel purpose?'
Il should dislike to deceive you by max
ing you think that had any power tc
swerve him from his determin alton in suct
a matter as this. His mind seems to b.
wholly made up. see no further hope
for you, unless you can in some way raise
money enough to pay up all arrearsges.
THAT is at present impossible replied
the woman, sadly.
ea'You have no furniture to spare?' said
the officer. .interroga,ively, looking around
him as he spoke. e a5
She need have made no answer to g
question already so obviously answered as
that vas, but still she did reply.
4 have hardly enough for my own need
sir. But it may be as we'll that it is so.
she continued, for if had more. should
be at a loss where to put it to. night
The officer regarded her simple bu,
true philosophy in such an emergency
with a look OF mingled pity and admira
ton, feeling, inwardly, that it is OF just
such women that heroes are often born. s.
Must go to. night, sir?' continued she
after a moment. Can you not ntercede
for me until the morning?' e *s'5-7g
~ will take upon myself to suffer you
TO remain here until tomorrow morning
on one condition. said he. -... -...-.
'What is that? WHAT'S thatl'
That you will then have everything in
adiness to move out Iar '..14 -
Il will cheerfnlly comply with your con
dition, replied she; and thank you from
the depths of my heart for your voluntary
kindness
Unwilling longer to intrude upon the
sacred privacy of her suffering or hel
grief, the officer Withdrew. though it wa.
not without a keen sense of the misery
that secretes itself where the glad and the
gay little think to find it, and Of the grie
that securely preys upon hearts which bu
few imagine are other than whole. s}l
/ . Taking her 'child-a little girl of be.
tween three and four years-by the hand
she left her solitude in that dismal cham.
Der, and sailed forth into the street. The
evening breeze revived her. Reaching
at length. one of the finest residences in
particular street. she assembled the steps
and rang the bell. with some degree o
| hestancy. A servant answered the sum
mans s. @-s~- i54s "a
sa.Can see Mrs. May?' asked the .wo
.'Walk into the hail. replied, the serv
| ant. ...t.,r
Mrs. May made her appearance in {
moment, and as if by previous concert
the two women buried themselves in eacf
other'so arms. Their embrace was lon,
and ardent; and then Mrs. May took uf
the little girl, and covered its cheeks ane
forehead with kisses.
In a: the library!' said she. s-s" s-
Has he not come yet?' asked the stran
ger. sa 4laI iisi2 eI iss4G szt1id!
mo, but he will be here soon. He i.
aie-uncommonly late tonight -
The two females, accompanied oy thu
child, passed into the library, where Mrs
Fhnttook seat in chair near the table
Mrs. May soon retired to another room
her face wet with the tears, she had shed
II was quite ten o'clock before Mr.. Ma,
came home from his office. Business O
unusual Importance had kept him unit
that late hour, and when he had put hi
night key into the lock, he found that M
one appeared to have sat up for him. H.
went into the library at once, and Their
beheld the light still burning for him.
Looking little more closely, he saw tn
woman and the child patiently sittin,
there and awaiting his arrival.
| With difficulty the lady kept down he
emotion, violent as it had suddenly grown
and while he had lost command Of hi
own words in wonder, she SAID 10 him:
Il have been waiting here some time t
see you, sir. | came hither TO consult yo,
on law matter. and was told to wal
your return here -.
But ii is late. good madam! Itsis To-
late. Suppose you call again in the morn
: ing?'
Then il will be too late for mel sh
replied. i must have your opinion to
night, or not at all. -. -
i sGo on, them said he. while he regard
ed her with very peculiar interest. Th
light stood at such distance from her o
to render itimpossible for him TO, read he
features; but he had suddenly become in
terested in her tones. f 81.
IAN officer waited on me this afternoon
for the, purpose OF ejecting me from III
room. now occupy stz. 81.
Where is it2' interrupted Mr.. May
in one Of the buildings owned by Nj
Morton, He is my landlord -
And your name is Flintl' asked ht
with much, curiosity. ..4a,y g,,..,,r
!. The woman seemed strangely agitate
: and confused. She was able only to no
an affirmative. while he broke out with,
why. | made out a writ against yo
, myself, this very afternoon!'
Yous exclaimed She ...s....y
Yes, against Mrs. Flint, the tenant
Mr.. Merton,' replied he. s4s f...s.- -
Against your own daughter?' at
.Mary!' exclaimed he, in the tumult HI
astonishment had suddenly created.
sFathsri Dear fafherl' exclaimed III