Tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1856, 1855-11-29

Miss Danvers haa become more marked and as
sidueas since Uncle Harry's arrival in his native
land. Miss Dsnvers was the nabob's neares.,
nay, probably, his only living known relative,
and it was high time to secure the hand of his
niece. But John was prudent, and'li1ed to feel
his way, until the time seemed ripe fer the ex-
pertinent; so he contenfed himself BY paying his
devoirs attentively to the lady of his love. and
by redoubed energy and perseverance in bust
ness, to win the favor and approval of Mr.. Dan
vers. Herbert on the contrary, had been absent
and indolent of late-careless about ledgers, and
incorrect in calculations of Importance. The i'm
| age of the young sweet girl and her suffering
mother absolutely haunted him; what could have
become of them when the bread-winner was
struck downl Etty's pcnsive loyliness had
made, indeed, deep and lasting impression on
the young mans fancy; and those evenings
devoted to the drawing lessons-although no
words were spoken between them-were recall
ed as the most cherished memories of his heart.
! Uncle Harry was received by Mr. Danvers
and Laura with the empressment due to a bach
elor Indian relative with laos of rupees at his
disposal; but Uncle Harry was fidgety and i'll at
ease, and almost his first question was about
poor Ethel. He had been to their native place
in the hope of finding her; and he could saaroey
believe it possible that Mr.. Danvers and Laura
knew not where she was. They spoke of dis
grace and vexation, and limited their certainty
if otherwise, they would have been applied to
long ago. Poor relations who had behaved
shamefuliy always found out rich ones, and new
err ceased Fostering them with begging letters.
Il think you may rest satisfied Uncle Harry,
said Miss Danvers, shat my late mothes's sister
is no more for, depend upon it, if she had left
children, or Rad herself lived, (for of course they
were poor,l we should have heard fzom them
quickly enough
But Uncle Harry did not rest satisfied even
with this lucid explanation given by his bealt-
full niece; and, moreover, the. sAllOw but healthy
nabob quietly informed Mn. Danvers, that he
thought it would be as well to insert an a1ver-
tisement in leading paper, in order to discover
poor Ethel, either dead or alive. Ii WAS lnea-
strous, suggested Mr.. Danvers, absolutely mon
strous, to make the thing so public; but remon-
STRANGE was vain, for Uncle Harry was obstinate
and might not be offended with impunity; so
the utmost Mr.. Danvcrs or Laura could affect,
was to pursuade him to wait for few days,
when meantime, private inquiries should be set
on foot.
Mr.. Traher was in a hurry to return to Corn
WALL he had determined on purchasing an estate
there, and settling down for the remainder of
his days. He detested London, and seemed quite
proof against all the Establishments lavished on
him by the beautiful Laura. He did not say how
unnatural he thought them all, for deserving poor
Ethel, but he looked and acted it. and Miss Dan
nation--her only hope being in the belief that
Mrs. Mordaunt had really passed away from the
face of the earth. But worse than all, this tires
me, fidgety Uncle Harry had spoken of the poor
Mordaunts before Herbert and Herbert had start
ed and blushcd, and seemed so confused and in
terested in the subject that Miss Danvers at
trbuted the start TO surprise-for she well re-
mcmbered having led Herbert to suppose that
no very near relations existed to share Mr. Ira
hers affection or money.
Yet, Miss Danvers well knew that Herbert Ruth
erfcrd mercenary, and cared little for wealth
or Its alluements; ard she was puzzled to what
the strong interest was attributable, which Herbert
displayed concerning the odious people, Mr. Trn-
her seemed more pleased with the young man than
with any one ANYTHING in Mr. Danvers' house; and
the avowal which Herbert made to him. as thew were
walking out together, of his own acquaintance with
the Mordaunts more closely cemented the bond of
union between them. Herbert dwelt on Mr. Nor
daunts excellent qualities and industry; he spoke of
Mrs.. Mordaunt; and the tears stood in Uncle arry's
eyes as he murmured, Poor Ethel poor tEingr But
when Herbert attempted to describe the fair girl who
had been bright angel IL hat humble ROOM then
the youth broke down in confusion and Mr.. Trah err
with long piercing look at his companion cxclaim.
cd 'l1unph! However, both gentlemen agreed TINT
time ought to be lost and that other means fail
ing the advertisement should be inserted forthwith:
for they must be III destituton, sighed Herbert for
know they depend entirely on Mr. Mordaunt's exer-
tons for support God grant we may soon find them
en- the evening of that very day the family party
-llIilely, btE. DhlNcrf, Uncle Harry. and
John Rutherford Who had joined them ut dilnez-
were assembled in the drawing room, at Mr. Danyers
and it being early summer and warm weather the
balcony windows were open, while the swectscented
flowers outside shaded the interior from observation
The room was brilliantly lit with WALLPAPERS and the
soft moonlight streaned down the Towering shrubs
and oxotsa, and on the broad airy street which led
into a magnificent square. John Rutherford was lust
asking Miss Danvers to favor them with some music
which John cared for no than he did for the Pa
radise Lost, when from the street beneath arose
strain OF song, preluded by few simple chords
the harp whieh arrested the attention Of Uncle Har-
ry, who exclaimed Hush! what a thrilling voice.
and with finger appraised and quiet steps he crept to-
wards the balcony, from whence, however he could
not obtain view of the performers on account of
the leafy which interviewed Miss Danvers
followed him and she stood also entranecd for the
wandering mlstres We're OF no common ordcr-that
clear from the mastery harp accompaniment,
and the simple pathos clear and brilliant ofthe Young
voice which rose on the evening air, and entered that
luxurious apartment waited with the odors of the
flowers The song ended, Uncle Harry took out his
purse reward the tinernts when John Rutherford
remarked, that these Kind Of people must realize
vst anl of monsy in the streets and for his part he
considered it was encouragement TO Migrants to give
them any thing'-'Or TO give any body any thing
gruffy muttcred Uncle Harry, crushing in among the
flower stands, in the vain hope of reaching the baus
trade and throwing handful silly the poor wan
derers below. But ere he could manage to do this,
another harp-preludc of wild and mournful char
aeter hushed them oil into silence; and the voice
again swced into the full burst of song he remblsd
and uncontroably agitated did he become as the
song proceeded that Mr. Danvcrs fearing he was i'll
asked what the matter in tone ef great aerm
'Hushr said Mr. Traher-'hushr and 30 perempto-
rily the word repeated that Mr. Danvcrs retreat
ed, looking somewhat offended His visitor however
far too engrossed 10 remark this; and when the
voice ceased and the harp and music died away
Uncle Harry exclaimed in voice choked with emo
ton:
Il haven't heard that song since was boy LISA
Cornish ballad which poor Ethel used to warbe; and
must go down and give these people something for
the painful pleasure they have afforded me. But,
bark l-they begin again And after brief space,
Uncle Harry cried in state Of Of the utmost excite
men.: This is strange-anothcr old cir which m
sure only Cornishers can know. Ii was mothers
favorite must sec who these poor folks are
Miss Danvers followed the impatient nabob down
stairs, and placing her hand his arm, said: You
must go out dear uncle you may take cold in the
evening air. We will have the harp and singer in
hall and turning to domestic, she gave the order
The gorgeously livcried servant soon returned fol.
lowed by two persOns-one, man, bearing old
harp, who was led by his companion, female, whose
face was not distnguishable from the slouched bon
net which overshadowedit The man was blind, mid
die aged but prematurely eare-worn, and with sill
vered hair yet there resignation and touching
benevolence in his countenaDce, and deneanor
which so plainly bespoke the gentleman, despite his
shabby attire that Uncle Harry felt abashed in id
dressing him. and turned to the muffied female in an
But Miss Danvers had no such delicacy and she ad-