Tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1856, 1855-11-29
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beautifully was favorite of m mothers and it's an
ODD coincidence. BE 80 kind as to sing it again.
Inc voice and the harp were more enchanting in
1ne nan man in the open air. and Mr. Traer almost
so6bed with emotion as he listened
!hank you, thank you, my good friends 7 he ex-
CANNED pressing TO the blind man side and placing
IN nis hana gilttering coin: you must come here
again before CO. for this il treat indeed Haven
heard mat song for 80 many, wany wears Poor Eth
eiF he sighed half speaking to himself but the words
reached the ears of the strangers and they
ed the old man TO move forward invountarily step
or two, as if listening to hear more But Mr. Trnlcr
was far away with memories ofhe past; and the harp
st fearing to intrude, made a low bow and uttered
thahks-thanks SO impressive, and so unlike a com
was not what he. appeared
Come, Ethel, my love, said the blind man. ns he
TOOK the females hand, advancing to the haIldoor
me ,veried iackey eondeseending to car,y out the
'Etheif cried Uncle. Ha4ry, placing himself before
tAe reueaiihg palr-'are you Ethel, toof And prav
whats your other name, and are YOU this worthy
blind gentleman's wife or daughter?
bh9 female was silent and evidently alarmed nv
panions hand
Again the blind man spoke, This is my dear and
only child, sir, he said, and do not know whv we
shou Id be ashamed of mentioning our names to one
who has 20 bountifully rewarded our efforts. NV
nanas, CIR, rs mordaunt; and my daughter is called
Ethsls after her dear mother
%, nsrciful Providcncep cried ar Ttahsr: au,fis
her mother living?'
Yes, sir, rather codiy replied the harst. still re-
treating towards the door, and not understanding this
unusual interest evinasd by a stranger
Poor Ethel poor Ethel sobbed Uncle Harry. now
quite unnamed, and, without ceremony clasping
the asonshed harpists hand and arrcsting his pro.
gress. Did you never hear her speak OF Harry--ber
brother Harry! I'm he, MDrdaunt and WAS going
to advertise for you tomorrow; and now let me look
at my niece and he pulled away the slouched bon.
net, and a shower of golden ringets fell down the
pale girls shoulders and uncle Harry eiasped her
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she not hereP
'Herer said Mr. Mor,iaunt: Alas. che is alive to
us, but dead to the world And then, in few words
drawing the blind man aside, Mr. Traher heard the
lamentable tale of distress unfoldcd
Miss Dapvers had vaDlshed she would not stay 70
witness so terrible denoucment before the servants
wandering balladsnger her cousin Oh, il was dis
gustng-it was not to be endured
Uncle Farry found presently that il was time for
him to THINK of a home elsewhere; and all his ar.
rangemeits Ssrs zealeusly aided by Herbert Ruth.
crford. So, bidding farewell to Danvers and Laura
he soon rstu:ned TO his beloved native country nc.
companled by the poor Mordaunts nor was the old
harp left behind Their troubles were over-so they
declared, with dseplygBa efllhearts. Ii is true on.
was stricken wNh paralysis, and one blind hui
what OF that Even in their utmost desolation, GOD
had heard their prayers, nor left them to perish
Mr.. Irahcr casually mentioned to old Rutherford
his intention to, give his niece ETY. handsome por-
ton. provided she married to pleasc him. and when
Herbert sgnfied his desire to run down into Corn.
wall to visit Mr. TraIer, who had given him a hearty
invitation, Mr.. Rutherford offered no objection to the
plan
twas sometime ere Etty could be induced to leave
her dear parents, to Uncle Harrys tender care
but on Herherts promise of long annual sojour
with Them he at ength succeeded in carrying off his
fair bride, The young couple resided near the me
tropelis; hut Mrs John Rutherford never would con
sont to call ON Mrs Herbert Rutherford nor to own
the relationship between them for soon after Fer.
bert 3 marriage with Ethel Mordaunt, Miss Danyers
became The wife of John her constant swain But
as this alienation did not disturb the tenor of the
fourishng business system pursued by Rutherford.
Danvcrs. and Rutherford rulfie the equaniGsity
TO demonstrate with the proud and silly dame
Uncle Harry and the blind man lived amicably TO-
gcther, long after poor Ethel had gone peacefully
down TO the grave. The old harp is preserved az
precious relic by IIerbers chilercn; and he always
declares the most fortunate day of his life to be that
on which lie commenced the memorable drawing.